How to make a paper puzzle purse.

Puzzle Purses are little folded paper pockets which can be decorated and filled with a message, or used as a little envelope. They were popular love tokens in the 18th and 19th centuries.
They make a lovely, thoughtful valentines gift, but are also nice to send to friends or family at any time of the year.

[@livm6888]

i watched like six different videos desperately trying to fold the pinwheel, finally got it from this video

[@theodoragould333]

I’m so pleased it was easy for you to follow. X

[@marie6226]

For the life of me I can’t do the pinwheel. This is like the 5th tutorial I’ve watched

[@rudypIays]

What helped me is drawing the 4 lines diagonally like she did right before it looks like a pinwheel. And then instinctively try to push those lines to match the center of your paper.

[@marielouiseweeksb33attitud33]

I know what you mean. It nearly did my head in …… but I persevered

[@iris7155]

same

[@Shogan841]

@@rudypIaysI had to draw them to!

[@rudypIays]

@@Shogan841 doing that truly helped me. I’m glad it helped you too :)

[@annalinder.visualpoet]

Yay! Finally an instruction of the puzzle purse that ends with success! Massive thank you! 💫

[@theodoragould333]

Brilliant! Love to hear that people managed to do it. X

[@unicornconservationco]

Oooh!!! I love your language of flowers one! We've gone down a huge rabbit hole of finding images of historic puzzle purses!

[@theodoragould333]

Thank you! Im a little obsessed with the language of flowers. There are some beautiful ones out there. Enjoy the rabbit hole! Theodora X

[@unicornconservationco]

@@theodoragould333 Me too! How can you go wrong with flowers and secret messages?

[@tanyanuttall2429]

Thank you for really clear instructions. It just becomes so compelling. Your examples are beautiful.

[@GladysHunnam]

I thought they were too complicated at first, I want to make something for a friend but don't have much spare time, but these are actually simple!
Thanks for this tutorial

[@keepingourhome7271]

Fabulous, thank you! I love the connection to the past, especially how you brought that forward with “The Language of Flowers”☺️☺️

[@rubyyy237]

when i first watched it i thought i’d have a difficult time figuring out how to make this but once i tried it, it turned out to be very easy ! instructions were very clear

[@theodoragould333]

That's good to know, thank you X

[@pradeepshinde9705]

Thank you so much!!! I just literally watched 10 other tutorials and still couldn't get the windmill right! You helped me so much!!💗

[@theodoragould333]

I'm so pleased it made sense 😊

[@maramakesjournals2319]

Lovely! Paper alchemy changes a two-dimensional object into one in three dimensions. Magic! Thank you very, very much. Fabulous!

[@dp3028]

Thank you so much. Only tutorial I've found that actually breaks down the final folding into simple steps.

[@theodoragould333]

I'm so pleased it helped. Happy making!

[@inking.mistake57]

THIS IS THE TUTORIAL THAT HELPED ME UNDERSTAND AND BE ABLE TO DO IT THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS TUTORIAL

[@theodoragould333]

I'm so glad it helped. X

[@karinaschleger100]

Thanks for sharing.... especially the tricky part is shown very well 🎉

[@theodoragould333]

I’m so pleased it you were able to follow it. X

[@KayRiley-v3u]

Thank you so much I have tried other videos yours is the only one that I tried that I finally got it, you my friend are a very good teacher bless you

[@theodoragould333]

That makes me happy, thank you.

[@lindabenny4454]

Great instructions, I really enjoyed making the shape & when I get time I will make a decorated one. Would also be good to add to a junk journal. I loved you water coloured ones. Thank you so much💜

[@theodoragould333]

That's great, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks for letting F me know. Theodora X

[@pea547]

its my 5 year anniversary with my partner and I wanted to make a nice card instead of buying one, this is perfect! thank you :)

[@theodoragould333]

You're welcome 😊

[@Sophiliatea]

That was absolutely genius using the guidelines. Amazing tutorial, thank you!

[@theodoragould333]

Glad it was helpful! Xx

[@lilymargaroli8787]

Finally someone that explains the pinwheel!!!

[@theodoragould333]

So glad you found it useful X

[@seathesorceress]

Finally a tutorial that helped me get the pinwheel down!! Thank you🌹

[@theodoragould333]

You’re welcome 😊

[@marie-7535]

Your tutorial is amazing ! Thank you so much Theodora !

