If you love Origami and other paper folding activities then you are going to love this post. I’m going to show you how to make Origami Hearts. I felt today’s craft was fitting as Valentines Day is only a week away. You can use this Origami Heart for Valentines Day decorations, gift for someone special or perhaps use these Origami Hearts as the Valentines Day card itself. The only material you need for this craft is Origami paper…. that’s it. So, grab some paper and let’s get started.
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Materials Needed
Origami Paper
Step 1
Fold paper in half.
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Step 2
Fold in half other way now.
Step 3
Turn over.
Step 4
Fold bottom up to middle crease.
Step 5
Turn over.
Step 6
Fold bottom right corner up to center crease.
Step 7
Fold bottom left corner up to center line too.
Step 8
Flip over.
Step 9
Bring top right corner to center line.
Step 10
Now bring left top corner over to center line too.
Step 11
Fold top corner down to crease line without folding white triangles on sides.
The paper should now look like this. Notice white triangles are unfolded.
Step 12
Fold white triangles in on the inner edge of each triangle.
Like this.
Step 13
Fold 2 triangles on each side of heart.
Like this.
Step 14
Fold down top a bit to make less pointy.
Now turn paper over and you have your Origami Heart.
And, there you go…. you just finished your Origami Heart. How did your Origami Heart turn out? Let me know in the comments below. Don’t forget to take a picture of your heart as well and share it too in the comments…. I’d love to see it.
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