Explore a variety of delightful paper heart crafts perfect for any occasion. From Valentine’s Day to simple home decor, learn how to create beautiful crafts using different paper types. Simple, fun, and creative ideas for all ages.
Whether it’s for Valentine’s Day, a fun project, or to add a splash of joy to your home, crafting with paper hearts is not just easy; it’s a lot of fun. From the vibrant hues of cardstock to the delicate touch of tissue paper, each piece uniquely expresses your love and creativity.
In this round-up of tutorials, we’ll explore various easy paper crafts perfect for all ages, including paper heart garlands, wreaths, and origami hearts. So grab your craft essentials and a piece of paper, and let’s explore the colourful world of paper heart crafts!
Different Types of Paper for Heart Crafts
Affordable and Versatile Crafting Material
In its many forms, paper is a wonderfully versatile and affordable material for crafting. Whether you’re planning an elaborate Valentine’s Day decoration or a simple craft for an afternoon of fun, the variety of paper available makes it an excellent choice for any project.
- Construction Paper (cardstock): It’s perfect for creating sturdy paper hearts of different sizes and colours.
- Tissue Paper: For those who love a touch of delicacy and texture, tissue paper is ideal. It’s excellent for creating layered or translucent hearts, adding a soft touch to your craft.
- Scrapbook Paper: If patterns and prints are what you seek, scrapbook paper is your go-to. With its endless designs, it’s great for creating unique and decorative paper hearts.
- Recycled Papers: Embrace sustainability with recycled papers. Old maps, book pages, or even last year’s Valentine’s Day cards can be transformed into beautiful, vintage-styled hearts. Not only does this approach add a unique twist to your crafts, but it also helps in reducing waste.
- Speciality Papers: For a more distinct look, try using speciality papers like metallic, textured, or even handmade papers.They can add a luxurious feel to your crafts, perfect for a unique Valentine’s Day project.
Unleash your creativity with versatile paper heart art ideas suitable for every skill level. From origami hearts to a paper wreath, find inspiring and affordable crafting projects using different paper types.
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How To Make A Paper Mache Heart and Watercolor Decoration
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Make a large heart out of paper mache and then add hanging paper heart garland in different colours to make this fun wall decoration.
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Frosted Paper Honeycomb Hearts
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Lia always has the best paper crafts, and her honeycomb hearts are adorable and very easy to make!
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DIY Heart Map Ornament
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Using old maps is a great way to add a personal touch to your paper heart crafts. Use a glue stick to fix a paper heart shapemap of somewhere special to wood or cardboard.
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Danish Woven Hearts
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These Scandinavian woven hearts, crafted from either paper or fabric, serve as a charming hanging decoration or as quaint mini treat pockets, with the top of the heart opening up for added functionality.
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3D Paper Conversation Hearts
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Learn how to make 3D paper conversation candy hearts! These vibrant and adorable hearts can be transformed into a charming Valentine's Day banner, but they're versatile enough for shelf decoration, glass vase fillers, or countless other creative uses!
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Make An Easy Valentine's Day Wreath With Paper
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For a stunning Valentine's Day decoration, try making this paper flower heart-shaped wreath. Not only is it simple to create, but it's also an eye-catching piece when finished. While it's perfect for Valentine's Day, you can adapt it for year-round display by choosing paper in your favourite colours!
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Rolled Book Page Heart Art
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Create a stunning paperdecoration with this heart made from rolled book pages. It's a fabulous and artistic way to add charm to any room.
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Crepe Paper Heart Piñata
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If you're throwing a Valentine's or anniversary party, one of these giant paper heart piñatas would be a fantastic and fun addition.
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DIY Paper Heart Wreath
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If you're looking for fun paper crafts, this is one to try and an easy way to make a wreath for Valentines Day.
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Simple Cute Personalized Map Gift
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This is an easy Valentine's Day craft and makes a thoughtful gift for couples. Create a paper heart using old maps of their hometowns or where they first met.
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Hanging Hearts made from Paper
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You can whip up these hanging hearts with just a few paper strips in less than 10 minutes, making them a quick and easy craft. You can get as creative as you want with the paper choices.
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Vintage Valentines Wreath
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Cut cute vintage Valentine's cards into heart shapes to make a kitsch wreath. The post includes printable images, but you'll also find more vintage Valentine's cards here.
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Paper Cone Heart
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This paper cone heart craft brings a new dimension to the traditional heart-shaped wall art. Create it using materials you likely already have at home.
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How to Make 3D Paper Hearts
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These small hearts with a three dimensional shape are an easy project to start with. They look great hanging from tree branches.
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How to Make a Vintage Map Heart Garland
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If you're searching for an eco-friendly Valentine's craft with a vintage charm, these paper heart garlands crafted from old road maps are the perfect fit.
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How to Make a Valentine’s Door Hanger
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This is a Valentine's Day craft with a larger heart. The door hanger is made from stitched brown paper sheets.
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DIY Paper Heart Garland + A Free Printable
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This Valentinecraft is a free printable. Use the heart template in various sizes to make a gorgeous paper garland.
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Rolled Paper Flowers - Valentine's Day Wood Block
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Discover the art of creating rolled paper flowers and use them to enhance a charming wood block decoration, perfect for Valentine's Day or any spot in your home.
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Heart Garland DIY
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These hearts are made with cut-up toilet rolls but could also easily be made with a strip of paper.
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DIY Personalized Treat Map Hearts – Valentines Craft
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Stitch paper hearts to make fun treat bags for your sweet treats with a fun pull open string.
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Paper Heart Napkin Rings
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Add romance to your table settings with these cute paper heart napkin ring holders.
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Paper Rosette Hearts
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Even if these paper hearts were made using a Cricut machine, they are so simple they would be as easy to make without one.
