
Envelope origami - to create a likeness of an object using geometric folds and crease patterns preferably without gluing or cutting the paper, and using only one envelope.
In this case, I folded an envelope into a box. It's an easy craft to turn your junk mail into something functional. Security envelopes work best for this project.





Adorable! I'll be doing this to some of my junk mail!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea- thanks for sharing! I have become a chronic envelope hoarder when there is any kind of print on the inside! :D
ReplyDeletefabulous. From now on, we don't have to tear off magazine pages to fold into boxes to collect fish bones or chicken bones during our meal time.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a fun idea!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!
ReplyDeleteNow that's a creative way to recycle a patterned envelope!
ReplyDeleteIt's great and it works too! I had to check back on the unfold pics twice then I got it.
Thank you ;)
Marcia,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you were able to make the box. Thank you for commenting to let me know.
If there's a way you think I could make the directions more clear, please let me know.
Jessica
Jessica, I looooove it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the reply Jessica,
ReplyDeleteYour instructions are clear, I mis-read point #9 - I unfolded both ends, then realised that the pointed ends stay folded (hidden under the finished box).
I turned envelope to match your picture directions, as I was a little thrown by looking at picture #6 flip over, then realised it was also turned 45 degrees, and back again in picture #7.
Hope my explanation makes sence ;~)
Best regards,
Marcia
Very clever. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteAnna
I just love your blog! Thanks for your postings and tutorials!
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candy
me encanta tu blog!!
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un abrazo
Romi
now i know what to do with all these mail envies
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome!!! What a great idea :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! And so handy!! Keep all my junk organised for once! Thank you =)
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much! I despair at the numerous payment envelopes and even plan to send them back to the companies. Now i have such a wonderful use for it. I tried it immediately upon reading the post and now i have a small box to hold thumbdrives and USB cables near the desktop. I so love this!!!! ;D
ReplyDeleteI like to nest these boxes to get a sturdier box. Thanks for the tup!
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