LEARN ABOUT THE ART OF ORIGAMI

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 at nights by clicking here.

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 of all different colours for a beautiful display. Click here for instructions.

Source: origaminut.com An origami football (or soccer ball) by Mark Leonard. It’s made from 20 white pieces and 12 black pieces. Find out how to make it by clicking here.

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 origami packet is very quick to fold and is just big enough to hold 2 or 3 sweets or chocolates. It is perfect as a "favour" on the table for a special occasion, like birthdays, Valentine's Day, Easter or Christmas, and of course you can decorate it however you like and add a name tag to turn it into a place card, too. Or just make some little origami packets to store bits and pieces around the house and nursery - tiny toys, stickers etc. Click here for the instructions.

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.