Craft Idea: Origami Paper Favors

I love folding origami, and today, I’ve got something a little different for you.

Yes, using origami paper, or whatever fun gift wrapping you have around the house, I am going to show you the precise steps to fold cute party favors you can use as a thank-you gift.

I love to take these to my friends who invite us over for dinner as a gesture of gratitude they’ve made to take the time to entertain us.

Even if you are an origami beginner, our step-by-step instructions and video will guide you to produce a super little gift package that you can use for just about any occasion.

This origami paper favor is perfect to say thank you!

We have so many paper crafts and creative activities featuring various paper shapes at Skip to My Lou including How To Wrap A Gift Perfectly, Fold an Origami Bow Tie in 9 Simple Steps, How to Fold an Origami Pen Holder, and many more. Why don’t you try them out?

Supplies

For this tutorial, you will need the following supplies:

A pair of scissors
Paper or thin cardboard (which makes it far sturdier which I prefer)
A pair of scissors
A punch
String

Video: How To Fold an Origami Paper Favors

Origami Tutorial: How to Fold Paper Favors

Follow these step-by-step instructions to fold your origami paper favors. Remember, if you are unsure, watch the video which shows each step clearly.

Step 1: Start with a square piece of sturdy paper.

Two hands holding a brown rectangular piece of sturdy paper. — Slightly sturdier paper works best for these paper favors.

Step 2: Fold it in half but at a 45-degree angle to form a triangle.

Two hands folding the brown sturdy paper in half at a 45-degree angle. — Fold at a 45-degree angle.

Step 3: Unfold and turn the paper so the fold you made forms a straight line through the middle with one corner of the square pointing straight up.

Unfold and flip, so the line folder earlier is horizontal.

Step 4: Now fold the right-hand side over as shown in the image below. Do the same with the left-hand side and then unfold again.

Two hands folding the right-side of the cardboard over. — Fold the right-hand side over.

Two hands folding the left-side of the cardboard over. — And the left-hand side.

Two-hands unfolding the cardboard to form a square again. — Unfold again.

Step 5: Rotate 90 degrees and make the same folds on the right and left sides as you did in step four, and then unfold the paper to the original square shape. If you are struggling, watch the video which shows this clearly.

Two hands rotating the unfolded square piece of paper 90 degrees. — Rotate the paper 90 degrees.

Two hands folding the right-side of the cardboard over once the paper has been rotated 90 degrees. — Fold the right side in.

Two hands folding the left-side of the cardboard over once the paper has been rotated 90 degrees. — Then fold the left side in.

Step 6: Using scissors, cut off the triangle on the right and left sides.

A pair of hands usings a scissors to cut off the right side and left side triangle along the folded lines. — Time for some cutting. Remove the right-side and left-side triangles by cutting along the first folded line.

Step 7: Now fold the right and left side inwards along the folds you have already made as shown in the picture below.

Two hands folding the right side of the cardboard inwards using the folded guideline. — Fold the right side using the folds you have already made as a guideline.

Two hands folding the left side of the cardboard inwards using the folded guideline. — Do the same for the left side.

Step 8: Flip the paper over and the top downwards and bottom upwards as shown in the second image below. Remember to watch the video if you aren’t sure of the exact folds to make.

Two hands flipping the paper over 180 degrees. — Flip over 180 degrees.

Two hands folde the bottom section towards the top and the top section towards the bottom. — Fold the bottom to the top and the top to the bottom to form a pocket.

Step 9: Now bring the top of the two upper triangles on each side together. You will see that this forms a pocket. Punch a hole in both of them.

Two hands placing the top two triangles of the origami favor together. — Place the top two triangles next to each other.

Two hands using a punch to make a whole through both of the top two triangles. — Punch a hole through both.

Step 10: Attach a string or ribbon to add your personal touch.

A string is placed through the two holes to secure the origami party favor. — Use a ribbon or string to secure the origami party favor.

Step 11: Add a small gift, or a thank you note of your choice.

Two hands holding a completed party favor with a chocolate in the middle and a thank you note. — Place a small gift in the middle with a thank you note.

Two hands holding a completed party favor decorated with dry flowers. — Dry flowers on the other side really make your party favor pop!

Try These Other Easy Origami Crafts

Try this fun Origami Pen Holder.
Follow our Easy Origami 8-Petal Flower Step-by-Step Guide.
Make an Simple Origami Gift Bag {Free Craft Idea}
Your kids will love this Bunny Origami.
Meow! This Origami Cat is fun to make!

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