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""The reindeer are getting impatient, they are ready to go and would like to leave, because it's a long way, but there is a big problem....... Santa isn't there yet……."""
Model: origami "Sledge"
Design: Marcus Cooman
Folded from rectangle silver foil 15x30cm.
Model origami "Reindeer"
Design : Kunihiko Kasahara
Each folded from 15x15cm kamipaper.
oh, oh, oh, oh......!!!!!
It looks like Santa took the wrong exit......... and was transported to a parallel universe.........
When this was discovered he was immediately send back to our world again.......but, as you can see, something went wrong, his "structure" is more or less fragmentized.........
oh, oh, oh, oh......!!!!!
Model: origami 'Santa Mask'
Design: Akira Yoshizawa
Diagrams in the book 'Simple Origami" by Akira Yoshizawa
Head folded from 30x30cm wrapping paper.
Mask folded from 15x15cm kamipaper.
Latest Santa-news:
"In the morning glow Santa Claus was detected, while stepping down into a chimney or is he trying to get out? Anyway, the good news is that he arrived safely in our world!!!"
Design origami "Santa Claus" and origami "Chimney-shaped penholder": Katsushi Nosho
Both diagrams in NOA #424.
"Santa Claus" is folded from 2 pieces 15x15cm and a small piece (for the face) kamipaper.
"Chimney-shaped penholder" is folded from 20x20cm and 30x30cm "stone"-paper.
Perhaps you already noticed, that there are many different Santa's and they all arrive in our world with different kinds of transportation.
Here is "Dinky"-Santa and is very, very enthusiastic about his ultra-supersonic "Dinky"-car!
When I met him for this photoshoot, he was dancing of joy, as you can see, because the journey from there to here only took him a few seconds, a new personal record ;-))
Meanwhile the Beatles were playing his favorite song 'Drive my car'.
Baby you can drive my car
Yes I'm gonna be a star
Baby you can drive my car
And maybe I'll love you
Beep beep'm beep beep yeah
Design origami "Santa": Peter Engel
Folded from 17,5x17,5cm kamipaper
There is a tutorial, if you want to fold it ;-)
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all my Flikr friends. Thank you for all your support and encouragement and for all your beautiful inspirational photos.... Keep clicking! Xx
"I'm so happy", shouts this little 3D-Santa, "she did it and I am put back together again..... YEAH!!!!!. I feel like I can fly!!!!" Just in time for Xmas!
"I can't get enough looking at myself ;-0"
"So dance with me on the song to celebrate this and sing along" with "Happy" by Pharrell Williams.
'Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do'
Folded from
- 235 white
- 200 red
- 17 beige
- and 2 blue 3D-elements
The "Operation" is in progress.
Design origami "Papá Noel": Carlos González Santamaría AKA Halle.
Folded from several small pieces of paper, kind of modular origami.
Diagrams in: AEP Convention Book Barcelona 2005
"Si siht yllaer eht den fo eht yrots-atnaS?", is Rudolf asking.
"Si siht yllaer eht den fo eht yrots-atnaS? ", is Rudolf asking.
"Yes, my beloved ones, the Santa-story is ending here", answers Santa. "Every Santa has reached his destination, everything has come to a good end! So we can relax for a few days and then return home".
"Si taht thgil dan yeht nac ees su won?", is Rudolf asking.
"Si taht thgil dan yeht nac ees su won?", is Rudolf asking.
"Yes, my beloved ones", answers Santa. " They can see you now, don't worry, they will love both* of you, I'm sure ;-)"
* Rudolf and Rudolf are identical twins, always have been! And they talk backwards, always have been doing that!
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas by Jose Feliciano
Design "Papá Noel" and "Reno": Carlos González Santamaría AKA Halle .
Diagrams in the book 'Una Navidad en tus manos' by Halle.
"As mentioned in an earlier statement by "Santa Mask" (see in the first comment box), the origami Santas have permission to travel and visit the human world. And so they do, in every possible way. Here you see the unique situation that a Santa-family is walking on water!!! It is not revealed how they do this and I guess it will be one of those secrets never to be known……." :-))
This is a very easy Santa model to fold. It can stand as a table decoration or be used as a bookmark.
