I love giving gifts. Whether for a birthday, anniversary, Valentine’s Day, Christmas time, or whatever occasion, finding the perfect gift for someone is so fun.

Today, I am going to show you how you can present a gift by making your own easy origami gift bag. 

This paper gift bag will take just a few minutes to fold, and it’s the perfect accompaniment to any present, especially those you have made yourself. And you know how much I love doing that too. 

Handmade gifts, where you’ve put in some time, thought, and effort, are always well received, and they don’t have to break the bank either. 

At Skip to My Lou, we have a range of homemade gifts and gift tags that you can consider, including a homemade apron, handkerchief scarf, crochet scarf, reusable lunch bag, and even a DIY rice heating pad. 

So simple, but clever!

Supplies Needed for the Paper Gift Bag

  • Rectangular piece of wrapping paper
  • Glue
  • Punch
  • Ribbon

Origami Gift Bag Tutorial Video

Origami Gift Bag Instructions

Remember to watch the video if you are unclear on any of the steps shown below.

Step 1: A square piece of paper won’t work for this; it needs to be a rectangular shape. You can use a paper bag, but I prefer wrapping paper because it adds a unique touch to each gift bag you make.

Two hands holding a square piece of wrapping paper.
Wrapping paper is perfect for making an origami gift bag.

Step 2: Fold the paper in half to get your paper gift bag started.

Two hands folding the paper in half.
Fold the paper in half.

Step 3: Now fold again from the top corner on the right. You can see the exact fold you need to make in the image below.

Two hands folding the right hand side of the paper over to about a third from right to left.
Now fold the right-hand side over, but not all the way.

Step 4: Now open the piece of paper back to its full rectangular shape.

Two hands opening the paper to its full rectangular width.
Open up the paper once again.

Step 5: Now fold from the right-hand side in line with the furthest fold on the left, and do so on the left-hand side, in line with the furthest fold on the right.

Two hands folding from the right-hand side, in line with the furthest fold from the left.
Fold from the right-hand side, in line with the furthest fold from the left.
Two hands folding from the left-hand side, in line with the furthest fold from the right.
Fold from the left-hand side, in line with the furthest fold from the right.

Step 6: Open up the paper once again, and now fold both a bottom and top flap as shown in the image below.

Two hands folding a bottom and top flap on the opened rectangular paper.
Open the paper, and now fold the bottom and top flaps.

Step 7: Place your hand under the top flap and make the fold as seen in the image below. If this is not clear, watch the video to see exactly how it is done.

Two hands placed under the top flap to make a 45-angle fold.
Fold the top flap.

Step 8: Make the same folds on the bottom piece of paper. Making these folds will make the right side of the paper point upward.

Two hands making the same fold as before but now on the bottom section of the paper.
The same fold is made on the bottom section of the paper.
Two hands finishing the folds that now form one side of the gift bag.
The gift bag is now taking shape.

Step 9: Make the same folds on the left-hand side of the paper.

Two hands folding the paper in exactly the same way on the left hand side.
Repeat the folding process on the left-hand side.

Step 10: Unfold the paper once again and apply glue. If you aren’t sure where to glue, make sure you watch the video to make sure. Once you have applied the glue, secure the paper along the folds.

A hand applying glue to the unfolded paper.
Apply glue.
Two hands securing the paper in the sections where the glue was applied.
Stick the paper down.
Two hands bringing the top and bottom sections together.
Now bring the top and bottom together.

Step 11: Once you have brought the top and bottom sections together, punch two holes for the ribbon.

The top of the bag is formed, ready for two punch two holes for the ribbon.
Ready to add the ribbon!
Two hands using punch to make two holes in the gift bag.
If you don’t have a punch, cut out the holes with a small pair of scissors.

Step 12: Attach and tie your ribbon, and the origami gift bag is now complete.

Two hands tying a ribbon through the punched holes.
Tie a yellow ribbon (or any other color you have)!
Two hands holding the completed gift bag.
Pretty, isn’t it?

I bet that from now on, you’ll be making these DIY paper gift bags for all your gifts!

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