How to Make an
Origami
Free-Standing
Heart Flower
 Nothing
could be simpler. Surprise
someone by
secretly putting a sparkly origami heart on their desk or bedside table.
Materials
- Red
or pink paper, same color on both sides (recommended), 5-
to 6-inches square
- Red
or metallic glitter spray, optional
Tip: If using, please read the manufacturer’s
instructions before you begin this project.
Allow adequate time for setting
up
your work area and for drying.
- Calligraphy
pen in a metallic shade, optional
Note: If
you use basic origami paper, the stem will
be white. To avoid
this, we went to our
local print shop for sheets of 8½ x 11 solid red paper.
We cut it into 5½ inch squares with our paper
trimmer. Most
print shops can cut it
for you, or they will have a cutter you can use free of charge. Avoid the old-style
“guillotine” paper cutters;
it’s virtually impossible to cut a perfect square with them.
Instructions
1. Fold
the Morning
Glory Single-Heart Variation.
2.
Unless you did
already, fold
the stem as shown here.
3.
(Optional)
Spray with glitter spray.
Tips:
If the heart keeps falling over, try
increasing the angle between the
flower and the stem. If
it still falls over,
you could whip up a Model Display Stand from
ordinary white paper, or
any paper you like.
Bonus idea:
You could write a short message on the face
of the heart using a metallic pen. See
more origami Valentine projects
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