Cat Origami Box

Looking for a fun and functional paper craft?

This adorable cat origami box is perfect for Halloween treats, gift packaging, or just keeping small items organized.

No scissors or glue needed-just two sheets of paper and a little creativity!

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Materials Needed
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Common Mistakes & How To Avoid Them
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Looking for an adorable and practical paper craft?

This cat origami box might just steal your heart! Perfect for holding trinkets, candies, or even serving as a unique Halloween treat box, this design is as functional as it is cute.

Made using just two sheets of paper-no scissors or glue required-this box is a fantastic project for all skill levels.

Whether you're preparing for a themed party or simply want to keep small items organized in style, this delightful box has you covered.

This origami cat box is made by folding a base for the body and a separate piece for the head.

Adjusting the size ratio between the two sheets ensures a perfect fit, and we'll guide you through exactly how to do that.

Use festive colors or patterns for Halloween, classic tones for a minimalistic aesthetic, or playful hues for kids' parties.

This is one of those crafts that's practical and fun-a great way to impress your friends or kids with your creativity!

Other cute origami boxes you might like to try include this Origami Star Box, Origami Sanbo Box With Legs, Origami Candy Box, or this Heart Origami Box With Lid.

Why You'll Love This Pattern

Great for Halloween parties, gift packaging, or serving snacks and treats.
No cutting or gluing required: Just paper and folding for a seamless design.
Perfect for all ages: A fun project for kids and adults alike.
Customizable sizes: Make small boxes for tiny treasures or larger ones for storage.
Don't be put off by the amount of steps involved in making this cat origami box! We've broken it down bit by bit to make it easier for you to understand.

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Skill Level

Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ (Easy)

Materials Needed

Two square sheets of paper:

Body: Use a larger square for the base.
Head: Use a square that is half the size of the body square for a perfect fit.

Ratio Example:

6 x 6 inches (15 x 15 cm) for the body, 3 x 3 inches (7.5 x 7.5 cm) for the head (small box).
8 x 8 inches (20 x 20 cm) for the body, 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) for the head (medium box).
10 x 10 inches (25 x 25 cm) for the body, 5 x 5 inches (12.5 x 12.5 cm) for the head (large box).

Optional: Use lightweight cardstock for a sturdier box (recommended if you are making a larger box. Not recommended for smaller boxes because it can be difficult to fold thicker paper).

Instructions

FOLDING THE BODY

Using your bigger square sheet of paper.

Step 1: Start with the color you want the outside of your box to be facing down.

Step 2: Fold the right edge to meet the left.

Step 3: Unfold previous step.

Step 4: Fold the bottom edge up to meet the top edge.

Steps 1 to 4 for folding an origami cat box body.

Step 5: Unfold previous step.

Step 6: Fold the bottom left corner to meet the top right corner.

Step 7: Unfold previous step.

Step 8: Fold the bottom right corner to meet the top left corner.

Steps 5 to 8 for folding an origami cat box body.

Step 9: Unfold previous step.

Step 10: Fold the bottom left corner inward to meet the middle point.

Step 11: Repeat previous step for the remaining points.

Step 12: Flip your paper over and arrange it to sit like the picture.

Steps 9 to 12 for folding an origami cat box body.

Step 13: Fold the paper in half from left to right.

Step 14: Unfold previous step.

Step 15: Fold the paper in half from bottom to top.

Step 16: Hold the paper on the left side and the right as shown.

Steps 13 to 16 for folding an origami cat box body.

Step 17: Gently push the left and right sides of the paper towards each other. The paper will start to collapse on itself.

Step 18: Match the front flap with the right flap and match the back flap with the left flap. You will end up with a square (with a line in the centre) that has 2 flaps on either side.

Step 19: Make sure the open end is away from you. Gently open out the top layer of the paper.

Steps 17 to 19 for folding an origami cat box body.

Step 20: Bring the top point of the flap down and flatten the paper, forming a rectangle shape.

Step 21: Flip your paper over and repeat previous 2 steps.

Step 22: Fold the right side of the paper (top layer only) to the left.

Steps 20 to 22 for folding an origami cat box body.

Step 23: Flip your paper over and repeat previous step.

Step 24: Fold the left and right edges (top layer only) of the paper in to meet the middle line.

Step 25: Flip your paper over and repeat previous step.

Steps 22 continued to 25 for folding an origami cat box body.

Step 26: Unfold previous 2 steps.

Step 27: Fold the middle right edge (top layer only) towards the right to meet the nearest vertical crease

Step 28: Fold the middle left edge (top layer only) towards the left to meet the nearest vertical crease.

Step 29: Fold the flaps you made in the previous 2 steps back on themselves.

