it's gonna be a bright, bright, sunshiny day

I hope your day is going well and the sun is brightening your mood. 

I folded this sunny origami pin back in the fall when the weather was still warm and the flowers were nodding sleepily in the fields.

The softly cloudy hexagon background is folded from a quarter sheet of copy paper. The rest is made with origami paper. 

The sunflower is designed by Makoto Yamaguchi. If you would like to try folding it, here's a helpful video from Origami Maniacs on YouTube.

The double leaf is a clever design from Japanese artist Nanahoshi. I absolutely love her wreaths and floral swags. Check them out!

origami moon magic

Origami has always felt like magic to me.

It's transformative - like alchemy, it changes basic materials into something amazing!

I folded these models from 3" papers, combined them and added a pin to the back. 

I don't seal my creations. I embrace the surprisingly sturdy, yet ephemeral qualities of paper, and avoid toxic chemicals like the plague.

This pin usually lives on my jean jacket around Halloween, but I figured, we could all use a little magic right about now.

suit yourself - wearable origami art

Brooches are having a moment in 2026! 

I've been playing with origami versions for years now, so I thought I'd share a couple with you.

Let me know in the comments:

Do you wear brooches? 

What's your favorite way to style them? 

Would you wear an origami brooch?

trending 2026: analogue bags

2026 is the year to embrace anologue. 

Let's wean ourselves off of our phones by loading up baskets and bags to reach for between tasks. 

Stash craft supplies, notebooks, puzzles and pens to support your well-being and reduce screen time. 

I know what's in my bag - a good book, a healthy snack, a commonplace book and origami paper! 

What's in yours?

make a zine

Origami is not just for kids, or ornaments, or fun.  

Let me be clear - there is absolutely nothing wrong with those goals but they are, by no stretch, the limits of what you can do with a humble sheet of paper and your own two hands. 

brattyxbre agrees.  In fact, she's begging you to make zines!

So are the folks at migrawhistle. They're sharing vital information about community safety.  Here's how.

If you're asking, "What's a zine?" please check out these links and see for yourself.  If you already know, what are you waiting for?

january 22: paper to pin origami event

I'm excited to meet the participants of my upcoming class at the Strathcona County Library! 

"Paper to Pin - Folding Words into Wearable Inspiration"

January 22, 2026 from 7-8:30 pm

Transform a beloved word, quote or story into a wearable origami pin. Beginner-friendly folds to carry inspiration closer to the heart.

Four simple origami models will help us honor the words we choose, carry and share. Paper becomes our co-creator, holding what matters so we can linger with words we love.

new year nazar

Welcome to one love origami 2026, thank you for coming by! I hope your year is going well and you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. 

I folded this origami ornament inspired by traditional Nazar amulets with a prayer for the new year: May all evil turn away from you, may your sight and attention be protected from negative influences. 

If you are inspired to fold your own, Isa Klein on YouTube will show you how. It's an enjoyable, meditative model to fold. A single ornament can carry powerful intentions but be sure to check out Isa's beautiful mobiles for even more impactful displays!