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Party Origami by Jessica Okui

July 21, 2013 by Michele

I received a copy of a sweet booklet in the mail the other day, and I thought I’d share a little bit of it with you today. Let me just say that I’m acquainted with the author, Jessica Okui, of the blog Zakka Life, and as a result, am totally biased about the book!

Jessica’s book is called “Party Origami: Paper and Instructions for 14 Party Decorations“. And it is exactly that. I keep calling it a book but it’s actually a kit.

It contains 75 sheets of gorgeous paper and step-by-step instructions for preparing 14 paper party pretties. Here’s a small sampling of some of the papers included.

The Boy and I tried several of the book’s projects. We made the bow napkin rings – I just love these – and the bird placecard holders (see photos above), among others. The Boy got his choice of papers to use and he took his sweet time picking out just the right ones, I must say.

Jessica’s instructions are clear and no-nonsense. And I, like The Boy, was in heaven leafing through all the delicious papers she included. We haven’t yet had the chance to use our projects in an actual party setting, but oh we will.

Congratulations for creating this elegant origami kit Jessica, and thank you for allowing us to test drive it!

♥M

DISCLOSURE: I received a copy of “Party Origami: Paper and Instructions for 14 Party Decorations” for review. The above opinions and statements are my own.

Filed Under: life and work, paper crafts Tagged With: birds, book review, gift bow, origami

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  1. rossichka says

    July 21, 2013 at 11:46 am

    The booklet seems to be very useful for different occasions. This summer it happened so that I led several origami workshops for children and I discovered that the more I was folding, the more I was getting fascinated and… addicted.:D So, I will add it to my list for orders. Thanks for sharing!

  2. sarahquilts.com says

    July 21, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    I wish those were fabrics! So so cute!

  3. Michelle L. says

    July 21, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    It's quite a genius idea for a craft book/kit/party planner! the projects look so sweet, fun and beautiful…I think it's an extra cool element that a kid can make these projects.

  4. Melissa says

    July 22, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    The little bow ties are darling…

  5. Melissa Kojima says

    July 23, 2013 at 2:27 am

    Wow! How fun! Yes, the bow ties are wonderful!

  6. jessica okui says

    July 24, 2013 at 4:14 pm

    Michele,

    Thanks for the kind review 🙂 Your origami pieces came out great!

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