text: March 28, 2012	Spring is here, and with it unfurls new life. Young leaves wave in the cool breeze and flowers bloom in colorful profusion. You can bring the essence of spring into your home, or give it to a loved one, by creating lovely origami flowers that will never wither.
  Like most origami designs, the difficulty of making origami flowers depends on your paper folding skills and patience. Here are three how-to videos on making origami flowers. Some may be more difficult than others, but all are equally gorgeous.
  Origami roses | fdave
  A classic favorite. You can use regular red paper for your origami rose, or combine different hues and shades to create a colorful bouquet.
  click image or: http://youtu.be/NjEVM0UNrdw
  In Buddhism, the lotus flower symbolizes purity of mind, body, and speech. In Asian culture, it represents perfection and grace. Lotus flowers are also just plain beautiful, even as origami.
  click image or: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfMGjjW4avc&feature=fvst
  Tulips are elegant and immediately bring cheer to any home. This video shows you how to make origami tulips, easily.
  click image or: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3564V8laRzo&feature=relmfu
  See KCP's other origami posts here, here, and here.
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