There are lots of ways to make a heart out of paper. This is one of my favorite methods for making paper hearts, and it is easy to do! All you need is a sheet of paper, scissors, and some double-sided tape. These paper hearts would look colorful and fun hanging from the ceiling in a classroom, or add some to your home for some festive Valentine decor!
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How to Make a Heart Out of Paper:
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Materials Needed:
Step 1 – Fold Paper in Half (2x)
Begin by folding your paper in half, and then in half again, as shown.
Step 2 – Cut corners
Use scissors to carefully round the corners of the folded paper.
Step 3 – Accordion Folds
Unfold your paper, and begin making accordion folds along the width of the paper.
Step 4 – Double-Sided Tape
Add a piece of double-sided tape along the top edge of the accordion fold. Fold the paper in half, as shown. and open carefully to reveal your heart made out of paper!
You’ve made a heart out of paper!
Here is a short video tutorial showing how to make a heart out of paper:
Other Uses:
- Hang from the ceiling of a classroom for a fun and colorful look.
- Add a skewer to your paper hearts to create fancy cake toppers.
- Staple to a bulletin board as instant Valentine decor.
- String a bunch of these paper hearts together to make a mobile or garland. Fun!
More Heart Crafts to Explore:
- Heart Attack – Act of Kindness Activity – such a fun and easy way to make someone’s day. The perfect activity for Valentine’s Day!
- Stamped Polymer Clay Hearts – a little something to make and gift to a special friend.
- Quick Craft – Heart Mobile – Create some simple party decorations!
- DIY Cupid’s Cookie Shop – simple to set up, and can keep the kids happily entertained for a long time.
