Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Origami Butterflies Book Review and Giveaway
My Kids and I love Origami! Origami is the art of paper folding, which is often associated with Japanese culture. We've done many different ones in the past, insects, zoo animals, birds, etc; and loved them all. The folding process really calms me down as we get so focus in creating these amazing paper arts. It was wonderful that I had the chance to review the book Origami Butterflies.
There are many different designs of butterflies that you can create by following the step by step pictorial and instructions in the book. You can also start with their basic method, and then elaborate and create your own designs. Okay, who am I kidding here?! Those who knows me well probably know that I’m not too good in reading directions, at all! I got lost a few time reading it! Luckily, the book comes with 2 instructional DVDs that show you video tutorials, every step of the way, phew! By watching the videos, both of my kids were able to make their own butterflies with minimal supervision and assistance. That was truly amazing and they felt so accomplished when they were able to make their own butterflies!
I got these Origami papers at a local craft store. You can easily find them these day, as well as getting some online (click here for more information). I got some different designs and the double-sided ones are wonderful with these butterflies as well.
The book also have suggestions for you on how to use these gorgeous origami butterflies, such as jewelry, gift wraps, and cards, etc.
My Baby Girl added the Origami butterflies to her school project! They were so beautiful; her teachers and schoolmates were very impressed as well.
The Origami butterfly makes any card a lot more elegant and personal. For sure you won’t find anything as beautiful as this in the card store. Plus, I think handmade crafts always add a touch of caring and love, won’t you agree?
Today is your lucky day! Because I’ll be giving away a copy of Origami Butterflies to one lucky uTry.it reader, courtesy of Tuttle Publishing.
Here are the details on how to enter.
One lucky uTry.it reader (open to my worldwide readers) will win a copy of “Origami Butterflies”.
To enter, simply leave a comment on this post and tell me if you have ever tried your hands on origami before. Or you can simply just say “hi”. Deadline to enter is March 29th, 2015 by mid-night PST. Winner will be selected through Random.org and announce shortly after the giveaway is closed.
For extra entries, do any or all of the following (leave a separate comment for each extra entry):
1) Add me to your Google+ circle here
2) "Like" uTry.it's Facebook Page, click here.
3) Pin a picture from this post onto Pinterest.
4) Share this giveaway on Facebook (with a link back to this post please)
5) Share this giveaway on Twitter (with a link back to this post please)
That’s all and Good Luck everyone!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of “Origami Butterflies” for the purpose of this review and I was not compensated in any way to write this post. All comments and opinions are 100% my own.
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I love making origami cranes!
ReplyDeleteI have never done this..I think it is a beautiful art.Her project looks so special!!Even just the little card.
ReplyDeleteHave tried origami when I was a kid - but that was with ordinary paper cut into squares and not proper origami paper as I didn't have them. Brings back memories :)
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ReplyDeleteAmazing giveaway, Amy! Unfortunately, I don't have time for lovely origami. The book looks lovely! I am sure someone is going to be very happy to have it! Anyway, thanks for sharing your facebook page. I liked your page as tortadellafiglia.
ReplyDeleteI like origami when I was study that fold bird, rabbit and so on.
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ReplyDeleteI would enjoy learning this Beautiful Craft!!! I have seen some pieces, and they are absolutely Amazing!!!!
ReplyDeleteI truly do hope to win this, as I know that I would enjoy making and giving away Beautiful pieces for the rest of my life!!!
What a pretty book! Good luck to all those who join this contest.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway, Amy. My daughter will love this book.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful book! I do origami with my kids at school. They love it, and it's also a great exercise in following directions! :)
ReplyDeleteMy brother used to be OBSESSED with origami, so I used to do some as well. My favorite thing to make was a jumping frog :p
ReplyDeletewow, my nieces and nephew gonna dying lovin this book for sure!!!
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I do Origami with my grandson. He LOVES it! These butterflies are the greatest!
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ReplyDeleteI have tried origami before and have also found it to be very relaxing and a great way to de-stress!
ReplyDeleteI have tried origami before and enjoyed making different projects.
ReplyDeleteI had a class on origami, in the Museum of Japan, but it was about 10 years and we had no materials to take home, so I have no idea how to make origami anymore, I can always go to youtube and learn, but the book looks really great :) Plus, doing origami is really relaxing, I prefer to read instructions than to listen to youtube!
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ReplyDeleteI used to do origami a lot when I was a child and nowadays I do it with my niece & nephew! I know they would love this book :)
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ReplyDeleteHI! I've been interested but I haven't gotten to trying out origami. I'm so hoping to cross it out my bucket list :D
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