Aww thank you soooo much. Pleased you liked them and the tutorial. These are great fun... really must make some more for myself..lol. Hugs & Happy New Year C xx Ps. sorry for the late reply but the festive season overtook me a wee bit. 😃
I am glad this video showed up in my feed. I enjoyed watching you make a little box and your excellent directions. Thank you for sharing this little gem. 🥰🌻
Your comment was lovely to read this morning. Thank you so much. I'm delighted you liked the tutorial. These's are sweet little boxes to make. Enjoy. C xx
You are more than welcome Caroline. So pleased you liked the tutorial. I love making these little boxes and often add them to my journals with hidden notes inside....lol. Have a great weekend. Hugs C xx
Sharia, thank you so much for that lovely comment. I hope you enjoy making one of these when you have a moment. They're great fun to do and I often include one in my junk journals. Hugs C xx
So sorry that I missed your comment before today..... not sure how, but I did. Groan. I'm thrilled you liked this little envelope box. It makes such a super easy inclusion in journals and also for happy mail. I loved it when I first learnt the folds. It always seems to find its way into my journals somehow......lol. Thanks for watching and leaving me a comment. Hugs C xx
I love these! As a kid, we used to make these paper questionaires with similar folds and once you picked a number that was visible, you had your answer. Thanks for sharing your tutorial.
Oh my goodness I remember those. We use to make them too !!!! Ours use to contain a simple challenge or dare, like don't blink for the count of 100 or similar. It use to be great fun not only making them but thinking up the easy challenges to put inside. Hugs C xx
Revisiting this for Christmas gifts 2024...so clearly and beautifully demonstrated with gorgeous colour choices...thanks again so much for all the effort it must take in making these videos and your generously sharing your tips techniques and artistic talent x
Wow...that is fun! You’re a good instructor! My first one came out almost perfectly! My folds must have been off a tiny bit since when I close it, the two inside folds crunch together a bit. But I will try again. Thanks so very much, Carol. Next time, would love to see your crafting partner Bishop!
Thanks Paula. It seems to happen like that for me too. I'll see what I can do about Bishop.Actually it is quite funny to see the tiny space he squishes himself into just so that he can watch what's going on. Crazy cat!. Hugs C.xx
Awww thank you. When I rewatched this video a wee while ago my narrative was sooooo slow even I was falling asleep watching!!!! But it's nice to know you enjoyed the tutorial nonetheless. Bless you. Have a wonderful weekend & I hope there's a little time thrown in for you to enjoy some crafting. Hugs C xx
It was sooooo lovely to read your kind comment this morning, Thank you. You are absolutely right, these boxes are perfect for advent calendars. I've used them a couple of times for just that. If you make a cover with a spine, just like a book cover and have the boxes on the inside, they make a great little advent calendar. I tend to use a couple of pieces of ribbon to hold the cover shut, but if you use ribbon on the boxes themselves ( bit fiddly but can be done) you don't really need to hold the cover shut as well. BUT it really adds a lovely, luxurious festive touch having a bow on the side. Hope you'll give it a try. Enjoy your festive season. Hugs C xx
❤thanks Carol .You are an amazing teacher and artist Love all your textile and mixed media items they really have your signature touch.Hope you have a lovely time both now and at Christmas tide and thanks again for all you so generously share and the glimpses into your life and loves x
I love these, I use deli wrap paper for so many things (because I have a box that originally contained 1,000 sheets 12x12") I print on these, make journals out of them and love translating the origami folding thingies into deli wrap versions. Just made one using your tutorial, finished measurement: 2" x a little over 2" I am using it to hold several tiny die cuts of numbers etc. It is a very good container for these little things and the folds and belliband keep things from falling out.
Hi Pauline, thanks for your lovely chatty comment....loved it. WOW what a find, getting that box of deli papers. I really enjoy working with vellum and this little box is perfect for that, so it'll be perfect for making with deli paper too. And it won't add any dimension if you're using the box in a journal or the like. I use mine mainly in journals and happy mail. As you mentioned it's great for holding die cuts, fussy cuts or stamps... anything really. Thanks so much for watching and letting me know how you use your origami boxes. Hugs C xx
You are more than welcome, Bobbie. It's a lovely one to do and one of my favourites actually. I love adding it to my journals as journalling spots or to hold small flat goodies, labels, stickers etc. Enjoy. Hugs C xx
Hi Pauline, thank you so much for that lovely comment. A BIG warm welcome to my YT channel. If you ever have any questions just get in touch as I'm always happy to answer and share info. if I can. Really pleased you liked the origami box tutorial btw. It's not a new idea but I thought it would be great to add to 'happy mail' and/or to journals so I decided to share it to our crafting community. Hugs C xx
Oooo I just did it along with you. It turned out perfectly! You explained that so clearly! Thank you so much Carol. I love these. I stuck a butterfly on the belly and of course. 😉🤗💗😘🌸
Amazing envelope box. Looks pretty simple but its not I could feel it and the moment of truth come at the end 😅 loved your instructions and your way of teaching. Lovely! Wanted to get a glimpse of your pet😂I loved the way you spoke to your pet and thanked him for being obedient 😊😊 lots of things to learn. I will try out this envelope. Thank you so much ❤ with love from Kolkata India
Hello and apologies for not having replied sooner... life has been a bit hectic of late. Thank you so much of your kind words and about enjoying the tutorial. That little envelope box isn't that hard really. Just go slowly for your first attempt and keep pausing the video... that should help. TFW Hugs C xx Ps. my wee cat is such a softy and just wants to be close when I'm crafting, which is sooooo nice. 😊
@@oakhousejournals thank you so much my friend for replying ☺️☺️ I shall ever be so grateful to you for showing me such an innovative craft. I am actually pausing and trying... working hard to keep the folds correct 😁😁❤️❤️
I crafted along and I am really happy with my origami box. Thank you so much for this project idea. It is super cute and your instructions were very clear to follow. I usually come unstuck with origami.
