tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post8145191540630841194..comments2024-03-20T21:54:36.152+10:00Comments on Going Grey and Slightly Green: Origami Christmas WreathNanna Chelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-2067898327269768352014-12-01T11:54:26.901+10:002014-12-01T11:54:26.901+10:00I am not real good at folding paper or following p...I am not real good at folding paper or following patterns but the instructions for this wreath are very clear. There was only one step I had a bit of difficulty with but that was easily resolved. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-84988679047955033332014-12-01T10:16:23.618+10:002014-12-01T10:16:23.618+10:00That is so clever and very arty looking Nanna Chel...That is so clever and very arty looking Nanna Chel. Love it!Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-20304004878645569172014-12-01T08:03:04.770+10:002014-12-01T08:03:04.770+10:00I am not sure Joolz. Perhaps it might need interfa...I am not sure Joolz. Perhaps it might need interfacing to stiffen it up but then it may not fold properly. It does look nice when completed so would be worth a try. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-39107354887811580712014-12-01T07:59:01.026+10:002014-12-01T07:59:01.026+10:00This would be just up your alley, Shiralee :-)This would be just up your alley, Shiralee :-)Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-38945350586091005572014-12-01T07:53:32.758+10:002014-12-01T07:53:32.758+10:00It looks great! I wonder if you could make it out...It looks great! I wonder if you could make it out of fabric, ironing and gluing as you go to complete each section, then fit pieces and glue to complete?Joolzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07490462580345458546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-10818092675438332062014-11-30T20:12:55.186+10:002014-11-30T20:12:55.186+10:00Nanna Chel, this looks like a great idea to try. W...Nanna Chel, this looks like a great idea to try. Will be giving it a go too. Thanks for sharing.<br />-Shiralee.A Peaceful Homemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540234258195815071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-64015930348714064532014-11-30T19:27:11.315+10:002014-11-30T19:27:11.315+10:00Ha ha, the bow is probably a bit easier to make, B...Ha ha, the bow is probably a bit easier to make, Barb. The wreath is not all that hard though. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-68624939062730760372014-11-30T16:49:18.232+10:002014-11-30T16:49:18.232+10:00A lovely wreath for sure, but really - I think the...A lovely wreath for sure, but really - I think the wonder bow is the limit of my cleverness!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15511242657757784812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-52989715470841269862014-11-30T13:52:31.210+10:002014-11-30T13:52:31.210+10:00Yes Selina, I often wonder who sat down and worked...Yes Selina, I often wonder who sat down and worked out how to design this wreath. An origami expert I guess. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-82458734925874480302014-11-30T13:02:50.330+10:002014-11-30T13:02:50.330+10:00g'day nanna chel, lovely post, the wreath look...g'day nanna chel, lovely post, the wreath looks lovely too, when you finished folding they kind of looked like hats, thinking napoleon hats! <br />very clever how some people think up these things<br />selinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173172460099566314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-4669608189709899272014-11-29T13:50:23.152+10:002014-11-29T13:50:23.152+10:00Well, I was going to say in the post that if you n...Well, I was going to say in the post that if you nothing else to do in your life you could make lots of these. LOL!Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-12503317061896275132014-11-29T13:49:14.998+10:002014-11-29T13:49:14.998+10:00Maybe next Christmas, Kathy. We really don't d...Maybe next Christmas, Kathy. We really don't decorate for spring but I imagine it would be a very welcome season for you in the US. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-17800364169384930392014-11-29T13:38:14.170+10:002014-11-29T13:38:14.170+10:00Oh you have too much time on your hands by far. L...Oh you have too much time on your hands by far. Lucky you! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605358521258969537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-88520967788518519322014-11-29T13:30:39.583+10:002014-11-29T13:30:39.583+10:00That is so cute, I'm not sure I have time befo...That is so cute, I'm not sure I have time before Christmas but I'll bet they would be cute in pastels for spring etc. Kind of reminded me of the chewing gum wrapper chains we used to make! (did I just give away my age?)Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209722078916803400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-65366223421231067312014-11-29T12:52:12.684+10:002014-11-29T12:52:12.684+10:00It is lovely to have you here, Faye. It is always ...It is lovely to have you here, Faye. It is always interesting reading what is happening on the other side of the world. Yes give the wreaths a try. They are quite easy once you get the hang of it. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-11781951691816034102014-11-29T12:31:15.316+10:002014-11-29T12:31:15.316+10:00So nice to meet you , dear.. It was so kind of you...So nice to meet you , dear.. It was so kind of you to drop by.. I may give your wreath a try as I have 2 or 3 empty ones here.. Thanks.. I am a new follower of your blog.. Hope to get to know you...xoFaye Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292425181042066079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-35806052308647395442014-11-29T08:43:41.705+10:002014-11-29T08:43:41.705+10:00Good idea, J. These look quite complicated to make...Good idea, J. These look quite complicated to make but are actually quite easy. Happy packing!Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-46802791309790376502014-11-29T07:12:38.005+10:002014-11-29T07:12:38.005+10:00I am tossing stuff today and could not bring mysel...I am tossing stuff today and could not bring myself to adding the scrap book papers that I bought for other reasons.<br /><br />Now, I can pack them, drag them along and make some of these when I move. It will be an excellent activity to have when I do not feel like doing anything useful.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13601154555210668680noreply@blogger.com