Origami Double Heart

It's the last day of January...Hurray!  With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I've been inspired to get started on some crafts to celebrate the holiday of LOVE.  Today's craft is another simple yet elegant heart decoration that will be sure to delight! 

I call it the Origami Double Heart:

I know what you're thinking....Origami?  No, thank you!  Trust me, these are easy to make in just a few folds :)  

Here's what you need:

1.  Origami paper- One large piece, one small piece.  I used a standard large square (approx. 6") and a standard small square (3") which you can find in any good craft store (e.g., Michaels).  The small square should be approximately 1/4 the size of the large square.  Choose complimenting colors and/or patterns.

2.  A little Elmer's glue or a glue dot to secure the hearts in place when finished.

3.  Small hole punch to create a hole for hanging, etc.

4.  Ribbon on baker's string for the finishing touches.

  

How to make it:

1.  To make the basic heart:

Choose a 6" x 6" square

Place square with colored side down and fold it in half (corner to corner) both ways.

Fold one corner so that the point touches the middle crease.

Fold the opposite facing corner all the way to the edge of the paper.

Fold the right side of the paper over and up so that the bottom edge touches the center crease.

Do the same on the other side.  You can now see the heart shape starting to form :)

Flip the heart over.

Fold the two pointed corners in so that the sides are straight.

Fold the top points down to touch the top of the colored portion of the paper.

You've just made a heart!

Make another heart with the smaller piece of paper and glue to the larger heart.  Put a drop of glue on the inside of the heart to hold the two sides of the heart in place.

Punch a small hole at the top, if you'd like to add ribbon on string for hanging.

I used matching baker's string to make a bow.

Ta-da!

I made a few to decorate our dining room hutch :)

It's fun to mix and match different colors and patterns.  These also make great embellishments for a handmade Valentine's Day cards and gift bags!

If you decide to give this craft a try, I'd love to see pics.  Just send me an e-mail :)