Sunday, April 20, 2014

Origami Gift Box


Love how easy these gift boxes are to make and if you have a small gift to give someone or you want to store something, these are perfect. And you can make it in a jiffy.




You'll need:
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2 square pieces of paper - one for the box and the other for the lid.

Steps:
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- Bring the four corners of the paper to the center. Make sure to crease the paper well in each step.


-  Then fold the two opposite sides and bring it to the center, just like the picture below


- After folding and creasing well, open it up.


- Now fold the other two sides and bring it to the center and then open it up.

- Open up the two opposite corners just like the picture below.


- Fold up the other two unopened sides, to make the side of the box.

- For the two opened sides, take the end and lift up and bring it to the center of the box. As you do that, the box corners will fold inwards like the picture below.




- Fold the triangular end to the base of the box.




- This is the lid of the box.

- To make the base of the box, take the same size of the paper used to make the lid and trim it one eighth of an inch on all sides. Then follow the same steps used to make the lid. This way the base will snuggly fit inside the lid.

You can either glue or use tape to put the ends of the paper down. But you do not have to, it sits down pretty neatly.


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11 comments:

  1. I really like your tutorial on the Origami Box. How many times to we need a box for a little gift and find we only have large boxes.
    Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! I hope you’ll join us again next week!

    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick
    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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    1. Thank you so much Kathy...:)
      Will see you next week too..:)

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  2. You make this look easy! I love all things paper, in fact, if truth be told I am a bit of a stationery addict. This adorable box is just lovely. Visiting via "WakeUpWednesdays" linkup

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    1. Thank you Barb for visiting and leaving me a comment. Appreciate it..:)

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    1. Thank you Mindie..:)
      And thank you for stopping by..

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  4. A friend made one of these for me once. I'd love to make my own and teach my daughter. We both love origami!

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    1. Thank you for visiting!
      I have started to love origami too..its wonderful to see just by folding papers you can make so many amazing things...:)

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  5. Hi Priyam, Thanks for the reminder, I've not made these boxes for years! I'm pinning right now so I will always be able to find a lovely clear set of instructions when I need them!

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  6. Thanks for this post! I can't count how many times I have needed a small gift box. Never thought of making my own! Visiting from the Home Sweet Home Party!
    Linda
    mysewwhatblog

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  7. What a great idea.Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!

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