Many people spend a lot of time choosing a present. close person. Despite the huge variety of products, the best gifts are still considered those that are made by hand. In this case, you get an exclusive souvenir in which you have invested your warmth and love. Do-it-yourself voluminous paper hearts are a peculiar and very beautiful gift, which can be presented to loved ones for any occasion, be it Valentine's Day or a birthday. What is needed for this? A minimum of materials and a little patience.
Volumetric paper hearts, the schemes of which will be discussed in this article, look very original, they can become not only a gift, but also an interior decoration. They can be made from different paper using a wide variety of techniques.
quilling
This technique makes it possible to create beautiful souvenirs, which can serve separate decor or be part of the pictures. To make such a heart, you need to take:
- bilateral colored paper any color, it all depends on your preference;
- PVA glue;
- twisting device, for example, a pencil or a toothpick.
First, the sheet must be cut into identical strips, each of which will need to be wound on the selected item (we have a toothpick). In the end, you should be able to a large number of spirals of various sizes. Now you have to glue them together starting from the center to get a heart, the size of which you can choose at your discretion. In addition, you can change the shape of the spiral and bend them, for example, in the shape of a "boat" and only then glue them into the desired shape. Such volumetric hearts from paper with their own hands can be a replacement for postcards or serve as an interior decoration.
Origami heart
This technique is very popular all over the world. Even in childhood, many made airplanes out of them. it the simplest crafts, but you can make real masterpieces. For origami paper "Volumetric Heart" you need to prepare a rectangular sheet of any color.
Take a sheet, bend it diagonally so that a narrow strip remains free at the bottom. Now turn it on the other side and bend the bottom strip in half. As a result, from the inside you will have a narrow strip. Then again turn the sheet over and bend horizontally the upper part of the square so that the fold is in the center of the diagonals. We connect the upper edge of the lower strip with the bent edge and turn the half-finished heart over. Now you need to expand the top square, in the end you should see 2 diagonal and 1 horizontal fold. Along these lines, you need to fold the upper square, so that you end up with a triangle, and at its base - a narrow strip. The lower and right corner of the triangle must be bent to the top. The left and right parts of the figure itself are bent towards the center. As a result, you should get a "house" that needs to be bent vertically in half and turned over. We wrap the 2 lower corners up to the center, and at the bottom we get an acute angle. Bend the top one down, and the remaining free ones need to be wrapped, directing to different sides(left right). It remains to fill the corners in the pocket. And that's it, the heart is ready. Do-it-yourself voluminous paper hearts made using this method can replace a postcard with
Volumetric 3d paper heart
Such original souvenir can be a great substitute for the habit of valentine. For her, you need to be sure to print a template that will allow you to get the perfect heart. Paper is best to take thicker. Color, as usual, any, at your discretion. Volumetric paper hearts, made from multi-colored paper with your own hands, can be folded into a rainbow. Such a gift will certainly be remembered by every person. The execution technique can be seen in the picture below.
convex heart
This is the easiest option that even a child can handle. To do this, you need to take a sheet of paper and cardboard, a pencil, scissors and PVA glue.
To get started, make cardboard templates, for this draw hearts of different sizes. After that, circle them on paper and cut them out. On each figure, make a small cut to the center in the middle. Then each of the cut halves must be smeared with glue and glued together. In the end, you should be able to voluminous heart. Do the rest in the same way. From ready hearts you can make a composition on the wall, decorate a postcard or a jewelry box.
Again, the red color and the shape of a heart will be relevant. We offer three simple master classes, guided by which you can make voluminous hearts with your own hands. Decorate the interior of your apartment, office with them, or just give them to loved ones and friends!
To make decorative composition from hearts, you will need:
- sheets of colored paper (not necessarily only red);
- scissors;
- pencil;
- glue.
Stage 1. On a piece of paper, draw hearts of different sizes. You can use a template to keep the heart shape neat and correct. Cut out each shape with scissors.
Stage 2. Make a small incision in the upper part of the figure, bend the edges slightly inward. Apply a small amount of PVA glue on the edges.
