DIY ORIGAMI BOXES.

Do you remember these origami boxes? They're one of my most popular diy's and still my number 1 go-to when I need a last minute gift box. It's been 2 years since I first made them so I thought it was about time I updated them with some snazzy new summery paper and a video tutorial.

To make the base of your box you need to cut your paper ½ inch smaller. So if your lid was made using a piece of paper measuring 10 x 10 inches, the base should be made with a piece of paper measuring 9½ x 9½ inches.

The inside of the boxes should sit flat but if you have any problems you can always secure it with a little glue or maybe hold it in place with some cute stickers.

If you’re new to origami make sure to check out these 3 Basic Origami Folds For Beginners.

And if video tutorials aren’t your thing you can find the original photo tutorial here.

I'm thinking about remaking some more of my popular diy's with video tutorials. I know I still get a lot of emails and comments about my stamped clay bowls so I'll be putting that at the top of the list. If you've got any favourites or something you'd like to see in more detail please let me know in the comments below and I'll see what I can do.

DIY CHIPBOARD BUTTON MAGNETS.

Here's a super quick way to dress up your fridge or noticeboard. These diy chipboard button magnets can be made in next to no time plus they're as pretty as they are practical.

These chipboard buttons are another of my crafting supplies I've been holding onto instead of using. So in an effort not to let my supplies go to waste I decided to turn them into these cute magnets instead. After all, it's much more fun to be able to look at these buttons on the noticeboard above my desk rather than let them sit in a drawer unused.

Supplies:

• Chipboard Flair

• Magnetic Photo Frame

• Craft Knife

• Steel Ruler

• Glue.

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1. Cut the edges off your magnetic frames and remove the clear plastic front.

2. Pop out your chosen chipboard shapes (I used these) and peel the backing off.

3. Stick them down onto the front of your magnetic strip.

4. Use a craft knife to cut out your chipboard shapes. I found it easier to cut out the buttons by making lots of smaller cuts rather than trying to cut them out all at once.

The magnets are strong enough to hold a photo or postcard but if want to hold anything more I'd suggest using some extra strong magnets like these instead. Stick the chipboard down onto some paper, cut out and then glue a couple of the super strong mini magnets to the back.

And there you are, adorable diy button magnets to add a little fun to your fridge or noticeboard.

P.S. If you fancy having a go at making your own origami bows like in the photo above you can find that tutorial here.