How to Make a Paper Heart

Published on December 11, 2009 by CHAN LEE PENG in Crafts
How to Make a Paper Heart

Like paper rose flower, paper heart is often used to show our heartfelt thanks and utmost appreciation to our beloved one. It shows our sincere affectionate note. Hence, it’s an ideal craft for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and even for Valentine Day.

Note: All photos by author.

I’d like to take this opportunity to wish all moms and dads from the world, including those from Triond, and Triond community for their endless support, encouragement and love. I therefore appreciate those moms and dads who’ve supported my works, particularly my health articles since 2007.

Here, I’d like to leave moms and dads worldwide a note.

Thanks for always being there for me,

Thanks for your understanding and thoughtfulness,

Thanks for your patience, caring and love,

I know that your love is shining as bright as the SUN,

And make me feeling so GOOD,

Thanks for being great MOMS and DADS,

Let me put my LOVE around you,

Love you bunches!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day!

Sincerely yours,

Your child

Below are step-by-step instructions and photos on how to make a simple paper heart. The illustrations will assist you to visualize each process of making paper heart. To fold paper rose, kindly visit How to make a paper rose.

Step 1

Prepare a piece of square paper. You can use any sizes of square paper which suits your heart best. Place the paper on a flat surface.

Step 2

From step 1, fold the paper in half. While folding, face the colored side of the paper up towards you.

Step 3

From step 2, gently fold the paper into half again.

Step 4

Unfold the paper. You should now have one line dividing the paper into two equal parts, giving you two squares.

Step 5 

Fold the bottom right hand corner to create a triangle that aligns at the centre of the paper (top photo). Repeat the same for the other side, aligning the centre point of the paper.

Step 6

From step 5, fold each of the side points of the triangle inward, so that its edge aligns perfectly with the centre line of the paper.

Step 7

Carefully open the triangle at the left top and fold it inward. Do the same for the right hand corner. You should get one pointed triangular section in the middle of the paper.

Step 8

Flip down the triangular section in the middle and insert it inward as shown.  Make sure that your folding is neat and straight, so that you’ll get a beautifully folded paper heart at the end.

Step 9

From step 8, flip over the paper. Now, cut along the red line upward (top photo). Flip the paper over again. The paper’s front view should look like in the second photo. The red line shows you the paper was cut in its middle.

Step 10

Fold two small triangles downward for each part to make it more rounded. Smooth out the paper heart by applying glue to any opening ends.

Step 11

Fold middle top right point towards the lower right, to trim the top shape of the heart (top photo). Repeat the step for the left hand side. Again, smooth out the paper heart by applying glue to any opening ends.

Step 12

From step 11, turn the paper over. Congratulation! You’re done! You’ve just created one pretty paper heart!

You can now attach this paper heart on top of the envelope, greeting card, poster, picture, photo frame or any art work to show your utmost care and love towards your beloved one.

Make another paper heart, if you desire. It’s simply intoxicating!

You can find more of my craft works and DIY stuffs at CraftStudio.

Good luck and happy folding!

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28 Comments

Liane Schmidt, posted this comment on Apr 25th, 2009

I LOVE IT CHAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Blessings to you always!

Sincerely,

-Liane Schmidt.

Mr Ghaz, posted this comment on Apr 25th, 2009

wonderful! Thanx for sharing this great idea..I Liked it

JK Kristie, posted this comment on Apr 25th, 2009

That’s so cool, Chan. I recently purchased an origami book as I love paper art and thought its a fun and educational way to bond with my two year old son. Inside CraftStudio is the most awesome! I’m off to try this paper heart, thanks! =)

Anne McNew, posted this comment on Apr 25th, 2009

that’s great Chan, my kid tried it a little while ago, she was very fulfilled to have finished 5 different colors.I love paper works, and that was a new design to do over and over again.

Kate Smedley, posted this comment on Apr 25th, 2009

I love it too Chan and very clear step by step instructions, thank you so much!

Christine Ramsay, posted this comment on Apr 25th, 2009

I am going to go away and try and make that right now. I have always loved origami. A great poem too. Thank you

Christine

Katalina Bahamón, posted this comment on Apr 25th, 2009

nice!! i love it!!

Evelyn Moore, posted this comment on Apr 25th, 2009

You make it look so easy – thanks for all the effort that has gone into this.

Intrepidus, posted this comment on Apr 25th, 2009

Wah!! That was fun making it!! Thanks for posting this! Now I can make one for my special one! =D

Dr Shalini Kapoor Kad, posted this comment on Apr 25th, 2009

Very sweet definately will give it a try!!

papaleng, posted this comment on Apr 25th, 2009

great, My wife was too happy when she finished doing it..Thanks for sharing it.

Judy Sheldon, posted this comment on Apr 25th, 2009

Chan, I love arts and crafts. Making this paper heart will be simple with your great instructions.

Thanks & G♥d bless!

CA Johnson, posted this comment on Apr 25th, 2009

I loved it, Chan! I agree that you made it seem easy. I think that would be a great gift to give my mom. I think she would love it. :)

Ruby Hawk, posted this comment on Apr 25th, 2009

That looks so neat, my grandnaughter will love it.She’s into all kinds of crafts. Great instructions.

Alexa Gates, posted this comment on Apr 25th, 2009

that is soo cool!

jo oliver, posted this comment on Apr 25th, 2009

cool! a must try

Monica Sappleton, posted this comment on Apr 26th, 2009

Very cool. I love it and I’ll try it. Thanks for sharing.
Monica.

R J Evans, posted this comment on Apr 26th, 2009

Just made one, Chan – it’s perfect! Now, what was I doing before…? :-) )

Jenny Heart, posted this comment on Apr 26th, 2009

Thanks for this thoughtful artical. Thoughtful people make the world go around.

PR Mace, posted this comment on Apr 26th, 2009

That was so great, thank you, my friend.

Eunice Tan, posted this comment on Apr 26th, 2009

Wow! Really cool. Need to practice this

CutestPrincess, posted this comment on May 12th, 2009

nice one, i’ll teach this to some other kids

pinkjewels, posted this comment on May 13th, 2009

It’s very very beautiful Chan!!!!!!!!

Deep Blue, posted this comment on May 18th, 2009

Nice paper art my friend.

swatilohani, posted this comment on May 25th, 2009

highly informative article thnx for sharing

Jacqueline, posted this comment on Jul 27th, 2009

I love your Arts and Crafts articles, Mr. Chan Lee Peng! They are incredibly helpful! So far, I’ve made an envelope and a paper heart. I’m going to try the paper rose next. You are very talented!

Thanks!

Robin, posted this comment on Aug 22nd, 2009

How do you do step 8? :S

p, posted this comment on Sep 16th, 2009

kawaii~

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