How to Create a birthday origami rose and leaf ribbon

Using strings to tie little brown packages is SO Julie Andrews circa "The Sound of Music" era. Get in touch with the fun experimental quality of modern gift wrapping by watching this beginner origami tutorial.

You'll see how to create an origami rose, accompanied by a separately made origami leaf ribbon, that can be used to adorn a birthday gift box. Because this project focuses on florals, you can also create gift boxes that look like this for weddings or spring parties.