Since my daughter entered the 5th grade this school year, she has been transfixed with origami. According to the dictionary origami is the Japanese art of transforming a piece of paper into a variety of decorative forms from flowers to animals.
A kid in her class was actually making money off his classmates by making origami ninja stars and selling them. He must have liked my daughter a little because she managed to score one for free. She brought it home, took it apart and figured out how to make one herself. After that the fascination grew. First she begged to go to the library to find origami books, searching online for origami videos, and step by step instructions. The next thing I knew I was buying origami paper at the local Michael's store. After that she spent every spare moment practicing making creations.
She is looking forward to taking origami as one of her4-H projects this year at the local county fair. Tonight we have a 4H meeting to attend and my daughter plans to give a small talk and demonstration about all she is learning about the art of origami. She has made many things with my favorites artfully displayed around the house. With the fine art of origami you can easily transform a plain piece of paper into a cool work of art until next time I give you another glimpse into the life of a trucker’s wife.
How great she would something to be so passionate about with Origami! I remember when I first learned about it but I never practiced it enough to get good, you know what I mean?
Congrats to your daughter. Her art is spectacular!
Julie Jordan Scott Fellow A to Z Challenge Writer twitter: @juliejordanscot O is for Octavia On a Mission to Spread Word-Love Throughout the World
Julie, it is the passion of the moment. :D Not sure how long it will last but at this point she is loving it and making some really cool stuff. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments!!
JoJo, my daughter is 11 and she just seems to have a real knack for it. She is also really into it right now, so it drives her desire to perfect her skill. The best I could ever do is fold a perfect cootie catcher! LOL Thanks for stopping by to read and for your comments.
I used to make boats and hats and various other goodies, but your daughter is far beyond all that! What a lovely hobby, and great opportunity to build her confidence by sharing at the 4H meeting. Good for her (and you)!
Maggie's Farm, her 4-H leader is really good and encourages all the kids in the club to hone their public speaking skills and demonstrate what they are learning while they are working on their projects. I think it is wonderful for the kids. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!
OMG I forgot I was going to do my O for oragami! My seven year old loves it. Then my 8 yr old recently got into it, and found a Utube on how to make Ninja weapons. For some reason I thought your kids were much younger, don't know wh.
JO, it certainly looks fun and I love the cool stuff my daughter creates. She plans to incorporate origami into her gift wrapping project for 4H too. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments.
I love Oragami, and have enjoyed being able to do it for a long time. The only one I remember without having to look it up though, is a bird that flaps its wings. My Godmother taught me that when I was 8, and I never forgot it. The rest of the fancies I have to look up before I can remember how to get them done. LOL
Oragami! I have often thought that would be fun to learn. Maybe I should get a small kit while I'm visiting my grandchildren and give it a whirl with them as an activity Blessings
Elizabeth, it is fairly inexpensive. I found that I could get a pack of the origami paper in all colors for $10 at Michael's. Then I just checked out origami books from the local library. There are also some really great sites online that walk you through creating cool stuff step by step. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments!!
I have not mastered anything origami yet, I do have an origami book, but I am terrible at following reading instructions, much better if someone shows me what to do. Great projects( my "P" word)
Tina, there is a great free Google extension if you have Google Chrome that walks you through step by step origami creations. It is pretty cool. I have downloaded it for my daughter. There are also some pretty cool sites that do the same thing. These applications show you step by step, so you can follow along making your creation as you go. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments!!
Excellent O word. How fun for your daughter!! I never did learn the art of Origami.
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Jenn, I never did either but she is having a blast with it. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments. ♥
DeleteHow great she would something to be so passionate about with Origami! I remember when I first learned about it but I never practiced it enough to get good, you know what I mean?
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your daughter. Her art is spectacular!
Julie Jordan Scott
Fellow A to Z Challenge Writer
twitter: @juliejordanscot
O is for Octavia
On a Mission to Spread Word-Love Throughout the World
Julie, it is the passion of the moment. :D Not sure how long it will last but at this point she is loving it and making some really cool stuff. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments!!
DeleteLove that bouquet, and it won't need to be watered (dusted, perhaps). And unlike, say, playing the tuba, at least it's a QUIET hobby.
ReplyDeleteBeverly, I love the bouquet and so far it is my favorite of all the things she has made. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments. ♥
DeleteLove origami and have since I was a kid. There are people that make whole origami quilts!
ReplyDeleteElise, Wow! I bet that would be something to see!! Thank you for dropping in to read and for your kind comments!
DeleteAmazing!!! I admire anyone who can do origami! I have tried and tried but alas, I cannot master it at all.
ReplyDeleteJoJo, my daughter is 11 and she just seems to have a real knack for it. She is also really into it right now, so it drives her desire to perfect her skill. The best I could ever do is fold a perfect cootie catcher! LOL Thanks for stopping by to read and for your comments.
DeleteI used to make boats and hats and various other goodies, but your daughter is far beyond all that! What a lovely hobby, and great opportunity to build her confidence by sharing at the 4H meeting. Good for her (and you)!
ReplyDeleteMaggie's Farm, her 4-H leader is really good and encourages all the kids in the club to hone their public speaking skills and demonstrate what they are learning while they are working on their projects. I think it is wonderful for the kids. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!
DeleteOMG I forgot I was going to do my O for oragami! My seven year old loves it. Then my 8 yr old recently got into it, and found a Utube on how to make Ninja weapons.
ReplyDeleteFor some reason I thought your kids were much younger, don't know wh.
Sandra, nope they are 11 and 6. :D Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments!!
DeleteAll of my kids went through the oragami phase too. It's one of those activities that seems to fascinate both boys and girls.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, it is just so cool. I am no longer a kid, but it really fascinates me too. Thanks for stopping by to read and for your comments!
DeleteI tried my hand at it years ago and it was fun. I haven't thought about it for a long time.
ReplyDeleteNice job! ♥
JO, it certainly looks fun and I love the cool stuff my daughter creates. She plans to incorporate origami into her gift wrapping project for 4H too. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments.
DeleteI love Oragami, and have enjoyed being able to do it for a long time. The only one I remember without having to look it up though, is a bird that flaps its wings. My Godmother taught me that when I was 8, and I never forgot it. The rest of the fancies I have to look up before I can remember how to get them done. LOL
ReplyDeleteNovember Rain, that is so cool!! Thank you for stopping in to read and for your comments!
DeleteOragami! I have often thought that would be fun to learn. Maybe I should get a small kit while I'm visiting my grandchildren and give it a whirl with them as an activity
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Elizabeth, it is fairly inexpensive. I found that I could get a pack of the origami paper in all colors for $10 at Michael's. Then I just checked out origami books from the local library. There are also some really great sites online that walk you through creating cool stuff step by step. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments!!
DeleteI have not mastered anything origami yet, I do have an origami book, but I am terrible at following reading instructions, much better if someone shows me what to do.
ReplyDeleteGreat projects( my "P" word)
Tina, there is a great free Google extension if you have Google Chrome that walks you through step by step origami creations. It is pretty cool. I have downloaded it for my daughter. There are also some pretty cool sites that do the same thing. These applications show you step by step, so you can follow along making your creation as you go. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments!!
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