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Origami heart notes

Secret notes folded into paper hearts for Valentine's or Galentine's, a whole friend group's worth in 1 sitting.

Origami heart notes
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 10 and up
Time30 minutes
Cost$0 to $5
Valentine's DayDollar storeUnder $20GiftsLow messGroups

What you'll need

Materials

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Write the note
    1

    Write the note

    Write a message on the white side. Keep it short.

  2. Step 2: Fold the guides
    2

    Fold the guides

    Fold in half both ways and unfold. You'll have a plus-shaped crease.

  3. Step 3: Fold the bottom up
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    Fold the bottom up

    Fold the bottom edge up to the center line.

  4. Step 4: Fold the top down
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    Fold the top down

    Fold the top edge down to the bottom edge.

  5. Step 5: Fold the sides up
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    Fold the sides up

    Fold each half of the bottom edge up along the center to make a point.

  6. Step 6: Shape the heart
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    Shape the heart

    Flip it. Fold the top corners and side corners back to round it off.

Edie's tip

Practice once on scrap paper. Then the rest go fast.

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