Sunday, April 29, 2012
folding squares of colored paper
I think the stars are aligned for origami. Not long after I discovered the Thomas the Tank Engine chewing candy (who's wrappers transform into a train set through a series of strategic folds) I discovered modular origami. A viewer on YouTube introduced me to her origami channel and have since been watching video after video, on how to make three-dimensional forms from folded pieces of paper called modules or units.
I am obsessed.
These were my first attempts, Omega Stars which despite their multiple spikes are actually fairly simple to put together.
While shopping for paper at the one-hundred yen store, I found these clever storage boxes made specifically for keeping origami
paper. My days of rumpled paper are blissfully over.
What are your thoughts on origami?
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
These are amazing!
ReplyDeletepretty!!! i think ill make this my afternoon activity.
ReplyDeleteWoooooow!!!! I love origami!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're very good at that!
ReplyDeleteI love origami, its beautiful. Especially the stuff about the paper cranes. The Thousand Paper Cranes story. I really want to learn it.
ReplyDeleteOrigami's fun! I can't do much folding right now (a paper heart at least?) but this looks like something fun to try for the summer!
ReplyDelete@Everyone - Thanks for the feedback. I think I'll put together a tutorial video for one of the designs. It'll make for a fun summer project.
ReplyDeleteHi my name is Michelle and i just recently seen your blogs, it's so amazing in japan. I mean when ur talking about them, i feel so excited like i want to go as well. Well... I've been thinking to go to japan in December 2013, but i don't know where to go, so I've been asking people, i know and people i don't know. So yah.., when i happen to see your blogs, i feel like asking a lot of advice, question and tours to help me through, hehehe ( i think am asking too much sorry). I really like anime they interest me and the foods your showing, they're the best foods. So if you want to chat privately you contact me here michirushinozuka@gamail.com ( i know its different but this my reall e-mail ). I really just want to talk more about japan thats all.
DeleteThank you for reading my message
Domo arigato gosaimasu
Miss Emmy-san
I love origami and hope you do make an origami tutorial some day.
DeleteLove the 100 yen store origami paper and the container..the rabbits are really cute...and those 3D origami are neat.
ReplyDeleteI do origami...my favorite is the Lucky Star--my goal is to fill a jar with them...they can be addictive. Pikachu would be my next favorite...he is so cute, and when you blow him up it's really neat. Next would be the origami butterfly. I've done the origami hearts, and the origami envelope. I make large origami envelopes--it's a good way to use up 12x12 scrapbook paper that I won't use in a card.
I've made the origami cat and dog too...cute and easy.
I've collected some pretty origami papers. I cover my glue sticks with it and cut it into strips, gluing it onto cards, sort of like washi tape.
Hi, Emmy! =D My name's Talita Sombra and I'm from Brazil (precisely Amazonia). I'm a fan of yours!!! I love your videos (the ones about candies are my favourite! S2 ).
ReplyDeleteWhere I live it's very very very difficult to find these candies and origame papper (all japanese stuff in fact =P ). I buy some stuff at the internet but shipping costs make it too expensive. =( In fact, almost everything is harder at Amazonia.
However... It doesn't stop me watching you and dreaming about all those interesting things you show!
Congrats for your marriage and your baby! =D
I AM A BIG FAN OF U!!!!!!! I WATCH ALL YOUR VIDEOS!!! CAN U MAKE ONE WITH KOREA AND SEND ME THE LINK??????? U ROCK.vPEACEv
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteI love origami~! I used to be obsessed and I really enjoy the firecracker origami. When I was little I used to package everything in origami envelopes and boxes. I love the feel and look of origami paper. It's so decorative and you aren't just limited to using them for origami! Super congrats on your coming baby. I love your videos and how to's.
ReplyDeleteI Can't even fold perfect stars...humm
ReplyDeleteHi! I just wrote about you on my blog, because I really fell in love with the video about polish sweets! The way you pronounce the polish words are really good and sounds cute :) you don't have to visit it, of course, I just want you to know that I really like it :)
ReplyDeleteEmmy,
ReplyDeleteCan you tell me where to find dodotto tsubu pyon? I live in Nagoya. They don't have it in the dagashi / okashi section at Jusco or Daiei. Help!
Daniel
Hello Emmy,
ReplyDeleteI found your account on youtube. I really like the video about German sweets. (^.^)
Your blog looks great.
Aiko
Raaaad!
ReplyDeleteEmmy! I love what you do on YouTube~ My Mum came over to check out my life and visit me in Japan a few weeks ago, and she was using your videos to learn a little about the country. She even picked up a few words from your vids.
I'm so happy to see that you have a blog, too! Keep it up! :) And congrats on the baby! (If I understand right, this is a recent event)
I love your blog. It is a pleasure to read. Make sure you come back soon!
