Thursday, February 18, 2010

Envelope Origami

I'm not sure if "envelope origami" really exists but for my amusement lets pretend it does.

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.

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17 comments:

  1. KatFebruary 18, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    Adorable! I'll be doing this to some of my junk mail!

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  2. craftydillFebruary 18, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Great idea- thanks for sharing! I have become a chronic envelope hoarder when there is any kind of print on the inside! :D

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  3. ILikePaperCuttingFebruary 18, 2010 at 8:54 PM

    fabulous. 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.

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  4. Amy @ Living LocurtoFebruary 18, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    That's such a fun idea!

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  5. CassieFebruary 18, 2010 at 11:09 PM

    Brilliant!

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  6. MarciaFebruary 19, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    Now that's a creative way to recycle a patterned envelope!

    It's great and it works too! I had to check back on the unfold pics twice then I got it.

    Thank you ;)

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  7. zakkalifeFebruary 19, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    Marcia,

    I'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

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  8. mayalunaFebruary 19, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Jessica, I looooove it!

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  9. MarciaFebruary 19, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    Thank you for the reply Jessica,

    Your 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

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  10. Lasso the MoonFebruary 20, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    Very clever. Nice job!
    Anna

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  11. Candy BelloFebruary 20, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    I just love your blog! Thanks for your postings and tutorials!

    :)
    candy

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  12. Romi-damelalata-February 21, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    me encanta tu blog!!
    he puesto tu logo en el mío para que todos puedan venir a visitarte, y conocer las ideas maravillosas que compartes!
    un abrazo
    Romi

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  13. AyieFebruary 24, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    now i know what to do with all these mail envies

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  14. sideoats + scribblesFebruary 24, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    That is awesome!!! What a great idea :)

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  15. Maeve RachelFebruary 25, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    Great idea! And so handy!! Keep all my junk organised for once! Thank you =)

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  16. SanthiMarch 4, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    Thank 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

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  17. JenApril 14, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    I like to nest these boxes to get a sturdier box. Thanks for the tup!

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