Friday, September 04, 2009

Origami Butterfly Paper Napkin Tutorial

Origami Butterfly Paper Napkin

These gorgeous butterflies are always a hit! They are easy to make and only require a few folds. Best of all, the design is reversible, you get 2 completely different looks. This is the back view. No scissors, tape or glue used. I used square, lunch size (33 x 33 cm when fully opened up) paper napkins with a simple blue and white pattern. Use the tutorial below to make your own.

Origami Butterfly Paper Napkin

Equally as stunning, this is the front view.

Origami Butterfly Paper Napkin

Please check out my video; let me know what you think.
 

Tutorial: Origami Butterfly Paper Napkin

49 comments:

  1. These butterfly napkins are SO pretty! Your tutorial is very easy to follow too. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Your butterfly just looks fantastic - thank you so much for sharing your work with us!!! You are a genius!!! All the best for you!!! Regina

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  3. These are so pretty, I don't know if I would have enough patience to make them though!

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  4. These napkins are very. Thanks.

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  5. wow, I love butterflies in and on everything for decoration. thanks for sharing this idea.

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  6. This is GORGEOUS!! Thank you for sharing the Tutorial, plan to show my Daughter too..

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  7. They are wonderful - would look great for any table setting.

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  8. So adorable! I'd love to do this paper folding for christmas decorations, too!

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  9. Graceful butterfly, really nice!

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  10. Very cool. The grandkids love to do origami when they come visit.

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  11. Thank you for sharing with us,you butterfly napkins are beautiful!

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  12. These are works of art. I wouldn't want them to get dirty! Lol! :)

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  13. These napkins are so pretty.

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  14. I like how you start with the finished piece & then go back & show how you got there step by step.

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  15. What a good way to make dinner more fun. slhaydon@hotmail.com

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  16. Lovely little project - thanks for sharing.

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  17. I love arts and crafts. I knit, sew, crochet, embroider with thread and paints, macrame, draw/sketch and am currently in the process of painting a picture on canvas. I would absolutely love to win this origami calendar. I love trying new and interesting crafts.

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  18. These origami napkins would make a lovely touch for any special occasion.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  19. These Butterfly napkins are incredible! They are so beautiful, as well as graceful...love them!

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  20. The Butterfly napkins are beautiful. I have thought about learning Origami.

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  21. My niece would love to learn how to make these.

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  22. Oh wow, I love Origami and those are lovely! Thanks and God Bless! ILuvTheEucharist @ aol dot com

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  23. Easy and very attractive!

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  24. This turns out so pretty and doesn't see as hard as I thought!

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  25. This is so pretty! Easier than I thought originally, and really adds a touch of elegance to any table.

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  26. The butterfly napkins are SO pretty! I will try to make one! Thanks!

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  27. looks pretty simple - maybe even I can do it

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  28. I have definetely bookmarked this one to make for our next sisters get together

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  29. Now that is pretty sheek, I will have to pin this.

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  30. Such a beautiful art form love the butterfly and how pretty it is to use on a table especially at a party with friends.

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  31. I don't know if I would have enough patience or the skill,but it sure is beautiful !

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  32. I think this would be a fun craft project to do with my niece.

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  33. going to try this at our next girls tea

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  34. Your tutorial makes it look so easy but I am not sure mine would turn out as pretty as yours. Gonna give it a try though!

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  35. Your tutorial is very easy to follow. This would be something unique for a dinner party.

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  36. I love this art form. Thank you for posting this. I'm trying to learn and succeed at this. This might be a great one for me to try.

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  37. Wow! These would be so stunning at a table setting. I can envision them at either a semi-formal event, or at something more casual. (They'd be so beautiful at a garden party!) Your video tutorial was wonderful: clear, and easy to follow. And the paper you used here is so gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing.
    --Ann

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  38. I am going to have to watch the video again - these are so pretty.

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