I am officially starting to wrap my brain around Halloween! Yes I have indeed-e-ola! And while the mosquito is something generally considered a summertime nuisance, I kinda thought this origami mosquito would make a cool Halloween decoration. The book it's from, Origami 101: Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily through Step-by-Step Instruction, is also today's giveaway!
To get yourself in the running for a copy of Origami 101: Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily through Step-by-Step Instruction, just leave your answer to the question:
What are you (or your little ones) going to be for Halloween this year?
Are you making or buying your costume?
Leave your answer in the comments section of this post by Midnight ET August 31, 2011 and you are in the running for a copy of Origami 101!
Click on these pages from Origami 101: Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily through Step-by-Step Instruction to read how to fold an origami mosquito.
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Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily through Step-by-Step Instruction
by
Benjamin Coleman
Have you always been intrigued by origami, but often found the diagrams confusing or the models uninspiring? Origami 101 is here to help. Geared toward the absolute beginner, this book contains more than 40 amazing folding projects for the whole family and includes models that evolve from one of four basic origami shapes. A revolutionary illustration enhancement called Glow Fold makes the diagrams and video steps easy to understand. With the introduction of every folding symbol, you'll find a detailed sidebar explaining what it means and a symbol index bookmark that guides you to these sidebars whenever you need to be reminded. If you need more help, just pop the accompanying DVD into your computer and go directly to the video of any model.
In these pages, you'll learn how to create:
- A roosting robin
- A flowering branch
- A flying dragon
- A sea turtle
- A Tyrannosaurus Rex
- A tree ornament
- A tropical fish
- A graceful swan
- And so much more
With the help of origami enthusiast Benjamin Coleman, you'll learn how this classic craft can be enjoyed by all ages. Amuse yourself and delight your friends with these captivating folded figures!
Benjamin John Coleman, also known as Benagami, first found success in the business world and then turned to teaching math as a creative outlet. An origami book he received from a friend brought back childhood memories of paper folding and renewed his fascination with the craft. Always intrigued by the complexity and simplicity of origami, Ben has most recently devoted his time to making bonsai botanical sculptures from recycled paper that he calls Origami Bonsai. He has published a book titled Origami Bonsai. Ben maintains http://www.benagami.com and http://www.origamibonsai.org, and he publishes online The Origami Bonsai Electronic Magazine. He lives in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
No little ones in the house anymore, but that doesn't stop me. I'll be a witch ... this year I'm turning in my black cone hat for a fancy net hat with a giant spider!
Posted by: Snap | August 24, 2011 at 06:01 AM
My little ones are grown now. Lord knows what they will be! I think this year, I will be an artist (I know! What a stretch!). A costume should be easy!
Posted by: Pat Upton | August 24, 2011 at 06:42 AM
I also don't have little ones but for the past few years I have been a black fairy helping with the city event. I have a beautiful pair of big black and dark purple wings that I wear with an all black outfit.
Posted by: Janice | August 24, 2011 at 07:18 PM
I'll be a witch ... this year I'm turning in my black cone hat for a fancy net hat with a giant spider..I know! What a stretch..thanks for the information's..
Posted by: outdoor playground equipment | August 25, 2011 at 02:45 AM
I'll be a witch and I'll make my costume.
Posted by: Barb Gill | August 25, 2011 at 05:42 AM
My little ones are now big'uns! I will be a fairy princess and make my own wings! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Marci Ellsworth | August 25, 2011 at 06:59 AM
No little ones here, but they are going to be dressed to the nines as their favorite superheros! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Robin Christensen | August 25, 2011 at 07:27 AM
Have not yet decided w3hat to be for Halloween this year, but ALWAYS make our outfits!
Posted by: BrendaLea | August 25, 2011 at 09:43 AM
Always create/make my costume. this year: a mime!
Posted by: Kathy Rose | August 25, 2011 at 10:23 AM
This year we'll be a Bohemian artist (me) and my little one will be an origami work of art! He's too young to know the diff yet, so it's all fun for me. : ) Thanks for the opportunity to win! What a great prize!
Debra
Posted by: Debra B. | August 25, 2011 at 11:32 AM