So there are lots of versions of this little box around….and this is my take on it. There are a couple of frustrations I have with some origami projects….firstly the extra score lines….it loses some of the attractiveness…. and then the fact that there is no adhesive means that they don’t always hold their shape/closure.… Continue reading Ombre Origami Style Box….without the extra creases
With Christmas approaching, it won’t be long until the trees are up (yes..I know some already have theirs up) and we are hanging decorations. How about creating some of your own? or what about adding a mini wreath to pictures or light fittings around the home? These are perfect, because you can make them whatever… Continue reading Poinsettia Place: Origami decoration
So Maoams have a special place in my heart…they are our ‘go to’ sweets when we meet up as demonstrators….as if we don’t get excited enough we get a sugar rush too! So when I saw these in a shop recently I couldn’t resist picking some up to send to some demo friends This little… Continue reading Sweet Treat Origami Box
This is an oldie but a goodie 🙂 So quick and easy to make with just a few score lines, hole punch and some ribbon. These were great at our recent get together to hold sweets —- and would be perfect at Christmas for nibbles too. I used some retired ribbon on my project –… Continue reading No Cut No Glue Basket Treat Holder
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So paper purses are a cute way to gift money (or have a tiny stash in your handbag) and this one uses just one sheet of 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (DSP). It is loosely based on origami purses that can be made just by folding, but I have adapted to create a pretty… Continue reading Cute Paper Coin Purse
So I now have some lovely Gingham Gala DSP to work with….and my it is pretty! the colours are lovely and fresh – and perfect to cheer up a dreary Winter day. The box really is not as tricky to make as you might think – and I have had this in mind since I… Continue reading Butterfly Gala Origami Topped Box
Hello again, this week is chaos in my house, a new kitchen means everything has had to be moved out…… how many trips to the tip? And I suspect a few more when I declutter when it’s finished! They stripped out on Monday and started plastering Tuesday….so much dust! Still I’ve managed to get a… Continue reading Advent countdown week 2 Origami Star Tag
Hi everyone – another treat box for you. This one is no cut, no stick traditional origami – which just happens to fit a single Ferrero in. It makes a lovely table favour or could be made in Christmas colours and hung as Christmas decorations. I haven’t done written instructions for this – as I think… Continue reading Ferrero Friday #5 – Origami diamond shaped treat box
