Are you looking for a creative way to personalize your gift-giving experience? Origami gift cards are a unique and thoughtful way to present your loved ones with a special surprise. With just a few folds and some basic supplies, you can create stunning designs that will make your gifts stand out from the rest. In this article, we will explore the art of origami and provide step-by-step instructions on how to make your own beautiful gift cards. So, unleash your creativity and let’s get started!
What is origami and why is it a great way to make gift cards?
Origami is the art of paper folding, and it’s a great way to make gift cards because it allows you to create unique and personalized designs.
What materials do you need to make origami gift cards?
To make origami gift cards, you need paper, scissors, glue, and any embellishments you want to add, such as stickers or ribbon.
What are some easy origami designs for beginners to try?
Some easy origami designs for beginners include a simple origami crane, a heart, or a flower.
How can you personalize your origami gift cards?
You can personalize your origami gift cards by using different colors and patterns of paper, adding your own drawings or calligraphy, or using stickers or other embellishments.
How can you make your origami gift cards more special?
You can make your origami gift cards more special by using high-quality paper, adding a personal message, or creating a pop-up design.
In conclusion, making origami gift cards is a fun and engaging way to unleash your creativity. Not only does it provide a personalized touch to your gift but it also helps in developing your fine motor skills and concentration. The satisfaction of creating something beautiful with your own hands is unmatched and the joy it brings to the recipient is priceless. So, why not give it a try and see how your creativity unfolds?
We use standard size 6 inch x 6 inch 15cm x 15cm square origami paper for this site unless stated otherwise. If you can, use different types of origami paper to change the look of the finished origami and have fun with it! Made this origami? Comment and Submit your photo using the comment box at the end of this page! If you want to use it to hold credit cards, then you need a slightly larger 9 inch Origami Paper. Origami Card Holder Step 1 Start out with a square origami paper, color side down. Origami Card Holder Step 3 Fold both the right and left side to meet the center line. Crease well and unfold. Origami Card Holder Step 4 Fold the corner to meet that 1st vertical line, starting with the bottom right corner. Origami Card Holder Step 9 Fold the bottom edge up, so that the edges slightly overlap with the top part. Origami Card Holder Step Your origami card holder is complete! You can now use it to carry business cards. A regular business card is generally 2 in height x 3. So the business card fits nicely in the origami card holder. But it should fit if you use the larger 9 inch Origami Paper. The phone is an LG Cosmos for the record . From Melinda in Bear Its the card holder. From Eins in Malolos Hi! This is my first origami card. Hope you like it!!! Is it cute??? From Alexandra in Lancaster Thanks for the help it took some effort but this is how it turned out. You guys are an awesome site. I use it almost everyday! Search this Site. Origami Books and Paper 4-for-Price-of Origami Card Holder Folding Instructions This origami card holder can be used to hold either business cards or credit cards. Or if youre giving someone a gift card, why not personalize it by making your own gift card holder? It is a very practical origami yet simple to make. Did you make this origami? If so, upload your photo 2MB limit via the comment box below. You can login with your Facebook, Twitter, Google or Yahoo accounts. All rights reserved. Terms of Use Privacy Policy.
Gathering Beauty is a DIY, craft blog with a love for all things paper. Here youll find origami, paper crafts, air dry clay projects as well as the odd crochet or weaving tutorials. Learn how to make a simple origami box, bookmark and tulip. Christmas is right around the corner. Im always on the lookout for creative ways to package up gifts you can find all my DIY Gift Boxes here so you can imagine how excited I was to learn that a simple origami business card holder can also be used to make a cute gift card or money envelope. After all the other fancy wrapping, ribbons and bows that go into this time of year a standard plain envelope can be somewhat disappointing. Decorative Paper or Gift Wrap. A Paper Trimmer or a Pair of Scissors. A Bone Folder. Wooden Gift Tags. Look for double-sided decorative paper if you want the envelope to be pretty on the inside as well as the outside. I used some light-weight double-sided patterned paper but any good quality gift wrap will also work. I did try using scrapbook paper but found it was a bit too thick and curved up at the edges when I wrapped the string around. Plus you get to match your gift cards to any other gifts which always looks good under the tree. By running a bone folder along all the folds you will create nice, sharp creases meaning the paper will sit flat and help your finished gift card holder look more professional. This project is part of my Easy Origami eBook. You can find it in the shop. Cut your paper to size. For a standard gift card, I recommend a 9 x 9-inch square. Flip your paper over making sure the pattern is still running left to right. Make sure to run your bone folder along all the creases as you go. Fold the left and right edges in to meet the centre fold. Open the paper out again and fold the four corners in to meet the nearest crease. Fold the left and right flaps in to meet in the centre. Flip the paper over and fold the bottom up so the diagonal edges meet at the fold. You should be able to see a triangle in the middle of your fold. Fold the top down in the exact same way and tuck it inside the bottom edge. You want them to overlap slightly as you do this. Now is a good time to run a bone folder or the back of a butter knife along your folds. Sharp creases will help all the sides sit flat. Slide a gift card into the side pocket to make sure it fits and fold in half. There should be plenty of space on either side to remove your gift card. Fold in half and crease. Make them as decorative and elaborate as you like. Here youll find origami, papercrafts, air dry clay projects as well as the odd crochet or weaving tutorials. Lets Get Crafty! Hi, Im Emma. Im a life-long maker, artist and founder of the craft blog Gathering Beauty. You can learn more about me and my blog here. Giving a gift card this year? Make it a little more meaningful with a DIY origami gift card holder. This simple gift card envelope is a super cute way to make a quick gift even more thoughtful.