How to Make a Unique Origami Gift Box (Easy!)

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How to Make a Unique Origami Gift Box (Easy!)

A thicker paper like cardstock is sturdier. Perfect for Valentine's Day or a secret gift on the tree. Adapted from Tweety Atelier's blog.

Ellie Kneeland

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Pics in guide go top left, clockwise. 2 papers, I used 6" & 3". Bigger square for box. Box--Color side down, fold in 1/2. Fold left & right edge to center. Fold bottom up, not quite to top edge.

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Fold top edge down & tuck inside front flap. You can stick finger in cuz this is going to be opening of box. Fold top left & right corner to center. It forms upside down "v".

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Pinch that "v" on top layer to a mountain fold as shown (put finger in opening to pinch crease). Squeeze into box shape (a pyramid). Box done. Heart--fold in 1/2 both ways. Fold top edge to center.

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Turn over. Fold top left & right corner to center. Turn over. Fold top tip to bottom edge. Turn over...

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Slide finger under flap as shown & squash flat. Repeat on left side. Now fold top right corner down as shown. Repeat on left side...

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Fold top right tip down as shown. Repeat on left (glue both down). Fold left & right edge to center, unfold. Cut as shown. Fold that same piece I'm touching up (last pic)...

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Now fold bottom left corner up (pic1). Repeat on those 2 folds on right. Slap glue on there & refold left n right tips to center. Turn over. Heart done. Tuck white tips into pockets of box...

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And your done! To add string for hanging--place a small piece of tape inside the back of box at the top for extra security & thread a string thru. Fill w/ candies or tiny surprises. Enjoy 💖

You're Done

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Ellie Kneeland

Corona, California

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Angelica Zaragoza 4 weeks ago

Thank u everyone. I'm hoping to have time to put together a last minute origami heart snapguide overload...I know I haven't posted in awhile.

Ellie Kneeland (author) 3 months ago

This is a fantabulous idea-- I can't wait to try it on valentines day!

Claire Bravhe 3 months ago

Cool <3 >_<

Valerie Martinez 3 months ago

Terrific Valentine's Day idea! You rock! Thank you... :-)

Jeff McCaskill 3 months ago

You're very welcome 😊

Ellie Kneeland (author) 5 months ago

Thanks for sharing

Najwa Hamid 5 months ago

😊

Ellie Kneeland (author) 5 months ago

Very nice .... I really like it

Najwa Hamid 5 months ago

Haha! Hopefully tomorrow 😀

Ellie Kneeland (author) 5 months ago

I want one to

Donnell Noeller 5 months ago

On the way right now!

Ellie Kneeland (author) 5 months ago

great stuff - more please

James Randall 5 months ago

Thank you 😊

Ellie Kneeland (author) 5 months ago

Amazing! Thanks for sharing!

Daisy Huang 5 months ago

I know how to make that. I used to have a paper that has the steps but I don't know where it went. And instead of a heart I make a small square

Cathy Cao 5 months ago

Really neat; video would be a help with some of these steps for this of us who are new to this art form ;)

Lisa McRoberts 5 months ago

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Did u click on pic to open it?

Ellie Kneeland (author) last month

I don't get it, because I can't see the tops of the upper pictures...

Iris Wijma last month

Whew!

Ellie Kneeland (author) 5 months ago

I figured it out thank you!!

Lisa McRoberts 5 months ago

The short flap u make in pic 1 goes into the "pocket" of the flap under it (shown in pic 2). Pic 3 shows that same top edge w/ my finger in it. This is what will get opened up to become opening of the pyramid shaped box. Does this help better?

Ellie Kneeland (author) 5 months ago

I don't get this step - stick finger in where?

Lisa McRoberts 5 months ago

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