Origami heart is widely loved because it can express love and caring. Why not trying a new model to add a pair of wings for your paper heart?
This model is made out of one square paper. But the heart and the wings present two sides of the paper separately. So try to use paper with different patterns and colors for more creative combinations.
This origami paper heart is perfect gift attatchment for Valentine’s Day, birthdays and anniversaries. It is a great idea to give it as a single gift or to decorate your gift box. Using it to decorate a postcard can help you express your love better.
- Folding time: 10 minutes
- Paper: 15×15 cm
- Difficulty: Easy
Material
Get 15×15 cm square paper to create a 14×9 cm origami heart with wings.
Paper Heart with Wings Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Place the paper with the desired display side facing down. Fold and unfold it horizontally, then vertically, leaving two creases.
Step 2
Fold the top edge to align with the middle horizontal crease, then flip the paper over from left to right.
Step 3
Fold down the top left and right points diagonally along the dotted lines, then flip the paper over from left to right.
Step 4
Fold down the top triangle, then flip the paper over from left to right.
Step 5
Lift the top two layers, then fold the left and right edges to align with the middle vertical crease.
Step 6
Fold the top left and right points diagonally; then, we can see there are two white squares. Fold diagonally to form two small triangles, symmetry to the two you just made.
Finally, fold down the two top points.
Step 7
Fold the bottom left and right points diagonally.
Step 8
Fold up the bottom triangle and unfold it.
Step 9
Unfold the bottom left and right layers.
Step 10
Take the right edge of the left layer and the left edge of the right layer, then fold them along the dotted lines separately, ensuring they align with the horizontal crease. Next, fold up the bottom edge and flatten the fold.
Step 11
We can see an upside down trapezoid here. Fold its bottom edge to align with its top edge, leaving a crease, and unfold it. Then, fold its bottom edge to align the crease you made, and unfold it.
Step 12
Fold up the bottom edge very little to align with the crease you made in the previous step, then fold up this trapezoid and fold down its top edge to align with the existing crease [pictures 1 to 3].
Next, fold down the trapezoid and fold up its bottom edge [pictures 4 to 6].
Step 13
Fold up this trapezoid and fold down its top edge [pictures 1 and 2].
Fold down this trapezoid and fold up its bottom edge [pictures 3 and 4].
Fold up this trapezoid [pictures 5 and 6].
Step 14
Keep repeating the above steps. Fold down the top edge of this trapezoid and fold down this layer [pictures 1 and 2].
Fold up the trapezoid’s bottom edge to align with the middle horizontal crease, and finally, slightly expand the zigzag part downward.
Step 15
Pinch the wings together in the middle and spread the ends slightly.
Step 16
Lift the top edges of the wings a little, and turn over the paper from left to right.
In addition to our classic origami heart, we also have several other origami hearts with unique designs, including the origami blossom heart, and origami heart with bow.
If you are new to origami, start here from our beginner guide to know the basics and how to read the step-by-step instructions.
Origami Heart
Origami Blossom Heart
Origami Heart with Bow
What’s Next
Such a lovely origami heart with wings is done, and now you can explore our other 10 Origami Heart Ideas and better express your love. Enjoy folding!
