Happy Origami Day!

Origami, which comes from the Japanese words, ori meaning folding, and kami meaning paper, originated in Japan in the 6th century. For a long period of time the art was preserved for religious ceremonies. By the 17th century, origami had become mainstream in Japanese society and was being used for decorative and ceremonial purposes. In recent years, origami has become popular springing up all around the world.

Many papercrafting techniques have developed from traditional crafts, such as origami, including teabag folding. Follow Sam as she uses up scrap cardstock to create this beautiful floral Dahlia design.

As ever, if you're feeling inspired to join in, we'd love to see what you make!

Happy crafting,

Natalie