Origami instructions: Folding a heart envelope

Creative Origami Joy: Fold a Mini Envelope with Heart Compartment

Want to deliver your messages in a special way? You’ve come to the right place: with an origami heart-shaped envelope! This elegant and creative mini envelope is not only an eye-catcher but also offers a secret compartment for your beloved words. In this step-by-step guide, I'll show you how to easily fold an enchanting origami heart without glue or cutting. Perfect as an addition to gifts or simply as a loving gesture in between!

Step 1: Laying the foundation

If your paper has two differently colored sides, place the side that will later be the heart face down. Fold the paper diagonally to create a crease line and repeat for the other diagonal.

Step 2: Prepare the paper

Fold each tip of the paper towards the center. Unfold everything and turn the paper over.

Step 3: Make initial folds

Take two opposite corners and fold them inward to the crease line.

Step 4: Create the base shape

Fold the triangle on one side inward and repeat on the other side. Now you can write a message directly on the paper!

Step 5: Shape the envelope

Fold the envelope towards the central line and ensure everything fits well.

Step 6: Refined folding

Place the corners against the inward point of the opposite side (Point A to C and Point D to B). A small square will form.

Step 7: Detail folding

Fold the corners of the new square outward until they reach the crease line. A small triangle forms. Repeat for the other side.

Step 8: Final details

Fold the top corners of each triangle upward and press them flat.

Steps 9-11: Complete the heart shape

Fold the new triangles in the middle and press them firmly. Ensure the text inside the envelope is in the right orientation before completing the heart.

Step 12: Finish the final folds

Finally, fold the inner top slightly inward and press the envelope flat. Your origami heart envelope is complete!

   

Don't be discouraged by the detailed guide. Each step brings you closer to a beautifully finished result. Get the suitable origami paper and other crafting supplies from our online shop, and let your creativity flow!