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I Try DIY | Origami Photo Stand

Here I go with my origami streak once again! Want to display your photos using nothing but scrap pieces of decorative paper? Here’s an origami photo stand you can use to display your favorite memories. Read on to learn how.

I shared this easy craft at my first event with Instax. I really love how useful these origami photo stands are. For this tutorial, I used my favorite DCWV Girlhood Stack. You won’t break the bank with this tutorial. A sheet or two will go a long, long way.

I Try DIY | Origami Photo Stand

For these photo frame stands, start out with a rectangular sheet of paper. Make sure the rectangle’s longer side is twice as long as the short side. A 1.5-inch x 3-inch rectangle is perfect for instax prints.

 

I Try DIY | Origami Photo Stand

Step one: Fold the rectangle in half.

I Try DIY | Origami Photo Stand

Unfold, then make a dog-ear fold. Bring the bottom left corner to meet the center mark.

I Try DIY | Origami Photo Stand

Repeat on the other side, going in the opposite direction. Fold the top right corner towards the center fold.

I Try DIY | Origami Photo Stand

You should end up with a parallelogram shape like this.

I Try DIY | Origami Photo Stand

Rotate the paper slightly, in a counter-clockwise direction.

I Try DIY | Origami Photo Stand

Take the leftmost corner, and fold towards the center.

 

I Try DIY | Origami Photo Stand

Repeat with the other side.

I Try DIY | Origami Photo Stand

Undo the last fold. You should end up with a right triangle on the bottom.

I Try DIY | Origami Photo Stand

Fold the right triangle upwards.

 

I Try DIY | Origami Photo Stand

Next, take the loose end and tuck it into the last fold you made.

 

I Try DIY | Origami Photo Stand

There should be a pocket that perfectly fits the loose end. You will end up with a triangle.

I Try DIY | Origami Photo Stand

Fold the triangle in half.

I Try DIY | Origami Photo Stand

All done! You will see small pockets where you can insert your prints.

I Try DIY | Origami Photo Stand

Repeat in all colors!

I Try DIY | Origami Photo Stand

Display your favorite photos!

I Try DIY | Origami Photo Stand

Tag @mikkomix or @itrydiy when you post your final projects on instagram. I’d love to see your work! Happy crafting!

mikkomix

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