ReplyDeleteI love origami! I was obsessed as a child, I would make swans and all these little boats, etc. what really got me was the origami stars, though, I've still got a giant jar full from years ago.
ReplyDeleteand by swans I mean cranes! ahh.
ReplyDeletethnkzzzz & visit me
ReplyDeleteLive Cam Chat Rooms
thnkzzzz & visit me
ReplyDeleteNawayugaya Downloads Zone
This comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteHello!
ReplyDeleteMy name is Fumihiko.
I am Japanese in Japan.
I want to do business with you.
If you are interested in me, Please contact me.
My address is
fumifumirinngo@gmail.com
Hello :3
ReplyDeleteI'm Pole so i live in Poland :)
Can you writte to me ?
I have proposition for you :)
My email: rzemieniak97@gmail.com
i LOVE it. I was once obsessed with making modular balls when I was in middle school and still am OBSESSED with making the mini paper stars out of strips. If you take clear packing tape and tape the balls a lot you can make a DIY "soccer" ball to preserve it in and play with it:D great job on the origami!X)
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeletedeleted my first comment i just red the comment bout the store. origami is very relaxing i love it i have to fold 350 envelopes for a wedding also crane,sakura,ribbon fish, twinkle star i have to make lots of them so all the cypriots people at the wedding will have something to talk bout LOL.
ReplyDeleteFreelance web designer and web developer from Nepal who can give modern, unique, eye catche design and development with business orinted, online promotion based resulting in quality output and also freelancer seo expert, contact: krishbogati95@yahoo.com.
ReplyDeleteEmmy,,, how can i send some my country's food to you? I think u might be so happy to taste it? Cause the food here is amazing. Please reply me asap. I've tried to contact u in instagram but u didn't respond and somehow i cant give u a comment in ur utube channel. Please if u read this contact me on my email ok? Sorry for the bad english
ReplyDeletehi i know im not emmy but she has information on how to send her food on her youtube about page https://www.youtube.com/user/emmymadeinjapan/about
DeleteAnnapurna Circuit Trek -Winter and Spring 2016 Autumn - 19 Days
ReplyDeleteAnnapurna round trekking 2016
The Annapurna Circuit is a popular name for a trek within the Annapurna mountain range of central Nepal. The total length of the route varies between 160–230 km (100-145 mi), depending on where the motor transportation is used and where the trek is ended. The trek rises to an altitude of 5,400m on the Thorung La pass, touching the edge of the Tibetan plateau. This trek crosses two different river valleys and encircles the Annapurna massif, crossing Thorung La (5416m), the highest pass on this trek. Practically all trekkers hike the route counter clockwise, as then the daily altitude gain is slower and crossing the high Thorong La pass is easier and safer.
http://www.nepalguideinfo.com
http://www.nepalplanettreks.com
Email:sanjibtrekguide@gmail.com
Excellent trek with Sanjib !”
ReplyDeleteWe had a fantastic 15 day Gokyo + EBC trek with our guide Sanjib adhikari and porter Raj Sherpa. Sanjib was a truly incredible guide- always energetic and extremely knowledgeable about his job after being on all the treks for more than 15 years. He knows the area extremely well and can describe every detail of the path like the back of his hand. He was very sensitive to our needs, especially monitoring our health with the altitude, and kept us on exactly the right pace day to day. He was also very personable and genuinely cared about what we wanted to get out of the trek. For example, my friend really wanted to see the sunset view of Kala Pattar, while myself and my other friend wanted to see the sunrise view so he actually took us up twice – that meant going up Kala Pattar twice in <12 hrs. Personally I love wildlife and Sanjib made a point to point out every animal on the trek- he was able to spot animals camouflaged and far away that we never would have otherwise seen on our own. Sanjib is extremely hardworking and dedicated. Every morning he greeted us enthusiastically and with punny/bad/funny jokes. The guide you go with makes a huge difference for the experience and Sanjib made sure we had a fantastic trip- definitely go with Sanjib!
Thank you Nepal Planet Treks your best organized We are defiantly come back to Nepal
http://www.nepalguideinfo.com/everest-base-camp-trek/
http://www.nepalplanettreks.com
Email:sanjibtrekguide@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThe restricted and Special Trekking route as
Upper Mustang Trek,
Manaslu Circuit Trek and
Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek in Nepal.
Short Trekking Route
ReplyDeleteGhorepani Poon Hill trek,
Langtang Valley Trek and
Helambu Circuit Trek in Nepal.
