How to Fold a Paper Heart

Write a sweet note on the paper heart before giving it to that special someone.

The art of paper folding is also known as origami. You can create many origami shapes, including a heart, which may be given to friends or loved ones; add a note for that extra personal touch. The person receiving your paper heart will feel special since it is handmade by you. She can tuck it away and carry it with her everywhere she goes, since it is small enough to fit into a wallet.

Things You'll Need

• Rectangular paper (size of a dollar bill)

Instructions

1. Fold a rectangular paper in half lengthwise and fold it again in half lengthwise.

2. Face the opening of the strip of paper away from you. Fold the strip of paper in half so the ends touch each other, then unfold.

3. Fold the left strip up so that it touches the middle of the strip. Fold the right strip up so that it touches the middle of the strip on the other side.

4. Fold the outer corner at the top of each strip down to form a triangle.

5. Bend the triangle tips down to tuck into the gap at the bottom of the heart.

6. Make a small spread between the fold at the top outer sides of the heart and push the corners inward. Press the paper flat to remove the spread.

7. Make a small spread between the fold at the top-center of the heart and push the corners inward. Press the paper flat to remove the spread.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep all folds even and press firmly down so that the paper heart remains flat.

References

• Work. Life. Creativity; Organic Origami; Wendy Lau; February 14, 2011