Origami has never been my strong suit. Once, at work, my employer begged me to teach an origami class to a bunch of 3rd-5th graders. I believe I laughed in her face (in a nice way, of course) and told her that there was no way in heck I could teach a class like that (Don't worry, we're pals, her and I).She then proceeded to try and teach me origami. Turns out, I really did suck as bad as I told her I did and she had me teach a different course instead. Thank goodness!
So anyway, last week a representative for KLUTZ Fashion Origami emailed me and asked if I would be willing to try out their new book. Of course, I said yes. I mean, how could I resist pages and pages full of, not just regular old origami, FASHION origami. We're talking paper shoes here, people!
Once I got the book in the mail, I couldn't wait to get started. I hurried and opened her on up and she was a beaut. The book came with loads of cute paper, glue, ribbon, and other embellishments. I was completely smitten.
Do you SEE those shoes? What about that skirt smack dab in the middle? Yum!
Want to know the best part? I was actually successful making the skirt and shirt (I was semi-successful with the shoes...Don't judge me! I'm not coordinated!) I still need to try the others out. Frankly, I think I'll kick butt at making the purse, I guess only time will tell.
A huge reason that I have made this huge leap with my origami abilities is because of the stinkin' easy instructions. Take a look!
Anyway! I have THREE of these books to give away, and who better to give one to than you?
Would you like to win one of the books? Perfect! Just leave a comment here.
Need some origami to hold you over 'til you win? It's your lucky day. Here's an awesome tutorial for you to download. http://www.
It'll walk you step by step on how to make the coat pictured above. They even provide downloadable paper.
Want to learn more about the book? Go here.
*giveaway ends Friday, April 9.
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29 comments:
OOoooo I love origami :) I think I just craft my pants in excitement :P
That's so fun! My kids love origami!
XOXO
Jen
hm. it is really interesting.
i think these tuts would be very useful in scrapbooking! it would create a very unique look
What a neat book! How fun!
garciagirl82 (at) aol (dot) com
I would love to win this book! It sounds so fun.
My daughter loves origami! Even if I don't win here, I'll definitely be on the look out in the stores.
Thanks - Jennifer
Oh my goodness...how awesome! I would love to win the oragami book! Would love to make the shoes especially! :) Pick me!
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Oooh me!
My 9 and 7 year olds are currently origami obsessed! My 7 yo even shared that as his talent at the Primary talent show, LOL!
Oh my gosh those are so cute..I would love to sit down with my daughter and do these! I hope I win!!!
I would love to win this book for my school kids. However, I'm on strike until you post the ones you made!
Love,
Mom
Sounds like fun!
Fingers crossed!!! I hope hope hope I win!!!
My daughter would love this! Thanks for the chance!
Ooh, I need this because my daughter loves origami and she always wants me to do it with her. Unfortunately I too am origami challenged. It would be nice to do this with my 8 year old and not be considerably worse at it than her!
I love origami. I have made bunches of stuff I'm trying to find a Noahs Ark.
Holly
Origami is HUGE in our house!
My son taught a class at school during recess last year, he's crafty like that :)
i havent tried origami in a very long time. This seems like way more fun then making an 'ol paper cup!
Very fun! I love origami! : )
agh! my kids (3rd grade class, not my actual kids) would die over this! they are obsessed with origami right now! of course, they're always trying to get me to help them, and i get just as confused over the directions as they do! i'm always like, "go ask _____" (whichever student that is good at following directions that i see standing nearby)! :)
FUN!
we love origami...we love clothes...genius.
interesting! I too have mastered many crafts, but never origami!, but with a fun name like that and what appears to be "made for dummies like me" directions, I will definetly give it a try
You're so awesome for sharing!
Sorry to hear about you finding your camera. =P
Justine
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I was just going to buy a simple book for origami to teach my granddaughter. But it might look like I won't have to! I hope I win!
Cindy
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I L-O-V-E the idea of this book.. oh pick me pick me!
I'd love to win
I should probably want to win this book for my 11 year old, aspiring fashion designer daughter, but in all honestly, I want to win this book for me and my BFF to play with on our next Girls' Weekend! Fingers crossed!
This looks like it would be a great thing to put in the summer activities tub!
I would love to win this for my friend's daughter she is wanting to be a fashion designer and I think she would love this!
Well, it's Apr 9, but since I don't see a winner, I hope I'm not too late!! My oldest would have so much fun w/ that! (ok, ok... so would I...)
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