Mount Face Nepal was established with aim of providing quality service and we are licensed trekking company of Nepal. As our team has experience and pragmatism staffs, we have been able to provide best quality service to our customers. We offer safe, unique and new routes which is more preferable by our customers. Meticulous planning goes into every aspect of your journey with Mount Face Nepal. The superior way that you will travel, the special places that you will visit, the remarkable people you will meet, the unexpected, unique experience along the way, you will see this different in everything we do. Not content with the mundane or second best, best seek out the ultimate. Great travel is seamless and should provide no distractions from experiencing the best of mountain culture, natural beauty, history and people.
ReplyDeleteMount Face Nepal is new benchmark in travel. Why not experience it for yourself??? We are export on these field Annapurna Base Camp , Ghorepani Poonhill , Everest Base Camp . <a href=" http://www.mountfacenepal.com/packages/details/phulkharka-village-tour
For more information: info@mountfacenepal.com
Website: www.mounfacenepal.com , www.guidenepaltrek.com
Nayabazzar Kathmandu Nepal
TREKKING IN NEPAL
ReplyDeleteTrekking in Nepal is the popular and most chosen travel activity by the tourist who come to travel in Nepal. The trekking generally denotes a walking adventure to various places of Nepal supported by various means of transportation along with guides and travel operators. The Nepal is geographically a difficult country with full of hills and mountains where there is lack of road so there are many walking trails which are now called trekking trails are created that passes through hills, forests, villages, mountains, river banks etc. Nepal is one of the best location of Asia for trekking with eight of the highest summit along with beautiful landscapes and high hills for open wide angle view of encompassing region. One could spend a year trekking in Nepal visiting all beautiful regions, traditional cities and villages, fascinating mountain region with beautiful natural setting, memorable Himalayan region along with antique and naturally blessed cities like Bhaktapur, Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Pokhara, Palpa, Chitwan, Bardiya, Langtang region, Annapurna region, Everest region, Helambu etc
- See more at: http://www.nepalguideinfo.com/trekking-in-nepal/
http://www.nepalplanettreks.com
Nepal planet Treks and Expedition
Manaslu circuit trekking
ReplyDeletehttp://exploremanaslu.com/trip/manaslu-circuit-trekking/
http://exploremanaslu.com/trip/disabled-tour-in-nepal/
http://exploremanaslu.com/trip/larkya-la-kang-la-and-thorang-la-3-passes-trek/
I have read different arguments and opinions on origami and this site has the best information and I can conclude that it takes passion and determination to understand the basic and complex origami concepts. Thanks for the shared insights and you can also read the article on Redo My Research Paper for Me which also found to be interesting.
ReplyDeleteMustang trek is an exploration of the concealed valleys of upper Mustang in Nepal, nestled between Tibet and the Himalayas – a place different from the rest of the world. The wall city of Lo manthang used to be a part of Tibetan kingdom of Gungthang until 1830s. The early history of Lo manthang
ReplyDeletehttp://www.nepalguideinfo.com/mustang-trek/ Nepal Mounatin Guide TeamS (Nepal Planet Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd.)
GPO: 4453 Paknajol ,Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: +977-1-4252196
Mobile: +977-9841613822 (Sanjib)
Fax: +977-1-4252196
http://www.nepalplanettreks.com/3-pass-trekking-in-everest/
ReplyDeleteEVEREST TREKKING IN NEPAL
ReplyDeleteMount Everest is located in Nepal Mount Everest Mount Everest Location on the Sagarmatha Zone, Nepal - Tibet, China border
Location :Solukhumbu District, Sagarmatha Zone, Nepal.
First climbing:29 May 1953 Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.
http://www.nepalguideinfo.com
http://www.nepalplanettreks.com
NAMASTE!!! EXPLORE MANASLU
ReplyDeleteExplore Manaslu is not just the places in Nepal, where there are travel deals, but places that transform us when we visit. Nepal is the real an engrossing place where towering white Himalaya touch the blue sky; monks peacefully meditate in ancient mountainside monastery. For all its grandeur and immensity, planning a trek in Nepal isn’t as difficult as you might think. Trekking in Manaslu, Narphu, Dolpo and Kanchenjunga regions for the meditative purpose not only transforms you spiritually but also provides you lifetime wonders, making you feel pride please, do not miss the opportunity to land your inner passion and imagination to find them in reality.
Join us for your Nepal holiday dream. Let’s gives us opportunities to tailor your holidays plan in the exotic land. Our experienced, well-informed, local expert team is prepared here to ground your holiday dreams into reality. We value your money, time, and passion and give you sufficient knowledge about both Nepalese culture and its natural attractions. Exploring Manaslu help brings you to the best Mountain Adventure ever made in any Himalayas. We are pleased and waiting to serve our trekkers from around the world. That, you will Love it!!
Dare to Dream it today! I believe you can, just like how you shine in your photography!!
The Mountain is calling you!!!
http://exploremanaslu.com/
http://everesthiker.com/