HOW TO MAKE AN ORIGAMI GIFT CARD HOLDER

HOW TO MAKE AN ORIGAMI GIFT CARD HOLDER

Giving a gift card this year? Make it a little more meaningful with a DIY origami gift card holder.

This simple gift card envelope is a super cute way to make a quick gift even more thoughtful. They’re easy to fold and can be personalised using your favourite decorative paper.

So grab your prettiest paper and let’s get folding!

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How To Make An Origami Envelope - No Glue

How To Make An Origami Envelope - No Glue

Ever wondered how to make an origami envelope without any glue? Follow these step-by-step instructions to make your own cute origami envelopes using any paper.

This simple tutorial is an easy way to make an envelope without using any tape. They’re a creative way to fold a note or letter into its own envelope. No glue or complicated folds are required.

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Easy Square Origami Envelopes

EASY SQUARE ORIGAMI ENVELOPES

Origami Square Envelope.

Hi, I'm popping in with this quick origami envelope tutorial today. I was having look through the archives yesterday and realised that I've been on a bit of an origami kick lately.

I do love how easy it is to make something simply by folding a bit of paper. I used to make all my birthday and Christmas cards but I have to admit it's been quite a few years since I've made more than the odd one.

These square origami envelopes are something I used to make back in the day and they really are the easiest thing to make. All you need is some pretty patterned paper and a little bit of patience.

If you’re new to origami make sure to check out these 3 Basic Origami Folds For Beginners.

Supplies:

  • Origami Paper - This paper is specifically designed for origami and comes in a variety of different colours and patterns.

  • Bone Folder - You can use a bone folder to help make crisp creases in the paper.

  • Card - To mount your finished piece on.

  • Glue.

It's worth noting that while I always recommend using origami paper you can make origami with many different types of paper. If you don’t have any origami paper on hand here are a few alternatives that you probably already have at home.

  • Regular Printer Paper,

  • Gift Wrap,

  • Magazine Pages,

  • Newspaper,

  • Maps,

  • Colouring Book Pages,

  • Old Books,

  • And Newspapers.

I even have some printable origami paper you can download and use for FREE. Simply download, print and cut into 7x7-inch squares.

1. Take your paper square and fold it in half across the diagonal

I used a 12 x 12-inch piece of paper to make an envelope big enough to hold a 5½ square card.

The pink gingham envelope was made using a 10 x 10-inch piece of paper and holds a 4½ square card. And finally, the smallest envelope was made using a 8 x 8-inch piece of paper that fits a 3½ card.

2. Fold the right corner over a third of the way across. I recommend using a ruler for this part.

3. Fold the left corner over to meet the right corner.

4. You should now have 2 triangle pockets. Open them back out and slide the left triangle into the right pocket. Press everything flat.

5. Fold the top triangle piece down to form the envelope flap.

6. To fill fold the top piece of the triangle flap down. There should be a pocket inside.

7. Fill with your card or goodies and seal with a sticker or some washi tape.

EASY SQUARE ORIGAMI ENVELOPES
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Emma

Hi, I'm Emma.

I'm a crafter, blogger and paper enthusiast living in the North West of England.

Gathering Beauty is the place where I share craft tutorials and diy inspiration. I started this blog back in 2013 as a way of sharing all the things I love and make. I share paper crafts, clay crafts, origami, printables and desktop wallpapers as well as the odd crochet and weaving project. I hope you find something here that inspires you.