There's a reason origami boxes are a rite of passage: they're useful the moment they're finished. This one goes a step further with a sliding lid, so your little container actually closes.

Built from two squares and nothing but simple valley and mountain folds, it's a perfect beginner project — every crease follows a clear arrow. Fold one for rings, for a tiny gift, or just because. Let's make it.

A standard Origami flat box with sliding lid attachment.

Origami boxes are popular with everyone, from kids to adults. They’re a popular project at nurseries and kindergartens. It’s a great activity that kids enjoy and keeps them busy for hours. And once they remember how to fold them, they can do it whenever, wherever.

Step 1

Fold and crease in the direction of the arrow.

Step 2

Fold the paper along the dotted line in the direction of the arrow.

Step 3

Fold backwards along the dotted line.

Step 4

Fold and crease in the direction of the arrow.

Step 5

Fold and crease in the direction of the arrow.

Step 6

Open the paper in the direction of the arrow.

Step 7

Fold the paper along the dotted line in the direction of the arrow.

Step 8

Fold the paper along the dotted line in the direction of the arrow.

Step 9

Fold the paper along the dotted line in the direction of the arrow.

Step 10

Assemble.

Step 11

Complete.