Party Origami by Jessica Okui

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.

Video Tutorial: Egg Carton Gift Bow

Hi there.

How've you been?

Me?

Oh good.

I took a bloggy break there eh? I've literally been away from this little place for a whole seven days... It went by like the wind. Been busy. I'm riding a learning curve the last little while. Learning all kinds of good stuff. Over the last week I've been focussing on video editing. In the not-too-distant future, my hope is to offer a mini-online class. The ability to edit video will go a long way in making that a reality, so I've been practicing practicing practicing like a little fiend.

Below is my very first 100%-Michele-made video! (Lo pretty much edited the first two. I pretty much just plied him with coffee...) This time, though, it was ALL me. Granted, it's not as polished as a Lo-made video, but you know what? That's okay. I'm a beginner right? Stephen Spielberg needn't fear for his job just yet. Still, I'm pleased with my maiden effort. The notion that I have the skills (sorta) to make a movie from start to finish is a little bit exhilarating, you know? Movies! I can make movies!!!

Anyway, blabber blabber blabber... Just show the darn video Michele.

Okay, okay. Here it is: My "Egg Carton Gift Bow Video Tutorial"!


Kinda similar to the last video, eh? I'm making a gift bow video series apparently, tee hee. If you're fond of recycled gift bow ideas there are a few more here, here and here. For a slew of other egg carton crafts, click here.

Have a lovely day now, won't you? See you in two shakes...

♥M

Video Tutorial: TP Roll Flower Gift Bow

Happy Saturday!

Lo's been re-teaching me how to edit video. Don't know if you remember my last attempt all those moons ago in the far distant past over here... Well, I'm back in the saddle. Here's my second little video tutorial.

A pre-Easter moving gift for you... Enjoy!

♥M

I should not fail to mention Lo's - that's my husband, btw - input in this project. Suffices to say, I would still be at the computer breaking things if it weren't for him saving me from myself. Thanks Lo. You are my love.

And thank you to Jill as well. For encouraging me back up on the video horse. So glad to have found you in the vast ether. Let's keep supporting each other ok?