The big book of things to make has a cool variety of things we can make, do and learn about. Although, I would love to be good at origami, I am not :). My uncle masters the art of origami and makes admirable things with origami paper.
Origami is a traditional Japanese art of folding square paper to create creatures and sculptures. Following the instructions that were in this book, I was able to make this swan and fox :) My children helped decorate and colour it. If you would like to give it a try, then click the image to enlarge and follow the step-by-step instructions. It is a good starting place for beginners.
The DK big book series is a resourceful book to have at home or in schools, as it gives lots of ideas and teaches many interesting things.
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I had a book like that when I was a child and loved to play with some simple origami. My 5 year old daughter is seems very interested, but all we've made together so far is hats, planes and boats! I think it exercises a lot of skills... following instructions, precision, memory, patience, etc. And creates an awareness of the arts of different cultures. :)
ReplyDeleteYour right origami has lots of benefits it is defenitely a good craft to do often :)
DeleteDK does have a lot of good books. I am a owner of a few. I have given my grandson a couple of ones of interest for his age.
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They are Florence We too have learned and are still learning from these fabulous books
DeleteWell I'll have to disagree with you not being good at it. I think your 2 projects are adorable.
ReplyDeleteThank you Stephanie :)
DeleteVery nice!! I tried this also..Not very good at it but this book looks like it is more detailed then the one i used. :) Great projects to do with kiddies.
ReplyDeleteawesome job....I have like 5 thumbs lol
ReplyDeleteIt always looks simple to do, but Not! Love theses!
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