Origami Ow's Heart Card Printable Instructions
This lovely origami heart card was designed by the late Francis Ow, an origami artist best known for his heartfelt creations. It’s a simple but thoughtful model he called the Valentine’s Dutch Card , and it makes a perfect little gift for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or any occasion when you want to send a bit of love. It’s folded from a 1×2 rectangle. Here, we’re using half of a square sheet, so you can make two cards from one square of origami paper. The model is quick to fold and works great as a personalized message card. Bonus: This design is also the starting point for an origami heart box ! So if you enjoy this one, check out our heart box tutorial linked below. And if you’re looking for a simpler project, this origami heart is the perfect starting point.
- Designed by Francis Ow
- Diagrams by Nick Robinson
- Difficulty: Easy
- Number of steps: 18
- Number of pages: 3
- Recommended paper: 9.5 x 9.5 in (24 x 24 cm) origami paper (Kami) cut in half
- Folding time: 10 minutes