Source: all-about-origami.com This graceful swan is from  The World of Origami  by Isao Honda.  It can take some practice to achieve the angles you want in the head and neck, so we suggest  saving your fancy paper until you have the process down…

Source:  all-about-origami.com This easy origami goldfish is our adaptation of one in  Origami  by Toyoaki Kawai. It's especially fun because of the way it suddenly turns into a fish at the last step. Read more at  http://www.all-about-o…

Source:  all-about-origami.com This origami lily is our adaptation of one in  Origami  by Toyoaki Kawai. We  chose this version  because it has six petals, like real lilies. The version in  Origami  calls for folding two three-petaled origami …

Source:  all-about-origami.com This easy origami flower is our adaptation of one in  Origami  by Toyoaki Kawai. It's a perfect model for a beginning folder and fun for everyone.  Read more at  http://www.all-about-origami.com/origami-fl…

Source: origami-fun.com Aren't they gorgeous?! This lovely origami puffy bunny is bound to win hearts! Try with two-tone paper for a colourful effect. Click here to make these bunnies for Easter.

Source: origami-fun.com This beautiful traditional origami bird is actually quite easy to make, and if you fold the feet at just the right angle, it will stand up! Click here for instructions.

Source: origami-fun.com The origami owl may look simple, but there are some tricky folds in this design! You will also need a pair of scissors for this model. It's well worth the effort!Learn how to make this famous bird that only comes out …

Source: origami-fun.com The origami blossom is a great model for both beginners and advanced origami lovers: as it is simple, yet can look so gorgeous: especially when put in large bunches of blossoms. Make them with tiny, thin pieces of paper o…

Source: origami-fun.com This flower works well in both patterned and plain papers, so experiment with different papers and perhaps put them together in a bouquet. Click here for the instructions.

Source: origami-fun.com The beautiful origami lotus is much simpler than it looks! Make it with some special textured paper for a lovely effect. Click here for the instructions.

Source: origami-fun.com The origami tulip is a favourite model of mine: it is relatively simple and looks so sweet when bunched together with other tulips, or different types of flowers.  Click here for the full tutorial.

This design, known as the "Masu" box is the most common origami box around. I learned to make it in school, and having made many different types of boxes, I think this one is the best. Click here for video instruction.

Source: all-about-origami.com Nothing could be simpler.    Surprise someone by secretly putting a sparkly origami heart on their desk or bedside table. Click here to find out how.