Origami Envelope
Let’s make our very own origami envelopes! They are perfect for the holiday season, party invitations, or Valentine’s Day. This easy origami envelope is Christmas-themed, but you can customize it by using a different type of paper pattern.
We also included a printable gift tag you can print and put in your DIY envelope.
Here at Kids Activities Blog, we love origami projects! It’s a fun way for kids of all ages to practice their fine motor skills and color and shape recognition. Adults can also enjoy making their own envelope with a thoughtful, creative note inside for Christmas time. The best thing is that it only takes a few minutes and a square of paper to make this useful origami craft.

Traditional Origami Envelope
Origami crafts are a super simple way to keep children busy. They can spend hours perfecting their craft, all while developing important skills, such as hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and mental concentration.
We love making origami envelopes and gifting them during Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and other special occasions. There’s nothing better than a DIY card!
Related: Christmas Tree Origami
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We used a green/red origami paper which is perfect for the season, but Christmas wrapping paper or printer paper cut into a piece of square paper works great too.
If you use standard 6” square origami paper, a 2.5 x 2 inch card will fit in the envelope.
Supplies Needed for Origami Envelope
- 1 square sheet of paper
- 10 inch piece of string or ribbon
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions For Making an Origami Envelope
Step 1
With the side with the color of the square piece of paper you want showing facing down, fold opposing corners diagonally forming a center crease.


Step 2
Fold top corner down to bottom edge.

Step 3
Fold the right side of the triangle in, creasing about 1/3 of the way.

Step 4
Fold the left side of the triangle in, creasing about 1/3 of the way.

Step 5
Fold the same flap back so the corner is even with the outside edge.

Step 6
Open the small flap and squash fold midline to the center.

Step 7
For the last fold, fold down the top.

Step 8
The top folds into the pocket formed by the squash folded flap to form the finished envelope! Now just add a card!

Download Free Origami Envelope Gift Cards
Printable Christmas Gift Cards
Origami Envelope Craft

Make your own origami envelope craft! Perfect for the holiday season.
Materials
- 1 square sheet of paper
- 10 inch piece of string or ribbon
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions
- With the side with the color of the square piece of paper you want showing facing down, fold opposing corners diagonally forming a center crease.
- Fold top corner down to bottom edge.
- Fold the right side of the triangle in, creasing about 1/3 of the way.
- Fold the left side of the triangle in, creasing about 1/3 of the way.
- Fold the same flap back so the corner is even with the outside edge.
- Open the small flap and squash fold midline to the center.
- For the last fold, fold down the top.
- The top folds into the pocket formed by the squash folded flap to form the finished envelope!
- Add a card!
Notes
We used a green/red origami paper which is perfect for the season, but Christmas wrapping paper or printer paper cut into a piece of square paper works great too.
If you use standard 6” square origami paper, a 2.5 x 2 inch card will fit in the envelope.
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- This Christmas tree crafting is a fun way to re-purpose this holiday season.
Did you enjoy making this origami envelope for Christmas?