[@theodoragould333]

You’re welcome, glad you found it useful X

[@tatiana-sm4ms]

i literally cant do the windmill thing

[@theodoragould333]

I’m sorry to hear that. It seems that some people have found it useful to draw on the fold lines. It’s a bit like riding a bike, once you’ve got it, you’ve got it. I hope you managed it.

[@jellyjam9331]

I had been struggling with some of the final folding steps while following a guide from Pinterest but this made me finally understand!!!! Thank you!

[@theodoragould333]

It can be a bit tricksy to begin with, glad it helped. X

[@SapphireWitch333]

Thank you!! I too watched sooooo many videos and didn’t get it until this one. Love your gilded poppy art too. Flower🌸💐🌺🌷🌻

[@theodoragould333]

Glad it was helpful! Xx

[@nataliemackh9100]

great tutorial thank you so much!!

[@theodoragould333]

Glad it was helpful! X

[@christinaatkinson-jy8he]

The best explaiation for the final folds... thankyou...

[@theodoragould333]

I’m so pleased, thank you X

[@starscat]

Thank you so much for the help! I wanted to make a little letter for mother's day, and I thought this idea was very nice! Thanks again 🫶

[@theodoragould333]

You're welcome. I hope she loved it. Xx

[@starscat]

​@@theodoragould333 She did!! 😁🫶

[@taliasofiacapurro7248]

Awesome!!! 👏🏽🙌🏽💯 I will prove it!! 😘

[@theodoragould333]

Thank you Xx

[@hollygillingham7105]

Thankyou so much for this the Pinwheel bit was making it so tricky for me but the guidelines you made really helped

[@theodoragould333]

Glad it helped! X

[@MarkStevens8899]

What a beautiful name Theodora Gould.

[@theodoragould333]

Thank you 😊

[@daisylongstaff9851]

thank you so so much. I've wasted hours watching tutorials and the first time i get it as soon as i watched yours! very helpful :)))))

[@theodoragould333]

I'm so pleased! Happy making X

[@darlenebrowning6832]

I like this. You did a great job explaining too. Thank you❤

[@theodoragould333]

You are so welcome X

[@Soobinnie12]

I found this on instagram but I couldn't get done the pinwheel. It was very useful this video but was most the section comment. I did everything as you said and it worked. I hope my Bf likes it 🤭

[@theodoragould333]

That’s brilliant, I hope they do too. X

[@ghostking4aday]

omg thanks!! i just finished the folding part and i’m thinking of what to draw but this was so helpful and you’re so sweet, i really enjoyed making it

[@theodoragould333]

That's brilliant, glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful. Enjoy the decorating part. X

[@Rosalind642]

Thank you!! finally I was able to do it while watching your video

[@theodoragould333]

I’m so pleased! X

[@agnesviel7484]

THANK YOU ! I was going to throw away my paper because of the twisting part, you were my last video before I give up and with your explanation I succeed at first try ! ♥️

[@theodoragould333]

Brilliant!! So pleased you got there eventually. Have fun making. X

[@wendygaze5716]

I just love this idea. The designs are so thoughtful and classy. Thank you for sharing.

[@theodoragould333]

Thank you, that's very kind. X

[@Ilovevintage77]

This looks lovely thank you ! I have a pen pal in Canada and I think she’d like this!

[@theodoragould333]

I hope you have fun making it. Xx

[@Sam-nv1rx]

thank you so much, i made one for my sweetheart and he loved it so much!

[@theodoragould333]

That's wonderful! 👏

[@sadysparks8243]

Happy Valentine's Day

[@theodoragould333]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for taking the time to let me know you did. X

[@jacinth8268]

This is by far the easiest video to follow along with!!! Thank you so much! I got it with the first try of your video ❤💌🖋️

[@theodoragould333]

Great job! Glad it was easy to follow X

[@bluesnico]

I just did this for my boyfriend and I love it! I hope he likes it, thank u

[@janeholloway8596]

Never seen these before. They are fabulous.💖

[@zouzourxetn]

Many thanks for this tutorial! It's very simple to understand, even if we don't speak English (I'm French), thank you again!! 🙏❤️

[@theodoragould333]

I'm glad you were able to follow it and found it useful. Thank you for watching X

[@liallects]

Thank you so much, your tutorial helped me so much!! Especially when you draw the lines with a pencil for the tricky part, that helped me a lot to understand how to fold it correctly! Thank you 🥹💗

