Paper Creations: Origami & Washi Tape

Inspired by the washi tape my friend brought me from Japan and the upcoming holiday season, I've made some new stuff this year!

small washi tape ornaments (cute holiday decoration & can even be used in the spring due to the design)





Origami Crane Ornaments (some have washi tape rose patterns on the top)








Upcoming Projects
*helping to make origami models and participating in a Tanabata storybook at a a Japanese festival
*creating and donating a family origami art piece for the SRCPC Auction
*applying for Sick Kids origami instruction program

Sara's Last Commission for Alyssa

This is was Sara's last commission of the set I made her last year. I was finally able to get the picture of it. Voila~

blogging is work & Rose making with FOLD

BLOGGING IS WORK...
Yes, I've come to the conclusion...though it has been very delayed...that blogging is a lot of work. Unfortunately, because of work and school and everything else, I'm not working on origami as frequently as in the past. I normally post when I've finished a commission or worked on something new.

I still haven't posted the picture of Sara's last commission. I couldn't find my camera, used the work camera to take a photo and uploaded it onto my work computer. Alas, I cannot locate it and I've deleted it off the camera. Teaches me not to erase things until I double check that it has properly been saved. Booo...I'll have to ask if I can take another photo!!

ROSE MAKING WITH FOLD
I finally attended a FOLD meeting/workshop! With my hectic schedule, I haven't been able to come to any meetings. I took a half day from work to do some school stuff and also to meet FOLD member and make roses.

They are organizing the rose project. The goal being to make origami roses and sell them to raise money and donate leftover origami roses to SickKids. It's a worthwhile cause and I donate to SickKids and the Herbie Fund as well. I have a soft spot for that hospital as my younger sister spent several Easters there with bad cases of asthma and my young ten-year-old cousin had a brain tumor and was treated at SickKids. He is in remission now! The staff is amazing and really took care of my family, so I am happy to help them out.

I finally learned how to make an origami rose. I have been trying to learn for years, but I always managed to psych myself out. Thanks to the very helpful instructors and patience, I managed to make a half decent one...more with practice. Roses take a lot of material and time, so I don't know if I can say I'd make them on a regular basis! Kudos to the origami rose makers of the world!

Good night!

-Sam

COMMISSIONS!!

Yesterday I managed to finish 3 commissions and received another request! I'm so happy that people are appreciating the origami art! Here are photos of the latest pieces on their way to their new homes!

all of these commissions are untitled...

Two commissions for Sara!! :)




one commission for Jenny!

posting this a bit late, but...

Dear Friends,

Its that time of year again...holiday shopping time. I will be participating in the following Artisan Gift Fair and Kensington Market Art Shows, showcasing my pop-up & decorated holiday cards, framed origami art and origami ornaments. Please come out and support (even if you're just coming to chat and catch up)! You'll also find loads of interesting (and one-of-a-kind) stuff at both venues.

The Artisans' Gift Fair @ the Tranzac FREE ADMISSION!!
http://www.artisansgiftfair.com/

Sat. Dec 18/10
Sun. Dec 19/10
Show time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

I will be there on these dates from open to close.
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Holiday POPUP Art Shop Project 2010 FREE ADMISSION!

http://www.methinkspresents.org/project165/?page_id=936

Shop Hours: December 10 – 27, 12 – 6pm daily
Closed: December 25, 26

My work is displayed, but I will not be there.

I hope this message finds you well and wishing you all the best, this holiday season!

Sam o^__^o

The Japanese Paper Place's Washi Sale 2010

Please support amateur me and professional artists at The Japanese Paper Place's Washi Sale 2010!


After seeing my work at Ambiance, a very nice artist told Nancy about my work. I had a meeting with her and showed her my work. After discussing a few things, Nancy invited me to take part in their washi sale. I'm honoured to be presenting some of my work along professional artists! My main goal is to spread the love of paper art and I hope more people will acknowledge origami as a type of art that should be taken seriously.

Hope to see you there!

Charity Commission

I am a big supporter of the South Riverdale Child Parent Centre at 765 Queen St. E. and so when I heard that they have an annual auction to raise funds for their non-profit organization, I offered to make a special art piece for them to auction off.

Title: Bliss (picture #1)

(picture #2)


I created this work with the intention of placing a family in nature. Originally I had planned to have a family of three, but then I added the new addition. The title encompasses the dual bliss of life in nature and in families.

This piece was especially created for the South Riverdale Child Parent Centre's Annual Auction to raise funds for their non-profit organization.

17.5cm x 17.5cm x 4cm

shadow box, chiyogami paper, origami paper,
card stock

04/11/10

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Here are the details of the auction:

Book Your Babysitters!

Saturday, November 13th The South Riverdale Parent Child Centre will be hosting our

Annual Auction Fundraiser.

Our major fundraiser of the year, this annual event is an opportunity for participants

and friends of the Centre to get together and have a great evening out while
supporting our amazing community resource.

There will be scrumptious food, a cash bar, and a plethora of silent & live

auction items to bid on.

There is truly something for everybody, so invite your friends & family &

bring your cheque books!

Tickets are $5 in advance / $10 At the door.

Other than my art piece, these are other items up for grabs:

Body Blitz Spa

Little Peeps


Pheylonian
Production Kohr (the original 100% pure beeswax candles)

Progressive Nutritional Therapies

SpinMaster Toys


Tennis Canada Tickets


Blue Jays Tickets &
Awesome Autographed Merchandise!

Ontario Science Centre


2 prs of Maple Leafs tickets from McCague Borlack LLP


ROM
 Passes

Sushi Bar Gift Certificate

Coyote Willie


Bob & Paige
Salon
Studio We!


Mastermind Toys


Rainbow Songs
Professional Hair Care Products


Sportplay


Stars on Ice Tickets (IMG Canada)


Black Creek Pioneer Village Passes

Name Your Tune Personalized Kids CD's


Ed’s Real Scoop Ice Cream Cake
Mercury Coffee gift pack
Leslieville Cheese Night School Class