{"id":7618,"date":"2020-04-07T09:00:18","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T03:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/articles\/?p=7618"},"modified":"2020-04-08T23:08:11","modified_gmt":"2020-04-08T17:38:11","slug":"easy-origami-boxes-and-envelopes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/easy-origami-boxes-and-envelopes\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Origami boxes and envelopes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/patterned-paper-envelopes-and-boxes-768x529.jpg\" alt=\"origami box\n\n\" class=\"wp-image-7619\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/patterned-paper-envelopes-and-boxes-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/patterned-paper-envelopes-and-boxes-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/patterned-paper-envelopes-and-boxes.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hi! I&#8217;ve made Origami boxes and patterned paper envelopes using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftangles.com\/shop\/patterned-papers\/craftangles-scrapbook-paper-pack-colours-of-india-12x12\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Craftangles patterned paper<\/a> for my DT post today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is my inspiration for the Craftangles monthly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/craftangles-monthly-challenge-2020-april\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">&#8216;Patterned paper&#8217; challenge.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/16-Apr-2020-Patterned-Papers-768x256.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7674\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/16-Apr-2020-Patterned-Papers-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/16-Apr-2020-Patterned-Papers-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/16-Apr-2020-Patterned-Papers.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have a full start to finish video up on the HNDMD youtube channel showing how I made these Origami boxes and envelopes using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftangles.com\/shop\/patterned-papers\/craftangles-scrapbook-paper-pack-colours-of-india-12x12\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Craftangles Patterned papers<\/a>. Its been fun to make something different this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa3fd334e3d3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #333333;color:#333333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #333333;color:#333333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa3fd334e3d3\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/easy-origami-boxes-and-envelopes\/#origami-boxes\" >Origami boxes.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/easy-origami-boxes-and-envelopes\/#one-tip\" >One tip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/easy-origami-boxes-and-envelopes\/#patterned-paper-envelopes\" >Patterned paper envelopes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/easy-origami-boxes-and-envelopes\/#one-tip-2\" >One tip<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"origami-boxes\"><\/span>Origami boxes.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/o9iw0d4phZo\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aditi Deo of The Doodle Factory<\/a> had an Instagram Live class recently where she demonstrated how to make cute little Origami Boxes. This inspired me to make my own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can see my <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jFhM7Zk2StY\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">start to finish video on the HNDMD Youtube channel<\/a> or search for simple Origami boxes online  for a tutorial. They are really simple to make especially with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hndmd.com\/index.php?route=product\/search&amp;search=colours%20of%20india\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Craftangles 6&#8243;x6&#8243; patterned papers.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"one-tip\"><\/span>One tip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the lid of the box, your paper should measure  to 15cms square and for the bottom of the box it should measure 14cms square. That way the bottom fits into the top nicely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp7-681x768.jpg\" alt=\"origami box\n\" class=\"wp-image-7621\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp7-681x768.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp7-266x300.jpg 266w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp7-768x867.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp7.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp8-610x768.jpg\" alt=\"origami box\n\" class=\"wp-image-7622\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp8-610x768.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp8-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp8-768x967.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp8.jpg 878w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These boxes are perfect for small gifts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pp10-614x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7652\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pp10-614x768.jpg 614w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pp10-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pp10-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pp10.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pp9-749x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7653\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pp9-749x768.jpg 749w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pp9-293x300.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pp9-768x788.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pp9.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ve used  Craftangles <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hndmd.com\/craftangles-scrapbook-paper-pack-timeless-treasures-6x6-ctpptt06\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;Timeless Treasures&#8217;, <\/a>Craftangles <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hndmd.com\/index.php?route=product\/search&amp;search=colours%20of%20india\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;Colours of India&#8217;<\/a>, Craftangles <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hndmd.com\/craftangles-scrapbook-paper-pack-autumn-harvest-6x6-ctppah06\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;Autumn Harvest&#8217; <\/a>and Craftangles <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hndmd.com\/craftangles-scrapbook-paper-pack-papa-kehte-hain-6x6-ctpppk06\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;Papa Kehte hain&#8217; <\/a>patterned papers . <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp5-707x768.jpg\" alt=\"Origami box\n\" class=\"wp-image-7620\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp5-707x768.jpg 707w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp5-276x300.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp5-768x834.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp5.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I added one of the little tags that were included in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hndmd.com\/craftangles-scrapbook-paper-pack-papa-kehte-hain-6x6-ctpppk06\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;Papa Kehte Hain&#8217; <\/a> as an embellishment to the little masculine box, and  little gold and silver bells along with a thin jute cord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"patterned-paper-envelopes\"><\/span>Patterned paper envelopes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the  envelopes, I started with patterned papers from the above mentioned paper packs. I used my largest circle die to die cut some circle out of the patterned paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp6-768x639.jpg\" alt=\"origami envelope\n\" class=\"wp-image-7623\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp6-768x639.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp6-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp6.jpg 1039w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp2-768x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7624\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp2.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I folded each circle in half and adhered them together to make a overlapping envelope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"one-tip-2\"><\/span>One tip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I used the lines on the blue wood textured patterned paper, to line up the half folded circles before I adhered them. Actually, you can use any ruled paper to align the folded circles while adhering them. If they are not adhered straight, they will not close and overlap to form an envelope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have made a video showing how I made them, up on the HNDMD Youtube channel. You can se it <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jFhM7Zk2StY\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp-3-768x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7625\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp-3.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make it interesting, I cut and folded some white cardstock to size and adhered it to the inside of these envelopes. To add interest, I die cut a small square from the left over scraps and adhered it to the front of the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"607\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp-1-607x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7626\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp-1-607x768.jpg 607w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp-1-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp-1-768x972.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp-1.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"636\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp4-636x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7627\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp4-636x768.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp4-248x300.jpg 248w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp4-768x928.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pp4.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I just loved how these Origami boxes and envelopes turned out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t forget to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jFhM7Zk2StY\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">video!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi! I&#8217;ve made Origami boxes and patterned paper envelopes using Craftangles patterned paper for my DT post today! Here is my inspiration for the Craftangles monthly &#8216;Patterned paper&#8217; challenge. I have a full start to finish video up on the HNDMD youtube channel showing how I made these Origami boxes and envelopes using Craftangles Patterned&hellip;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/easy-origami-boxes-and-envelopes\/\" class=\"button button-primary\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Easy Origami boxes and envelopes<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":7681,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"off","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","neve_meta_reading_time":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,1007],"tags":[3,455,123,66,1092,430],"class_list":["post-7618","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-inspirations","category-videos","tag-craftangles","tag-craftangles-paper-pack","tag-craftangles-patterned-papers","tag-handmade-cards","tag-origami-box","tag-patterned-paper"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7618","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7618"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7618\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7681"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7618"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7618"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craftadda.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7618"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}