Hi Alara, thank you so much for watching and leaving me such a kind comment. So pleased you liked this little envelope box thingy....lol. I do love making them and they are great for adding a little interest in my journals. I use to make them before I go into junk journalling but found they were so useful for those too. Glad you like them. Hugs C xx
Your origami envelope box tutorial is by far the best I have seen. I can’t thank you enough as I will be making many of these for Christmas this year. Have you ever thought of making a tutorial on the origami thread boxes? That would be wonderful as I want to learn to make them. Again, thank-you very much. I can’t wait to shopping for some pretty paper and get started. 🩷
Sandra, firstly apologies for not replying to your comment sooner. I've been under the weather of late with a rotten cold that I couldn't seem to shake....lol ( such a drama queen !!!) Thank you so so much for leaving me that lovely kind comment. Bless you. I'll see what I can do about doing a video on the origami thread boxes. They're fabulous fun to make...... I've made a few! I wanted to 'give it a go' and made a Japanese thread book for myself. A couple of my friends saw the end result and asked me to make them one too. Great fun to fold. Have a great week and thanks again. Hugs C xx
Hi I got your link from Angela Kerr Designs which I have only just stumbled across and love, so pleased I did because it has led me to your channel and I am absolutely awestruck at this beautiful little box, stunning. I have liked and subscribed. Thanx so much for sharing
I'm so pleased you liked these. Super cute and so versatile, whether you want them for journal inserts of for wee pressies. I'm always making these so I've got some to hand. Thanks so much for leaving me a comment. Enjoy making your little boxes. Hugs C xx
Hi Gail, I love this little pull apart. I first saw it when you included it on Susanna's Friendship spread. such a lovely way to use up larger book pages and so addictive. Thank you for sharing, Amanda xox
Oh my goodness did you... what a super idea for collecting the shells. I made them for my garden seeds originally and now love including them in my journals. I'll be doing it for peanut shells now too...lol. C.xx
So pleased you like them Heidi. They have been around for a while but I don't think anyone has used them in journals before. I use to use them all the time for holding seeds collected from the garden and actually still do, to think of it. C.xx
Thank you for your lovely comment. I'm thrilled you enjoyed the tutorial. These are great little envelope boxes and so useful for all sorts of things. I use them, in the main, in my handmade journals but they're just great as wee gift boxes too. Enjoy and thanks again for watching. Hugs C xx
Brilliant Roshanda. I bet it looks gorgeous made with pages from a vintage book.Thank you so much for giving this idea a try and letting me know. Hugs C xx
Yes, they are a little but once you get the hang of them they become easier. Thanks so much for watching and leaving me a comment. I really appreciated it. Hugs C xx
That's so kind of you to say, thank you. Sorry it was a little bit laboured. It was early days in my YT channel and goodness it shows.....lol. Have fun making these as they're great for small presents and/or inclusions in journals. Thanks for watching. Hugs C xx
@@oakhousejournals I've been binge watching your all videos, I just love how you explain things clearly. You've also given me so much inspiration for my junk journals ...so thank you! 😊❤
I'm so flattered you like what I make. I just enjoy crafting/journal making/collaging etc but it's the icing on the cake when someone likes what you do, isn't it. If you find some inspiration for your journals amongst my videos then for me that's fabulous and makes my day. Big hugs C xx
Hi Karen, oh goodness this is an old video but glad you liked the origami boxes. I've just finished making a Chinese Thread Book and used the same envelope boxes inside. They make lovely little happy mail items with a few die or fussy cuts inside. Enjoy making your's. Hugs C xx
lol... I knew what you meant Karen. Hmmm, favourite colour? Hard one as it depends what for. I tend to wear a lot of blue but love working with green in my journals. Home decor it's got to be the palest grey. But I'm always drawn to a rich rusty colour if I see it. Sorry not much use there was I....lol. C xx
Thank you so much for your kind comment. I did appreciate it. It's lovely when you create something that others can enjoy too. I love using these little envelope boxes in my journals as secret journalling spots... well, not quite that secret but still fun. Hugs C xx
Lovely video! As others have said, thank you for taking your time and being so clear. I was working along with you on my own box, but as I was using a piece of printer paper, my proportions were somewhat different from yours. Can you give the dimensions of your starting page?
A few have asked me this and unfortunately it is a good wee while since I did the video. I know I was working with book pages ( so approx 8" x 5") but then I chopped off the white border/margins so there wouldn't be any 'white space' showing on the finished box. It should work with any rectangular piece of paper though. So sorry I couldn't be more specific for you. Hugs C xx
@@oakhousejournals Thank you so much for replying. With an 8.5x11 the handles came out much, much smaller than yours. But it seems like it needs to be much taller than wider so I think I can go from there.
I found your demo fascinating. You’re a kind person as well as beautiful Thank you so much for this tutorial! If you ever have one for sale please let me know! Sincerely, Glenda
Glenda, that is so nice of you to say. Thank you so much for those kind words. I'll certainly let you know but I haven't made any of these for sale on their own (with them being so simple to make), just as inclusions in my journals occasionally. They really are simple so why not have a go. Have a lovely day and hugs from me. C xx
Maria, you are more than welcome. Thank you so much for watching and leaving me a comment. Really appreciated. Have a great week and hugs from me. C xx
❤❤❤Very easy to follow. Got it on first try! Is there a way to figure the size of the finished box by how big a piece of paper you start with or do I have to do math? 😂
There must be but I've never worked it out. I just tend to 'wing' it with the paper I want to use.... sorry, probably not the answer you wanted 😒. Thanks for watching. His C xx
Excellent tutorial...thank you for filming this for us! This is a fun little project to know how to make. P.S. Have you watched any of Wendy’s Journal Adventure videos? Bishop should meet Leo. Tyfs.
