Tuesday 21 October 2014

New blank cards: Origami leaves and dolphins

Before I begin introducing other styles from my inaugural collection, such as cards with 3D motifs or paper cuts, let me quickly show you my two most recent origami creations: leaves and dolphins. Both of these cards feature beautiful textured card stock from Japan. 


Blank leaf card


Article No.: 00JO-A6-WOO-14101

Are you looking for a blank card that suits the fall season? Are you tired of flowers, puppies, drinks, beaches and the likes on cards and would prefer something more autumnal, but no less bright and elegant? Look no further. This handmade blank card combines an origami leaf with a variety of beautiful Japanese papers in fall colours and with different textures.
  • Textured Japanese card stock in wood brown.
  • The collage consists of vertical paper stripes in crinkled gold paper (long) and brown washi paper (short), three diagonal stripes in latte-coloured linen card stock, one uneven broad stripe of brown Japanese tissue paper, and an origami leaf, hand-folded from dark red origami paper with an attached stem made of dark brown paper. The leaf is only glued in the centre in order to create a 3D effect.
  • The size of the card is 10.7cm x 15.7 cm (4 1/4" x 6 1/4").
  • Blank inside. The card contains a loosely inserted sheet of watermarked Japanese lining paper.
  • A matching light reddish-brown envelope with shimmery speckles is included.



Blank dolphin card


Article No.: 00JO-A6-SEA-14101

This handmade blank card combines a variety of elegant Japanese papers in nautical colours and features a shimmery origami dolphin. It is suitable for many different purposes. You could send "happy birthday" wishes to a dolphin or sea lover. Or instead of the usual "Good luck!" why not wish your recipient that something may go swimmingly!? Send it to a friend who loves Japan, but hates the dolphin hunt. Or use the card in true Douglas Adams fashion to say "So long" and/or "thanks (for all the fish)"!
  • Textured Japanese card stock in sea blue.
  • The collage consists of two vertical paper stripes in blue and shimmery light turquoise, a horizontal stripe in white (finely printed Japanese tissue), chiyogami (precious Japanese silk-screened paper) in a navy blue and white wave pattern, and an origami dolphin hand-folded from shimmery blue ungeishi paper.
  • The size of the card is 10.7cm x 15.7 cm (4 1/4" x 6 1/4").
  • Blank inside. The card contains a loosely inserted sheet of watermarked Japanese lining paper.
  • A matching light blue envelope is included.



Set of THREE blank dolphin cards


Article No.: 00SE-A6-SEA-14101
You can buy my blank dolphin cards also in a set of three -- at a discounted price!

Please note that no cards are exactly the same, as each card is made by hand and features a different cut from a full sheet of chiyogami. That is, you will receive three unique cards in this set. The different components of the design are, however, arranged in the same way on every card.

The full set is held together by a thin printed card-stock wrapper.

Tuesday 7 October 2014

Origami flowers, butterflies, hearts and apples

I am sure you have noticed by now that I love incorporating origami into my card designs. It is true, I fold a lot of birds, but they are by far not the only kind of motif I use. Here are, for example, all the cards from my inaugural collection that feature origami flowers, butterflies, hearts and apples.

1. Flowers


Camellia birthday card


Article No.: 01GO-A2-MIX14091

This birthday card belongs to my retro line. It combines an origami camellia in bright lemon yellow with different Japanese paper textures in a range of blue tones (abaka asagami tissue, washi paper, and momi paper) on German printed card stock (black-and-white paisley pattern).
  • "Happy Birthday!" is handwritten in sparkly blue pen on a piece of yellow card stock, which is placed just below the centre of the card.
  • The size of the card is A2.
  • Blank inside.
  • A white envelope is included with the card.



Camellia anniversary card


Article No.: 12GO-A2-MIX14091

This handmade anniversary card also belongs to my retro line. It combines an origami camellia in ruby red with different paper textures in a range of gold tones (Japanese tama tissue, rose-embossed gold card stock, and antique gold paper) on German printed card stock (black-and-white rose pattern).
  • "Happy Anniversary!" is handwritten in cursive with gold pen on a piece of ruby red paper, which is glued onto a piece of white paper and arranged across the bottom centre of the card.
  • The size of the card is A2.
  • Blank inside.
  • A white envelope is included with the card.


