West Coast Origami: Cindy Ho Designs

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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Transitioning to Cindy Ho Designs

For the last 4 years, I’ve been in complete denial. Refused to face the reality that I have to move on from West Coast Origami. For those who’ve been following, you may already know that I’ve had to expand my business as my passions has migrated to graphic design and I need to include that as part of my small business. As with any growth, my name needed to also reflect my changing passions. Now that I’m trying to reactivate my blog, I realize that I can no longer maintain two.

I’m not going away! If you are still interested in following my thoughts and ramblings, please become a reader of

cindyhodesigns.blogspot.ca

This West Coast Origami blog will no longer be maintained, but will keep it open as many are still finding this blog and reading the posts.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

West Coast Origami on Hiatus

If you’ve been following me or my Cindy Ho Designs Blog for a while, you’ll recall that my family decided to rebuilt our house and in a year, I’ll get my new studio! We just moved out and the reality check is sinking in. I have to give up crafts. He knows this is painful.

My brother and sister in laws were very generous to allow our family move into their house to avoid renting. It has been made clear that space is limited and clearly defined space allocated for our things. I have many boxes of supplies, books and paper and unable to bring any of them.

It was a difficult decision but West Coast Origami shop is on hiatus. It wouldn’t be so bad because I’d craft for fun. I’m sad because I have to stop entirely.

My new focus secondary to my family are on any projects that don’t require a lot of workspace. Anything involving my laptop, my sketch book and my cross stitching.

However, have no fear, I will be back and hope you support me in this decision!

Have you ever had to stop doing what you love in order to grow that passion in the future?

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Today, I’m going to a Wedding!

I have another wedding to go to! And of course gave me another excuse to be creative with another personal project!

Norman and Tracy have been together for a few years now and great friends of ours. It’s an honour to make something just for them for their special day.

Initially, wanted to have a personally designed graphic like the one I made for my cousins last year. After all, I’m focusing on my graphics and really want to show potential clients what I can do! However, my laser eye surgery I had last month prevented me to complete that design. It took me over a month to allow myself to look at a computer outside of work. So, fell back on my first love, origami!

The doves were my idea, but the ribbon, heart and photo were my husband’s ideas. I love how it turned out.

Lesson’s Learned

You can’t simply create a bow with two different ribbon that small. I had to use a needle and thread. Took me three tries! The gem in the middle was actually my cop out so I wouldn’t have to sew a centre. However, I think the gem actually enhanced the photo.

Some creative projects take two people. My husband had to hold the ribbon so I can put adhesive on the back

Monday, November 29, 2010

Flower and Bunny Clothespin Cards and Tags

I had these decorative clothespins for awhile, I loved them, but really didn’t have anything in mind what to do with them. Then one day, had my inspiration after needing to write a thank you card, and didn’t like the limited few generic ones you find in a store.

What do you think? I like the contrast of the brown cardstock on the flower ones, I was hoping to give it just enough masculinity for the men out there. The bunnies were from a previous Easter giveaway I’ve done, I thought they’d be great for baby showers!