[@theodoragould333]

I'm so glad , thank you for letting me know. X

[@Sh0fii]

I had watched more than 10 videos to get help on the folding part, this tutorial actually helped! thank u

[@theodoragould333]

I'm so pleased. It can be a bit tricksy. Glad to hear it helped. Happy making X

[@agn428]

you and your tutorial are heaven-sent, thank you most kindly!! 💖💞

[@theodoragould333]

You are so welcome, thank you X

[@evanescence702]

Thank you so much for this technique ! I achieved it on the first try thanks to your explanations ! Loads of love

[@theodoragould333]

That’s great, well done! X

[@littlepuj]

Thank you so so much! This is the first time I’ve understood the pinwheel!

[@theodoragould333]

You’re welcome, glad you were able to follow it. X

[@loryeoe]

thank you for this i can’t believe i do it!!! the was so hard i’ll make it to my birthday friend i wish she love that and To keep it forever✨✨✨

[@theodoragould333]

That’s wonderful, I hope she loves it. X

[@manitamao6564]

Thank you for this tutorial !! Really good idea for love message, they were so romantic before😆

[@theodoragould333]

Glad you liked it. Thank you X

[@ur-local-lesbian-comrade]

shocked to find people struggling with the pinwheel fold when the open/closed sink almost sent me into hysteria. this was a surprisingly easy fold but I am a beginner at origami so maybe I just got it quicker?

[@theodoragould333]

Glad you got it easily, have fun making them. I don't know what you mean by the open/ closed sink though. Was it an advert that popped up? X

[@StarsRtoFar]

I could never do the tricky part until I watched this thank you 🙏

[@theodoragould333]

Hooray! Happy making X

[@rachelrimes6205]

Thank you so much! I finally was able to do finish this origami, great tutorial and i love your paintings!

[@theodoragould333]

I’m so pleased, thank you X

[@maddien8854]

Great instructions!! I just made one for the first time - thanks so much for this tutorial

[@theodoragould333]

You are so welcome X

[@MissPennyTenpenny]

Thank you! It's the only good tutorial that really explains how to do it❤️ English is not my first language but I manage to follow your explanation ☺️

[@theodoragould333]

Glad I could help X

[@susanbradley69]

Superb demonstration. Beautiful examples. I am now looking forward to having a go myself.

[@theodoragould333]

Thank you, happy making X

[@anneanne5205]

Thank you so much. Your explanations are so clear that I succeeded on the first try. Pencil guides are essential! Thank you, thank thank you 🥰

[@theodoragould333]

Brilliant! Glad you found it useful X

[@susanconniry9247]

Thank you. What fun! Great tutorial.

[@MegaHinata14]

I like a Lot i can understand you❤

[@theodoragould333]

That's great Xx

[@deborahnielsen9163]

It's so sweet and I'm so into those things lately, thank you.

[@Melsfreetime-hi5ej]

Thank you. I"m using this for my gift cards this Christmas!

[@theodoragould333]

Brilliant! Thank you for letting me know X

[@nickiscraftingcorner4265]

These are awesome! I will definitely make some! Thank you so much for sharing!😍

[@gracewillow1205]

thank youuuuuuuu oh my goodness. so cute

[@theodoragould333]

I'm glad you like it X

[@katjawetzel474]

You have beautiful hands and I loved the way you explained it so calm with your wonderful voice. Thank you so much❤

[@theodoragould333]

That’s very kind of you, thank you. X

[@nina_mmt7685]

You're explaining very well, thank u so much for the content !
Yours are stunning as well :)

[@theodoragould333]

I'm so pleased you're able to follow it. Thank you X

[@milidisco]

Thank you! This tutorial was really well made and helpful! 🪷🌿

[@theodoragould333]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for letting me know Xx

[@cindycarmichael9768]

Wow, that was amazing!! So unique and beautiful, I love how special it turns out. A wonderful idea for a greeting card, especially for a valentine. Thank you for sharing such a stunning craft!

[@theodoragould333]

You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it X

[@sparkledarkle.]

Thanks so much for sharing, very helpful. I'm going to make one for my mum's birthday. Your puzzle purses are so lovely!

[@nancymartz9074]

I want to learn this, thanks for your clear directions. I think it may take a few attempts to get a good one.

[@theodoragould333]

I hope you manage to make something you love X

[@icam7]

Thank you so much, your video is very clear I am now able to do it without watching. Many thanks !

