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It’s a Wrap: Triangle Origami Boxes

Good things come in tiny packages! I guess one type of candy packaging wasn’t enough for me this year. This year though, there’s an origami theme going on. Here’s a simple triangle origami box or pouch that can hold some loose candy like Skittles or M&Ms.

I Try DIY | It's a Wrap: Triangle Origami Boxes
So, I pulled a couple sheets of scrapbook paper from my all seasons paper pad. I picked these three different but complementary sheets. I used Martha Stewart’s craft knife and bone folder, both of which I Try DIY will be selling online very soon as well.

I Try DIY | It's a Wrap: Triangle Origami Boxes

You need to cut small squares. The size depends on how big you want your box to be. I cut 4-inch squares for this tutorial. You’ll need three pieces for one triangle box.

I Try DIY | It's a Wrap: Triangle Origami Boxes

Start with one square, wrong side up.

I Try DIY | It's a Wrap: Triangle Origami Boxes

Diagonally, fold the square in half to form a triangle.

I Try DIY | It's a Wrap: Triangle Origami Boxes

Then, fold the square in half again to form a smaller triangle.

I Try DIY | It's a Wrap: Triangle Origami Boxes

Unfold once. Fold the paper, making the right corner meet the top corner.

I Try DIY | It's a Wrap: Triangle Origami Boxes

Do the same with the left corner. And you’re done with the folding for that first square.

I Try DIY | It's a Wrap: Triangle Origami Boxes

Take your other two squares, and make all the same folds.

I Try DIY | It's a Wrap: Triangle Origami Boxes

Open up the fold slightly. We will call the two flaps the WINGS, and the top corner the BEAK.

Don’t laugh now! It sounds silly, I know. I call them that, because that’s what they looked like to me.
☺☺☺

I Try DIY | It's a Wrap: Triangle Origami Boxes

Now, we’re going to have to connect the three pieces together. Take your first two pieces. Insert the WINGS of one piece into the BEAK of the other.

I Try DIY | It's a Wrap: Triangle Origami Boxes

The two should be an easy puzzle to put together.

I Try DIY | It's a Wrap: Triangle Origami Boxes

Next, you’ll take your third piece. Insert the WINGS of the third piece into the BEAK of the second one.

I Try DIY | It's a Wrap: Triangle Origami Boxes

It should look something like this.

I Try DIY | It's a Wrap: Triangle Origami Boxes

Slowly hollow out the center of the box or pouch. At this point, you can pour in your candy pieces inside. Once you’re done, insert the WINGS of the first piece into the BEAK of the last one. This will be the trickiest ones.

I Try DIY | It's a Wrap: Triangle Origami Boxes

But when you’re done it’ll all be worth it!

I Try DIY | It's a Wrap: Triangle Origami Boxes

Give your trick-or-treaters something to talk about when they get their candy stash from you.
Enjoy making these tiny packages!

I Try DIY | It's a Wrap: Triangle Origami Boxes

Check out other packaging or wrapping ideas for Halloween and other occasions here!

October 8, 2014

mikkomix

6 Comments

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    jeanette

    April 17, 2023

    Yours is the only one I got…first try. Overthinking is the problem. Crisp folds and it comes together perfectly. Good instruction.

  2. Reply

    aziese

    October 1, 2021

    It is best not to overthink it. Also, a small wooden stirrer stick helps get the corners seated properly.

  3. Reply

    Lynn Moorlen

    September 24, 2021

    I understood, exactly what you meant. Thank you!

  4. Reply

    Manouk

    July 25, 2020

    I got no idea how old this is or if I get a response. Am I crazy? First there is the folding, then the beaks and wings. You fold till you got the shape of a square and then the wings and beak are triangles.

    I try to, well, do lotsa stuff because if looks so simple but it feels like a part is missing or am I just being really dumb here, I don’t get it?

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