Make an Easy Origami Shirt Card
An origami shirt card is an excellent craft project for Father's Day or the birthday of a special dad, uncle or brother. Choose a paper pattern that is similar to a favorite shirt in his closet, so it truly reflects his personality.
Step 1
Begin with an 8.5 by 11 inch piece of paper.
Step 2
Fold the paper in half and unfold.
Step 3
Fold the paper in half horizontally and unfold.
Step 4
Fold both the top and bottom halves of the paper into the middle crease.
Step 5
Turn the paper over and fold the right side down, approximately ¼ inch to ½ inch. Flip the paper back over.
Step 6
Fold the corners into the center, aligning them so they are next to each other. This step completes the collar.
Step 7
Using the center vertical crease as a guide, fold the other two corners out, as shown in the picture at the left.
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Step 8
Fold the left side of the paper up until the straight edge is underneath the shirt collar.
Step 9
Affix a brass fastener or button to hold the shirt and collar in place.
Step 10
Glue the shirt to a half-folded card. Write a greeting on the shirt, or add buttons or a tie to the shirt and the greeting above or below it.
Find more card ideas in the LoveToKnow interview Origami Note Cards: Interview with Cathy Carl.