You are more than welcome, Terry. Yes, I'm a huge fan of Wendy's & Leo too. Bishop likes to think he can become Leo at times & tries to make an entrance but most of the time he's happy to snooze on top of the radiator, wedged between my desk and the wall... he's a big cat so it's amazing he fits there really. C.xx
For people who don't wish to damange books, you can print a faux page on any regular office printer in a thicker paper / thinner cardboard, only don't forget to set you printer properly for thicker paper otherwise it won't "bake" toner/ink well enough and it might peel off.
Pat, you are more than welcome. These will make a lovely little holder for a graduation gift. Congratulation to your granddaughter on her graduation too.. C xx
Thanks for your comment.... there's an icon that looks like a cog ('settings') sure you know it? If you click on that you can alter the playback speed! 😜😂 Seriously, I agree. It was one of my early videos on TH-cam. I'll put a 'warning' in the title......lol. C xx
Susan, I'm sooooo sorry but I made that video three years ago now and can't remember the actual dimensions of the paper I used BUT the joy of these little origami envelope boxes is that you can make them out of any size of paper provided it's a rectangle. Hugs C xx
I'm so sorry, I'm not going to be much use to you. I did this tutorial four years ago and I don't recall the size of the actual book page I was playing with at the time.... probably about 8" x 5" but then I'd have chopped off the margins to get only the text showing. Basically you can make these with any size paper, so long as your piece of paper or book page is rectangular. Sorry I couldn't be more help Kathy. C xx
@@oakhousejournals Aaawwww, thank you so much. I DID try it and it turned out great. I added a bit of paper to give it a bit more strength. Now I just have to think of something special to put inside! 🌸
Oh brilliant Kathy. Paper in the bottom is a good idea if you're using them as little gift boxes etc. I use them in my journals as places to tuck away journaling cards. I've used them to hold seeds that I want to over winter ( the book page is great for wicking off moisture and keeping them fresh), I've done that in journals I've sold too or if sending as happy mail, to tuck in some stickers, labels etc. BUT you can use them for anything. Sooo pleased you like them. Have a lovely day. Hugs C xx
It would be really helpful to have the dimensions of the piece of paper you’re starting with…how long and how wide is the oblong piece of paper. I tried it with an A4 piece of paper be it didn‘t really work. Thank you 🙏
Sorry not having included that information. I can't remember exactly the size of the paper I used now ( I made the video a good few years ago) but I do know I was using book pages, so it will have been approx 5" x 8" and I was working with the margins trimmed off so as not to get any 'white space' showing on the finished envelope boxes. Hope that helps. TFW Hugs C xx
Hi Candy, so sorry for the later reply but I've only just spotted your comment and for some reason I didn't get the usual email notification from YT of a posted comment. Apologies. Without reviewing the video I can't remember off hand the paper size I used ( very remiss of me if I didn't say what it was in the video!). I've just checked with one I've still got in my stash and I made that one with a book page measuring 8" x 5.5". Obviously you can make these using whatever size of paper you have to hand provided it's a rectangle. Hope that helps and thanks for watching. C xx
I'm so sorry for the late reply but I've only just spotted your comment. I made the video over three years ago and can't remember what the original paper dimensions were, I'm sorry. But It doesn't make any difference what size paper you use, provided it's a rectangle though. I'm away on holiday for a few weeks from this week but if you email me (carolpr292@gmail.com) I'll do my best to help you as soon as I get back if you can wait that long. Perhaps I can talk you through it. I'm more than happy to, if you'd like me to. Hugs C xx
So sorry I didn't do that. But you can make these in whatever size of paper you have really. I just used regular book pages using what was to hand and depending on the design I wanted for my little box. Hugs C xx
Hi Birgitte, thanks so much for watching and leaving me a comment. These are super sweet and so easy to add into journals, aren't they. Have a great weekend. Hugs C xx
You don't need a specific page size to make these and yes, you can make them out of an A4 sheet. I made mine out of a book page, as you saw. So long as you have a rectangle it will work. Hope that helps a little. C xx
So sorry I can’t remember exactly but this will work with any rectangle. I believe I used a standard book page so around 5”x 8”. Thanks so much for watching. Hugs C xx
Hi & thanks for watching. What a nice coincidence. Bishop was my gorgeous 10yr old tabby. Soft as I don't know what and such an affectionate cat who loved nothing better than to be on the bed, snuggled close as I watched crafting videos or by my side in the craft room as I created. Sadly we lost him last December in an RTA. Enjoy and treasure your Bishop. Hugs C xx
He really was and a very much loved boy. He is missed but we recently got two rescue from the Cats Protection League and they are a joy. Real Live wires but utterly adorable. Give your Bishop a cuddle from me. Hugs C xx Ps. How did you choose the name Bishop for your boy, if you don't mind me asking?
