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Origami Card Holder: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Origami is the art of transforming paper into functional and decorative objects. One of the easiest and most useful projects is making an origami card holder. This guide will show you how to make a card holder out of paper, perfect for holding business cards or small notes.

I’ll take you through each step of the process, ensuring that even beginners can follow along easily. Let’s get started.

Materials Needed

  • 15″ x 15″ square paper
  • Flat surface

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Start with a Square Piece of Paper

Begin with your 15″ x 15″ square paper. Place it flat on the table.

Origami Card Holder Step: 1

Step 2: Fold Horizontally

Fold the paper horizontally by bringing the top edge down to meet the bottom edge. Unfold it. Now, fold and unfold both sides of the paper along the middle crease.

Origami Card Holder Step: 2a
Origami Card Holder Step: 2b
Origami Card Holder Step: 2c
Origami Card Holder Step: 2d
Origami Card Holder Step: 2e

Step 3: Fold Vertically

Next, fold the paper vertically by bringing the left edge over to meet the right edge. Unfold it. As before, fold and unfold both sides along the middle crease.

Origami Card Holder Step: 3a
Origami Card Holder Step: 3b
Origami Card Holder Step: 3c

Step 4: Turn the Paper and Fold

Turn the paper upside down. Fold one section of the paper along the middle crease, and then fold it again towards the front.

Origami Card Holder Step: 4a
Origami Card Holder Step: 4b
Origami Card Holder Step: 4c

Step 6: Final Assembly

Fold along all the lines. Insert the top section of the paper into the bottom section.

Origami Card Holder Step: 6a
Origami Card Holder Step: 6b
Origami Card Holder Step: 6c
Origami Card Holder Step: 6d

Step 7: Complete the Card Holder

Your origami card holder is now done. It’s ready to use.

Origami Card Holder Step: 7a
Origami Card Holder Step: 7b

Conclusion

This simple origami card holder is easy to make and practical. Whether for business cards or small notes, it’s a handy item to have. I hope you found this guide helpful. Feel free to share your experience and let me know how it turned out.

Author

  • Saima Islam

    Hi there! I'm Saima Islam, an author and origami instructor at origamipages.com. I'm passionate about sharing the art of paper folding with you. Through clear tutorials, I'll guide you, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned folder, to master origami and unleash your creativity. Let's embark on this exciting journey together!

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