How To Make An Origami Envelope
/Learn how to make a cute Origami Envelope from a single square piece of paper. Follow along with this easy step-by-step tutorial to add a touch of homemade charm to your snail mail.
With just a few simple folds, you'll have a charming envelope ready to fill with heartfelt messages or surprises.
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Easy Origami Envelopes.
These origami envelopes are as easy as they are practical. And we all know how much I love an easy origami project.
But let me tell you, making origami envelopes is one of my all-time favourites. It's a fantastic way to add a personal touch to your correspondence. Plus, it's a great way to use up all that beautiful scrapbook paper you've been hoarding.
DIY Envelopes.
A few months ago I showed you how to make a simple envelope out of scrapbook paper. The idea is to use an existing envelope as a template and then trace around it onto your paper.
But what do you do if you don't have any spare envelopes lying around the house? Well, that's easy, make these DIY Origami Envelopes of course. Problem solved.
These envelopes require no glue or scissors but you do need a ruler and to take a couple of measurements. Nothing too complicated, I promise.
What can I do with these adorable origami envelopes?
Slip in a handwritten letter, a cute little drawing, or even a tiny surprise like a piece of candy or a confetti heart. You can use them for special occasions like birthdays, and anniversaries, or just to brighten someone's day.
They’re perfect for sending notes, greeting cards or party invitations. You can make mini ones and use them in scrapbooking projects or write your letter straight on the back before folding them into this clever envelope. No separate envelope is needed. Simply write, fold and post.
Why settle for ordinary envelopes when you can make your own?
Supplies:
A Ruler
When it comes to origami envelopes, the choice of paper is key. You want something sturdy enough to hold its shape but still flexible enough to fold easily.
Personally, I love using patterned scrapbook paper, but you can also use origami paper or even repurpose old magazine pages for a unique touch.
If you don’t have any scrapbook paper to hand don’t let that stop you. Any of the following makes a brilliant alternative.
Magazines
Wrapping Paper
Comics
Colouring Book Pages
Kids Artwork
Even Wallpaper Samples.
How to fold an Origami Envelope.
1. Fold your paper in half on the diagonal to form a triangle.
2. Take the top layer and fold it down to the bottom edge of your triangle.
3. Using a ruler measure a third of the way in. If you're using a 12 x 12 piece of scrapbook paper you need to measure 14.3 cm in from the left. Take the right corner of your triangle and fold it into your 1/3 mark.
4. Next, you need to take your left corner and fold it to the edge of the right-hand side. Flatten and crease.
5. Take the top flap you've just folded and fold it back on itself. You want the corner of the triangle to touch the edge of the left-hand side.
6. Unfold, open and press flat to form a diamond-shaped pocket.
7. To finish your origami envelope, take the top of your triangle and fold it down. It should touch the bottom edge and fit inside your diamond pocket.
If you use scrapbook paper or other thick paper to make these origami envelopes you may need to press them overnight as the thicker paper does tend to spring back.
