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Make colorful and fun origami butterflies with this easy origami kit. Anyone would look twice at a flower with one of these paper butterflies perched on it! This unique collection of origami designs will help you create folded paper models of common and exotic butterflies from around the world. All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami. The origami paper in the kit already has printed patterns, so no paint or glue is required, just unpack and start folding right away! The origami kit contains: 2 full-colored, 32-page booklets Clear step-by-step instructions Easy-to-follow diagrams A butterfly design system and tips 12 simple origami butterfly projects 98 sheets of durable, authentic origami folding paper A variety of different colors and patterns Origami Butterflies Kit provides you this stunning collection of origami projects that will have you creating your own personal butterfly house in no time! Origami projects include: Fritillary Swallowtail Zebra Longwing And many more...

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All of the folds are very easy for kids, so the whole family can have fun making these fun Origami Butterflies. -Mom Does it All blog This compact kit contains the instructions and paper to make a kaleidoscope of butterflies! Origami master Michael LaFosse leads you clearly through the folding sequences of each butterfly. You cannot go wrong, book or DVD. -Handmade by Deb blog You cannot go wrong with any book by these authors, much less with this delightful collection of origami butterflies! -Origami Spirit Noted origami experts LaFosse and Alexander focus on folded-paper butterflies in this elegant how-to guide. After presenting the basic architecture for an origami butterfly, the authors provide a number of variations, most named after well-known origami enthusiasts. Fully illustrated step-by-step directions for each butterfly are included, and five hours of video instruction are provided on the enclosed DVDs. - Library Journal LaFosse and Alexander have observed and passionately captured the essence of the butterfly with their exceptional designs. These magnificent butterflies undergo their metamorphosis in the authors' hands. -Reiko Nishioka, Director of Education at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens These pages present a kaleidoscope of colorful origami butterflies. The authors uphold the philosophy of Akira Yoshizawa sensei, who opened LaFosse's eyes to origami's endless possibilities, which you can now also explore. -Dave Brill, former President of the British Origami Society, and author of Brilliant Origami LaFosse and Alexander have built up an enviable reputation for producing top quality origami products, carefully and expertly crafted for folders of all levels. Their work is an inspiration. -Nick Robinson, author of Origami Kit For Dummies and World's Best Origami The combination of butterflies, origami and Michael LaFosse cannot be anything but magical. I guarantee that this book will enchant you. -Guy Kawasaki, author of Enchantment and former Chief Evangelist at Apple

The combination of butterflies, origami and Michael LaFosse cannot be anything but magical. I guarantee that this book will enchant you. -Guy Kawasaki, author of Enchantment and former Chief Evangelist at Apple LaFosse and Alexander have built up an enviable reputation for producing top quality origami products, carefully and expertly crafted for folders of all levels. Their work is an inspiration. -Nick Robinson, author of Origami Kit For Dummies and World's Best Origami These pages present a kaleidoscope of colorful origami butterflies. The authors uphold the philosophy of Akira Yoshizawa sensei, who opened LaFosse's eyes to origami's endless possibilities, which you can now also explore. -Dave Brill, former President of the British Origami Society, and author of Brilliant Origami LaFosse and Alexander have observed and passionately captured the essence of the butterfly with their exceptional designs. These magnificent butterflies undergo their metamorphosis in the authors' hands. -Reiko Nishioka, Director of Education at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens Noted origami experts LaFosse and Alexander focus on folded-paper butterflies in this elegant how-to guide. After presenting the basic architecture for an origami butterfly, the authors provide a number of variations, most named after well-known origami enthusiasts. Fully illustrated step-by-step directions for each butterfly are included, and five hours of video instruction are provided on the enclosed DVDs. - Library Journal You cannot go wrong with any book by these authors, much less with this delightful collection of origami butterflies! -Origami Spirit This compact kit contains the instructions and paper to make a kaleidoscope of butterflies! Origami master Michael LaFosse leads you clearly through the folding sequences of each butterfly. You cannot go wrong, book or DVD. -Handmade by Deb blog All of the folds are very easy for kids, so the whole family can have fun making these fun Origami Butterflies. -Mom Does it All blog

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Michael G. LaFosse has been an origami artist for decades and is internationally regarded as a leading authority and master of the art. www.origamido.com Richard L. Alexander is a pioneer in video origami instruction and has designed several origami commercial and fine art exhibitions. Greg Mudarri is an instructor, papermaker and graphic designer at Origamido Studio.

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