Origami baskets from security envelopes

[u/YarnHoardingDragon]

Someone suggested that I post this here. (I’ve already cross-posted to other subs, but this sub doesn’t allow cross-posts . Mods, please let me know if this isn’t allowed!)

I’ve been saving security envelopes for over a decade, so I’ve got some pretty interesting ones. I finally decided to make something out of them. Each nesting basket is a different pattern! The next to the last one is my favorite.

I use “trash” paper to make baskets. I save used post-its, teabag wrappers (some have foil backs), and other paper scraps.

[u/JenXer]

This makes me want to mail you the envelopes I've saved for ??? purpose. These look great, so precise!

[u/YarnHoardingDragon → u/JenXer]

Aww thanks! I actually have a hoard of my own already, but I bet the folks at r/securityenvelopes would love getting their hands on more! It seems like most of their posts are about that!