Turn a plain sheet of paper into something interesting and functional. This article describes the different ways how to make a box of paper with your own hands, both simple models, and in the origami technique. It will take a little practice, but gaining a little experience will be easier.
Some models, especially paper gift boxes look like it took years to make them. But if you have instructions with step by step photos, make a paper box much easier than you think. Mostly presented here are models of origami boxes. If you master the basic techniques and techniques of this art, a whole world of possibilities will open before you.
Content:
- Origami boxes with a lid
- Paper Gift Boxes
- Paper heart boxes
- DIY surprise boxes
- Origami do-it-yourself paper boxes
- Tall paper box
- Round paper boxes
- Paper bin
- Chinese paper box
- DIY box with cells
- Paper tray box
- Original paper box
Do-it-yourself origami box
What are you doing with everyone beautiful cardsthat you get on holidays and other special occasions? Many people put them in a prominent place, and after a while they throw them in the bin. You can give postcards a new life and help save landfill space by using them to make origami box. To get started, separate the front of the card from the back, cutting along the fold. The front will become the top or cover of the box. To make the top brighter, make sure the most interesting part is in the center before you measure or cut. Master class, how to fold an origami box, look at the step by step photos.
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Origami paper box
Step-by-step instructions on how to stack useful origami box with a lid. This origami model is easy to make from one sheet of square paper. You can make the lid using the same method as in the manufacture of the box itself. This simple origami box Good for beginners. Simplicity makes this origami model perfect gift box, you can decorate it and use it for any suitable occasion.
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How to make a paper box with a lid
Make an origami box with a lid easy and fun! You can use beautiful scrapbooking paper, but not necessarily, take a newspaper, wrapping paper - any paper! Boxes of paper are ideal for use as a beautiful gift wrapping or candy filling. How to fold a box of paper with your own handssee below for step by step photos. Tip: Fold the folds well and you will get a better box.
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DIY paper box with lid without glue
Here it is shown how to make without glue or adhesive tape do-it-yourself paper box. Use the box for anything from storage to gift wrapping.
If you have any difficulties with step by step photosRead the instructions on the site.
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How to make a gift box out of paper
Do you like this craft? It’s actually very easy to learn make a gift box out of paper for scrapbooks. You only need 2 sheets of thick paper with a picture for clippings (one for the cover, one for the base), and basic accessories. Just make sure that the paper has perfect square 30 x 30 cm. Use a paper knife to make trimming easier. In general, anyone can make such a box of paper, just use paper of different colors. See the master class below for step-by-step photos..
Think about what little gifts you would wrap in these cute little gift boxes made of paper.
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DIY gift box
Here is an example on the diagrams, how to make a simple gift box with beautiful brown paper.
To make our box, we need two square sheets of paper. On the diagrams the inscriptions are in English, so if something is not clear, read instructions on the site.
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How to make a paper box for gifts
In this post you will learn how to make a box of paper with a decorative cover. This step-by-step photo shows how to easily make these boxes and arrange them to your liking. Sizes can be any, all boxes are made the same, so you can choose, which size suits you best. You will need a sheet of paper for the box, and one sheet for the lid. Then just follow step-by-step instructions on the site.
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DIY paper box for gift
If you want to make simple a small box of paper For a gift, this option is the best. The box can be made of any sheet of paper. To make the craft durable, you can use stapler, scotch tape or regular glue.
You will need: paper (plain, decorative, wrapping or color); scissors or a knife and glue stick (if necessary). Just remember, the box size is up to you and the thicker the paper, the stronger the box.
Here we have the following square dimensions: small square - 33 x 33 cm, large square - 34.5 x 34.5 cm. Box height 6.5 cm, width 12 cm. Fold paper squares, as it shown on the picture. When all the folds are ready, begin to “collect” the box: lift the sides using the folds. You need to fold the paper again. After making the box half of one of the squares, repeat the steps, then connect these two squares into one box.
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How to make a gift box out of paper
Want to make a gift box with a floral liner made from beautiful paper for scrapbooks and add a handmade touch to your next gift? Here is a good example that you will like.
Step-by-step photo instructions are not presented here, but they are not what. Just go to the site, the link under the gallery, download the template and fold one of these cute gift boxes made of paper.
