Origami Butterflies

Origami Butterflies
by Michael LaFosse with Richard Alexander
Gifted by: Tuttle Publishing
www.tuttlepublishing.com
Reviewed by: Alexandria Petrassi, Editor, AllFreeDIYWeddings

Imagine a hundred softly floating butterflies suspended gracefully in the air above you as you recite your vows, kiss your husband, and take your first steps together as a married couple. Your special day will already be plenty magical, but by adding origami butterfly decorations using the tutorials in Michael LaFosse's Origami Butterflies, you can transform your venue into a living dream. Your guests will be stunned by the myriad of gorgeous, colorful butterflies that you have adorned your ceremony or reception with. Whatever you choose to do with your origami butterflies, it all starts with this timeless and accessible book, Origami Butterflies.

You will learn how to fold twenty-six breathtaking butterflies in this wonderful how-to guide. The tutorials do not require tape, glue, or scissors. All you need is a square of origami paper and your own style and ingenuity. You will love how easy this book makes it to learn how to create life-like paper butterflies. You can match the butterfly types and colors to your theme or wedding colors so as to integrate these paper wedding decorations seamlessly into your special day. The step-by-step illustrations will guide you through every fold and provide you with inspiration on how to use these elegant butterfly decorations. Butterflies are the epitome of grace and beauty, so they are the perfect accent or decoration for all brides. Each butterfly has its own special meaning and personality, so you will be able to customize each of these classic and dreamy origami decorations to your own special wedding day. Discover the art of origami with this introductory book. You will be enchanted by the results, and by the magical creatures you can make with only paper and your own two hands.