Flowery thank-you card


Article No.: 02GO-A2-MIX14091

All good things come in threes, including my retro cards. This handmade thank-you card combines a simple origami flower in orange with different Japanese paper textures in a range of green tones (watermark tissue, kozo paper, and obonai feather paper) on German printed card stock (black-and-white circular flower pattern).
  • "THANK YOU!" is handwritten in black on a piece of orange paper, which is placed at the bottom of the card.
  • The size of the card is A2.
  • Blank inside.
  • A white envelope is included with the card.


Sunflower birthday card


Article No.: 01GO-A6-MIX14101

Here is a bright summery birthday card for someone who loves flowers and/or gardening! The star of this card is an origami sunflower which was hand-folded from several sheets of mini origami paper in bright yellow, brown and green. The sunflower is arranged on pink washi paper, which is glued to  German card stock, featuring a colourful flower print. 
  • "Happy Birthday!" is handwritten in gold on a piece of white card stock, which is placed in the centre-right of the card. A card stock cut-out gnome (printed German card stock) is placed underneath.
  • The size of the card is A6.
  • Blank inside.
  • A white envelope is included with the card.


2. Butterflies

 

Wedding card (or engagement card) with butterflies


Article No.: 03OR-SL-AVO14091

A very special card for a very special day. With its combination of chiyogami (precious Japanese silk-screened paper), satin ribbon, and origami butterflies, this elegant handmade card celebrates love, beauty and togetherness without drawing on traditional bride-and-groom motifs. While designed with a wedding in mind, the card would be suitable for engagements as well.

  • Dimensions of the folded card: 13.9cm x 13.9cm (5.5" x 5.5").
  • Avocado Japanese linen card stock. 
  • The collage is composed of a square sheet of white paper; chiyogami in a green-yellow-white-purple-black colour palette with gold; two handmade origami butterflies that are arranged to look as if they are flying towards each other at the top of the card; and a narrow stripe of purple card stock, which has a yellow satin ribbon (tied into a bow) glued on top of it. 
  • Approximately a third of the square paper is left intentionally blank on the right-hand side and can be customised to suit your preferences regarding text. Options include: 
    • Text "Congratulations"
    • Text "Wedding Wishes"
    • Text "[Name of Spouse 1] & [Name of Spouse 2]"
    • Text of your choice (max. 4 words)
    • Blank
  • Blank inside. It contains a loosely inserted sheet of delicate Japanese lining paper.
  • A large square envelope (white) is included with the card.


3. Hearts


"I love you" card with a red heart


Article No.: 11OB-A6-MIX14091

This unusual handmade card combines Japanese paper with a homey and rustic design. Why not use an exceptional card to tell an exceptional person, "I love you"!?
  • The card stock of this card is made in Germany and has a simple brown-and-white plaid print design; the pattern continues on the back of the card.
  • An origami heart, folded from red washi paper, is arranged on a square of silk white kozo tissue in the centre of the card.
  • "I love you" is handwritten in cursive with a white pen on red paper, and arranged across the bottom right corner of the main motif.
  • At the bottom of the card, a slim stripe of silk white kozo tissue is glued onto a broader stripe of brown Japanese textured paper, and a red button is sewn onto both stripes.
  • The size of the card is A6.
  • Blank inside.
  • A white envelope is included with the card.


4. Apples


Rosh Hashanah card with a red apple


Article No.: 15GO-GS-GRE14091

Rosh Hashanah was celebrated only a few weeks ago, but if you are planning ahead, keep this card in mind for next year! This is a unique handmade greeting card to wish someone L'Shana Tova, or, a good year.
  • The collage on the green card stock consists of two rows of German printed card stock featuring an apple pattern, one handmade origami apple, small hand-cut Stars of David and a little paper leaf glued to the surface of the apple, as well as a card stock "gift tag" tied to the apple with satin ribbon. 
  • "L'Shana Tova" is handwritten on the apple's gift tag in gold pen.
  • The size of the card is A6.
  • Blank inside. The card contains a loosely inserted sheet of delicate Japanese lining paper.
  • A green envelope is included.


Rosh Hashanah card with a green apple


Article No.: 15GO-GS-YEL14091

Here is the same Rosh Hashanah card in a different colour combination.
  • The card stock is yellow, and the German printed card stock featuring the apple pattern has a blue background. The origami apple is green. 
  • "L'Shana Tova" is handwritten on the apple's gift tag in silver pen.
  • The size of the card is A6.
  • Blank inside. 
  • A yellow envelope is included.