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DIY Origami Heart Garland
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While this involves a bit of cutting, making it technically kirigami rather than origami, each adorable little heart can still be made in just two minutes. They are perfect for creating decorative Valentine's Day garlands or for scattering in a bowl as a table centrepiece.
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Origami Heart With Wings
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Master the art of creating an Origami Heart with Wings through these easy step-by-step instructions. This simple-to-make heart is ideal for Valentine’s Day and any occasion when you want to express your affection. These charming paper hearts are the perfect finishing touch for any Valentine's Day card or gift.
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DIY Valentine Garland - Quick and Easy Heart Banner
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Use glittery cardstock to make an easy, glamorous, sparkly Valentine's banner for your mantle.
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Scrapbook Paper Mixed Media Hearts
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Use scrapbook paper to make lovely collaged heart decorations.
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Sweet Heart Valentine Plaque
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This Valentine's heart art is an ideal craft to create for a couple. You can personalize it by incorporating hearts with particular messages or even add a few hearts crafted from maps of meaningful places, similar to this map wall art.
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3D Origami Wall Hanging
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Add a stylish splash of love to your room with this gorgeous 3D origami paper heart decoration. There is a good video tutorial to help you with the steps.
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3D Heart Lantern
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Use translucent tracing paper and the free printable heart template to craft this stunning paper lantern. It's a fabulous piece that would enhance the look of your mantle throughout the year.
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Vintage Inspired Paper Heart Garland
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This paper heart craft is effortless, allowing you to create a beautiful garland using scrapbook paper and a heart template. It's also an excellent project for repurposing wallpaper samples.
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Paper Quilling Craft: Quilled Hearts Balloon Bouquet
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With quilled paper crafts, the materials required are few, but the creative possibilities are boundless. Suitable for all ages, these crafts result in fun creations that can be gifted, like this beautiful heart balloon bouquet.
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DIY Folded Paper Hearts For Valentine’s Day
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These paper decorations can be effortlessly crafted using materials from your recycling bin, including convenient wine cork stands.
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Valentine Heart Bookmarks
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Learn to create simple doodled heart bookmarks, perfect as Valentine’s Day gifts. This craft project is incredibly affordable and straightforward!
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DIY Sensual Herb Infused Bath Tea Bags
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Transform old paper tea bags into beautiful, herb-infused, heart-shaped bath bags. This eco-friendly craft recycles used materials and provides a luxurious, aromatic experience for your bath time. These charming heart bags, filled with soothing herbs, make for a perfect relaxing treat or a thoughtful handmade gift.
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Flower Bouquet Heart gift wrap DIY | Free template
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Add a personal touch to your flower bouquet gifts by crafting your heart cone gift wrap. It's beautiful and adds to the present, sure to be adored by everyone. Plus, there's ample space on the top heart to write a heartfelt message.
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Paper Heart Wall Art
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Enjoy crafting this delightful 3-D paper heart hot air balloon wall art, which can be completed in under two hours. The required supplies are basic; you likely already have some at home.
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Abstract Art DIY Valentine
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Add a splash of colour to your crafts by painting paper hearts with vibrant abstract designs. These can be beautifully utilized as card embellishments, gift toppers, or elements in decorative garlands.
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DIY Tissue Paper Heart Decorations
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These charming Tissue Paper Hearts are simple to create and highly affordable; they offer endless possibilities. Scatter small hearts around for a subtle effect, or craft a larger garland to make a statement. Either way, you'll delight your loved ones and bring a handmade charm to your Valentine's Day celebration.
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DIY It - Crepe Paper Heart Decorations
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Use crepe paper in shades of pink and red to craft an enchanting hanging garland curtain, perfect for adorning your fireplace.
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Origami Heart Pocket Necklaces
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Craft these adorable origami heart pockets and tuck away a secret message inside! They're a delightful project for writing notes to friends and loved ones. Transform them into necklaces for charming accessories, or use them as sweet Valentine's Day favours. For an added surprise, consider placing a small treat or candy inside!
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Quilling Flower Pattern Update
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Create a stunning paper heart adorned with quilled flowers. This craft involves delicately rolling strips of paper to form intricate floral designs, which are then arranged to fill the heart shape. The result is a beautifully detailed and textured piece, perfect as a wall decoration or a thoughtful handmade gift.
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How to Make Heart Paper Flowers
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These delightful heart-shaped paper flowers are charming and amazingly simple to create! Ideal for a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift, you can quickly learn to make these paper flowers with this straightforward step-by-step guide!
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How to Make a 3D Paper Heart Box
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This is a free printable to make these lovely geometric 3D paper hearts perfect for hiding Valentine's treats.
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Animal Valentines Tutorial
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From creating a charming fox face to assembling a 3D pink mouse, learn how to transform simple paper hearts into adorable creatures.
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Papier Mache Anatomical Hearts
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For a unique twist, why not try creating a paper mache heart? This craft offers a more macabre take on paper heart decorations, making it an excellent fit for Halloween-themed decor.
Conclusion and Other Ideas
Remember, each type of paper brings charm and characteristics to your crafts. Mixing and matching different types, you can create paper heart crafts that are visually appealing and hold a special meaning, whether it’s the recycled story of an old map or the vibrant cheer of red paper. So, let your imagination run wild and have fun experimenting with these various paper options!
For those who enjoy crafting with materials beyond paper, explore my delightful fabric heart ideas and Valentine’s sewing crafts collection.
Additionally, you’ll find some fantastic inspirations for denim-themed Valentine’s creations and various Valentine’s crafts suited for adults.
For those that prefer to say it with flowers, there are some gorgeous paper roses on the blog and all these fabric flower ideas.
