Welcome to my comprehensive guide featuring 16 beautiful origami boxes that you can create with just paper and a bit of patience! Whether you’re looking to make a special gift container, organize small items, or simply enjoy a relaxing craft activity, these step-by-step instructions will help you fold your way to success. From the classic square Masu box to adorable animal-themed containers, there’s something here for everyone!
These easy-to-follow tutorials are perfect for beginners and kids who are just starting their origami journey. Each box design includes clear instructions with photos to guide you through every fold. Don’t worry if you’ve never tried origami before—I’ve carefully selected designs that range from super easy projects you can complete in minutes to slightly more challenging ones that will help develop your skills.
Ready to start folding? Let’s dive into these creative paper projects that will impress your friends and family!
In this list, we included some of the best models of origami boxes, such as classic simple square and rectangle origami boxes and creative triangle boxes with origami hearts. Remember to bookmark this for reference in the future.
Before we start
Origami is a technique of folding papers into different shapes, which has a super long root in Japanese culture and is widely loved with the development of Modern origami. Lots of commercial bags and boxes have roots in origami. If you are new, unfold our beginner’s origami guide and learn the basics of folding.
About the paper
If you are learning how to fold origami boxes, in most cases, you will need origami paper, which is also called kami. Standard origami paper is super friendly for beginners. The size of the paper ranges from 15 cm to 25cm. In each of the instructions, we listed our paper size. Sometimes, you may need one or more paper for one box, and some papers might be cut into the required size.
Once mastered, you can make the boxes with wrapping materials. Wrapping paper can create larger origami boxes with beautiful patterns.
Furthermore, you can use kraft paper to make a stir-fried rice box or flower-pattered wrapping material to make a lovely gift box.
Sounds exciting, right? Let’s begin by exploring different types of origami boxes and how to fold them with step-by-step instructions.
1. Square Origami Box – Masu Box
Square box is the most classic and popular origami box. It is one of the simplest boxes in our origami box collection. If you are familiar with Japanese origami, you may know this square origami box is also called Masu box, mainly sued for ceremonies and gift.
You can simply size up the square box based on the size of the gift by changing the size of the paper.
Check step by step origami box and box with lid
2. Origami Cat Box
If you love to fold an open box without a lid, this cat box can be a lovely choice. It has two cute cat ear with a round containing space.
Check step by step tutorial: origami cat box
3. Origami Rectangle Box
Want a rectangle box for some office supplies like pens and pencils? This rectangle origami box is super easy and can be made within 10 minutes. It is made with two pieces of paper and the finished box has three colors. It is not a hinged box because the lid is inserted by the two triangles on two sides.
Check step by step tutorial: origami rectangle box
4. Origami Star Box
This origami star box has a lovely star like pattern on the surface. Comparing with the classic square boxes, this origami star box has a larger capacity so you can use it to keep larger items than. It can also be used as a vase to hold origami flowers.
Check step by step tutorial: origami star box
5. Origami Present Box or Origami Gift Box
If you need to make use your handmade origami box as present box or gift box, simply attach some lovely attachment to the square box such as a bow tie for mother’s day or a tie for father’s day. We will recommended a four leaf clover on top.
Check step by step tutorial: origami gift box
6. Origami Heart Box
Origami Heart box is the ideal item for express love and appreciation. You can use it as a gift box for valentine’s day, birthday or even wedding. It can be a lovely box for rings and jewelry.
Check step by step tutorial: origami heart box
7. Origami Pyramid Box
This origami box is sealed with a lovely crochet heart. It is ideal for holding small handy for your loved ones. We love this one so much because its distinct triangular shape, especially with the lovely origami heart as the lock.
Check step by step tutorial: origami pyramid box
8. Origami Rose Boxes
Rose is the best element for expressing love. This box has a simple rose on the top and a lovely two parts on the size.
Check step by step tutorial: origami rose box
9. Origami Heart Boat Box
If you want some lovely box for girls, this heart boat box is a must trying. It looks like a boat with a large container space in the center. Two origami hearts are positioned on two corners.
Check step by step tutorial: origami heart boat box
10. Origami Bunny Box
Another lovely origami box with the shape of a lovely bunny Similar with our heart boat box, it has a cute appearance.
Check step by step tutorial: origami bunny box
11. Origami Heart Secret Message Box
This lovely origami box can store small items, like pins and hair clips, or secret messages you don’t want anybody to find out. It is an excellent choice, whether as a gift or to store your little secrets.
Check step by step tutorial: origami heart secret message box
12. Origami Hinged Square Box
A simplified hinged square box which can further serve as the basic box for many other complicated origami box ideas
Check step by step tutorial: origami simple hinged square box
13. Advanced Origami Heart Box
An advanced origami heart box with a super refined shape of a heart. It is the best container for rings and treasure gifts since it has a cute lid too.
You may use larger paper to make a larger one too.
Check step by step tutorial: advanced origami heat box
14. Origami Blossom Rose Box
This rose-topped box is definitely a step up in difficulty from our previous origami project. Yes, the folding gets a bit tricky, but trust me – it’s worth it! The realistic rose bloom on the lid looks absolutely gorgeous.
Just imagine the look on your special someone’s face when they open it to find a ring inside! Whether it’s for your partner or a family member, this handmade treasure will make the moment truly unforgettable. The perfect blend of presentation and practicality that shows you really put your heart into your gift!
Check step by step tutorial: Origami Blossom Rose Box
15. Easy Sticky Note Origami Box
Need a cute little box but don’t have fancy origami paper? No problem! This tutorial shows you how to create a charming box using regular sticky notes you probably have sitting on your desk right now!
Just two sticky notes is all it takes – one for the lid and one for the base. The result is a perfectly portable mini container that’s as practical as it is adorable.
Check step by step tutorial: Easy Sticky Note Origami Box
16. Dollar Bill Origami Box
Looking for a truly unique gift presentation? This Dollar Bill Origami Box is exactly what you need!
Using just a single dollar bill, you can create this special box where the lid and base remain connected in one continuous piece. The clever design transforms ordinary currency into something extraordinary.
Want to make it even more memorable? Try folding a dollar bill ring to place inside the box! This combination creates an incredibly distinctive gift that’s sure to impress anyone who receives it.
Check step by step tutorial: Dollar Bill Origami Box
Other Origami Box Ideas
We don’t have step by step tutorial for the following boxes. They are listed just as preferences. If you love any of them, leave a comment and we will bring it on live.
Origami Milk Carton
This milk carton can be finished within 15 steps. You can use wrapping materials to make larger ones because it only involve simple folding. It is an ideas for container for handmade gift like cookies.
Origami Candy Box
Have you ever thought that the candy shaped box? It can be a magic when you open it. You can use it to hold real candy or sometime expressing caring and love.
Origami box with flower lid
If you want to make a box for great-value gifts, try this origami Masu box with a flower lid. The flower on the top gives it a unique appearance.
Afterthoughts
We cover the origami boxes with different shapes. Some of the boxes like the hinged one and the classic origami box only requires several steps.
Cute bunny and cat box can be a good container for small items. For advanced purposes like gift or present, we also present you with lovely heat box or four leaf clover box. Boxes with lid might need time and patience. Try to test with different pattered papers to make your paper box unique and fitful for your purpose. Happy folding.