The heart is the origami shape almost everyone wants to fold at least once - and once you do, you will see why it never goes out of style. This version takes only eight easy steps, so within a couple of minutes you can turn an ordinary square of paper into a little heart you would be proud to hand over.

Pick a paper that makes you smile - a favorite color or a leftover scrap will do just fine. The folds are forgiving and the result is instantly recognizable, which makes this a brilliant first project if you are new to origami, and a few minutes of quiet focus if you are not. Fold it slowly, and enjoy the moment the shape finally appears in your hands.

The origami heart is such a thoughtful gift for a loved one. Made with special paper and with your own hands, what could be sweeter?

Make a really cute heart from some nice paper like drawing paper, gift paper or special origami paper. This tutorial shows you an easy way to fold a square paper.

This little origami heart is easy to fold and wonderfully cute.

STEP 1

Fold the paper along the dotted line in the direction of the arrow.

STEP 2

Fold the paper along the dotted line in the direction of the arrow.

STEP 3

Turn over the paper.

STEP 4

Fold the paper along the dotted line in the direction of the arrow.

STEP 5

Open the paper as shown to create a small pocket. Then flatten down the sides of the pocket.

STEP 6

Fold the paper along the dotted line in the direction of the arrow.

STEP 7

Turn over the paper.

STEP 8

Complete.