[@theodoragould333]

That's great, glad it was useful! X

[@Bel-ig6uq]

YAYYY, THANK YOU SO MUCH, I WAS ABLE TO PUT IT TOGETHER

[@theodoragould333]

That's great! Well done 👍

[@dAalia-b3w]

This was really helpful! Thank you!

[@theodoragould333]

I'm so glad you found useful X

[@wandaspencer9523]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing…

[@AlenVanTassel]

Best tutorial ❤🎉 thank u

[@theodoragould333]

You're welcome 😊

[@CristinaSaenz1]

Increíble, lo intenté con una hoja bond y fue fácil de manipular. Explicación clara y buena 🌷

[@theodoragould333]

That’s great, thank you for letting me know X

[@lauram8504]

Trying first with watercolour paper was a bit of a hassle, but I got it! Definitely need to find my bone folder next time I do this tho

[@theodoragould333]

It’s easier to get the technique with thin paper, but the folder does help. I hope it’s getting easier. X

[@Shogan841]

Enjoyed this so much! Your tutorial was so helpful! Just make a practice one.

[@theodoragould333]

Brilliant, happy making X

[@laura-yi9le]

thank you so much for this video!
you're a lovely person ❤❤❤

[@theodoragould333]

That’s very kind, thank you. X

[@constifairy]

this helped me so much! i just made one and am now decorating it.
thank you so much for the tutorial

[@yaminaaitabdallah8676]

How did you do it ? 😢

[@theodoragould333]

Brilliant! Well done X

[@mildredmassey4742]

Love your watercolor ones …thank you

[@theodoragould333]

Thank you, the possibilities are endless X

[@kyrawilson5844]

I couldn’t do the pin wheel fold for the life of me and tried for over an hour but I gave it to my bf and he figured it out in less than 5 min 😂

[@theodoragould333]

🤣 hopefully he was able to show you how. Xx

[@lauracastilla3866]

you saved me, great tutorial

[@theodoragould333]

Glad I could help X

[@hefzi-baneri3887]

Fue el único tutorial que me sirvió, gracias ❤️

[@theodoragould333]

I’m so pleased, thank you X

[@IamIceQueen7]

Thank you sooooo much ❤ I love the idea of this and I want to make it for my boyfriend

[@gabrielatoro7986]

Best tutorial on UA-cam

[@theodoragould333]

That’s very kind, thank you X

[@arisparkles563]

Thankk youu so muchh. I got it immediately, ofc it is not the best, but I still did it. Tysm

[@theodoragould333]

That's great. Glad you were able to follow it Xx

[@seesterran3822]

Beautifully done!

[@theodoragould333]

Thank you very much X

[@fruitypebble2851]

so helpful! thank you did it on my first try

[@theodoragould333]

Brilliant! X

[@LunaireSaa]

Thankyou so much this video has helped me alot ❤️🥰

[@wandamclaughlin8405]

So very pretty.

[@theodoragould333]

Thank you so much Xx

[@sofigomez8028]

I have the same sticker book!

[@theodoragould333]

It's lovely isn't it, I almost feel bad using them. X

[@LaLanja_art]

meu deus, muito obrigado, você é incrível 😔❤️

[@sammartin6807]

Lovely explanation thankyou

[@theodoragould333]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you. X

[@madisonrowley7034]

This was great! Thank you 🥰

[@theodoragould333]

You're so welcome X

[@Roseryxi]

Not me being mad at myself... for doing this on the first try and not knowing how the hell, I fit the corner in for the fourth pinwheel thing. Thank you. Lol. I can make this for my partner.

[@theodoragould333]

I hope your partner loves it. X

[@yoda2931]

best instructions for this

[@theodoragould333]

Thank you X

[@azzuaguirre]

hii thx so much, new subscriber😊

[@theodoragould333]

Thank you for subscribing, glad you enjoyed the video. X

[@aylamokhtari]

Your designs are absolutely beautiful, I loved seeing all the different decorations you made wow im so impressed haha they look so incredibly romantic

[@theodoragould333]

I hope she loves it, so pleased you enjoyed the video. X

[@aylamokhtari]

@@theodoragould333 she did!! Thank you xx

[@allisonh3575]

I love u thank u

[@theodoragould333]

😊❤️

[@c.hels.e.a1462]

Love this

[@theodoragould333]

I’m so pleased, thank you. X