Origami Post-it box

Origami Post-it box
This is a tidy little box that is cool yet useful. It's also a great way to recycle all of your used sticky notes at work. Just make sure the boss isn't watching.

You will need:
Square sticky notes
Scissors
a pen
your hands
 
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Step 1Peel off a sticky note with the sticky part up.

Peel off a sticky note with the sticky part up.

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Mar 2, 2011. 2:43 PMwhisperonthewind says:
For the slightly crafty people who like fabric, you can do this by using fabric stiffener, maybe even ModPodge. Once you have a firmer piece of fabric, you can make your folds, and cuts, and there are no limits to size. (Did anyone ever find a slightly larger than? I mean, square post-its are one size fits all, right? 3", I think. So you'd have to have something about 3-1/4" or even 3-1/2" to be larger. But regular paper comes in colors, and even cardstock does too. I still want to try this with fabric.
Nov 19, 2011. 6:08 AMbsuttie says:
I saw an origami box book where you use fatquarters precut quilting fabric - perfect for making wedding favors (daughter's wedding is in a barn). You've inspired me.
Sep 24, 2011. 7:34 PMzbnac88 says:
I LOVE this!! I've become addicted to making these little boxes! They're very useful!
Jun 20, 2010. 8:45 AMKristenATX says:
I mean, it's cute and everything... but what exactly do you have *that* tiny that needs a box?
Aug 25, 2011. 3:14 AMnadibratxp says:
Earrings!
May 22, 2011. 12:09 PMkaylaangelkisses says:
Well, you could make it bigger with bigger paper
Mar 26, 2011. 1:48 AMuberdum05 says:
SMD electronic components ;)
Mar 26, 2011. 2:03 AMuberdum05 says:
Awesome instructable with clear pictures! thanks for posting this! BTW the boxes also scale up quite nicely to different sizes as long as it is a square :)
Jun 20, 2010. 10:37 AMNewYorkRob says:
One thing that comes to mind is that this tiny box can hold your limited imagination.
Jun 20, 2010. 4:26 PMBoowiggins says:
What if it was a tiny sketchbook full of schematics, for instance, why not? Write? Even Though it's compartmental imagination eludes its confinement.
Jun 20, 2010. 12:41 PMKristenATX says:
Ooookay... asking a genuine question... but if with snark is how you feel you need to respond, more power to you. Hope whoever peed in your cheerios gets what's coming to them.
Jun 20, 2010. 11:11 AMBarbaraDahl says:
Funny, NYRob! But, not very nice. Remember our rules? Corky
Jun 20, 2010. 6:27 PMNewYorkRob says:
The comment is a general comment not directed to anyone in this politically correct world. Think of the remark in this sense, "One thing that comes to mind is that this tiny box can hold ones limited imagination."
Jun 21, 2010. 8:28 AMzootsuitbaby says:
*The comment is a general comment not directed to anyone in this politically correct world. * You can't backpedal out of snarkiness that easily, NewYorkRob. It wasn't generally directed, it was specific. And it doesn't have anything to do with political correctness (which I abhor). It has everything to do with courtesy.
Jun 21, 2010. 9:10 AMNewYorkRob says:
I have never been so insulted in my life! What an accusation!
Jun 20, 2010. 6:25 PMNewYorkRob says:
It's a joke! Don't lose your sense of humor.
Jun 21, 2010. 1:38 PMHiroak says:
Maybe if they just had a very small box to put it in, it wouldn't have gotten lost.
Jun 20, 2010. 9:48 PMtimjelly says:
a pretty good joke, too -not to be mean, just pointing it out
Jul 15, 2011. 4:10 PMklercke says:
To be real origami it has to be pure square paper. no cuts. no tears. but besides that I do declare that THIS INSTUCTABLE IS EPIC!
Jun 27, 2011. 8:02 AMscalleros says:
you could put pennys in the box :D
Apr 14, 2011. 5:45 AMkodysaysjump says:
Cool, kinda tiny but so cool!
Jun 23, 2010. 3:39 PMethoo says:
You probably weren't expecting anyone to click on that link, but I happen to be quite smarter than a bear, actually almost to the level of a fish, and I clicked on the link but it was a dead link... you filthy liar
Feb 11, 2011. 12:39 PMlaaha says:
Whoa, why so mean? Just go to his profile and enjoy. o_O
Dec 12, 2010. 7:39 PMiPWNiPhone says:
Make me smarter than the average bear by posting how to make without the cuts
Sep 26, 2010. 10:38 AMNewYorkRob says:
This box can be made with a $50.00 bill also. Practically any paper currency will work as well.
Aug 3, 2010. 5:06 PMrondom_ely says:
i did it and it was not easy at first but it's very nice thank you for posting how to make it
Jun 23, 2010. 3:40 PMethoo says:
Whoops, I didn't expect it to go to the top. I was speaking of the comment at the bottom of the page.
Jun 23, 2010. 12:09 PMpopocops says:
This is awesome! I just used it to make a little box and lid because I had nothing to put my friend's birthday present in.
Jun 22, 2010. 7:21 AMTreknology says:
"If you're smarter than the average bear you'll figure out how to do it without the cuts." When I was growing up, Origami had simple rules, square paper, colored on one side (optional) and NO cutting! Using post-it notes is a brilliant idea that may see more Origami creations turning up in the office.
Jun 5, 2008. 9:16 AMTokioHotel says:
Dude. I made a rentangle box!!!! :(
Jul 27, 2009. 5:05 PMpumpkinmoyers says:
how did you make a rectangle box??!!
Jun 21, 2010. 6:26 AMdombeef says:
rectangle piece of paper
Jun 22, 2010. 5:15 AMMarioman64 says:
best response ever
Jun 22, 2010. 6:14 AMdombeef says:
Yeah How about a star post it note? lol
Jun 21, 2010. 4:04 PMDIYbabe says:
A good way to use your prettier Chrstmas and other greeting cards too! if you're good, you can center the box bottom so that any handwritten notes show on the box's finished interior. Make an ornament or a small gift box to hang on your tree or a package (fill it with candy, money, a poem, a secret admirer's wish, treasure hunt hint, whatever you can imagine!)
Jun 20, 2010. 10:20 PMBarbaraDahl says:
It's just the right size for what is left of my retirement savings! Corky
Jun 21, 2010. 10:15 AMkondoruy says:
I love it i make 2 of different colors... then... my gf make 1 from a cube piece of paper, a rectangle box come from nowhere D:? im clue-less Here a pic i found
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