Origami-inspired Jewelry - Matin Lapin
Few things say spring like birds and playful pinwheels...
in this case, origami crane necklaces in pretty pastels and a designer paper pinwheel made by Vixie Dean of the blog Matin Lapin [no longer available] in London. I'm not usually one to wish away time, but I'll happily bid goodbye to winter months here in the northern hemisphere. Warm, breezy days? Bring 'em on!
She is a recent Fine Art graduate who loves glitter and shine... many of the feminine trinkets offered in her shop Jazzy Menagerie sparkle in a lighthearted way.
Her hand drawn, shrink plastic cranes are reminiscent of origami diagrams and would be perfect for young folding enthusiasts. She used eight different colors of Swarovski crystals to make this necklace because the number 8 is lucky in Japan.
Vixie was inspired by these tiny paper cranes in a globe made by Kelly Farrell of Everything Tiny. I can understand why... what a gorgeous photograph!
Vixie began making paper cranes in earnest after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and advances all profit from crane sales to Japan's Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund.
She coats her washi paper necklaces with a high gloss varnish for extra durability, and also makes cute earrings, brooches, and hairpins.
Mari Michaelis is a wealth of information... she shares invaluable step-by-step videos, diagrams, tips, and links.
She is a recent Fine Art graduate who loves glitter and shine... many of the feminine trinkets offered in her shop Jazzy Menagerie sparkle in a lighthearted way.
Her hand drawn, shrink plastic cranes are reminiscent of origami diagrams and would be perfect for young folding enthusiasts. She used eight different colors of Swarovski crystals to make this necklace because the number 8 is lucky in Japan.
Vixie was inspired by these tiny paper cranes in a globe made by Kelly Farrell of Everything Tiny. I can understand why... what a gorgeous photograph!
Vixie began making paper cranes in earnest after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and advances all profit from crane sales to Japan's Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund.
She coats her washi paper necklaces with a high gloss varnish for extra durability, and also makes cute earrings, brooches, and hairpins.
Visit the Jazzy Menagerie shop.
By the way, if you already love origami or have been thinking about getting started, I came across a site called Marigami Origami that you might find helpful.
Mari Michaelis is a wealth of information... she shares invaluable step-by-step videos, diagrams, tips, and links.
