How to Fold a Cute Origami Gift Box

This is a step by step instructions on how to fold a very cute and easy gift box with origami paper. Origami is the art of paper folding.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 sheets of origami paper (square)
• ribbon (optional)

1. 

   Start out with the blank colored side facing up. Fold the paper in half, creating a rectangle, then unfold. Repeat with other side.

2. 

   Fold all four corners to the middle.

3. 

   Fold the bottom and top parts toward the middle.

4. 

   Unfold both top and bottom until you see just the two triangles on the left and right side.

5. 

   Turn the diagram around and fold the top and bottom to the middle. You should now see two white squares on the sides.

6. 

   Fold the sides to the line and make creases (so that you see an X like the picture). Repeat this on the other end of diagram.

7. 

   Unfold the diagram so that you see two big white squares again.

8. 

   To create the sides of the box, grab the colored area of the triangle and fold it down.

9. 

   Repeat on other side. You should now have the top half of a gift box.

10. 

    To create the bottom part of the box, you must cut off 1 cm off origami paper, cut once vertically and once horizontally. Doing this will make the bottom part smaller so that the lid will fit.

11. 

    Repeat steps 1 to 9 again to make the bottom part of the box. You can put something in the box and tie it with a ribbon and give it to a friend or family member!

Tips & Warnings

• Chocolates/Candies/Jewelry/Origami are usually really cute.
• You can also use this for wedding favors if you use the right colors.
• Always use a smaller piece of paper for the bottom or the cover will not fit.

Resources

• Fold a Simple Origami Swan
• Fold an Origami Tulip
• Craft Blog
• Fold a real looking fighter airplane

[HermitPaws]

on 7/21/2009 Steps 7-8 Need more detail other wise Nice job.

[msmabry]

on 5/20/2009 Great idea in your article on how to fold a cute oragami gift box. 5*

[autumn1234567]

on 4/5/2009 These are soooo cute, totally doing this for mother's day! Where can we get good origami paper online? Any brands or websites you recommend?

[victoria37]

on 3/21/2009 great idea for a gift box. wonderful use of pictures. 5* :)

[bethandlee]

on 3/15/2009 Thanks for the step by step. It makes it sooooo much easier! 5*