tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post5749746636239993436..comments2024-03-14T03:43:02.583-04:00Comments on EPBOT: Quick Crafts Good On PaperJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-66586631134968714282012-06-16T17:48:38.747-04:002012-06-16T17:48:38.747-04:00Hi,
I rarely comment here but I read regularly, I...Hi, <br />I rarely comment here but I read regularly, I wanted to say thanks for this post, it really helped me put the finishing touches on my entry for a Spoonflower <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/1242723" rel="nofollow">Fabric Design Contest</a><br /><br />Cheers, <br />CandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-88659725646651379112012-06-14T18:51:53.970-04:002012-06-14T18:51:53.970-04:00Thank you so much for the paper bows link - I was ...Thank you so much for the paper bows link - I was just wrapping up a birthday gift for the mail and these were the perfect special touch. I'll be keeping that link for Christmas time :)Sarah Anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-52609897441520247852012-06-11T09:04:01.993-04:002012-06-11T09:04:01.993-04:00Hey, I made these origami hearts as Save-the-Dates...Hey, I made these origami hearts as Save-the-Dates for my wedding! Not with dollar bills, though.Nyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-17661247420388603882012-06-10T20:39:07.575-04:002012-06-10T20:39:07.575-04:00Oh my gosh, is that actually an antique Israeli sh...Oh my gosh, is that actually an antique Israeli shekel that your 50-dollar heart is holding? Sigh, just make me love your blog even more, why don't you? :) Very cool stuff.Laura P.http://www.etsy.com/shop/dandrcrafts1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-73314279865620079982012-06-08T10:43:28.928-04:002012-06-08T10:43:28.928-04:00LOL. I thought the heart money fold was one of yo...LOL. I thought the heart money fold was one of your geeky space movie battleships! <br /><br />Am searching for the cup fold instructions next!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-30692748826477544932012-06-08T01:34:50.185-04:002012-06-08T01:34:50.185-04:00@ Jessi - I didn't saturate the paper with glu...@ Jessi - I didn't saturate the paper with glue like you probably should; I just tacked the edges done with a little paper glue for the photo. To do it right, though, you should probably use a decoupage medium, or a clear Elmer's/white glue *might* work. (Anyone know if it will dry clear enough?)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-48200645599812246472012-06-08T00:04:37.134-04:002012-06-08T00:04:37.134-04:00What glue did you use to do the glass I love you? ...What glue did you use to do the glass I love you? Thanks so much :)Jessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10101882395495971867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-44564073475907885842012-06-07T16:19:57.119-04:002012-06-07T16:19:57.119-04:00If you don't want to use real money for the aw...If you don't want to use real money for the awesome heart/monster, you can get bookmarks that look like real money at a bunch of local stores (like Books-A-Million or Target) to fold instead. Then you can actually glue things to it (and not feel bad..) :DHilyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17945834293322444213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-9417899119396698092012-06-07T16:00:06.794-04:002012-06-07T16:00:06.794-04:00@ Maureen - the paper cup is the *only* thing I ca...@ Maureen - the paper cup is the *only* thing I can fold without instructions. Ha! I learned it as a kid some time.<br /><br />@ Colleen - Yes, I've seen it! Great documentary.<br /><br />@ Jenny - Thanks! The gold ring came from my grandmother. When my rainbow ring broke several weeks ago, I switched to the gold one as an impromptu wedding ring until I could replace it. :) <br /><br />@ Marisa Elana - Ah, I should have realized! I visited Israel when I was a teen, and loved it. I'll look you up if I ever get to go again!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-46962723106571384542012-06-07T15:54:45.469-04:002012-06-07T15:54:45.469-04:00I love those paper bows! I've made a lemon/lim...I love those paper bows! I've made a lemon/lime one from a magazine and I'll be making more! I never would have thought of doing origami with magazine pages, but it's a perfect idea. Thanks for the protip!Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02845920166869022524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-30934498156573194862012-06-07T15:07:36.308-04:002012-06-07T15:07:36.308-04:00I love the dollar origami. I think it is a great i...I love the dollar origami. I think it is a great idea for a grad gift! and the pebble message can personalize it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-90026924393950012642012-06-07T14:59:51.808-04:002012-06-07T14:59:51.808-04:00I have a huuuuge stack of magazines I have been sa...I have a huuuuge stack of magazines I have been saving until, uh, I stop being lazy and Google some paper crafts already. Now, I don't have to. I can start making some pretty bows out of them. : ) <br /><br />AndreaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-41374202931398126442012-06-07T14:54:26.769-04:002012-06-07T14:54:26.769-04:00Alright, Maureen, how do you make a cup out of a s...Alright, Maureen, how do you make a cup out of a sheet of paper? I also really love origami--I took an origami class one summer when I was a kid and loved it. I also helped fold 1000 red cranes for a Japanese friend's dad's 60th birthday. It's a traditional decoration at a Japanese person's 60th birthday party. The red crane represents new life, so you are starting a new life at 60. Usually they're strung together and hung from the ceiling, but instead we put them in a giant glass jar. Her dad loved it so much that he put it on the hearth of his fireplace and would just sit and look at it. It was so fun to fold all those cranes, but I had red ink on my fingertips for WEEKS. It was worth it, though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-89349974392962057272012-06-07T14:51:36.301-04:002012-06-07T14:51:36.301-04:00"the really cool thing is that the cup portio..."the really cool thing is that the cup portion comes pre-creased, which allows you to assemble it in just a couple of seconds."