NOW see how to fasten this design with ribbon below. I prefer to glue down the bottom sides of the origami heart envelope and also glue the completed heart shape because this makes the finished craft project look really neat. Pull the top of the colored triangle down to the bottom of the top flap which makes up the top section of your envelope. To make the final heart shape on your envelope, is quite simple. Step 9: Final Step for the Origami Heart Envelope Study the photos and take your time to match these up nicely together. The bottom of the top colored triangle should rest just against the other folded triangle and not overlap it. You can see that this makes a diamond shape with the colored parts of the paper when you do this. Bend this layer of paper back up so that the tip extends over the top of the envelope. Now get hold of the same layer of paper that you folded in step 7. Step 8: Almost Done Making the Main Heart Envelope Once you have everything neatly lined up, make the new crease. Make sure to line the point up with the mid crease already made in the paper. Fold this right down to the bottom of your envelope. This triangle shape will make the bottom of your heart design. If you made sure to fold the paper down evenly, with the tip matched up with the mid crease at the bottom of your envelope, you'll have created a new triangle shape. You should really see this envelope starting to take shape now. Pull this down to the very bottom of your envelope. Now get hold of the very top point on the bottom flap of paper. Make sure that both sides of the paper are level before making your crease in the paper. Pull this corner right up to the point shown in the photograph which is located bottom center of the triangular flap at the top. Next unfold the bottom flap of paper so that you are ready for the next step. Rotate your paper around so that it now looks like a square folded shape right in front of you and not a diamond shape. Stop when all the corners of the paper have been folded in to the middle of your paper. Repeat this same process with the bottom left corner and the top left corner. Pull the tip of this corner towards the center crease point and fold. Then move on next to the bottom right corner. Pull the tip of the corner down to the center crease point and make a fold. Start with the top right corner of the paper. The middle of the paper is marked out by the folded X shape. You now need to fold all 4 corners of the square paper in to the middle. Step 3: The Envelope Design Starting to Take Shape You should now have 2 creases through your paper making an X shape. Then unfold the sheet of paper completely so that the colored side is facing upwards. Make sure to fold it diagonally both ways. Image Credit: photo belongs to the author.įold your square paper diagonally in half to make a triangle shape. Just start with the colored side of the paper facing up. You can choose any paper you like including scrapbook paper cut to size. To make this paper folded heart envelope, you don't need origami paper. I use 5 by 5 inch paper because this size makes some cute mini envelopes which measure about 3.5 by 2 inches when made. You will need a square piece of paper which is colored on one side with a different color or solid white on the other side. Step 1: The Paper for Folding Your Envelope You can also use scrapbook paper although it can be thicker to fold. These double-sided papers will give the most striking effect for this pattern although they can be hard to find. There are some beautiful origami papers that are white on one and a solid color on the other. All you need is a square sheet of paper which is colored differently on each side. These paper folded heart envelopes would be perfect to use for any romantic event such as Valentine's day, weddings and more. I used some pretty ribbon but there are other fastening techniques too. They show you how to make the unique heart envelope design and also how to secure the envelope when it is made. My step-by-step photo tutorial comes with detailed written instructions. There are no tricky or difficult folding techniques involved so this is a suitable Valentine craft project for older kids and adults to enjoy. These sweet heart envelope designs take just a few minutes for you to fold once you know the instructions.
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