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Gift box made of paper
Look how to make a simple gift box (including cover) using only one sheet of paper. With scissors and creases, you can turn a regular sheet into a pretty one paper gift box. Dimensions 15 x 7 x 8 cm are great for storing sweets, small candles or even chic buns. Small gift box Handmade can really decorate a simple gift and turn it into something special. With a little training, you can do it in about 10 minutes. Ideal for those who give a gift at the last moment.
To close the box, you can fold the lid inward or close the outside with a sticker.
Here is another example simple gift box made of paper.
For those of you who don't often work with paper crafts, the ruler helps you draw lines to make it easier to fold. The presented method very easy to learn.
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How to make a box of paper heart
If you like making small sweet gifts for Valentine's Day, then these three-dimensional boxes of paper hearts will be perfect presents if you fill them with different sweet pleasures. Or put little surprise in the form of a more substantial gift, such as earrings or a ring. To make this little box, you will need to download and print the template. Read more on the website.
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Origami box heart
Here's how to fold beautiful heart shaped box from shiny brown paper. This is plain paper with red shiny sticker. One sheet is slightly larger than the other. Pre-fold in half. Fold the valley above the top two lines and fold the mountain above the other two lines. Now you have a folded heart shape in the center. Do internal back bend along the three purple lines. Then glue the edges indicated by the pink lines. Make an internal back fold over the three white lines. Bend the mountains above the purple lines. After that, make an internal back fold. Fold evenAfter the lines, bend the edges to the center lines. That’s short, in the instructions on the site described in more detail.
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How to make an origami box
If you like paper heartsUse the origami diagrams below to add do-it-yourself heart-shaped paper box. This box can be used for gifts or storage of sweets, small jewelry and other cute trinkets. Origami Techniquewhich you will often use for this model is the reverse fold. If you are familiar with this technique, it will be quite easy to add a model using step-by-step photos. If not, then follow step-by-step instructions on the site.
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Heart shaped gift box
This tutorial shows how to make a heart shaped gift box out of paper.
Although this project is broken into many small steps, do not think that it is difficult to do! Read the instructions on the site, and you will understand what to do do-it-yourself paper box very simple. See the master class below for step-by-step photos..
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Quilling box
Quilling, this is very beautiful. In this example, you can find out how to make a box using quilling technique using paper strips from grocery packages. If anyone has doubts, then look at the photo, the combination of brown and white paper stripes turned out beautiful! Making strips from grocery bags is much easier than you think.. What you need is to use the bag as if it were a piece of paper. To do this, cut the bottom and side of the bag so that you can fully open it and get large sheet of paper. How to make a quilling heart boxcan be read in the instructions on the author’s website. Also some step by step photos in the gallery.
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Box of paper with a surprise
If you want to make paper amazing surprise box, then this example deserves attention. You need 2 sheets of thick paper 30 x 30 cm with a picture and a simple sheet, this is if you want to the inside was whitebut also double-sided, it is very beautiful. In general, at will.
- Still need 2 pieces of cardboard, also 30 x 30 cm for the inner layers.
- Coordination of cards or notes to decorate the inner pages (I recommend 5-6 additional drawings).
- Decorations and photos for a gift box with a surprise.
The photo below shows how to fold a paper box, but about the nuances and recommendations it is better to read in the instructions on the site.
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How to make a surprise paper box
Pop-up paper boxes are very popular today. There are different types, by topic and size. Who wants to try make a box with a surprise do it yourselfbut don’t know where to start, the guide presented here will be helpful. You will need: thick sheet, patterned paper, pencil, scissors, glue or double-sided tape, wire or acetate strips. Cut a piece of sheet 25.5 cm long and 15 cm deep. Mark the score lines at 6 cm, 12 cm, 18 cm and 24 cm. To form the flaps, cut to the line 7 cm by 6 cm, 12 cm, 18 cm and 24 cm .Take a little on the 24th centimeter of the cut from the bottom of the box at an angle. Decorate the sides of the box with patterned paper. Below is the inside of the box with patterned squares on the flap. On the back of the box, cover the undersides with patterned paper. Below is a photo showing rectangle and cut line sizes.
Cut two strips 9 cm wide and 5 cm deep, fold 1.5 cm on each side of the long edge for fastening to the box. They form crossbars for attaching jewelry. The box should be folded and easy fits in a square envelope measuring 15.50 cm. Stick the jewelry on strips of wire and attach to the crosses. And now we have a ready-made box, now think about how you will fill the pop-up window?
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Simple origami box
This origami box model - One of those that can be done by almost anyone involved in origami. The classic box is very easy to manufacture, but the result is impressive and useful. crafts for storing different things! All you need is one piece of square paper. Fold the paper in half on each side and unfold to make 4 small squares. A start. How to proceed further look at step by step photos.
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TOOrigami origami diagram
These diagrams show how to make a classic origami paper boxalso known as Masu. This kind of square wooden box was originally used in Japan as a measure for rice. Of course, this was a long time ago, back in the era of feudalism, so Masu has a long history. This paper origami version quite easy to fold. The model is an ideal box for various small things, you can fold anything you want, from office supplies to sweets. How to make an origami paper boxand shown in the diagrams below.
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Outline paper box
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How to make a paper box
A simple version of a paper box. There are many examples of boxes on this site, but by folding technique, one of the easiest options, so come in handy anyway. At the end of the gallery are some examples of how you can make boxes of paper with your own hands a little funnier. They can be made in any color or size and with different types of paper ... only imagination sets limits. You can read the instructions on the site, but on step by step photos everything is shown quite well.
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Rectangular paper box
This origami box folded from one sheet of paper and has a rectangular shape. Production takes only a couple of minutes. This simple box of paper can be made even from the newspaper. You can use the model as a handy box for all sorts of little things or, as an option, a bin for picnics or trips in the car. How to fold a rectangular boxsee below for step by step photos.
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Closed paper box
Here's how to fold a closed oblong paper origami box. This model should begin with the manufacture of an 8x8 module. Special Origami Techniquethat is used to make this paper box, it’s inserting a valve into another valve. It is not difficult, but if you are not familiar with the origami technique, a step-by-step procedure can be read on the site. Before you start working with this model, you need to know what is folds valley and mountain. Also, make sure that the paper you are going to use is a square in the correct shape.
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Square box of paper
Fold normal square shaped origami box possible according to these schemes.
For this box of paper does not need a base. A feature of this model is the origami folding technique. with a fold of folds of 30 degrees.
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How to make a closed square box of origami paper
Here's how to fold square box of closed paper. This origami box is unique. Other similar models have a hole on top that closes with a lid, everything is arranged a little differently here. That is, this box closes, but without a cover. If you liked this model, below are the diagrams and pictures that show how to fold this do-it-yourself paper origami box. You can use any kind of paper, but only so that the color of the sides is different. Make sure that the sides of the sheet are equal, and the angles are 90 degrees, otherwise fold the box regular shape will be impossible.
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Tall paper box
If you need a box of paper of a non-standard shape, see how to make the most tall box of origami.
Applies here way to fold back the fold inward. Below in step-by-step diagrams this is shown in some detail.
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Here's another two examples of tall paper boxes. The first is a closed model with a simple pattern on the sides.
Use a square sheet of paper 15 x 15 cm for the box.
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The second option is a tall box without a hole on top.
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Round paper box
Shown here how to make a round box of paper. How round will it turn out? It depends on your scissor skills! First, you need to cut a circle that will be the bottom of the box. Gently cut along the lineotherwise the box will not be completely round! Then draw a rectangle that will be the "body" of the box. Decorate as you like. You can choose the sizes as you wish, just remember:
- The width of the rectangle will be the height of the hole.
- The length of the rectangle should match the circle. You need at least 2 cm to stick together.
- Before cutting the rectangle, be sure to leave the extra cm on one side.
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Here is another example how to make a round box of paper, tonly smaller. Carton made of cardboard tubes for paper napkins and then wrapped decorative paper. Usual materials are used here and no templates are required. Model made of two cardboard rings - one for the lid and one for the bottom. Find two empty cardboard tubes and a paper towel that fit together. It’s best to start with two handsets that vary in size by about 2-3 mm. If the large tube is too wide or there are tubes of only one size, do not worry, changes can be made later.
How to make a round boxshown on this collage, in addition, you can additionally read the instructions on the site.
Origami Round Box
Make this round paper box DIY is very easy. There is no special folding technique for this model.
You can take any square paper 15 x 15 cm. First you need make 8x8 module. Schemes, how to fold a round box, see below for step-by-step photos.
