How to Make an Origami Secret Heart Message Box

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Start with the white side of the paper facing up, fold it in half horizontally, and unfold it.

Step 2

Fold it in half vertically, crease it well then unfold.

Step 3

Fold the top and bottom points to the center intersection points formed by the two creases.

Step 4

Fold the top and bottom edges to align with the middle horizontal crease.

Step 5

Take the right section of the middle horizontal edge of the top one, and fold it up to align with the vertical crease.

Repeat this for the bottom edge on the middle, fold its right section down to align with the vertical crease. Then the right pocket will be opened as you do so, next, bring up the right point, fold it to the left, and finally flatten the pocket.

Step 6

Fold the top and bottom triangles on the right side toward the center.

Step 7

Fold the left point of the top layer to the right diagonally.

Step 8

Fold the bottom left corner of the right square diagonally to meet its center point, and fold the top left corner a little diagonally.

Step 9

Fold the left part to the right along the middle dotted line.

Step 10

Fold the top left corner of the right flap down a little, crease it well then unfold.

Step 11

View this corner you folded in the previous step from the top left side, open it and press down the tip to make it tuck between the layers, then flatten the fold along the creases you made in the previous step.

Step 12

Repeat steps 5 to 11 for the left side.

Step 13

Pull the left and right parts of the heart to the sides to open this box, and organize items.

What’s Next

This is the final shape of the origami secret heart message box, next you can explore other origami box ideas. Hope you enjoy the process!

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