I am mediocre at Origami

There is something truly amazing about an individual that can take a square piece of paper and turn it into a 3-D animal or flower, or whatever it may be. I was at the library the other day with baby Z and suddenly had the urge to be that person. I had visions of Origami-ing (not a word) animals to turn into a mobile for Z's bedroom. I imagined a still life of colorful origami flowers, or a puppet show of origami people. How amazing would that be?!

Well I checked that how-to Origami book out and its not easy! You cant just whip together a perfectly formed chicken and flock of baby chicks in one night! It takes practice, and hand cramps...and math skills. poop. I am not giving up though. I managed to make 2 cranes, a dog, and a grasshopper. Take a look!

These were listed as the "easiest" projects for beginners. Of course there are harder projects for people that are called "Serious folders". Really? Serious folder? How do you get that title? Its amazing, and I want it! I thought I would google "serious folder" and see what type of creation you have to be capable of to be part of this category of Origami-loving people. Here are some photos of things that are wonderful and so very, very beyond me at this point.

found on this blog

found here

And here is a link to an entire set of Origami Star-Wars figures and ships! Very cool.
Star Wars Origami

Wanna try it yourself? Check out http://www.origami-club.com/en/ to view diagrams for all types of easy and difficult folds. You don't even need special paper.