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Easy Origami Heart

This origami heart is one of the quickest folds on the site, perfect for cards, bookmarks, or a quick handmade gift. All you need is one square sheet of paper, ideally colored on one side.

🧻 Supplies You'll Need

A small double-sided or colored square works best so the heart shape stands out clearly.

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Written Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Fold in Half

With the colored side down, fold your square in half vertically, then unfold to leave a center crease.

Step 2: Fold the Top Corners Down

Fold the top two corners down to the center crease, forming a triangle shape at the top.

Step 3: Fold the Bottom Point Up

Fold the bottom point up to meet the base of the triangle, creating a pentagon-like shape.

Step 4: Round the Top Lobes

Fold the top two corners inward and slightly downward to round them into the heart's two lobes.

Step 5: Tuck and Flip

Tuck the bottom point behind the lobes slightly to sharpen the heart's shape, then flip the paper over.

Step 6: Your Heart is Complete!

Flatten all the creases firmly. Your origami heart is ready to use as a card topper, bookmark, or gift tag.

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