How to Fold an Origami Heart

Lay a patterned origami paper on the table, patterned side down.

Fold the paper in half, horizontally. Then unfold.

Then, fold the paper in half vertically (then unfold) to divide the paper into fourths.

Then, fold the top of the paper to the horizontal crease.

Flip your paper over.

Fold the upper right hand corner to the verticals center line.

Do the same for the left corner.

Flip your paper over.

Fold the right side of the paper to the center line.

Then, fold the left side to the center line.

Fold the lower right hand corner to the center halfway line.

Do the same to the lower left hand corner.

Fold the top corner down to the bottom corner. Create a crease mark.

Unfold the last step.

Flatten the "ears" of your heart.

Fold the upper right hand corner to the horizontal fold.

Do the same to the other "ear".

Fold the tip of the "ear" down to the horizontal line.

Do the same to the left "ear".

You have completed your origami heart!

I personally like to tape the back of my heart to a wall or in my locker for decoration. This step is completely optional.

Enjoy your origami heart! If you open up the back of the heart, it can hold small things like lip gloss.