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Holiday Origami offers clear, illustrated instructions that lead children and beginners through the basics of paper folding to create festive decorations. The book focuses on simple designs suitable for holidays, providing an accessible introduction to origami while promoting creative handicraft skills. With an emphasis on hands‑on activity, it encourages learning through practice and visual guidance, making it an ideal activity book for holiday crafting sessions.
Each page presents a new shape or ornament, showing the folding process in detail and encouraging readers to experiment with color and size. The friendly layout and practical tips help readers understand the principles of origami and develop fine‑motor skills during seasonal projects.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Crafts & Hobbies
Authors: Jill Smolinski
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