Stage 3. Grab the edges with glue with your fingers and press well together with reverse side heart.
Stage 4. Hold the glued edges for a couple of minutes.
Stage 5. Repeat steps 2-4 with the rest of the hearts.
Volumetric origami hearts
- For work, you only need scissors and colored double-sided paper.
- detailed step-by-step instruction shown in the photos below.
- Fold a square sheet of paper in half, then in half again and unfold.
- Bend the corners as shown in the photos.
- The final touch - inflate the heart through the hole below!
Hearts in the form of boxes (diagrams):
Required materials and tools:
- thick paper (for gift wrapping- cardboard);
- scissors;
- ruler.
Stage 1. Print or redraw the template on paper.
Stage 2. Cut it out with scissors or a utility knife (X-Acto knife). Fold over the areas to be glued. To make it more convenient to bend thick paper, help yourself with a ruler.
Stage 3. Bend the main part of the heart along the lines, helping with a ruler. Fold the figure into one piece. Apply a thin layer of glue to the corresponding protrusions, glue the heart.
If you are making a box, then bend the protrusions for gluing inside the box, and you can attach a tongue to the side of the “lid” to easily open it.
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skillful hands
It is always nice to receive a heart as a gift. And it’s even more pleasant to make it yourself and with a soul for those you love. Paper hearts can be made in a variety of techniques and have different sizes and different interpretations. In our article you will find several ways to make a heart out of paper, and be sure to choose the right one for yourself.
Content:
simple paper heart
For work, take a rectangular sheet of colored paper. Mark its middle on each side and bend from it as if you were making an airplane. Then unbend. And so repeat on all sides. As a result, the fold lines form a diamond in the center of the sheet. Then, first fold all corners about 2 cm, and then fold the paper along the fold lines. Follow the diagram below and in the end you will get the desired craft.
Such a heart can be used as a postcard, inside which wishes are written.
Volumetric paper heart
To get started, prepare the following materials:
- colored paper;
- simple pencil;
- scissors.
Do the work following the following points:
1. Take colored paper, draw a rectangle so that its dimensions are 2:1. Then fold the paper along the diagonal lines four times. Expand. You should have 2 crosses.
2. First, on one side, fold the paper along the X-shaped lines, guiding towards the center. Do the same from the opposite end of the sheet. As a result, you should make triangles. Turn towards you with the side that is visible in the photo.
3. From the center, turn all the parts towards the top. After that, you need to open all the valves, and tuck one of the sides of the workpiece.
4. Turn the workpiece over with the other side facing you. In this case, the corners must be bent. Then turn over again and open the valves one by one.
5. All valves (8 pieces) must be opened and closed one by one.
As a result, you will get a very original craft with which you can decorate the interior, a gift, or simply hand it to the addressee.
Bookmark heart
Gift in the form beautiful bookmark will be appreciated by those who like to read at their leisure, and just by those who have to work a lot with books. Moreover, there are such bookmarks that help to fix the desired page, and at the same time decorate the subject of knowledge. Even better, give a set of cute bookmarks made in different ways.
Method 1
Take colored paper square shape and start work.
- Fold the paper from left to right, and then from top to bottom. Expand.
- The result is a line in the middle, to which you need to attach the bottom edge of the sheet. Turn the piece over.
- Wrap the corners on the bottom side so that they touch the vertical in the middle. You must use this action to make a corner at the bottom. Turn the workpiece over to the front side.
- Wrap the corners up so that the extreme top point of the corner lies in the middle of the top of the sheet. Turn over again.
- Bend the top element on the strip and you will see triangles that will need to be straightened.
- Bend the small corners, and behind them the 2 lower ones.
- Nearly finished craft turn over and wrap the sides away from you. Got a bookmark.
Method 2
- Cut a square paper sheet into 2 identical pieces.
- Take one of them, put long side down and fold up.
- Next, bend from right to left.
- Unfold all folds.
- Bend the bottom 2 corners to the fold line in the center to form a corner. Turn the piece over.
