Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Ceremony & Reception Wedding Reception Ideas Wedding Favors Fold-and-Tie Origami Wedding Favors Gift wrap candies to go in these DIY paper purses. By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Published on September 7, 2014 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: THUSS+FARRELL THE TOOLS Rectangular piece of paperString or twineHole puncher Bryan Gardner HOW-TO Fold paper from the top lengthwise, leaving a 1⁄2-inch allowance at the bottom; unfold. Repeat, this time folding from the bottom up.Fold the left side in about 2 inches (fold in less for a longer purse or more for a shorter one). Fold the bottom corner up to meet the bottom crease; fold the top corner up to meet the top crease. Repeat on the right side.Bring both sides in so they meet in the middle, and fold up. Punch a hole at the top and tie with string. THE DETAILS Yumei "Symphony" paper in pink, $4.50 per sheet, and Foil Isago "Confetti" paper in lavender, $7 per sheet; nycentralart.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit