Get The TechniqueWhile I appreciate the art of it, I've never been able to get THAT into origami. Maybe it's that i just have too many craft hobbies already (geez), or that once I've made an origami thingie, I don't know what to do with it. But one particular paper creation that I love, and have found many uses for, is the ubiquitous and simple origami box. Instead of buying expensive pre-made organizers for my top desk drawer, I made a bunch of these tiny boxes out of 6 x 6 scraps, and came up with a neat and pretty way to contain all my tiny office supplies, trinkets, change, and -- of course -- candy.
A piece of double-sided tape on the bottom of each keeps them from slipping around.
Here's a lovely, well-illustrated tutorial for making these boxes that I found online (some scrolling down required). Let us know how you put your origami to use!
From: Kim at EF eDesigns | 3/23/10 at 8:53 am
This is perfect timing - I've been wanting to make little boxes like this of newspaper for planting seedlings!
From: Anita P | 3/23/10 at 9:07 am
love it. I have that same origami paper from a page a day calendar I couldn't keep up with towards the end, but I couldn't part with the pretty papers either! Now I have the perfect excuse to use them for something functional.
From: Stephanie | 3/23/10 at 3:24 pm
Oh, great! I can definitely use this. Thanks.
From: *gemmifer* | 3/23/10 at 6:33 pm
I've made loads of these boxes in the past, and never thought of this clever idea! I am going to have to try it out. I did make a very tiny box with cover to house some small photos I gave to my sister with a locket necklace I made:
http://gemmifer-jennifer.blogspot.com/2009/07/close-to-her-heart.html
From: By Little Hands | 3/23/10 at 6:39 pm
The origami box was all I ever mastered. My kids use them on their desks for all the little things they collect but I love th idea of using them for ME!
And that comment about the newspaper ones for the seedlings is FABULOUS!
From: Kim@NewlyWoodwards | 3/23/10 at 8:33 pm
Very cute and clever! And, your title is ADORABLE - you are clever, gal.
From: Eva | 3/24/10 at 2:21 am
Such a good idea! I will definitely do it!
From: jaime Curtis | 3/24/10 at 11:16 am
this is such a great idea for organizing my craft drawers. we posted a DIY on how to make them with little lids as gift boxes but i never thought to use them that way: http://www.prudentbaby.com/2010/01/diy-origami-gift-boxes.html
From: James | 3/24/10 at 1:27 pm
Gosh, this is EXACTLY what I've been looking for! I went store to store last weekend trying to find desk organizers and came up empty handed. Thank you!!!
From: CrochetN'Crafts | 10/25/10 at 9:22 pm
I love making these boxes, but never thought about using them in this way in a drawer...love the idea!
From: Mark Iragana | 12/8/10 at 1:43 am
I like your content. It is fascinating and useful.
From: smartee | 12/18/10 at 9:41 pm
kool and pretty..!
From: Sheila | 1/10/11 at 9:28 am
I have some of those boxes on my desk at work - I use some for holding my paper clips and a couple for small trash, like the staples I pull out of my paperwork. They are handy for a lot of things!
From: Buky | 3/6/11 at 10:04 pm
That's super awesome!
I do not need one at the moment but im definitely saving this page for later.
Thanks a lot!
From: Water Extraction | 5/20/11 at 11:15 am
Wow this is so cleaver and easy to make.
From: Sarah | 9/30/11 at 8:52 am
As soon as I came across this page a spent an hour making a few dozen of these. They are so adorable and way better than spending a bunch of money for something that isn't nearly this cute! Thanks for the idea!
From: Tribal arts and crafts | 10/6/11 at 1:39 pm
We really love these boxes, tomorrow I will make a couple for my own drawer!
From: - The Imperfect Home | 1/19/12 at 7:34 pm
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