I folded a little 'family', starting with a paper 7,5x15cm for Santa standing in the middle. Then I halved the size of the paper to create the one on the right. And once more to make the little one on the left.
Final sizes from left to right: height 1,75cm, 3,5cm and 7cm.
Model: origami Father Christmas
Design: Philip Blencowe
Diagrams in the O(rigami)USA Convention Book 1993
"""This elderly Father Christmas has a very special gift, because he can see into the future by what he smells. Apparently, his brain can translate the various smells into images and words. Very useful if you want to know if the journey, that the various Santas undertake to the inhabited world, is going well. And he assured me that everything is going as planned. """ ;-))
It is an older model from 1970, but still worthwhile folding and showing. It also can stand by itself !
I used a 15x15cm red kami paper.
Final size: height 9cm
Model: origami Father Christmas
Design: Philip Blencowe
Diagrams in BOS Magazine #23
Many thanks to Explore’s team!
L’ombre du Père Noël…
E se Paire Nadal èra una femna ?
Et si le Père Noël était une femme ?
If Santa Claus was a woman? :)
Sony ILCE-7 - Sigma 35 f2 Dg Dn - f/7.1 - iso100 - 1/80
For the Macro Mondays theme “Handmade”.
When I saw the theme of this week, I immediately knew what I wanted to do: fold a tiny Santa Claus ;-)) Because this is a very simple model, one can fold it easily so small.
This Santa is made from one piece of red kami-paper 3,75x3,75cm, final size 3,3cm.
I folded the display from a sheet of foil/color paper 7,5x7,5cm, final size 3,7cm.
Happy Macro Monday everyone.
Name: Origami Babbo Natale con espositore /Origami Santa Claus in a display
Design origami Babbo Natale: Francesco Miglionico
Design origami 'espositore': Francesco Miglionico
Diagrams in QQM 63 'Buon Origami' by Francesco Miglionico
Santa is sending his heart with love, as a last gift for this year and hopes you all will have a wonderful New Year's Eve and a safe journey into 2020. He is looking forward to see you again next year! Meanwhile enjoy ;-))
Model: Origami Santa's Heart
Design: Alexander Poddubny
Tutorial:
Amazing Easy Origami - Yakomoga
or by OrigamiPaperCraft,
or by Mariano Zavala
Paper: red foil 24x24cm
Final size: 12x15cm
"""We will meet again……. don't know where, don't know when……""", sings Reindeer 'Reno'.
"""Hope you all had a wonderful Xmas. Me and reindeer are leaving you for our well deserved holidays, we just take off and see where the sky-road will bring us. So take care, ho,ho,ho""", says Santa "Papá Noel".
""Oh yes, by the way,…. Marjan is still at home, busy folding ;-))"""
Model: origami 'Reno and Papá Noel' / origami 'Reindeer and Santa Claus"
Design: Carlos González Santamaría AKA Halle
Diagrams in his book: 'Una Navidad en tus manos"
"Share your smile with the world. It's a symbol of friendship and peace."
Quote - Christie Brinkley
Did you notice too, that every Santa Claus is smiling? The big smiling Santa is telling that to the little one, always keep smiling no matter what and share your smile.
Wishing everyone a very happy, warm and peaceful Christmas or very happy, warm and peaceful Holidays with all your beloved ones.
And many, many thanks for your friendship, support and visit.
Model: Smiling Origami Santa Claus with Gift Bag'
Design by Stéphane Gigandet
There is video tutorial
This origami Saint Santa is very old Spirit (you can see that because there is no color left) with special magical powers. He spoke that only a heart was still missing, once found he would make everything allright and Santa would be alive again.
Latest update: the heart has been found!!!!!
Folded from 21x21cm hand shaped paper.
It's my own design ;-)
Model: origami Saint Santa
Design: marjan Smeijsters
"""It is not always easy to be a Santa…, what if you don't like the color RED??……Well, than the doctor subscribes you a light-therapy……. and this little Santa /Babba 4 is walking his daily stroll in the artificial red-world."""
Model: origami Babbo 4
Design by Luigi Leonardi
Diagrams can be found on Luigi Leonardi's website .
Folded from 15x15cm kami paper.
