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Origami Animal Friends: Fold 35 of your favorite dogs, cats, rabbits, and more

June 27, 2017 by Stefanie Girard

Giveaway- Origami Animal Friends: Fold 35 of your favorite dogs, cats, rabbits, and more

Leave a comment in today’s post by July 6th, 2017 and you are in the running for this adorable origami book and coordinating paper.

Open your dream pet store with these 35 fun paper-based projects.

All animal lovers are going to go wild for the 35 amazing activities in Origami Animal Friends. With just a few pieces of paper you can create all your favorite pets, including cute cats, dogs, rabbits, and horses alongside creepy crawlies, fish, frogs, birds, and lots more. The clear step-by-step instructions are so simple to follow that means anyone can have a go, no matter if you are a first-time folder or origami expert. Best of all, Origami Animal Friends comes with a pack containing 50 specially designed pieces of origami paper, so you can start making your first cute creature right away.

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Comments

  1. beth says

    June 27, 2017 at 6:40 pm

    i like animals

  2. Nicole Maki says

    June 27, 2017 at 10:12 pm

    My friend Callie would flip-out for this book. Thanks for the chance to win.

  3. Lynne potter says

    June 28, 2017 at 1:41 am

    Would love this book to recreate my childhood hobby, I passed my love of origami on to my children by making dolls house furniture.

  4. Judith (from Israel) says

    June 28, 2017 at 1:55 am

    My nephew has been obsessed with origami ever since learning the craft in middle school art classes.

  5. Zil says

    June 28, 2017 at 2:17 am

    This looks like fun. Thank you for the giveaway chance.

  6. lindarumsey says

    June 28, 2017 at 3:34 am

    Yes please – these look super cute!

  7. Erika says

    June 28, 2017 at 3:58 am

    My oldest son would like to learn these with me!

  8. Alosim says

    June 28, 2017 at 5:18 am

    Hi! It seems a cool and funny book. I love origami. 🙂

  9. Maryellen Webber says

    June 28, 2017 at 6:52 am

    I would love to share this book with my son. He loves animals and this would be a great outlet for both of us!!! Thanks for the chance to win this book!!

  10. Linda Carrozzo says

    June 28, 2017 at 7:48 am

    Have been doing Origami with my son since he was a little boy. He’s going to be 13. Still love it.

  11. Mary Helene says

    June 28, 2017 at 7:55 am

    My Grand daughter and I would have hours of fun with this fantastic book.

  12. Shari Harniss says

    June 28, 2017 at 8:05 am

    Thanks for the chance to win this lovely book- my niece would enjoy it!

  13. Susan Decker says

    June 28, 2017 at 9:39 am

    Would love to win this great book

  14. Charissa says

    June 28, 2017 at 10:02 am

    So cute!

  15. Rosemary says

    June 28, 2017 at 10:10 am

    My new granddaughter would love to have some of these adorable creations.

  16. Karin H says

    June 28, 2017 at 10:24 am

    Please enter me in your drawing; my niece loves origami and I think this would be fun for her.

  17. Lynn Dalby says

    June 28, 2017 at 10:34 am

    This looks brilliant , the cover rabbits are adorable. I will hope to buy it if I am not the lucky winner.

  18. Pam says

    June 28, 2017 at 10:34 am

    It does look like fun!!

  19. Nancy Williams says

    June 28, 2017 at 11:00 am

    Love the book! Very cute ideas!

  20. Sally H. says

    June 28, 2017 at 11:01 am

    I have always loved origami since I was a little kid. Not only is it therapeutic, it is entertaining for the maker and the receiver. <3 Thanks for the opportunity to win the book and paper!!

  21. Holly Young says

    June 28, 2017 at 11:03 am

    Oh, I have loved orgami projects since I was in grade school and learned how to make those paper fortune tellers! In juinor high school it was learning how to fold notes to pass in class. Now I have fun fascinating my bosses kids with fun origami projects. I would love to have this book! Thanks for the chance.

  22. trisha says

    June 28, 2017 at 11:06 am

    I love origami! Great way to improve attention span and fine motor skills with your kids/grand kids!!

  23. Lacy Anne says

    June 28, 2017 at 11:07 am

    I love origami! This would be so cute!

  24. Catie says

    June 28, 2017 at 11:19 am

    Adorbs! Yes, please! 🙂

  25. Ginger says

    June 28, 2017 at 11:32 am

    Oh my gosh, these are so cute! I love paper folding, although I’ve never conquered the more difficult ones.

  26. Dana says

    June 28, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    I love origami and animals so this would be a win-win for me!

  27. Alicia B says

    June 28, 2017 at 12:18 pm

    Too cute! Love origami! Great way to spend a rainy evening. Thanks for the chance 🙂

  28. Linda Phillips says

    June 28, 2017 at 12:18 pm

    So cute and no litter box needed

  29. deb says

    June 28, 2017 at 12:30 pm

    i have 9 yo twins that LOVE doing origami.

  30. Britt Saari says

    June 28, 2017 at 12:36 pm

    Eek! So cute! Fingers crossed!

