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To open the envelope, gently pull the corners of the triangular flaps outwards as shown Step 10 – Fold the top corners inwards (I turned the paper again, sorry… at times I was so focused on the folding that I didn’t realise I was turning the paper oops!). (in case you’re wondering: I turned the paper as it was easier for me to fold it) Step 8 – Fold the top and bottom corner of one flap inwards, as shown Step 6 – Fold the paper in again, as shown Step 2 – Turn the paper over, and fold in the corners Step 1 – Fold the paper in 3 equal parts, and then fold the side flaps in half as shown below. Depending on the size of paper, you may end up with a square envelope, or a rectangular one. In this example, I’m using some recycled paper that I bought in a craft shop, a bit narrower than A4. You could also use a sheet of A4 printing paper, and decorate it yourself. Lets’s start with a rectangular piece of paper (wrapping paper will do nicely, or any paper that’s not too flimsy nor too thick.

So far I have tried it for parcels up to 50mm (half a centimetre) thick, with no problems.

You can use it as an envelope for a notecard, of course, but also to wrap small flattish items such as thin notebooks, books, and similar. This is a simple tutorial for an origami envelope that opens up like a box. Do you like making origami? I do, although I tend to limit myself to simple ones as I often get stuck when I follow instructions.