Fold A Paper Bow

Learn how to fold a bow from a single sheet of paper. You could recycle a magazine page, try gift wrapping paper, origami paper - just about any paper. I don't think I will be buying bows to wrap presents with anymore! Thanks to Let's Create for translating the tutorial into English. [link]

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How to Make a Gift Bag

Need a gift bag in a pinch? How About Orange shares how to make a gift bag from ordinary newspaper.  I am sure once you've learned how it is done, you could imagine all kinds of other materials that could be used like gift wrap, magazines, packing paper, maybe even fabric? [link]

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Four Fold Envelope

These origami envelopes are made from four different papers with one fold each. You can make them in a variety of sizes. The tutorial was posted on Cut Out + Keep by Copernicus. [link] Upon seeing these, I thought it would be a great teacher gift with a little Post It Note pad inside. Or even a cute folio for a CD or DVD.

Looking for paper to get started with?
Coordinated Paper Sets

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Origamic Architecture Pencil Holder

Paper folding to the extreme! But looking at the template, it seems very doable, almost easy! If you give it a try, I'd love to see it! [link]

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Fold a Box

Swap-bot Weblog has a tutorial on making a folded box just in time for Valentine's Day gift giving. You can print out the template. There is another box included in the post for a matchbox type box with template. Enjoy! [link]

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Box Round-up

I have another vice, it is boxes. I love them. I have been know to keep a used cardboard box just because I liked the shape. I love all kinds of unique boxes but the smaller the better. Here is a round-up of box tutorials. I hope you like them as much as I do. 

Book box from How Does She?  [link]

Fabric Storage Box from Make It and Love It [link]

Origami gift box from Homemade Gifts Made Easy [link]

Box pouch tutorial from Make it Modern [link]

Pizza box tutorial from Crafting with Class [link]

Ribbon box Dispenser from Instructables [link]

Drawstring Box from June at Noon [link]

Stationary organizer from Katydid & Kids [link]

Tissue box cover from Janome [link]

Pillow box template from Soap Making Essentials [link]

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Ceiling Pendant DIY

Curled Paper Ceiling Pendant - now that isn't easy to say is it! But the tutorial is wonderful. Thanks to H is for Handmade for the tutorial that was shared on the Positively Splendid blog. This decor is made from rolled and folded paper strips but I am thinking toilet paper rolls could also work into your design and then spray paint it whatever color would work in your space. [link]

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Paper Stars (origami)

The simplicity of these stars make them elegant. I love the neutral color palette used but of course, a variety of color ideas could be suited for this project. Thanks to Home by linn for sharing the tutorial. Here is a link to the translated directions. [link]

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Paper Rose Tutorial

The tutorial for these paper roses is fantastic! It comes from Kitchen-All-Wonders and the site is in Polish. If you want, you can translate the site using Babblefish. However, just viewing the images you will be able to understand how to create these lovely flowers. It is really amazingly easy. This link will provide the site translated into English.  [link]

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