Etsom·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. The surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.) 3. An excuse for me to be an obnoxious, snarky New Yorker once per week.
I’m not so much in the mood for snark today. The sun is shining, it’s a gorgeous day, and tomorrow is Friday. I’d rather look at (mostly) pretty things today. So I thought it would be fun to look at some of the origami creations on Etsy. I’ve never seen anything like some of these works of art, and I’m truly impressed!
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So sweet! By TinygamiI think this is the first time since I’m 9 that I wanted something Mickey Mouse related! By MyPaperPicsOrigami fortune teller. Based on my current feline companion, I assume the inside says things like “pet me” and “Tuna, NOW” and “Try to cut my nails and die”This would make such a thoughtful wedding gift! By YukataYaWhether you want 10 or 1,000, Etsy is your place for beautiful origami stars. These would be so magical as party table decorations! By DamonsORIGAMIDude, you legit suck at origami.How charming! By OrigamiDelightShockingly good flamingo! By 3DOrigamiArtStudioWell done and all, but wow. Just… wow.I would have died over these as a girl! By DollyAndPawsOrigami crane curtain! So fancy! By MaddieAndTheBearOrigami shrimp hat. Today’s Because Etsy Award winner.Some of these DIY kits are really remarkable! By OXYGAMIThe only problem with these teensy origami llamas is how on earth would you choose just one? By TheOrigamiLlama“Origami Unicorn bookmark.” People have no shame.This Sound of Music-inspired piece is just adorable! By OrigamiCardJapan
Extremely interesting. At some Craft Fair probably in Memphis I saw an artist doing it live before the crowd. They were selling the finished product. I almost purchased one. I could never do what they do. I love all of them again. Thanks for an all day smile. Hal
How cool! I’ve never seen it made live. I learned to make a paper balloon in school and never progressed from there. I can still make the balloon, though!
Some of these pieces are really superb. The teeny tininess of that crane just blows my mind. I love the origami window hanging too but I would not appreciate having to dust it. Those orange things make me think of notes we used to pass in class in the early 1980s.
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July 16, 2020 at 7:09 am
The origami koi and the shrimp hat grabbed me right away. Think I should have fish for dinner?
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July 16, 2020 at 8:04 am
Me too..the koi are just …koi perfect
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July 16, 2020 at 11:03 am
They truly are wonderful!
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July 16, 2020 at 11:03 am
LOL! Good idea. Me, too!
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July 16, 2020 at 8:05 am
Extremely interesting. At some Craft Fair probably in Memphis I saw an artist doing it live before the crowd. They were selling the finished product. I almost purchased one. I could never do what they do. I love all of them again. Thanks for an all day smile. Hal
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July 16, 2020 at 8:27 am
I have found it to be a challenge.
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July 16, 2020 at 11:04 am
How cool! I’ve never seen it made live. I learned to make a paper balloon in school and never progressed from there. I can still make the balloon, though!
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July 16, 2020 at 10:12 am
Some of these pieces are really superb. The teeny tininess of that crane just blows my mind. I love the origami window hanging too but I would not appreciate having to dust it. Those orange things make me think of notes we used to pass in class in the early 1980s.
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July 16, 2020 at 11:05 am
Yes! That is what those orange triangles remind me of. I knew it was something.
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July 16, 2020 at 2:07 pm
Love the flamingo.
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July 17, 2020 at 3:27 pm
I thought that one was amazing!
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July 16, 2020 at 4:47 pm
Super cool. And yes for the llamas, one of each color is necessary.
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July 17, 2020 at 3:27 pm
Of course!
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July 17, 2020 at 6:49 pm
That shrimp hat!!!
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July 17, 2020 at 10:09 pm
LOL
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