Origami Paper Garlands: Its Different Types
I must confess, I wasn’t always finicky about Valentine’s Day. I was also the member of the club who found it to be just another commercial holiday. But then, I met my wife on the same Valentine’s Day. I undoubtedly was not looking for love, but as we know life always give us such gifts when we least expect it. However, since that significant night Valentine’s Day has developed over me.
However, what I remember from my anti -Valentine days is hatred to the chocolate boxes, red –roses and those heart-shaped pendants. What should be done for the next Valentine’s Day? A handmade gift would be the preferred one.
Ever since my eye struck the Valentine origami paper garland at the gift gallery last month, I knew that origami paper models will be a very big part of my life for the next Valentines. Your hands create as your mind is free, once you expertise in turning the colored square papers into iconic silhouette of love.
Once you get the hang of making origami hearts, it actually becomes very simple to make a few. A variety of origami papers of different sizes like 2″ (5cm), 3″ (7.5cm) and 6″ (15cm) can be collected. Just to keep in mind that the hearts will transform to about ¼ of the actual size of the paper used. You can also write love notes on the rear part of the papers before you actually fold them up.
Once your hearts get ready after you write in your sweet thoughts, you are ready to begin stringing. For this you will need a thread in your desired color, glue and the hearts. The back and the front halves should be split apart. Apply some glue after lifting up the front half of the heart, place in the thread into the fold and close it. Let it dry before hanging it.
The lovely heart shaped valentine paper garland is ready. You can also mix and match different colors to give a special attractive look.
Butterfly Origami Paper Garland
The lovely butterfly origami paper model is the perfect method to light up a room on a dull rainy day. You can also use it in different ways. You can decorate it in the top of your headboard. To give an attractive look to your model you can make use if pretty images instead of using packing papers.
These garlands would be great for decorative purpose if you have a party or a wedding. They would also appear attractive in a girl’s bedroom. The butterflies are made in such a way that you can keep them closed or you can keep them opened and display it. They measure approximately 100cm in length and can be used by kids above four years.
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