Teen Creativity Kit: Origami Heart Necklace

Origami, which means “folded paper,” is the Japanese art of creating complex shapes and forms by simply folding a square sheet of paper. This kit provides instructions and supplies to make a traditional heart shape, as well as a heart pendant, which can be worn on a necklace.

Supplies Provided for Traditional Heart

• 3” x 3” assorted color papers
• 6” x 6” assorted color papers

To make a traditional heart, follow the instructions below from kidsactivitiesblog.com

Supplies Provided for Heart Pendant

• 12cm x 17cm assorted color paper
• 13cm x 15cm assorted color paper
• String and cords
• Glue stick

To create a Heart Pendant, create a 3D origami heart by following the steps shown in the video below from World of Art and Craft

Share your creations with the library by emailing photos to info@theartbase.org or kdoyle@basaltlibrary.org