August 31, 2012

Origami octagonal pouch

I had fun folding these octagonal paper pouches. They can be used as coasters or opened up to hold tiny, flat things. Um, like what... Paper clips. Guitar picks. A necklace. Tea leaves. Lint. Fingernail clippings. At any rate, they're cute. I used instructions from the book Practical Origami, but I bet you could find directions online somewhere.

Have a good holiday weekend, everyone!

16 comments:

  1. Grandma GAugust 31, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Super cute! Courtney'd like those!

    Mum

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  2. AnonymousAugust 31, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    I remember those from my 70's childhood, but made with leather. Strong enough to hold a few coins.
    Åsa

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  3. SarahAugust 31, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    How about as an envelope for a tiny invitation? Very cute.

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  4. SarahAugust 31, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    How about as an envelope for a tiny invitation? Very cute.

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  5. diätplanSeptember 1, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    very good post

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  6. krishaSeptember 1, 2012 at 3:25 AM

    Sweet - This is something for the kids who are a bit older to get into! tnx for posting!

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  7. SuzanneSeptember 1, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    That looks like an amazing book. I love the little pouch you made too. It would be neat adhered to the inside of a book cover filled with paper clips.

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  8. Stephanie @ henry happenedSeptember 1, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    they look so pretty! especially since they're two toned!

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  9. KateSeptember 1, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    So gorgeous - would be beautiful for holding individual cookies or tiny round photo frames as a wedding favour - if you overlook the time it probably takes to create each one ;-)

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xdHvJHWkd6Q

    i Found it here! Really nice!

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  11. Jessica JonesSeptember 2, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Looks like that one's a little different, but also interesting!

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  12. UnknownSeptember 3, 2012 at 5:51 AM

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  13. LauraSeptember 3, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    These are adorable :) I love origami... I've been wanting to make an origami garland with flowers or the little balloons, and these would look cute on a garland or as ornaments, even though they're meant to be pockets ...

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  14. AlisSeptember 4, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    Very cute! I love it!

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  15. able mabelSeptember 4, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Fingernail clippings?! Yuck! ;)

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  16. Jessica JonesSeptember 4, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Just wondering if anyone was paying attention. You passed. :)

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