- Bend the third part of the upper edge, and then wrap the corners on both sides on one and the second strip.
- Turn the craft over and see what happened to the heart.
Advice! The corners can bend and cling to the pages at the wrong time, so you can fix them with glue. The same can be done with the middle of the bookmark, where the center line may diverge.
box heart
Method 1
In such an original and cute box, you can put some gift: a watch, soft toy, beads, cosmetics, etc.
Gather the following materials before you begin: high-density colored paper, glue, a pencil, scissors, a ruler.
Having prepared workplace, start making crafts.
1. Print or redraw the diagram below on the prepared sheet of paper.
2. Take the scissors and cut out the workpiece, carefully passing along the contour. Tuck the extreme elements (refer to the photo).
3. Attach the parts to each other in order, having previously smeared the joints with glue.
4. Wait until the glue dries and you can use the resulting heart-shaped box.
The most interesting thing is that such a box can be made in any size, depending on what you plan to put there.
Method 2
You can combine the box with a postcard (2 in 1) to make an original and complete gift.
Take the following items to work:
- high-density colored paper (there is an option to replace with cardboard);
- pencil;
- ruler;
- scissors;
- glue;
- felt-tip pen.
Draw on paper the exact template for the box you want.
Draw the lines of future folds with a dotted line, and circle the contour itself with a felt-tip pen 1-2 tones darker than the color of the paper.
According to the dotted line, make bends and fold the box, gluing it in certain places with glue. After everything dries, write on the front side your wishes or just a couple of nice words. In the middle you can put something suitable in size or sweetness. In this form, you can present a gift to your dear person.
Heart-envelope
If your choice fell on this or that person and you have a recognition for him, then it's time to think not only about specific words, but also about their beautiful design. For this, it is impossible better fit envelope in the shape of a heart. which you can do by yourself.
Prepare a square sheet of red paper.
Fold the corners neatly to make a triangle. Unfold and fold on the other side. Expand again.
Bend one of the corners to the center so that its top touches the most central point of the sheet.
Turn the sheet over to the other side and wrap it from the bottom so that the bottom top falls on the border of the top side.
wrap up left side so that its edges coincide with the extreme line of the large triangle from below.
FROM right side do the same. It turned out something like an angular heart.
Turn the wrong side towards you and slightly bend the corners on the sides.
Then 0.5-1 cm fold the corners on top and turn the craft over. Now you can put an ambiguous note in such a thematic envelope.
Heart with wings
A handmade heart with wings will look original as an independent gift.
You just need to stock up on a piece of paper desired color square shape (200 by 200 mm). It will make a craft 2 times smaller.
How to do?
- Fold the prepared sheet in half, first on one side, disperse, and then on the other side and unfold again. There are fold lines.
- Fold the top of the material and the bottom so that the edges touch the fold line in the center. Turn the piece over.
- Fold the bottom corners into the center. Flip.
- Fold the strip into the center.
- Bend the upper element of the strip back, smooth out the corners that have formed.
- Make triangles at the ends of the strip by folding them. Turn the piece over.
- On the upper points of the heart, also slightly bend the corners. Enjoy work!
Ring with a paper stone in the shape of a heart
On the hand, such a ring is unlikely to have to be vilified for a long time, but it is quite possible to decorate a marker or a pen.
You should get a ring with a pebble-heart in front.
Paper heart: modular origami
From the many modules you can make a very beautiful gift for Valentine's Day and not only. Such a heart will come in handy at any time and will bring a lot of joy to your loved ones.
Necessary materials:
- paper of any color;
- scissors;
- glue.
We do the following:
1. Build many separate modules from prepared paper, from which you will later assemble a single structure.
Advice! Offer to help the children with this activity. They will be happy to spend time doing an exciting business with colorful elements.
You can find the assembly diagram of the modules below.
2. The most difficult process is fixing the made particles (modules). This will require some physical strength fingers and dexterity. You will find an approximate scheme for fastening modules below.
Having caught the essence of fastening elements-modules, you can recreate the heart of any variation.
