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You are here: Home / Holidays / Easter / Easter Baskets / Origami Basket

Origami Basket

By Noreen 51 Comments




By Noreen Doll.

Origami Baskets by Crafty Journal

This origami basket is actually like one half of an origami box with a lid. And you can make it in almost any size you want.

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Do a few simple folds, a couple of snips with scissors and add a handle.

An origami basket would be perfect to make for a kid’s party where you need to make a lot of them for favors.

And here’s a way to make your own DIY Easy Easter Basket Grass.

DIY Easy Easter Basket Grass - Crafty Journal
DIY Easy Easter Basket Grass

What You Need

1 Square Sheet of Paper

Scissors

Pencil

Straight Edge or Ruler

What You Do

Decide what size your origami basket needs to be, and multiply that number by 3.

I wanted a 4 inch basket, so I needed a 12 inch square of paper. The designer paper sheets are perfect for this size basket.

You need to have a square piece of paper to fold this basket.

1. Use a straight edge diagonally between two corners and mark the center of the paper.

Use the straight edge again between the opposite 2 diagonal corners and mark the center so you have an X in the very middle of the square.

2. Position the paper so one corner is pointing to you. Fold this point up to the center of the paper so it touches exactly the middle of the X. Crease the fold.

3. Turn the paper, putting the point of each corner at the center of the X and crease each fold, so the paper looks like this – with the 4th point also folded up.

4. Now rotate the folded paper so one edge is toward you. Fold this edge up until the top of it meets the center of the square. Crease the fold.

Turn the square and fold each side up to the center and crease each fold. The square should then look like this.

5. Make cuts in the folds on one side. Then make cuts in the two folds on the opposite side as shown in red in the template.

Cut only to the first fold line – do not cut the middle.

When you’ve made all the cuts, your paper should look like this.

6. Grab the point between the two cut folds and pull it out until it is unfolded.

Fold the two side squares in until their edges meet.

Fold the point part over the two squares and into the basket. Tuck the crease into the edge fold and the point will be in the center.

Repeat on the other side of the box.

7. You may need a bit of glue from a glue stick to help hold these two points in place.

8. Cut a coordinating strip of paper 1/2 to 3/4 inch wide by 12 inches long for the handle.

To make the handle sturdier, you could double the width and fold it in half. Run a glue stick down the length inside the fold to help it stay shut.

9. Punch a tiny hole in about the center of two opposite sides of the box.

Punch a tiny hole in both ends of the handle – about 1 inch from the end.

10. Use a brad to attach the handle. Push the brad through the hole in the origami basket side and then through the hole in the handle, so the handle will be on the inside of the basket.

Here’s what your finished origami basket will look like.

© Noreen Doll

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  1. Linda says

    March 14, 2012 at 3:47 am

    I’ve made this origami box before with a top. But I love this little box/basket for Easter also. It’s a little something. Nice. Thanks for showing how. Linda

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    March 14, 2012 at 4:05 am

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  3. susan m. jensen says

    March 16, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    Hi want to tank you for sharing this turtorial/ baskets. I put together supplies for 10 children next week ( a church I give mytime to) Theywill see the one I make with instructions etc. Fun to wat =ch there sweet faces light up. I have grass etc. so I’do 1 & call person in charge. Sometimes they ask if I want to watch hahaha. Im a newbie internet senior. Thanks & Happy St. Paddy’s Day

  4. Doni says

    March 28, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    So cute…I love the easy instructions too! Very doable!
    Thanks so much for joining me for Pearls and Lace Thursday!
    blessings, Doni

  5. Brittany says

    March 30, 2012 at 4:21 am

    These are so cute! Thanks for sharing the instructions. My daughter is obsessed with origami right now so this should keep her busy during Spring Break next week!

  6. Melanie says

    March 30, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    Cute! Glad to have you at Things I’ve Done Thursday!

