June 13, 2013

Fold an origami elephant

I made this guy by following a video by Leyla Torres, my favorite origami demonstrator. Forget yoga— if you ever feel stressed out, just put on one of Leyla's videos, lie down on the couch, close your eyes, breathe deeply, and listen to Leyla speak gently about valley folds. Find her instructions for this origami elephant here. The design is by Fumiaki Kawahata.

18 comments:

  1. Grandma GJune 13, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Aww... so CUTE!!

    Mum

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  2. Shayne ♥June 13, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    it looks like eli from pokoyo ^^

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  3. MackenzieJune 14, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    so cute!! i love elephants!!

    Mackenzie
    www.heybirdfriend.com

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  4. Nicole UnderwoodJune 14, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    adorable!

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  5. TaraJune 14, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Hahaha! I must agree! I'm even a yoga instructor, but sometimes you just need a dose of Leyla's gentle Spirit! Love her blog, and yours!!! So creative and inspiring!! But hey - how come your sweet little elephant isn't orange? ;-)

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  6. Jessica JonesJune 14, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Because I temporarily lost my mind. I must have been subliminally influenced by Leyla's photos of pink ones. I really have no excuse. It's shameful.

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  7. AmyJune 14, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your blog is my all-time favorite. Life has been pretty stressful lately and I always find a cheerful little project to calm my nerves on your site. Love the new origami videos from Leyla!

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  8. Leyla TorresJune 14, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    Thank you Jessica for sharing this elephant on your lovely blog. I'm happy you and the visitors here enjoy it. This is one of my all-time favorite origami models. ~Leyla

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  9. BUSIRJune 15, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    Last week end i made lots of frogs and her origami accordions boxes.she s really great .thank you for telling us about her.y.s

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  10. AMRJune 16, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    I just made this little elephant. A total newbie to origami but very clear (and relaxing!) direction. Thank you. He's now guarding the books on the shelf beside my desk.

    p.s. plan on creating a tiny herd.

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  11. TraciJune 21, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    I cannot WAIT to make this!

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  12. Thelma FrayneJune 23, 2013 at 1:54 AM

    Brilliant!

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  13. Neha ABJune 25, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    lovely and very cute..

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  14. LauraJuly 23, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    Oh my gosh this is too funny! I randomly came across an origami video of hers about 2 weeks ago at about 1am when I was having a bout of insomnia. Dang did it ever do the trick! She seriously has the most soothing voice ever! It was wonderful! Plus, I can make adorable origami bunny boxes in my sleep now!

    Love your blog :)

    Laura

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  15. Jessica JonesJuly 23, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Wow, what a great skill to have! Sleep origami-ing.

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  16. AnonymousAugust 5, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Some more elephants:
    http://asvoltascompapel.wordpress.com/2012/12/01/inspiracao-africana-ii/
    http://asvoltascompapel.wordpress.com/2012/11/17/inspiracao-africana/

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  17. Janine Evans - Sarah LaurenSeptember 19, 2014 at 1:01 AM

    That elephant is so adorable. Now to dig out my origami paper and have a play. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. KirstinNovember 15, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    Amazingly clear! So much easier than following a pattern. Thank you for posting! And yes, it is so incredibly relaxing!

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