Archive for November 11th, 2009
The best way to get started in origami is by following some easy origami diagrams. Once those folds and creases are learned, that is the time to move on to more advanced ones.
As a child, many of us learned to fold a sheet of paper into a pinwheel or perhaps a box, an envelope, a hat, a boat, or an airplane. (Remember writing a note on a piece of paper, folding it into an airplane, and sending it flying across the school classroom?) These were all simple items to make. By mastering the techniques we used for these projects, we are then in a position to learn new folds and methods and move on to more complicated designs.
Making candy bouquets and giving them as gifts in lieu of floral arrangements (or in fact, in place of any gift) has become quite popular, both with the giver and the receiver. They are so much fun to make, and who does not love to receive a beautiful, edible present?
Candy bouquet arrangements are the perfect gifts for nearly any occasion. Almost all kids and adults alike love candy so your candy bouquet is sure to be a big hit!
The only drawback that I can see is that when you eat the candy you destroy the beautiful arrangement.