Sometimes the nicest thing you can send someone is a message you folded yourself. That is exactly what this little origami postcard is for - one sheet of paper, nine easy steps, and you end up with a card that looks far fancier than the effort it took.

Because the finished piece lies flat, it is genuinely handy. Write your note on the inside, doodle on the front, then tuck it into an envelope - or use it as a gift tag, a place card, or a tiny surprise slipped inside a present.

STEP 1

Fold the paper in half.

STEP 2

Fold it in half again and crease it firmly.

STEP 3

Fold the tip in at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 4

Make a firm crease at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 5

Open it out and fold as shown in the picture.

STEP 6

Turn the paper over.

STEP 7

Open it out and fold as shown in the picture.

STEP 8

Turn the paper over again.

STEP 9

Fold the flap down at the position shown in the photo.

Completion

Your origami postcard is complete!