Paper hearts: printable template
Video instructions
There are many techniques and methods for creating a paper heart. We will present several interesting videos on this topic:
1. Volumetric origami heart:
2. 3D heart:
3. Origami Heart with Wings:
4. Wicker Paper Heart:
Valentine's Day, popular among young people, is approaching, which means that on February 14 the red color and the shape of a heart will again be relevant. We offer three simple master classes, guided by which you can make voluminous paper hearts. Decorate the interior of your apartment, office with them, or just give them to loved ones and friends!
Simple voluminous paper hearts
Look how original this wall decor looks!
In order to make a decorative composition of hearts, prepare:
- sheets of colored paper (not necessarily only red);
- scissors;
- pencil;
- glue.
⇒ Step 1. On a piece of paper, draw hearts of different sizes. You can use a template to keep the heart shape neat and correct. Cut out each shape with scissors.
⇒ Step 2. Make a small incision in the upper part of the figure, slightly bend the edges inward. Apply a small amount of PVA glue to the edges.
⇒ Step 3. Grab the edges with glue with your fingers and press well against each other on the back of the heart.
⇒ Step 4. Hold the glued edges for a couple of minutes.
⇒ Step 5. Repeat steps 2-4 with the rest of the hearts.
Hearts can first be glued to a sheet of cardboard, and then hang the composition on the wall. Or mount directly to the wall using double-sided tape. If the convex shape of the heart makes it difficult to securely attach it to the wall, stick a piece of paper on the inside, like this:
Volumetric origami hearts
The origami technique offers a lot of options for how to make various figures, including three-dimensional hearts. We have chosen for you the cutest, roundest and smoothest. Such a three-dimensional shape is achieved by ... inflating the heart with air!
For work, you only need scissors and colored double-sided paper.
Detailed step by step instructions are shown in the photos below.
Fold a square sheet of paper in half, then in half again and unfold.
Bend the corners as shown in the photos. 
The final touch - inflate the heart through the hole below! 
Hearts in boxes
And how do you like these hearts, made in the form of a box? This technique can be used to make holiday wrapping for small gift. However, even as an original craft, such hearts look very interesting, resembling pixel art.
Required materials and tools:
- thick paper (for gift wrapping - cardboard);
- scissors;
- ruler.
⇒ Step 1. Print or redraw the template on paper.
⇒ Step 2. Cut it out with scissors or a utility knife (X-Acto knife). Fold over the areas to be glued. To make it more convenient to bend thick paper, help yourself with a ruler.
The heart shape is widely used to make the most various crafts. Greeting Cards for newlyweds or lovers, they are often made in the form of hearts. If you want to tell your sincere feelings to your loved one, it is not necessary to buy expensive gifts. Master the origami technique and try to make paper hearts .
Paper heart-shaped ring
Cut out a square from pink or red colored paper. Fold it in half, and then unfold and divide one half into four equal strips. They can be drawn with a simple pencil, so that in the future it would be easier to fold the paper, and the finished one turned out to be even.
It turned out a paper ring in the shape of a heart, which you can give to your girlfriend or lover. This craft is easy to make not only from color, but also from decorative paper or banknote.
Origami paper heart
If you squeeze your fingers in the central part, and then press down, then on one side you should get a three-dimensional triangle.
Do the same on the other side.
Not required to do complex crafts in the shape of a heart. Try also to make a simple heart from a rectangle with your own hands. To do this, you just need to fold the paper correctly.
The craft is done in a few minutes.
Heart-shaped paper envelope
Now fold the side edges as in the photo, and you will get a heart shape for the envelope. In the same technique, you can make a garland of paper hearts.
Woven paper heart for beginners
This craft can be done even with small children who will learn to alternate colors.
Do-it-yourself volumetric heart
Volumetric hearts can become a real decoration wedding table and perform the function of bonbonnieres.
Working with paper is very convenient, so even without special skills you can make original craft in the shape of a heart. Experiment with different types paper, because of the silence, corrugated or office paper, can be completely different. handmade hearts.
