O is for Origami (revisited)

Last year I rediscovered origami, and found that the models could make great photography props. I hadn't made many for a while but having very little money to buy props at the moment has spurred me on to make my own instead. I'm hoping to use more origami, papercutting, modelling clay and sewing to make my own props, so I just need to work on some ideas. I did manage to create a calorie free breakfast last week - not all that tasty though.

To gather some new ideas I've been eyeing up some books on Amazon, and these ones made my wishlist:

And for something a little strange, why not try............

O is for...Origami

I bought myself an Origami 365 desk calendar this year, and I found my childhood origami book, so I have been keeping busy making cute little paper models. There are some free origami instructions available on the net too, so you can have a go right now!

My favourite model so far is the goldfish!!

Resolution - MCP Project 12

After buying a 365 origami desk calendar this year and digging out my childhood origami book, I wondered whether these creations might make good photo props. The idea for this photo then popped into my head, to symbolise my favourite quote of all time and my mantra for this year:

"You must be the change you want to see in the world" 

Mathatma Gandhi

I thought that adding some brightly coloured flowers to a rather lifeless winter tree was a fun way to show that you can make a difference in the world!

Starting to become mildly addicted to origami - never thought I'd be saying that, but its strangely calming and satisfying!