@@oakhousejournals rescue cats are the best! I'm glad you have them! So my son and I picked out the cat (who was named Columbia when we got him.) My instant name for him was Staniel, but my son wanted to name him Bishop, and so we went with Bishop Staniel! Obviously, we just call him Bishop. He is a grey tuxedo with half a white mustache! He's velvety soft and loves to play tag and kiss me or paw my face gently when it's "time for breakfast." He will be four this year. Cuddle your babies for me too! Thank you! Hugs! Xx
Oh that's lovely. Thanks for sharing with me. He sounds utterly adorable. I've always gone for rescue cats. There are just too many about not to home one when you can, so I've always done it. Cuddles duly delivered to our newbies...lol. C xx
Enjoyed your tutorial, but so loved how you addressed your little pet, your voice was so gentle with him. So sweet. Great little project. Thank you
Oh thank you Carmen. He's a lovely boy and just wants cuddles all the time. I just can't get mad with him for that...lol. Hugs C xx
What a gem. Thank you! I liked your manner of teaching and hiw addressed your pet.
Aww thank you soooo much. Pleased you liked them and the tutorial. These are great fun... really must make some more for myself..lol. Hugs & Happy New Year C xx
Ps. sorry for the late reply but the festive season overtook me a wee bit.
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Great instructions! You are a natural teacher. TFS
Brenda, that's very kind of you. Thank you. Hugs C xx
I love the way you teach and make everything clear
That's so kind of you, Jenifer.. thank you so much. Hugs C xx
I am glad this video showed up in my feed. I enjoyed watching you make a little box and your excellent directions. Thank you for sharing this little gem. 🥰🌻
Your comment was lovely to read this morning. Thank you so much. I'm delighted you liked the tutorial. These's are sweet little boxes to make. Enjoy. C xx
Good speed of tutorial, wonderful explanation...thanks 4 going 🐌 slowly
You are more than welcome Caroline. So pleased you liked the tutorial. I love making these little boxes and often add them to my journals with hidden notes inside....lol. Have a great weekend. Hugs C xx
It took me four times to get folded box right! You weren't kidding when you said that sometimes they come out as rubbish - LOL! TFS!.
Awww sorry that it took a little trial and error. Well worth it in the end and well done you for persevering, Rachelle. Hugs C xx
You are an excellent instructor - very concise and great video. Thank you, I cannot wait to make one.
Sharia, thank you so much for that lovely comment. I hope you enjoy making one of these when you have a moment. They're great fun to do and I often include one in my junk journals. Hugs C xx
日本のオリガミでは新聞紙や広告チラシで作る「ゴミ箱」として有名な折り方ですが、選ぶペーパーや飾りのアレンジでこんなに素敵なボックスになるのですね！
（アレンジの折り方は「おりすえ」というオリガミに似ています）
とても勉強になりました！
ありがとうございます❤❤
素敵なコメントをありがとうございます。私はいつも折り紙に魅了されており、何年も前に父からこの折り方を学びました。今でも私のお気に入りです。Hugs C xx
Good idea - clearly demonstrated - just what we like! Thanks for sharing.
Sue, thank you. That was kind of you to say. Ta for watching. Hugs C xx
This is delightful I am saving it to watch again later!to make some.. I have an idea….
So sorry that I missed your comment before today..... not sure how, but I did. Groan.
I'm thrilled you liked this little envelope box. It makes such a super easy inclusion in journals and also for happy mail. I loved it when I first learnt the folds. It always seems to find its way into my journals somehow......lol. Thanks for watching and leaving me a comment. Hugs C xx
I love these! As a kid, we used to make these paper questionaires with similar folds and once you picked a number that was visible, you had your answer. Thanks for sharing your tutorial.
Oh my goodness I remember those. We use to make them too !!!! Ours use to contain a simple challenge or dare, like don't blink for the count of 100 or similar. It use to be great fun not only making them but thinking up the easy challenges to put inside. Hugs C xx
Fun project!! Just made a bunch of these. Thank you for sharing
Hi, I'm so pleased you liked them... great fun aren't they. I must make some more....lol. Hugs & Happy New Year. C xx
Nice tutorial. Good explanation.
Thank you so much. I'm glad you found it useful. TFW and hugs from me. C xx
Revisiting this for Christmas gifts 2024...so clearly and beautifully demonstrated with gorgeous colour choices...thanks again so much for all the effort it must take in making these videos and your generously sharing your tips techniques and artistic talent x
Thank you so much for your kind comment.... bless you. Hugs C xx
Wow...that is fun! You’re a good instructor! My first one came out almost perfectly! My folds must have been off a tiny bit since when I close it, the two inside folds crunch together a bit. But I will try again. Thanks so very much, Carol. Next time, would love to see your crafting partner Bishop!
Thanks Paula. It seems to happen like that for me too. I'll see what I can do about Bishop.Actually it is quite funny to see the tiny space he squishes himself into just so that he can watch what's going on. Crazy cat!. Hugs C.xx
You’re hilarious! I never want to fast forward your video’s, they’re brilliant!
Awww thank you. When I rewatched this video a wee while ago my narrative was sooooo slow even I was falling asleep watching!!!! But it's nice to know you enjoyed the tutorial nonetheless. Bless you. Have a wonderful weekend & I hope there's a little time thrown in for you to enjoy some crafting. Hugs C xx
❤looked this up again.Fabulous demo for making advent calendar pockets or gifting Thank you for sharing your skill and imagination x
It was sooooo lovely to read your kind comment this morning, Thank you.
You are absolutely right, these boxes are perfect for advent calendars. I've used them a couple of times for just that. If you make a cover with a spine, just like a book cover and have the boxes on the inside, they make a great little advent calendar.