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Paper box for cake
Real lovers of home crafts love to do custom shaped paper boxes, because the best gifts come in packaging that is almost as interesting externally as it is inside. Paper box this shape is ideal for things such as a small cupcake, a bag of sweets, a nice pair of socks or a nice travel makeup. But as you can see, this is also perfect for cake.
You will need: Streamers for crepe paper in pink and yellow colors, knife, pencil, paper straws, glue pen, gel pen, ruler, edging scissors, hot glue gun and thick paper pink and yellow.
Cut two 8 cm into strips of 30 cm pink paper.
Cut tabs to the line on which the cuts are made, each tab approximately 6 mm wide. Tabs to make them fold.
Roll each strip into a cylinder and use the glue stick, overlapping the paper by about 1.5 cm. Make sure one cylinder is slightly larger than the otherso that you can fit the smaller inside the larger. Use a larger cylinder to circle a circle (it will be approximately 9 cm in diameter) and cut. Then cut another large circle (which will be approximately 11 cm in diameter). Attach a small circle to the top of the larger cylinder on the folded tabs. Fold a few pieces pink crepe paper cut in half and fringe with scissors. Attach a fringe around the top of the box, along its bottom and top edges. Cut straws about 6 cm each and attach the flame to the top of the candle with a hot glue gun.
Glue the candles on top of the box. Cut a small piece out of yellow paper. Write a congratulation on the banner with a gel pen. Attach the banner to the box.
How to make a square round box of origami
This paper box It has such a strange name, because, in fact, it is round in shape, but it looks square when viewed from the side.
There is no special folding technique for this model, but first you need to make a 12x12 module. All stages shown below on step by step photos.
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DIY paper bin
Try to make simple origami paper bin. Crafting is very functional if made from a large sheet of paper, and what's more, it's that simple! And if you fold from an old magazine or newspaperthen free. This paper bin will only take 5 minutes to read this manual. All you need to do a dozen folds and a few turns, look at step by step phabout.
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Disposable Paper Trash Box
Here's how to fold a box of trash paper in 5 minutes. Such a thing is very convenient somewhere on vacation or at home, in the bedroom or living room, so as not to keep the bin in hand. You can put a box under the coffee table in case you will need to throw something (for example, grape seeds), and you don’t have a place to put it. Alternatively you can use box for temporary storage some small things. It’s very convenient, because you can make such a box out of any kind of paper, for example, an old magazine or newspaper - it’s very environmentally friendly!
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How to make an origami dustbin
Here is another example on the diagrams, how to fold an origami garbage box.
First you need to make an 8x8 module, then everything is simple. How to do it, look at step by step photos.
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Chinese box template
See how to do chinese paper box. On the site you can download templates in three sizes - mini, medium and large. Then just follow the step by step instructions and you can easily fold gift box in the takeaway style. It is best to print the box on cardboard or matte photo paper. Plain office paper is too flexible for such a craft.
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Box of paper with cells
Here is an example how to make a paper box with dividers. These cells in the origami box ipour in ideal storage solution various small items in a gift box. Many people think that this is a classic model, but in fact it was developed by Paolo Bassetta in 1980. This separator is pretty simple. Pinspect step by step photos, even a beginner can do this.
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How to make a low paper box
See how to stack useful small box of origami tray. This version of masu origami box is very simple, you can easily make it with 1 sheet of square paper. The manufacturing method is exactly the same as a regular box. There is only a tiny difference! Such a box is perfect for different purposes, for example, to fold small things so that they are all in sight. Low sides give it a particularly elegant look.
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Still flat open origami square box can be done according to this scheme.
Used here technique origami petal, this technique is still used when folding the “bird” and “frog” shapes. You should apply this crease to the inside of the box, not the outside.
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Original paper box
See how to do unusual origami box with sharp legs from one sheet of rectangular paper. you can use any rectangle ratio for this origami box. If there is only square paper, just cut one of the sides to make it a rectangle. Can use her as an egg stand. Below is shown how to fold an origami box step by step.
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How to make an origami packing box
Example how to make easy origami paper box. This very simple box is ideal for packing small gifts for special occasions. The model is easy to manufacture, great for kids crafts. You can use an origami box to cover small pots with house plants! But this box is not very strong, of course, great for quick gift wrapping, but not for storing heavy items. How to do shown below on step by step photos.
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