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How to Fold a Piece of Paper Into a Heart

Whether for Valentine's Day, wedding anniversary, Mother's Day or just to show someone special that you care, a paper heart sends a loving message.Make these special by using colored paper, writing a special message with a gel pen and/or adding glitter.

Things You'll Need

  • 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper, any color
  • Scotch tape
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Instructions

    • 1

      Fold the piece of paper in half lengthwise.

    • 2

      Fold the paper one more time in half lengthwise.

    • 3

      With the open edges of the paper facing away from you fold the small edges together forming a rectangle half the length. This creates a crease that can be used to make sure the heart shape stays even. Open the piece of paper back up showing crease in the middle.

    • 4

      Fold the right side of the paper up to form a right angle using the crease in the middle as a guide. The edge of the right angle should touch the crease.

    • 5

      Fold the left side up to form a right angle. Each side should look the same with a triangle at the bottom and two rectangles facing up..

    • 6

      Turn the paper over so the folded side is facing down.

    • 7

      Holding the right rectangle, fold it down so it forms a right angle and rest against the long edge of the triangle. Repeat on the left side.

    • 8

      Fold each of these flaps down and in to form the top of the heart.

    • 9

      Tuck those ends into the top of the triangle.

    • 10

      Tape down the flaps and you have finished your heart!