""Last night, while saying goodby to my last folded origami-Santa, the presumed empty sack suddenly moved. To both our big surprise an origami-crane emerged ;-))""
In Japanese folklore, cranes are said to live a thousand years. Because of this, an origami crane represents a long, healthy life. Cranes are also viewed as symbols of happiness and good luck. According to legend, if one thousand paper cranes are folded, it is said that one's wish will be granted. After the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the origami crane also became a symbol of peace and nonviolence.
I wish it was possible to give you all a folded origami-crane (origami Tsuru), but I have to do this way.
I want to thank you for your friendship and support throughout the year. Your appreciation and comments are a motivation to go on. I'm also happy I can share the joy of origami with you.
I wish you all a very joyful and happy Xmas or very joyful and happy Holidays with your beloved ones. Enjoy ;-))
Model: Babbo Natale sorpreso dal dono nel sacco / Santa Claus surprised by the gift in the sack
Design: Franceso Miglionico
Diagrams in QQM-magazine #63 'Buon Origami' by Francesco Miglionico
Paper:
- Santa Claus: 18x18cm kamipaper
- Sack with crane: 7x42cm white paper, partial painted black for the sack
""Hello…I'm on my way to you and everything is going well"", says Santa Claus and he continues walking the invisible (at least for people) path over land, sea and ice. Final destination: "the human world".
In the sack he is carrying, you see a plush toy bunny, who is also very excited where his new home will be ;-))
Name: Origami 'Babbo Natale con e coniglietto di peluche nel sacco' / Origami Santa Claus with a plush toy bunny in the sack.
Design: Francesco Miglionico
Diagrams in QQM-magazine #63 'Buon Origami' by Francesco Miglionico
Paper:
- 'Santa Claus': red kamipaper 18x18cm
- 'Sack with plush toy bunny': black kamipaper 12x12cm
Final size about 9,5 cm
Lots on our tree but this is probably the oldest and my favourite.
Have a great Saturday SOS'ers and Happy Christmas.
Merry Christmas and Seasons Greetings to all - - I'll be off the internet for a couple of weeks so I wish everyone a wonderful holiday season while I can - - see your photos again in a couple of weeks !
All the best
""Did you ever wonder how Santa Claus delivers all those Xmas-presents, when all the doors and windows are locked……?
In the old days they simply used the chimney, without getting dirty…., like this photo is showing.
But nowadays they have developed their magic powers to a next level and can liquefy themselves and also the presents they are carrying! So even a keyhole if already big enough to enter a house.""
Happy Slider Sundays ;-))
Name: Origami Notte di Magia /Origami 'Magic night'
Design: Francesco Miglionico
Diagrams in QQM-magazine #63 'Buon Origami' by Francesco Miglionico
Paper:
- Chimney: 30x30cm sturdy paper
- Santa Claus: 7,5x15cm kamipaper
- Present: 3,75x3,75cm kamipaper
"""This little 'Babbo Natale"/Santa has passed the very difficult test, riding the sleigh using only his magic powers to control the reindeer, got his driving license and is now on his way…."""
Model: origami Babbo Natale con slitta e renne
Design by Luigi Leonardi
Diagrams can be found on Luigi Leonardi's website .
All models folded from 15x15cm kami paper, except the little presents in the sleigh.
"Despite all weather conditions, sicknesses and bad pandas, we have the very good news, that Santa is on his way. 'Ho,ho,ho!!!' Our special air-reporter was able to make a photograph of this 'traveling by cloud -Santa'. There is a lot of wind up-there, but he is holding on!", according to the Newspaper O-Ri_G_A-Mi.
Diagrams origami 'Santa', designed by Serge Afonkin, in the Origami Journal 10 (1997)
This Santa is folded from 7 pieces of paper of kami (and one for the sack) and you need glue.
Oh, Oh, Oh.....
sometimes Xmas-decorations drop and smash.... but there is no use crying over spilt milk....
because........
here is Santa 'the handyman', who will clean it up and fix it ;-)
Model: origami Santa
Designer: Florence Temko
Diagrams on the CD 'The Origami World of Neal Elias' by Dave Venables and Marc Cooman'
Folded from 15x15cm red/black paper
"""This Santa is unstoppable, he is in training and gliding on the stars day and night. I heard he wants to be the fastest Santa ever……..."""
