Tutorial - How to Make an Origami Gift Bag

If you have paper on hand, you'll always have the makings of a gift bag for those emergency gift situations!

Origami Gift Bag Tutorial at Handmade By Deb
"This very pretty bag requires 1 sheet of square paper and a bunch of easy folds. I used 6cm handmade Japanese origami paper. The completed bag measures 5.3cm x 1.4cm x 5cm. If you would like a larger bag, simply start with a larger piece of paper..." Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make a Paper Mug

Looks like fun for the kids!

Paper Mug Tutorial at Lightbox Creative Ideas
"Here is another tutorial that we (me n the kids)
practiced in the LBCI workshop last sunday.
one can make pen stands out of this , but i use it as a gift box ,
I fill the cup with homemade chocolates and gift wrap it with transparent wrapper, and its ready!! ..." Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make an Origami Picture Frame

So cool!

Origami Picture Frame Tutorial at Joanne's Craft Nook
"Origami picture frames are a great way to re-purpose used gift bags and wrapping papers. To hang on walls, use sticky tacks..." Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make an Origami Butterfly

Isn't that beautiful? What a sweet story too!

Origami Butterfly Tutorial at Joanne's Craft Nook
"I learn how to fold this butterfly from watching Wayson Chow, author of The Jade Peony, when he visited my high school to talk about his writing. After his presentation, he encouraged us to ask him questions by giving away origami butterflies. I was too shy to ask him a question in exchange for a butterfly, so I watched him very closely as he folds butterflies in front of the class.

Of all the different versions of origami butterfly, this one is my favorite. Not only it's simple to fold, but it's wings "curves" once finish..." Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make a 3D Paper Swan

Oh my! Are you up for a challenge? Very cool!

3D Paper Swan Tutorial at MaNiKa
"This adorable swan is ready to swim .I like this very much.It is one of my favourite things in which i made. I have made it using 3D triangles .Its procedure is posted in my previous post. Nearly 500 triangles are required to finish this swan..." Read more

Here's the tutorial on how to make the triangles.

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