How to Make an Origami Heart and Crafts You Can Do With Them

Origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, allows you to create meaningful items from a single sheet of square paper. It’s very easy to get started, and one of the most popular and endearing designs is the origami heart. Perfect for special occasions or just as a gesture of love, the origami heart is both simple to make and incredibly versatile. In this blog, we’ll guide you through creating an origami heart and explore some fun crafts you can do with them!

Origami Heart Tutorial

Materials Needed:

• Origami paper or a square piece of paper 
• A flat surface for folding

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Place your square paper with the colored side (if any) facing down. Fold it in half.           
2. Fold the two top corners down to meet the bottom corner to form a triangle then flip it and turn it upside down.
3. Fold the left and right edges of the triangle down to make a diamond shape.
4. Take each flap and find where they naturally part. Fold each high point down to make a little square on each side.
5. You will notice a little triangle “tongue” sticking in the middle of your squares. Fold the triangle part down.
6.  Now you can fold each of the squares’ flaps down to form mini triangles. To keep the triangles from unfurling, press the tops of the triangles down.
7. Flip the heart over!

Crafts You Can Do with Origami Hearts

Heart Garland

Create a festive garland by making multiple origami hearts (this could take a while). String them together using a needle and thread or glue them onto a ribbon. You can also do this with other origami pieces like origami cranes, flowers, or stars. This is a great decoration for holidays like Valentine’s Day, weddings, or any special event. Use different colors and patterns to match the theme of your celebration and hang them from the ceiling or make an accent wall with them hanging down at different heights.

Heart Cards

Use your origami hearts to create personalized greeting cards. Simply glue a heart to the front of a blank card or piece of cardstock. Add a message inside to make it extra special. This craft adds a personal touch to birthday cards, anniversary greetings, or Valentine’s cards. You can also add dried flowers to your greeting card as well.

Heart Magnets

Transform your origami hearts into cute magnets for your fridge or magnetic board. Cut a small piece of magnetic sheet or use adhesive magnetic strips and attach them to the back of each heart. This is a fun way to display photos, notes, or just brighten up your kitchen with some handmade charm.

Heart Bookmarks

Add a touch of love to your reading routine by turning origami hearts into bookmarks. Simply cut a small strip of cardstock, fold it, attach it to the back of the heart, and glue it in place. Slide the folded strip between the pages of your book.

Heart Mobile

Create an origami mobile by hanging origami hearts and other items from a circular frame or a branch. Arrange them at varying lengths and add some decorative elements like beads or small stars. This mobile can be a charming addition to a nursery, kids’ room, or craft space.

Heart Gift Tags

Want to add to a gift for a crafter? Use an origami heart as a gift tag. Simply write the recipient’s name or a special message on the heart, and attach it to your gift with ribbon or twine. It’s a small detail that makes a big impact.

Final Thoughts

With just a few folds and some creativity, you can use origami hearts to enhance your decorations, gifts, and personal items. Whether you’re crafting for a special occasion or just looking for a fun project to do, origami offers endless possibilities. Consider adding origami to other artwork too!