Steps 26 to 29 for folding an origami cat box body.

Step 30: Fold both the left and right edges (top layer only) inward to meet their nearest vertical creases.

Step 31: Fold the same edges inwards once more along the existing crease lines.

Step 32: Flip your paper over and repeat steps 27 to 31.

Step 33: Rotate your paper 90 degrees so the point sits on the right.

Steps 30 to 33 for folding an origami cat box body.

Step 34: Fold the right point towards the left edge as far as it will go (the points will almost match).

Step 35: Fold the same flap back towards the right, but this time, match the top and bottom points of the flap (see picture).

Step 36: Flip your paper over from top to bottom.

Step 37: Now we will make the tail: Fold the top right edge (top layer only) inwards slightly.

Steps 34 to 37 for folding an origami cat box body.

Step 38: This time, fold the bottom right edge (top layer only) inwards slightly.

Step 39: Fold the paper (top layer only) along the inner edge of the top right flap.

Step 40: Unfold previous step.

Step 41: Fold the paper (top layer only) along the inner edge of the bottom right flap.

Steps 38 to 41 for folding an origami cat box body.

Step 42: Unfold previous step.

Step 43: Pinch the top and bottom flaps of the tail together.

Step 44: Slightly twist the tip of the tail.

Step 45: Gently open out your box.

Steps 42 to 45 for folding an origami cat box body.

Step 46: Completed body.

Step 46 for folding an origami cat box body.

MAKING THE HEAD

Using your smaller piece of paper.

Step 1: Start with the color you want your head to be facing down. Arrange the paper to sit like a diamond.

Step 2: Fold the bottom point to meet the top.

Step 3: Fold both the left and right points upward to meet the middle.

Step 4: Fold the top left point down to meet the bottom point, creasing only in the middle to leave a small mark.

Steps 1 to 4 for folding an origami cat box head.

Step 5: Unfold previous step.

Step 6: Fold the bottom point up (so that the point is about half way between the crease you made in step 4 and the bottom of the paper).

Step 7: Making the ears: Fold the top left and right points down so they overlap the bottom edge of the paper. Make the overlap bigger if you want longer ears.

Step 8: Fold the top point down (top layer only) to meet the point of the flap you made in step 6.

Steps 5 to 8 for folding an origami cat box head.

Step 9: Fold the flap you made in the previous step back on itself so that it sits behind.

Step 10: Flip your paper over from top to bottom.

Step 11: Fold the bottom point up to the centre.

Steps 9 to 11 for folding an origami cat box head.

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Step 12: Fold the tip of the flap you just made down slightly.

Step 13: Optional: Add some googly eyes or draw eyes with a marker. Completed cat head.

Steps 12 to 13 for folding an origami cat box head.

Putting it all together

Step 1: Slightly open out the cat head.

Step 2: Slip the cat head onto the triangle flap found on the body piece.

Step 3: To add more detail to your cat, you might like to fold the tips of the legs out slightly to make small feet.

You could also slightly open out the ears to round them.

Step 4: Completed origami cat box.

Steps 1 to 4 for putting the cat box together.

Tips For Success

Ensure your folds are sharp and precise to keep the box sturdy and well-formed.
When folding the head, experiment with adding details like drawn whiskers, ears, or even googly eyes to give it more character.

Common Mistakes & How To Avoid Them

Mismatched sizes: Double-check the size ratio between the body and head papers to ensure they fit well together.
Weak structure: For larger boxes, use slightly thicker paper (like cardstock) to prevent sagging.

Color, Paper Ideas, and Variations

Halloween-themed: Use orange, black, or patterned paper to create spooky yet charming treat boxes for candies.
Pastel vibes: Make soft-colored boxes for spring parties, Easter, or nesting parties, baby showers.
Kids' parties: Use bright, bold colors and let the kids decorate the cat's face with stickers or markers.

FAQ

Can I use any paper size?

Yes, but ensure the head paper is always half the size of the body paper for a proportional fit.

What are some other uses for this box?

Besides storing candies and trinkets, it makes a cute addition to themed parties as a serving container for small snacks like gummies or nuts.

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Helpful Origami Tips

If you're curious to learn more about origami, you might like to look at our basic guides on how to make some common origami folds.

Start with the valley fold and mountain fold-these are the foundation of most origami models.

Once you're comfortable, you might like to try the petal fold for 3D shapes, and explore the bird base and square base for more complex designs.

The water bomb base is also great for creating inflatable or geometric models, like this inflatable origami rabbit.

Useful Paper Craft Terms

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We've made this helpful printable just for you. It explains common terms and helpful tips you might come across when you are folding origami or making a paper craft project.

You can download the useful paper craft terms printable PDF here.

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