<br /><br />Which is necessary because if you're like me, you've already had a few drinks before getting to presents. So trying to fold a non-pre-creased shot glass would be extremely entertaining for other party guests but not so entertaining for the birthday girl.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-37096144117772753642012-06-07T12:41:27.991-04:002012-06-07T12:41:27.991-04:00The heart dollar bill fold is my favorite way to l...The heart dollar bill fold is my favorite way to leave tips to waiters/waitresses I really like! =)Sara Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05975750644294586530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-20217599768877736612012-06-07T11:42:57.135-04:002012-06-07T11:42:57.135-04:00First of all, nice work! My folding skills are awf...First of all, nice work! My folding skills are awful, and I'm that much more appreciative when someone does origami really well. <br /><br />Second, the coin in the first shot of the folded $5 bill (in case you didn't know) is not old at all - it's 1 New Israeli Shekel, which is about $0.28 these days, depending on the exchange rate. But if you ever wanted to come visit Jerusalem, you'd be totally welcome to crash on my futon. :)Marisa Elananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-34591149644687383792012-06-07T11:04:54.178-04:002012-06-07T11:04:54.178-04:00Love the bows and love the oragami heart holder. ...Love the bows and love the oragami heart holder. This site is such a blessing to read. Thanks, Jen. And John of course. :-)Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994592764084880326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-75974170904761442802012-06-07T10:28:50.520-04:002012-06-07T10:28:50.520-04:00OH, I was going to try the bow, but when I saw the...OH, I was going to try the bow, but when I saw the directions I thought "Oh, this is why I am not crafty!" I got lost at step 3. Thanks for the neat ideas, though.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10547420682748775121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-61794021653285990772012-06-07T09:47:30.911-04:002012-06-07T09:47:30.911-04:00Ah paper crafts. Thanks for sharing them! Also - t...Ah paper crafts. Thanks for sharing them! Also - the ring! I know the purpose of that photo was to show off that nifty dollar-bill origami... but when I saw the ring I went "ooooh" for maybe just a little longer. :)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03295502313387040693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-19516514330500089242012-06-07T09:15:09.309-04:002012-06-07T09:15:09.309-04:00Worlds collide! The designer of the shot glass car...Worlds collide! The designer of the shot glass card is a fellow alumnus, and I knew that thing was going to be a hit the minute I saw him post it. Seeing it featured on my favorite geeky crafty blog is awesome!<br /><br />Ross has got lots of other graphic artwork that he designs and prints himself over at his shop, <a href="https://www.55his.com/" rel="nofollow">Fifty Five Hi's</a>. I own a bunch myself - really worth a look!Darbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08305579373600304894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-33476814467042692942012-06-07T08:03:40.749-04:002012-06-07T08:03:40.749-04:00Gosh Darn it...I could of used that money folding ...Gosh Darn it...I could of used that money folding idea when it was omgosh everyone is graduating graduation time and I don't have any gift ideas. Oh well, next May.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07728218677259562126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-38609174836141797022012-06-07T05:52:18.091-04:002012-06-07T05:52:18.091-04:00Origami always seems like witchcraft to me - I'...Origami always seems like witchcraft to me - I'm always so impressed! Some good simple papercrafting there! Jen xJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03701277171074808245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-35105404299276586252012-06-07T03:06:53.263-04:002012-06-07T03:06:53.263-04:00Your post reminded me of an amazing documentary i ...Your post reminded me of an amazing documentary i saw recently. It is called "Between the Folds" and is all about paperfolding art and origami. There is geekworthy discussions of mathematics too. I highly recommend it if you enjoy paper folding art. I am not a practitioner nor super fan and I loved the show. I predict you'll love it :)<br />It's on Netflix streaming for instant gratification.Colleennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-1914007286894384732012-06-06T22:27:07.694-04:002012-06-06T22:27:07.694-04:00The shot glass card is really neat, I only wish it...The shot glass card is really neat, I only wish it didn't end with "Get sh***y."Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12055948467149409938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-25564291066032401682012-06-06T21:57:41.254-04:002012-06-06T21:57:41.254-04:00Jen,
I love origami. I learned two things years ...Jen,<br /><br />I love origami. I learned two things years ago that I still do today. I learned them from "Zoom" on PBS. One is a story that goes with a paper boat. And the other is how to make a paper cup using a sheet of paper. The paper boat story facinates kids and a couple of times when we were out and about and needed a drink but the water barely left the fountain I just whipped up a cup and we were all set. My daughter thought I was the greatest.<br /><br />Maureen<br /><br />P.S. It was great to see you in Pittsburgh!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586169655568045037noreply@blogger.com