I tend to use a couple of pieces of ribbon to hold the cover shut, but if you use ribbon on the boxes themselves ( bit fiddly but can be done) you don't really need to hold the cover shut as well. BUT it really adds a lovely, luxurious festive touch having a bow on the side. Hope you'll give it a try. Enjoy your festive season. Hugs C xx
❤thanks Carol .You are an amazing teacher and artist Love all your textile and mixed media items they really have your signature touch.Hope you have a lovely time both now and at Christmas tide and thanks again for all you so generously share and the glimpses into your life and loves x
Oh my goodness, Trish, THANK YOU. I wish you all you dream of this Christmas tide and for the New Year too. Love & hugs C xx
I love these, I use deli wrap paper for so many things (because I have a box that originally contained 1,000 sheets 12x12") I print on these, make journals out of them and love translating the origami folding thingies into deli wrap versions. Just made one using your tutorial, finished measurement: 2" x a little over 2" I am using it to hold several tiny die cuts of numbers etc. It is a very good container for these little things and the folds and belliband keep things from falling out.
Hi Pauline, thanks for your lovely chatty comment....loved it. WOW what a find, getting that box of deli papers. I really enjoy working with vellum and this little box is perfect for that, so it'll be perfect for making with deli paper too. And it won't add any dimension if you're using the box in a journal or the like. I use mine mainly in journals and happy mail. As you mentioned it's great for holding die cuts, fussy cuts or stamps... anything really.
Thanks so much for watching and letting me know how you use your origami boxes. Hugs C xx
Such a good teacher!!
Susan, so sorry for the delayed reply. I've been away on holiday. Thank you so much for watching that video and I'm very flattered. Hugs C cxx
Thank you so much. Ive been try find instructions for this fold for weeks. Take care
You are more than welcome, Bobbie. It's a lovely one to do and one of my favourites actually. I love adding it to my journals as journalling spots or to hold small flat goodies, labels, stickers etc. Enjoy. Hugs C xx
Hi just found you on utube, love this box and made it along with your instructions thankyou 😊 I'll be watching your tutorials x
Hi Pauline, thank you so much for that lovely comment. A BIG warm welcome to my YT channel. If you ever have any questions just get in touch as I'm always happy to answer and share info. if I can.
Really pleased you liked the origami box tutorial btw. It's not a new idea but I thought it would be great to add to 'happy mail' and/or to journals so I decided to share it to our crafting community. Hugs C xx
Oooo I just did it along with you. It turned out perfectly! You explained that so clearly! Thank you so much Carol. I love these. I stuck a butterfly on the belly and of course. 😉🤗💗😘🌸
Hey, glad you played along... well done you but oh, the butterfly? Really!!! Joking. You go for it. Big hugs, 😉🤗💗😘
Amazing envelope box. Looks pretty simple but its not I could feel it and the moment of truth come at the end 😅 loved your instructions and your way of teaching. Lovely! Wanted to get a glimpse of your pet😂I loved the way you spoke to your pet and thanked him for being obedient 😊😊 lots of things to learn. I will try out this envelope. Thank you so much ❤ with love from Kolkata India
Hello and apologies for not having replied sooner... life has been a bit hectic of late. Thank you so much of your kind words and about enjoying the tutorial. That little envelope box isn't that hard really. Just go slowly for your first attempt and keep pausing the video... that should help. TFW Hugs C xx
Ps. my wee cat is such a softy and just wants to be close when I'm crafting, which is sooooo nice. 😊
@@oakhousejournals thank you so much my friend for replying ☺️☺️ I shall ever be so grateful to you for showing me such an innovative craft. I am actually pausing and trying... working hard to keep the folds correct 😁😁❤️❤️
I crafted along and I am really happy with my origami box. Thank you so much for this project idea. It is super cute and your instructions were very clear to follow. I usually come unstuck with origami.
Brilliant, Jill. Well done you. My first attempt wouldn't close! I obviously was way too slapdash with my folds...lol. C.xx
This envelope is so nice and cute, thanks you for sharing your knowledge.
Hi Alara, thank you so much for watching and leaving me such a kind comment. So pleased you liked this little envelope box thingy....lol. I do love making them and they are great for adding a little interest in my journals. I use to make them before I go into junk journalling but found they were so useful for those too. Glad you like them. Hugs C xx
Thankyou so much for taking time to share this wonderful demo and project x
Tricia, you are more than welcome. I am so pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. Hugs C xx
Your origami envelope box tutorial is by far the best I have seen. I can’t thank you enough as I will be making many of these for Christmas this year. Have you ever thought of making a tutorial on the origami thread boxes? That would be wonderful as I want to learn to make them.
Again, thank-you very much. I can’t wait to shopping for some pretty paper and get started. 🩷
Sandra, firstly apologies for not replying to your comment sooner. I've been under the weather of late with a rotten cold that I couldn't seem to shake....lol ( such a drama queen !!!)
Thank you so so much for leaving me that lovely kind comment. Bless you. I'll see what I can do about doing a video on the origami thread boxes. They're fabulous fun to make...... I've made a few! I wanted to 'give it a go' and made a Japanese thread book for myself. A couple of my friends saw the end result and asked me to make them one too. Great fun to fold.
Have a great week and thanks again. Hugs C xx
I like that you showed you can use book pages to make the box. Good tutorial.
Thanks so much! Hugs C xx
Thank you for a direct,easy to follow video!
Glad it was helpful! Hugs C xx
Hi I got your link from Angela Kerr Designs which I have only just stumbled across and love, so pleased I did because it has led me to your channel and I am absolutely awestruck at this beautiful little box, stunning. I have liked and subscribed. Thanx so much for sharing
Oh thank you, Linda. Absolutely my pleasure to share. C.xx
Very pretty! I will definitely make these!
