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Easy origami! A cute collection of heart-folding ideas

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.

How about folding a heart out of origami? A handmade heart conveys warmth and is perfect for adding to a small message card or decorating a wall.

Since origami uses your fingertips, one of its charms is that you can enjoy it while staying focused.

This time, we’ll introduce mainly simple folding methods.

They’re easy for kids and also for adults who haven’t done origami in a while, so chat with those around you and have fun together—kids and adults alike!

Easy to make with origami! A cute collection of heart-folding ideas (11–20)

How to fold a two-color heart

Let’s make a larger heart that can be displayed on a wall using two colors of origami paper! First, align the top and bottom edges of the paper and make a crease mark by pressing only the left edge.

Unfold the paper, then fold the bottom edge up to meet the mark and make another crease in the same way.

Next, fold the top edge down to align with the second mark you made.

Fold both sheets the same way, and on just one of them, fold the left corner up to meet the crease made by folding the top edge.

Stack and combine the two sheets, then fold the corners to shape the heart.

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Origami heart with a ribbon

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Origami heart with a ribbon

A ribbon pops out of a heart! Here’s a very cute origami to try.

First, fold into a triangle twice to make creases, then squash along the creases.

Squash-fold the inner sections so they become triangles.

Fold all four corners up along the edges, then fold down both corners on one side.

Flip it over and shape it into a heart.

Turn it to the front and fold the two bottom corners diagonally outward so they stick out.

Open the top part into a pocket and adjust it into a ribbon shape, and you’re done! Writing a message and adding it as a gift will make it even more delightful.

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Easy and cute! How to fold a ribbon

[Origami] Easy! Cute Ribbon Folding Method Origami Ribbon

Easy and cute! How to fold a ribbon

This is a three-dimensional piece where both sides of the knot are shaped like petals.

It’s a great idea for those looking for a ribbon shape different from the classic triangle.

First, fold the top and bottom corners of the origami toward the center, then fold the same way once more.

Fold it in half by bringing the left and right sides together, then open the two corners along the crease and squash them into triangles.

Turn the origami so the triangular parts are on the inside and a flat surface is facing up, then fold back the previously layered left and right sections to the opposite side, aligning them with the squashed triangles.

Fold all four corners of the new creases into small triangles, then gently open the origami to the left and right to complete the ribbon.

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A heart-shaped box made from a single sheet

[Origami] How to fold a heart-shaped box using a single sheet (with voice guidance) Origami – How to make a heart box

A heart-shaped box made from a single sheet

Let’s make a cute heart-shaped trinket box that will make you want to fill it with sweets.

First, fold it into a triangle twice to make creases, then fold the top and bottom corners toward the center.

Fold the same way once more and make a wrap fold.

From here, add more creases and fold it into a heart shape.

Leave the left side as is and fold it toward the center to form the side.

When folding the right corner, shape it into a heart.

Make two and stack them to create a lidded trinket box!

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In conclusion

We introduced an easy way to fold a heart with origami. Once you catch a few simple tips, these are projects that even children can enjoy casually. The finished hearts can be added to message cards or displayed around your room—there are many ways to enjoy them. As you savor the pleasant feeling of moving your fingers, spend a colorful time with children through origami.