I thought I could show you how I made the box that holds the hydrangea blossoms in last week's post
it's just a basic origami box
(and you may already know how to make this)
start with 2 squares of paper
cut one of them 1/4 inch smaller than the other
(I used book pages and cut them to 5 inches and 4 and a quarter inches square)
fold and unfold your paper squares diagonally, horizontally, and vertically
fold opposite corners to the center
fold to the center again
unfold and do the same with the remaining two corners
like so
unfold
fold two opposite corners to the center
turn lengthwise
take one end and fold like this
here's a close up
fold that corner all the way in to form a wall of the box
do the same with the opposite corner
like this
now you have a basic box
go around to each edge and crease it nicely
repeat on the other square of paper
one will be the box bottom
one will be the lid
I like to add a square of paper on the interior of the boxes to strengthen them and hide the folded in tabs
use a couple of dots of glue to hold it in place
this is how it looks from the bottom
go ahead and decorate the top if you'd like to
I just continued with the cut up greeting card I had used on the inside of the box
the larger the paper, the larger the box
scrapbook paper or watercolor paper works nicely for larger boxes
thin paper like book pages or origami paper work best for a smaller box
16 comments:
I do believe my mermaid stones came in a box like this, and it's so beautiful that it exists as a piece of art itself on my desk. I love you, Kim -- how you make the world such a beautiful place.
Didn't I just drop by? Now you have created this awesome tutorial. I really MUST try to make one of these boxes one of these days because I have SO many books and so many pages in each of those books. This box is superb. Thanks for showing us how you made it.
I've made these boxes before and they are great, so useful as little gift boxes.....thank you for the reminder.
"just" is an understatement when it comes to folding boxes. I think I did it once. although i love the results. it takes both talent and patience.
i bought a handcrafted pin at a craft fair and the artist put it in a handmade box with shells glued on top. all that extra work!!! though it made a beautiful package.
It is just beautiful! I would love to receive a box like this... and I should try to do it right? Thanks for the steps!
Sweet, origami is always difficult for me, but I have a son who is a whiz and he can figure it out and show me. Lovely, simple, beautiful. xox
What gorgeous little boxes, and thanks for sharing the 'how to make'. Re/ my image transfer, I used gel medium and paper napkins....some napkin images work and some don't. I haven't worked out yet why.....another one of lifes' little mysteries. xx
Very cool! I didn't know how to fold a box! Very cute idea for a gift box! Thanks!
a great tutorial kimmie, i can't wait to make one. i can imagine using it for stones or pieces of beach glass, so i guess i will have to use a bit stronger paper. looking forward to trying it.
ooo wonderful! i made one once from a marjolein bastin greeting card of painted pink peonies....love little boxes...xo thanks for sharing
Your boxes are so neat...and the corners are perfect! On my list of things to do tomorrow....thank you
:-)
xx
perfectly lovely box for your garden treasures and more Kimmie...
I did make one once, but like with most things I should have made another and another to really get the hang of it...
I am still stuck on making origami dresses ;)
oxo
That is pretty darn nifty. Must give this a try. I bought a Christmas origami gift set for my oldest son last year -- which he's never used. I must find it and give other projects a try. Have a fabulous Friday! Tammy
Thank you Kimmie for this !
love ♥RINI♥
I feel a spot of box making coming on! Great tutorial, thank you Kimmie :D
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