Florence Temko - Origami Love Notes: Romantic Hand-Folded Notes & Envelopes

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Contents - Folding Papers (.pdf) Stand-Up or Send-It Valentine If not using kit paper, paper that is red on one side and white on the other works well for this valentine. If using plain white paper, you can color the completed heart with red markers. This project can be mailed flat or opened up a bit to create a standing display. You need A square of paper If the paper is colored only on one side, begin with the colored or patterned side facing up. Fold the square in half and unfold. In the middle, tuck the corners under with small mountain folds. In the middle, tuck the corners under with small mountain folds.

Turn the paper over. Fold both side edges to meet in the middle. Fold the top edge to the bottom corner. 6a. At the top edge, which is folded, fold the outside corners in at an angle. 6b.

Unfold the two corners. 6c. On the creases you just made, tuck the corners in between the two main layers of paper. They will be hidden. Turn the paper over. The completed Stand-Up or Send-It Valentine.

Tip Decorations You can embellish the heart with glitter, small cutouts, and other things. Rosette Card The rosette for this card is created by gluing several identical origami kite shapes into a circle. Once you know how to make this simple unit, which requires only three creases, you can have a lot of fun creating your own variations by changing the colors of the paper or using additional units. The photograph to the right shows one of the many designs that are possible. You need 8 squares of paper with 1 (4 cm) sides A blank greeting card, or a US letter-sized rectangle of sturdy paper folded in half Glue stick If the paper is colored only on one side, begin with the colored or patterned side facing up. Fold the square from corner to corner and unfold. Fold two adjacent edges to the crease you just made. Turn the paper over from left to right. The completed Kite Base unit. The completed Kite Base unit.

Glue eight units on a greeting card in a circle. The completed Rosette Card. Tips Papers The squares may be cut from colored printing paper or gift wrap. Its also easy to find suitably small papers on the Internet by searching for teabag folding. Some of them may be printed for free. Variations These instructions show the simplest way of combining eight squares of two different colors or patterns.

You can also place the kite shapes in other positions to achieve other interesting effects. How about placing the kites upside down? This can form a star with an open center for a message or photograph. Hanging Ornament You could turn this project into a hanging ornament by gluing two rosettes on a circular piece of very sturdy paper, one on the front and one on the back. Geometric Folding The rosette is an excellent example of origami with circular symmetry. Sealed with a Kiss Envelope You can use this design as a greeting card by writing your message inside or on a separate piece of paper you can insert into the envelope. You can also use it as a wallet or as a gift wrap for a small flat gift.

Using the kit paper will yield a 3 (8.5 cm) card. You need A paper square Begin with the non-display or unpatterned side facing up.