I'm so pleased you liked these. Super cute and so versatile, whether you want them for journal inserts of for wee pressies. I'm always making these so I've got some to hand. Thanks so much for leaving me a comment. Enjoy making your little boxes. Hugs C xx
Love this envelope box❤Thanks for sharing this tutorial. Lovely greetings from the Netherlands 🌷🌷🌷Sylvia
Hello and a very big warm welcome to you. I'm pleased you liked the video and could follow the tutorial ok, TFW Hugs C xx
So glad I found you, this box is awesome!
Thank you so much, Millie. Glad you like it. I actually use it all the time in my journals and for popping presents into. Hugs C xx
Thanks for this tutorial, I'll be making one for a friend's birthday!
Gladys, you are more than welcome. I'm so pleased you liked it and will be giving it a go yourself. Enjoy and thanks for watching. Hugs C xx
Thank you so much for such a clear and easy to follow tutorial! x
Thank you Karen. I'm thrilled you liked this tutorial. Hugs C xx
I tried it and it worked for me! So exciting! Thank you so much 🥰. Hugs Maggie ❤️🤗🇨🇦❤️
YEA !!!!!! Well done you... lol. ❤️🤗🤗🤗 C xx
Beautifully explained! Thank you for sharing. ❤️ 💖 ❤️
You are so welcome
This Is Just A Lovely Little Pocket To Put In Your Journals TYFS Carol, Lynn
So easy to follow along with, thanks for sharing.
Thanks Leanne. C.xx
Thank you so much for sharing this unique idea with us Carol. Brilliant!!1 Hugs Gina
Hi Gina, you are more than welcome. Thanks for watching. Hugs, C.xx
Hi Gail, I love this little pull apart. I first saw it when you included it on Susanna's Friendship spread. such a lovely way to use up larger book pages and so addictive. Thank you for sharing, Amanda xox
Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. C.xx
Brilliant tutorial! I used to make these as a kid for peanut shells 😂
Oh my goodness did you... what a super idea for collecting the shells. I made them for my garden seeds originally and now love including them in my journals. I'll be doing it for peanut shells now too...lol. C.xx
Ingenious! Love these little envelope boxes :) Your tutorial was excellent - thank you very much :)
So pleased you like them Heidi. They have been around for a while but I don't think anyone has used them in journals before. I use to use them all the time for holding seeds collected from the garden and actually still do, to think of it. C.xx
What an excellent tutorial! Thank you so much!
Thank you for your lovely comment. I'm thrilled you enjoyed the tutorial. These are great little envelope boxes and so useful for all sorts of things. I use them, in the main, in my handmade journals but they're just great as wee gift boxes too. Enjoy and thanks again for watching. Hugs C xx
Absolute lovely, excellent instructions!
I just made one from an old vintage cook book. Came out great! Thank you for the excellent tutorial! Xoxo!
Brilliant Roshanda. I bet it looks gorgeous made with pages from a vintage book.Thank you so much for giving this idea a try and letting me know. Hugs C xx
Great tutorial, Carol! Love this little envelope box for a secret hiding place! TFS the inspiration and creativity!
Great video! Thank you
How lovely, thank you!
You are so welcome. Thanks so much for visiting my channel. Hugs C xx
Hi Gail, this is a lovely little pull open box tfs xxx
Delighted you liked it Angela. C.xx
Love the result, but it is fiddly, isn’t it! You really have to be precise. Thank you for showing us how to make it.
Yes, they are a little but once you get the hang of them they become easier. Thanks so much for watching and leaving me a comment. I really appreciated it. Hugs C xx
Excellent tutorial 👌🏼 new subscriber! 😊
That's so kind of you to say, thank you. Sorry it was a little bit laboured. It was early days in my YT channel and goodness it shows.....lol. Have fun making these as they're great for small presents and/or inclusions in journals. Thanks for watching. Hugs C xx
@@oakhousejournals I've been binge watching your all videos, I just love how you explain things clearly. You've also given me so much inspiration for my junk journals ...so thank you! 😊❤
I'm so flattered you like what I make. I just enjoy crafting/journal making/collaging etc but it's the icing on the cake when someone likes what you do, isn't it. If you find some inspiration for your journals amongst my videos then for me that's fabulous and makes my day. Big hugs C xx
Thank you for sharing this great fold make a very cute bag they are adorable with belly band
Theola
Hi Theola, so pleased you liked these little origami envelope boxes. Thanks so much for watching, saying hi and leaving me a comment. Hugs C xx
Oh wow....so adorable 😍 another awesome thing to try 😁😁😁💙
Hi Karen, oh goodness this is an old video but glad you liked the origami boxes. I've just finished making a Chinese Thread Book and used the same envelope boxes inside. They make lovely little happy mail items with a few die or fussy cuts inside. Enjoy making your's. Hugs C xx
I know it's an video, but they pop up, so I watch them😊you make some of my favorite yummies 🤗🥰
I've been meaning to ask, what is your favorite color?
Old video *
lol... I knew what you meant Karen.
Hmmm, favourite colour? Hard one as it depends what for. I tend to wear a lot of blue but love working with green in my journals. Home decor it's got to be the palest grey. But I'm always drawn to a rich rusty colour if I see it. Sorry not much use there was I....lol. C xx
Carol, you always make me smile😊
Actually, I found it very helpful 😉
Hugs 🤗
Thank you so much for explaining this and making it easy
Thank you so much for your kind comment. I did appreciate it. It's lovely when you create something that others can enjoy too. I love using these little envelope boxes in my journals as secret journalling spots... well, not quite that secret but still fun. Hugs C xx
J'adore ! 😍 Merci pour vos très jolis partages 😘🍁🌻🍂
Merci beaucoup pour vos commentaires adorables. C xx
That is awesome! I have to try it! Thank you so much hugs. Maggie❤️🤗🇨🇦❤️
You are soooo welcome Maggie. Glad you liked it. Hugs C xx
love love love this!!! Thank you very much for the tutorial XOXO
You are more than welcome Marlijin. C.xx
Lovely video! As others have said, thank you for taking your time and being so clear. I was working along with you on my own box, but as I was using a piece of printer paper, my proportions were somewhat different from yours. Can you give the dimensions of your starting page?
