Easy origami! A cute collection of heart-folding ideas
How about folding a heart out of origami? A handmade heart conveys warmth and is perfect for adding to a small message card or decorating a wall.
Since origami uses your fingertips, one of its charms is that you can enjoy it while staying focused.
This time, we’ll introduce mainly simple folding methods.
They’re easy for kids and also for adults who haven’t done origami in a while, so chat with those around you and have fun together—kids and adults alike!
Easy to make with origami! A cute collection of heart-folding ideas (11–20)
How to fold a two-color heart
Let’s make a larger heart that can be displayed on a wall using two colors of origami paper! First, align the top and bottom edges of the paper and make a crease mark by pressing only the left edge.
Unfold the paper, then fold the bottom edge up to meet the mark and make another crease in the same way.
Next, fold the top edge down to align with the second mark you made.
Fold both sheets the same way, and on just one of them, fold the left corner up to meet the crease made by folding the top edge.
Stack and combine the two sheets, then fold the corners to shape the heart.
Papercut Heart
Here’s a cutout craft for making a ring of hearts.
First, with the white side facing up, fold the origami paper into a triangle.
Fold it into a triangle two more times, then fold it in half so it becomes long and narrow.
Place the paper with the fold on the right, and draw half of a heart.
The key point is to draw the heart’s edge so it extends past the right side of the paper.
By leaving that edge uncut, the hearts will stay connected.
It’s also great practice for cutting curves, so even little kids can try it! You can glue it onto cardstock to make a cute Valentine’s wreath.
Cute and easy! Heart ring
Heart-shaped rings are an item guaranteed to delight any girl.
My kids at home love origami, and just the other day we folded origami rings; not only was our youngest daughter thrilled, even our kindergarten-age son was overjoyed.
Watching the children happily slip several cute rings onto their little fingers was so heartwarming, and it made me appreciate how wonderful origami is.
This heart ring is folded from quarter-size paper, so the work is a bit detailed, but the steps aren’t very difficult, so children can enjoy folding it too.
Making rings in various colors and playing pretend jewelry shop would be a lot of fun.
Easy! Heart Bracelet
A heart bracelet that looks like the kind a popular girl character in a TV anime would wear.
If kids hear that they can easily make this with origami, lots of them might light up and say they want to try! Make firm creases and start by shaping the heart in the center.
It’s symmetrical, so it’s nice and easy.
Once you finish the thin bracelet part, adjust it to fit the wrist and secure it with tape.
You could also use a rubber band to make it easier to put on and take off.
My preschool-age daughter at home is totally into an idol anime right now.
Next time we’ll make one together and enjoy some pretend play!
Origami heart with a ribbon
A ribbon pops out of a heart! Here’s a very cute origami to try.
First, fold into a triangle twice to make creases, then squash along the creases.
Squash-fold the inner sections so they become triangles.
Fold all four corners up along the edges, then fold down both corners on one side.
Flip it over and shape it into a heart.
Turn it to the front and fold the two bottom corners diagonally outward so they stick out.
Open the top part into a pocket and adjust it into a ribbon shape, and you’re done! Writing a message and adding it as a gift will make it even more delightful.
Easy and cute! How to fold a ribbon
This is a three-dimensional piece where both sides of the knot are shaped like petals.
It’s a great idea for those looking for a ribbon shape different from the classic triangle.
First, fold the top and bottom corners of the origami toward the center, then fold the same way once more.
Fold it in half by bringing the left and right sides together, then open the two corners along the crease and squash them into triangles.
Turn the origami so the triangular parts are on the inside and a flat surface is facing up, then fold back the previously layered left and right sections to the opposite side, aligning them with the squashed triangles.
Fold all four corners of the new creases into small triangles, then gently open the origami to the left and right to complete the ribbon.
Easy to make with origami! A cute collection of heart-folding ideas (21–30)
A heart-shaped box made from a single sheet
Let’s make a cute heart-shaped trinket box that will make you want to fill it with sweets.
First, fold it into a triangle twice to make creases, then fold the top and bottom corners toward the center.
Fold the same way once more and make a wrap fold.
From here, add more creases and fold it into a heart shape.
Leave the left side as is and fold it toward the center to form the side.
When folding the right corner, shape it into a heart.
Make two and stack them to create a lidded trinket box!
In conclusion
We introduced an easy way to fold a heart with origami. Once you catch a few simple tips, these are projects that even children can enjoy casually. The finished hearts can be added to message cards or displayed around your room—there are many ways to enjoy them. As you savor the pleasant feeling of moving your fingers, spend a colorful time with children through origami.