Do you want to organize and hide your little one’s little essentials inside something cute? Try this Origami Paper Box that is shaped like a chibi book with very cute facial expressions and smiles. So learn how to craft this storage project from this step-by-step guide, and keep jewelry, notes, or coins safe while the SHELF area is beautiful and maintained.
How To Make Origami Paper Book Box For Kids
This one paper craft idea will improve your folding, drawing, and coloring and teach you how to display chibi art.
Supplies Needed
- Sheets of square origami paper (one larger than the other if you want a cover; otherwise, they can be the same size)
- glue or double-sided tape
- Scissors
- Markers
- Fomic Sheets
How To Craft Origami Paper Book Box (Written Summary)
Creating an origami paper book box is a delightful project that combines the joy of folding paper with the practicality of storage. This origami creation not only looks charming but also serves as a secretive compartment to store small items like jewelry, notes, or coins. Follow these step-by-step instructions to fold your own origami paper book box.
Step 1: Book Cover
To create a book cover, you will need a whole sheet. It must be rectangular. Learn it from the tutorial. After making the softly bend the cover into half but don’t fold it.
Step 2: Drawing Details
The details include a drawing chibi smiling face in the center and then a simple text behind the cover. You can also cut small circles in different colors and attach them to various regions.
Step 3: Book Pages (Box)
Create two small rectangular boxes each having dimensions at least 1 inch less than the width and height of the cover. After preparing them, attach each to the either side of the folded cover.
- Fold the paper in half vertically, open it, and then fold each side to the center crease twice, creating eight equal sections.
- After folding the paper in half lengthwise, also to the center crease, fold every corner to align with certain creases, forming an uneven octagon with flaps.
- The flaps are then folded down and the sides of the paper are lifted to form the walls of the box. Finishing touches might include securing the corners with scotch tape and decorating as desired.
Step 4: Attaching things
Attach each book to the other. Fill the things you want inside and enjoy this small storage.
Tips
- Using paper with different colors or patterns for the inner and outer parts can add an interesting contrast and make the design pop.
- Practice makes perfect! Don’t be discouraged if your first attempt isn’t perfect.
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