  31. spierssusan says

    June 28, 2017 at 12:38 pm

    Wonderful giveaway-cute book!

  32. edye cameron says

    June 28, 2017 at 12:41 pm

    Would be fun to use with my grandchildren

  33. Susan S says

    June 28, 2017 at 12:50 pm

    Thank you for this giveaway! Inlobe origami and animals, so I’d be thrilled
    to win this.

  34. Denise Bryant says

    June 28, 2017 at 1:27 pm

    Looks like a lot of fun! Love the cute cover pic!

  35. kriss knutson says

    June 28, 2017 at 1:34 pm

    SO CUTE!

  36. barbaramoore28 says

    June 28, 2017 at 1:36 pm

    What clever little animals! I would love to be able to make these for the little ones in the family and get the older kids to help me make them~

  37. Duane says

    June 28, 2017 at 1:39 pm

    My three granddaughters could use this when they come to visit.

  38. Sharon says

    June 28, 2017 at 2:29 pm

    My daughter would love this.

  39. Barb Colman Stewart says

    June 28, 2017 at 3:08 pm

    How exciting! My Grands would love to learn to make these!

  40. 3stairs says

    June 28, 2017 at 4:37 pm

    My daughter has become fascinated with origami. This would make a great gift for her!

  41. CdnCrafter says

    June 28, 2017 at 6:55 pm

    I’ve always wanted to learn how to make origami animals!

  42. Kim Reid says

    June 28, 2017 at 7:05 pm

    I would love to learn to make these cute origami animal friends!

  43. Lee says

    June 28, 2017 at 7:36 pm

    This would be a lot of fun for myself w/ my nieces and nephews! thanks!

  44. hulahoney52 says

    June 28, 2017 at 10:53 pm

    Oh My so Wonderful to see so many people interested in origami..I’ve been doing the ones from Dollar Tree on my spare time..so far I have done the Little Red Riding Hood..Next is the Buzzy Garden..Thanks for sharing the love of Origami. GOD Bless.

  45. cassews says

    June 28, 2017 at 11:31 pm

    How adorable .. This would be great to do with my granddaughters and their friends .. Thanks for the chance to win it!!

  46. elimackewich says

    June 28, 2017 at 11:35 pm

    I teach arts and crafts at the local State parks and Campgrounds. WOW this book would be a great way to include nature information and an inexpensive craft aqt the same session>

  47. Roane Swindon says

    June 29, 2017 at 1:53 am

    I love origami and my daughter would love these little animals!

  48. Chris says

    June 29, 2017 at 2:49 am

    This would be so much fun to learn. I see Christmas ornaments.

  49. Bubbly Babs says

    June 29, 2017 at 4:20 am

    I love to create origami and with this I could really up my game 🙂

  50. jo says

    June 29, 2017 at 5:17 am

    would LOVE to win this!!

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35 Rolled Magazine Crafts -You’ll Never Throw Away a Magazine Again

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You know that one drawer? The one stuffed with old magazines you swore you’d read again someday? Yeah, I had one too. Mine was a jumbled pile of home décor issues, a few random cooking magazines, and—don’t judge—some celebrity gossip ones from 2011 (I was emotionally invested, okay?). But here’s the thing… instead of tossing them all into the recycling bin, I discovered a whole new world of DIY that completely changed the way I looked at those glossy pages.

Rolled magazine crafts are the ultimate combo of relaxing, colorful, and oh-so-satisfying. It’s the kind of project that starts with “I’ll just roll a few pages” and ends with you surrounded by a vase, a bowl, three coasters, and plans to make a full-blown wall installation. There’s something magical about taking something destined for the trash and turning it into something genuinely beautiful. It’s like giving your old mags a second life—and honestly, they deserve it.

The best part? These projects are super versatile. You can go small with beads or bobby pins, or go big with wall art, wreaths, or even furniture pieces. (Yes, furniture! There’s a magazine stool in this roundup that blew my mind.) And don’t even get me started on the gift potential—handmade goodies like these make thoughtful, one-of-a-kind presents without breaking the bank.

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just looking for a mindful weekend project, there’s something incredibly rewarding about rolling paper into art. You’ll be amazed at how meditative the process is, and how quickly you’ll start eyeing every glossy page as potential craft material.

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So if you’ve been looking for an excuse to clean out that drawer, this is it. Not only are you decluttering, but you’re also creating stunning pieces that spark conversation and bring a pop of personality to any room. It’s a total win-win.

Personally, I’ve turned some of my oldest, most faded magazine pages into colorful bowls and ornaments—and every time I walk past them, I smile knowing they were rescued from the recycling bin. Crafting with rolled magazines isn’t just fun; it’s a little reminder that beauty can be found in the most unexpected places (even between old perfume ads and articles on how to organize your pantry).

So go ahead—grab those scissors, pour a cup of tea (or a cheeky glass of wine), and start rolling. And hey, if you make something amazing, I’d love to see it! Tag me on social or drop a comment below so we can all ooh and ahh together. Happy crafting, and remember: no magazine left behind.

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