  7. Meg says

    March 30, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    Wow, how pretty are those? I love your tutorial, even I could understand it! 😉 These would be fun to use at class parties or something like that. Great idea!

  8. Carol says

    March 31, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    These are wonderful. So perfect for Easter!

  9. Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says

    April 1, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    Cute! I’ll bet my kids would like helping too

  10. Deanna @ Little Green Bow says

    April 2, 2012 at 1:26 am

    What a cute way to make an Easter basket! This would be great for a party or table decor. Thank you for sharing. Stopping by from Craft-O-Maniac.

  11. becolorful says

    April 3, 2012 at 3:56 am

    I remember making something like these as a kid. They were a lot of fun to do and easy and affordable. Thanks for sharing your project on this week’s Motivated Monday at Becolorful
    pam

  12. Steph @ The Silly Pearl says

    April 3, 2012 at 4:44 am

    Thanks for the detailed tutorial! I’ve always wanted to learn this.

  13. creativejewishmom/sara says

    April 3, 2012 at 6:58 am

    so simple and great! thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday!

  14. Linda says

    April 3, 2012 at 11:22 pm

    You are not the first to tell me about the word verification. I’ve gone in and changed to NO but today when I went in I noticed that it went back to YES for word verification. I don’t know what is happening!? I would appreciate it if you would go back in and check and I’ll keep this open. I know what you mean about reading the letters. Sometimes it’s nearly impossible to see what the letters are. Thanks so much, your friend, Linda

  15. Christine says

    April 4, 2012 at 12:39 am

    Oh no!! You had to share this didn’t you… now I’m going to go basket crazy!!! LOVE IT!!!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality linky party!

  16. Tara@Tales of a Trophy WIfe says

    April 4, 2012 at 1:57 am

    I’m pinning these-thanks!

  17. Shiloh says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:18 am

    These make me remember when the ladies at church made them for a retreat. THey make great jewelry gift boxes. I love the Easter grass.

  18. Terry says

    April 7, 2012 at 1:48 am

    I’m so glad you linked up these fun and pretty origami baskets at Sunday Blog Love.

  19. Tara@Tales of a Trophy WIfe says

    April 10, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    I love this so much I featured it on my blog today: http://trophyw.blogspot.com/2012/04/winner-and-feutures.html

  20. Natural-Nesters says

    April 10, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    Hey we featured you on our Naturally-Nifty Party today! Stop by and check it out and pick up a featured button!! & While you’re there go ahead and link up some from this week!

    http://www.natural-nester.blogspot.com

  21. Avoigogaips says

    June 5, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    Здравствуйте! Классный у Вас сайт. Мне очень понравился )))

  22. Joyce says

    February 24, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    Very sweet little basket! The paper you’ve chosen makes it really pretty!

  23. Mel says

    February 24, 2013 at 10:30 pm

    How very cute, great idea

  24. Jessica says

    February 25, 2013 at 2:47 am

    Another knock out idea, Noreen! Thanks for sharing!

  25. lisa says

    February 25, 2013 at 5:13 am

    Oh what fun you could have doing this with pretty scrapbook paper! Great directions too! Hope you can stop by the enchanted oven to say hi.
    xo,
    Lisa

  26. Linda says

    February 25, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    Simply adorable! I can’t wait to give this a try! Thanks for sharing. Linda @ http://www.paperseedlings.com. :>)

  27. Laurie Kazmierczak says

    February 25, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    Simple and timely♫

  28. Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:14 am

    What a wonderful basket and such a great tutorial ~ I’m going to make some with my youngest son before Easter.

    Thanks so much for sharing and linking up to Project Inspire{d}.

    Have a lovely week,

    Mary Beth

  29. le chateau des fleurs Isabelle Thornton says

    February 26, 2013 at 5:31 am

    So darn cute!!! I would love if you link this wonderful post to my party. It is open until Easter and I will Feature as we go on Facebook and Pinterest. XO
    Isabelle

  30. Diana Rambles says

    February 26, 2013 at 6:42 pm

    CUTE! Pinned!