A few have asked me this and unfortunately it is a good wee while since I did the video. I know I was working with book pages ( so approx 8" x 5") but then I chopped off the white border/margins so there wouldn't be any 'white space' showing on the finished box. It should work with any rectangular piece of paper though. So sorry I couldn't be more specific for you. Hugs C xx
@@oakhousejournals Thank you so much for replying. With an 8.5x11 the handles came out much, much smaller than yours. But it seems like it needs to be much taller than wider so I think I can go from there.
I found your demo fascinating. You’re a kind person as well as beautiful
Thank you so much for this tutorial! If you ever have one for sale please let me know! Sincerely, Glenda
Glenda, that is so nice of you to say. Thank you so much for those kind words. I'll certainly let you know but I haven't made any of these for sale on their own (with them being so simple to make), just as inclusions in my journals occasionally. They really are simple so why not have a go. Have a lovely day and hugs from me. C xx
love this = can we add this video to our garden website?
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. You are more than welcome to provide/post the link to the video on my channel on your website. C xx
Great tutorial thank you 🏴
Ann, you are more than welcome. Thanks so much for watching. Hugs C xx
I finally got a good one! Now I can make oodles of them thank you 😊
Oh brilliant. YEA!!!! C.xx
So cute!😍 I love it! Thank you so much.
Maria, you are more than welcome. Thank you so much for watching and leaving me a comment. Really appreciated. Have a great week and hugs from me. C xx
❤❤❤Very easy to follow. Got it on first try! Is there a way to figure the size of the finished box by how big a piece of paper you start with or do I have to do math? 😂
There must be but I've never worked it out. I just tend to 'wing' it with the paper I want to use.... sorry, probably not the answer you wanted 😒. Thanks for watching. His C xx
hahaha...I'm finding there's a lot of winging it with this hobby 😀@@oakhousejournals
Excellent tutorial...thank you for filming this for us! This is a fun little project to know how to make. P.S. Have you watched any of Wendy’s Journal Adventure videos? Bishop should meet Leo. Tyfs.
You are more than welcome, Terry. Yes, I'm a huge fan of Wendy's & Leo too. Bishop likes to think he can become Leo at times & tries to make an entrance but most of the time he's happy to snooze on top of the radiator, wedged between my desk and the wall... he's a big cat so it's amazing he fits there really. C.xx
This is a nice project to use with small stamps since the result is a smaller item.
It is and they're so useful for all sorts of things. Thanks so much for watching and leaving me a comment. Bless you . Hugs C xx
beutiful. good work
That is soooo kind of you. Thank you. Hugs C xx
thank you for this tutorial!!!I am very happy to know how to do t!!
If you're like me, I'm always interested in how others do things. Glad you like the tutorial. C.xx
Fun, thank you for sharing this technique.
You are more than welcome. Glad you liked it. C.xx
For people who don't wish to damange books, you can print a faux page on any regular office printer in a thicker paper / thinner cardboard, only don't forget to set you printer properly for thicker paper otherwise it won't "bake" toner/ink well enough and it might peel off.
Great tips there if you don’t want to recycle old book pages. Thanks for sharing. Hugs C xx
Perfect! Thank you
Glenda, thank you so much for watching and glad you liked the tutorial. Have a wonderful day and hugs from me. C xx
Thank you for going slow for us. Will give this a try for granddaughter graduation gift.
Pat, you are more than welcome. These will make a lovely little holder for a graduation gift. Congratulation to your granddaughter on her graduation too.. C xx
Oh my gosh. I’ve fallen asleep 3 times already, please finish
Thanks for your comment.... there's an icon that looks like a cog ('settings') sure you know it? If you click on that you can alter the playback speed! 😜😂 Seriously, I agree. It was one of my early videos on TH-cam. I'll put a 'warning' in the title......lol. C xx
Fabulous!
Glenda, thank you so much for that lovely comment. Glad you liked the video. Have a great weekend. Hugs C xx
So cute.🌸
Thanks for your comment Karen. Hugs C xx
Just found you!! Please let me know the actual dimensions of the paper you are using! Thank you sooo much!❤
Susan, I'm sooooo sorry but I made that video three years ago now and can't remember the actual dimensions of the paper I used BUT the joy of these little origami envelope boxes is that you can make them out of any size of paper provided it's a rectangle. Hugs C xx
This is awesome!
Hi Linda, I'm so pleased you found it useful. They make great little boxes for journals. Hugs C xx
Would you please let me know what size of paper you used? Thank you so much!