Model: origami Babbo Natale
Design by Luigi Leonardi
Diagrams can be found on Luigi Leonardi's website .
Folded from 15x15cm kami paper.
"Oh dear, oh dear..... Origami- Santaland was badly affected by heavy snowstorms the last two days. No there is no electricity anymore!!!
This little Santa, folded from a rectangle (1:2) red/white kamipaper and only lit by candlelight, is trying to see on his map how other Santas are doing on their way to the human world. Will they be there on time? "
For the Macro Mondays theme: "Lit by Candlelight".
Model: origami 'Santa Christmas Box'
Design: Robert Harbin
Diagrams in the book:
- 'Origami 3' by Robert Harbin
- 'Origami for Christmas - 26 Festive Models'.
It's an old origami model, but I like it and it was fun folding it ;-)
"Im back fully recovered now and I thought I let you know I'm on my way. But I have to walk, advice from the doctor, 10.000 steps each day to keep up my condition.
I have to speed up, I'm still too far behind. See you later!!!! Ho,ho, ho."
Model: origami "Santa":
Design: Jeff Beynon
Folded from one piece 20x20cm kamipaper
Diagrams in OUSA Convention Book 1998
A very populair way to show how to fold is of course a video-tutorial on You Tube. It is increasing rapidly, varying from simple to very difficult origami models.
This Origami Mustache Santa is an example of that. It is an easy model and so cute model, I had to smile when I first saw it, because of the mustache ;-))
Folded from two pieces of kamipaper 5x5 cm, final height 7cm.
Name: Origami Mistache Santa
Design by kamikey
You can find the video-tutorial here, made by the designer himself.
To all my flickr-friends, I wish you the best in this Holidays. May there be days of reason, light, peace, hope, science and understanding, and mostly, health for everyone.
Thank you very much for all of your support and for all of your wonderful images and inspiration.
Please, stay safe and healthy at home.
"I wish you a hopeful Christmas
I wish you a brave new year
All anguish, pain and sadness
Leave your heart and let your road be clear
They said there'll be snow at Christmas
They said there'll be peace on earth
Hallelujah, Noel be it heaven or hell
The Christmas we get we deserve"
U2's version of I believe in Father Christmas: youtu.be/qD6QSJsASVM
"""Santa hanging in a garland?……no way, it is perfect disguise for a spaceship, isn't it? ;-)) The pilot is looking for good landing sites…...'''
Model: origami Babbo Natale con ghirlanda
Design by Luigi Leonardi
Diagrams can be found on Luigi Leonardi's website .
I folded this lovely Santa from one sheet 15x15cm red kami paper and the bag also one sheet 12x12cm black kami paper.
The ideal little gift for your beloved ones ;-))
Frontside Santa Claus himself, the back looks like a Xmas-tree and surprise, surprise……when you open it, a big heart pops up !!!!
Model: origami 'Christmas is the time for LOVE'
Designer: Raymond Yeh
Diagrams in the Origami Deutschland Convention Book 2016
Folded from 15x15cm kamipaper.
© Leanne Boulton, All Rights Reserved
Street photography from Glasgow, Scotland.
A previously unpublished shot from December 2015.
Wishing all of my Flickr friends and followers the very warmest of times over the festive period. Wherever you are and whatever you do, stay safe, warm and merry.
Best wishes to all.
"If you carry your childhood with you, you never become older."
Quote - Tom Stoppard
Model: origami Babbo 3
Design by Luigi Leonardi
Diagrams can be found on Luigi Leonardi's website .
Folded from 15x15cm kami paper.
Another abstract origami Santa face, called origami 'SevenRatSanta' by Rickie Donachi.
Processed the image to emphasis the abstractness, so It looks like graphics, but it is folded from one piece 15x15 cm kamipaper.
Diagrams can be found in 'Origami for Christmas - 26 Festive Models'.
A very happy weekend and for some already a lovely start of your Holidays. Enjoy!!
I find this model a very joyful Santa Claus, it is an inflatable star ;-)).
It is 3D, but can't stand alone, but you can hang it in the Xmas tree ;-))
I folded it with a 20x20cm red foil, final size 10cm.
Model: origami Santa Claus estrella hinchable/Santa Claus inflatable star
Design: Richard Galindo Flores
Diagrams in Pajarita magazine # 129