  31. The HOME GIRL says

    February 26, 2013 at 11:25 pm

    These are so cute and would be perfect for my Easter Tablescape! Thanks for sharing this! =D

  32. Paula-Riverton Housewives says

    February 27, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    Very fun and cute!! We’d love for you to link this up at our party! http://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com/2013/02/riverton-housewives-round-up-54.html

  33. Bigg Sisq says

    February 28, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    Very sweet – and looks like fun! I’m going to enlist my middle-schooler to help me make these for his young niece and nephew. Thanks! I found you on Link Love Thursday.

  34. Nancy Daivs says

    February 28, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    It seems like I might beable to do this. Great tutorial and pics.

  35. Jennifer says

    March 1, 2013 at 12:03 am

    These look lovely! And makes me so excited for Easter. Please share your project at http://www.creativecraftsthursday.blogspot.com each and every week and check out what other creative divas are up to.

  36. Marlys @Thisand That says

    March 2, 2013 at 11:13 am

    Love this… pinning so that I have it where I need it. Here from weekend re-treat

  37. Robin says

    March 3, 2013 at 2:41 am

    Pinning this! Thanks for sharing at Fluster’s Creative Muster. I’m looking forward to seeing what you link up next week.

  38. Charlene@A Pinch of Joy says

    March 3, 2013 at 9:35 pm

    Oh this would make great favors for a women’s event — just happen to have one on the schedule! Pinned. Thanks so much for sharing on Busy Monday!

  39. Jessica @ A Humble Creation says

    March 3, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    Noreen, your fun baskets are featured this week at A New Creation link party. Thanks for sharing!

  40. Ruthie says

    March 4, 2013 at 1:59 am

    How adorable for Easter! xoxo~ Ruthie

  41. Pinkoddy says

    March 4, 2013 at 9:55 am

    I went to visit a different bloghop and ended up back with you lol. I love this and of course I have pinned it. Thank you for all these great ideas.

  42. Taelia88 says

    March 4, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    Wonderful tutorial! I loved the outcome!
    Great post!! I included it in my post Βόλτα στη Γειτονιά #24 🙂
    Have a great week!!

  43. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    March 5, 2013 at 5:59 am

    Super cute! Great directions too! Pinning 🙂

  44. Linda says

    March 6, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    You never disappoint,Noreen. I make little baskets like this but with one layer only so that the inside is not finished as nicely. Okay, I have to do it your way now, because it’s so much nicer. Pinned. Linda

  45. Debi Recipes For My Boys says

    March 6, 2013 at 11:22 pm

    I love making these boxes and never thought about adding a handle! So cute! These will be perfect for party favors! Thank you for sharing on Thursday’s Treasures. I’m featuring it Week 76. Please stop by my blog and grab my featured on button.

  46. Angie says

    March 7, 2013 at 4:19 am

    These are very cute! You are so creative and talented. Thanks!

  47. Shauna says

    March 8, 2013 at 3:21 am

    Such cute and fun baskets! I think my daughter would love making these 🙂

    Thanks for sharing!

  48. Susie says

    March 13, 2013 at 6:03 pm

    So fun! Thanks 😉

    have a super week!
    Susie

  49. le chateau des fleurs Isabelle Thornton says

    March 31, 2013 at 3:13 am

    Featuring you on my blog and Facebook tomorrow morning!
    XOXO
    Isabelle

  50. Fatima Shabbir says

    June 21, 2013 at 10:14 am

    Thank you very much for sharing your ideas with us i really like and now we dont have to buy a basket i will make it with a big square paper so i can keep eggs in it and decorate my home

    Regards,Fatima

  51. Janine Evans says

    March 1, 2017 at 4:33 am

    Oh Noreen these are perfect! Better get started Easter is almost here.

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