Simple Decorative Origami Heart / Book Mark

by ninjacow258 in Craft > Cards

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Simple Decorative Origami Heart / Book Mark

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This is an easy origami heart, great for rookies and pros :)

Since I officially suck at explaining, the pictures may help you more than my description of the step.

Also, since the bottom of the heart opens, you can also use it as a book mark.

Step 1: Paper

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I used printer paper for the instructable, but origami paper or any other will do.
Cut it into two connected squares.

Step 2: Creases

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Folding one square at a time, fold diagonally (so the creases form an X) and fold backwards to create a line that runs down the center of the X.

Step 3: Triangles

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Follow the creases and press the two squares into two triangles.

Step 4: Find Center of the Triangles

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'Nuff said.

Step 5: Fold Flaps Toward Vertex of the Triangle

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Take each little flap and fold them toward the vertex of the matching triangle.

Step 6

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Open up the flaps and press them down to four squares.

Step 7

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Fold back one side (either side will do) of the bigger square.

Step 8

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Turn the origami over, and fold back the corners that are sticking out.

Step 9: Start the Decoration

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Fold the sides of each small square toward the center line (the diagonal).

Step 10: Almost Done

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Open up the new "pockets" (<- I really can't think of a better word for those little things....-_-...again, I suck at explaining. Sorry), and press them down.

Step 11: Finishing Touches (extra Help)

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Fix anything that doesn't look quite right, and-------*DRUM ROLL PLEASE!* You're done!

Use it as a Valentine's card or rip it up to show your hatred toward love, or do whatever your heart desires :)

Also, I published a video on how to fold this on Youtube, check it out if you still need some help:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2_RBxK6DVY