I'm so sorry, I'm not going to be much use to you. I did this tutorial four years ago and I don't recall the size of the actual book page I was playing with at the time.... probably about 8" x 5" but then I'd have chopped off the margins to get only the text showing. Basically you can make these with any size paper, so long as your piece of paper or book page is rectangular. Sorry I couldn't be more help Kathy. C xx
@@oakhousejournals I really appreciate what you could tell me, thanks very much.🌻
Kathy you are more than welcome. I'm happy to answer any questions, if I can. Hope you give these a try and have fun. Hugs C xx
@@oakhousejournals Aaawwww, thank you so much. I DID try it and it turned out great. I added a bit of paper to give it a bit more strength. Now I just have to think of something special to put inside! 🌸
Oh brilliant Kathy. Paper in the bottom is a good idea if you're using them as little gift boxes etc. I use them in my journals as places to tuck away journaling cards. I've used them to hold seeds that I want to over winter ( the book page is great for wicking off moisture and keeping them fresh), I've done that in journals I've sold too or if sending as happy mail, to tuck in some stickers, labels etc. BUT you can use them for anything. Sooo pleased you like them. Have a lovely day. Hugs C xx
It would be really helpful to have the dimensions of the piece of paper you’re starting with…how long and how wide is the oblong piece of paper. I tried it with an A4 piece of paper be it didn‘t really work. Thank you 🙏
Sorry not having included that information. I can't remember exactly the size of the paper I used now ( I made the video a good few years ago) but I do know I was using book pages, so it will have been approx 5" x 8" and I was working with the margins trimmed off so as not to get any 'white space' showing on the finished envelope boxes. Hope that helps. TFW Hugs C xx
@@oakhousejournals Thanks so much! That is a great help
What is the difference between the look of a rectangular shape and square shape
So pretty when you use "found" things like that.
Isn't it just....lol. Thanks so much for watching. Glad you liked the boxes. Hugs C xx
Can you tell me what the ratio of measurements are for the paper?
Hi Candy, so sorry for the later reply but I've only just spotted your comment and for some reason I didn't get the usual email notification from YT of a posted comment. Apologies.
Without reviewing the video I can't remember off hand the paper size I used ( very remiss of me if I didn't say what it was in the video!). I've just checked with one I've still got in my stash and I made that one with a book page measuring 8" x 5.5". Obviously you can make these using whatever size of paper you have to hand provided it's a rectangle. Hope that helps and thanks for watching. C xx
My problem is that "handles" are too long..What is the original dimensions of your page? That will help I think..Thank you..
I'm so sorry for the late reply but I've only just spotted your comment. I made the video over three years ago and can't remember what the original paper dimensions were, I'm sorry. But It doesn't make any difference what size paper you use, provided it's a rectangle though.
I'm away on holiday for a few weeks from this week but if you email me (carolpr292@gmail.com) I'll do my best to help you as soon as I get back if you can wait that long. Perhaps I can talk you through it. I'm more than happy to, if you'd like me to. Hugs C xx
Very nice video. It'd help giving sheet measures. Thanks.
So sorry I didn't do that. But you can make these in whatever size of paper you have really. I just used regular book pages using what was to hand and depending on the design I wanted for my little box. Hugs C xx
Thank you!
I'm not sure how I missed your comment until today....sooooo sorry. Thank you for watching and for leaving a comment. Bless you. Hugs C xx.
Great love it
Hi Birgitte, thanks so much for watching and leaving me a comment. These are super sweet and so easy to add into journals, aren't they. Have a great weekend. Hugs C xx
Need a rough guide to paper size please - is A4 too large? thankyou!
You don't need a specific page size to make these and yes, you can make them out of an A4 sheet. I made mine out of a book page, as you saw. So long as you have a rectangle it will work. Hope that helps a little. C xx
Me encantó ❤
Muchas gracias, abrazos C xx
What size paper did you use in the tutorial?
So sorry I can’t remember exactly but this will work with any rectangle. I believe I used a standard book page so around 5”x 8”. Thanks so much for watching. Hugs C xx
What are the dimensions of the rectangle?
Thanks so much for watching. Any dimension will work, just so long as it is a rectangle. I just used any old book page and worked with that. C xx
What size page did you make this from please
Sorry I can't recall now but I think it was 4" x 4". Not positive now. BUT you can make these from any size so long as you have a square.C.xx
TFS
You're more than welcome. Hugs C xx
Lovely. I wish I could pin this.
Marsha, so pleased you liked this little tutorial Thanks so much for watching and leaving me a comment. Hugs C xx
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There is a way more efficient way to fold this same envelope, that makes it zero fiddly at the end.
Thanks for letting me know and perhaps you'll share how in a video. Hugs C xx
Who is bishop? Is he a cat?
Just wondering, because I'm watching this in bed with my cat bishop!😻
Hi & thanks for watching. What a nice coincidence. Bishop was my gorgeous 10yr old tabby. Soft as I don't know what and such an affectionate cat who loved nothing better than to be on the bed, snuggled close as I watched crafting videos or by my side in the craft room as I created. Sadly we lost him last December in an RTA. Enjoy and treasure your Bishop. Hugs C xx
@@oakhousejournals oh, he sounds so wonderful. I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs.
He really was and a very much loved boy. He is missed but we recently got two rescue from the Cats Protection League and they are a joy. Real Live wires but utterly adorable. Give your Bishop a cuddle from me. Hugs C xx
Ps. How did you choose the name Bishop for your boy, if you don't mind me asking?
@@oakhousejournals rescue cats are the best! I'm glad you have them!
So my son and I picked out the cat (who was named Columbia when we got him.) My instant name for him was Staniel, but my son wanted to name him Bishop, and so we went with Bishop Staniel! Obviously, we just call him Bishop. He is a grey tuxedo with half a white mustache! He's velvety soft and loves to play tag and kiss me or paw my face gently when it's "time for breakfast." He will be four this year.
Cuddle your babies for me too! Thank you! Hugs! Xx
Oh that's lovely. Thanks for sharing with me. He sounds utterly adorable. I've always gone for rescue cats. There are just too many about not to home one when you can, so I've always done it. Cuddles duly delivered to our newbies...lol. C xx
Que de blablabla pour plier une feuille de papier en 4 !!