Paper Heart

Create a beautiful woven paper heart with this easy and fun craft activity.

MATERIALS

  • Chart paper in white and red
  • Scissors
  • Tape
    Glue
  • Pencil
  • Ruler

METHOD

  • Cut a white square measuring 11 centimetres on each side.
  • Divide the square into 11 equal parts as shown.
  • Fold the square and cut it along the lines but don’t cut it all the way to the end.
  • Cut small, thin strips of red chart paper, each measuring 15 centimetres in length.
  • Open the square. Pass 1 red strip through 1 slit through the centre as shown.
  • Pass 1 red strip through 3 slits and the second strip through 5 slits above the first red strip. 
  • Pass the remaining 6 strips above these 3 strips until you form the shape of a heart as shown. Turn the paper over and stick the strips in place so they do not move.
  • Cut the extra strips off.
  • Your paper heart is ready! Gift it to your mom on Motherʼs Day!

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