How to Make an Origami Pocket Heart

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start with a square piece of paper.

   You could choose a shade of red or pink, but any color will work.
   
   You can buy origami paper at a store or online.
   
   Or, you can get a regular 8 inch by 11 inch (20cm x 28cm) sheet of paper cut into a square.
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   Step 2: Fold the square in half diagonally both ways

   Unfold. , The horizontal and vertical folds can help guide you through this process.
   
   The two unfolded corners should be facing "up" and "down."
   
   ,,,, The top will adjust itself as you pull it.
   
   Push the flap that forms toward the left and crease it down. ,,, The origami heart pocket is now ready for use.
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   Step 3: and along the center.

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   Step 4: Fold two of the opposite corners to the center of the paper.

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   Step 5: Fold the square in half horizontally so that you get a "house" shape.

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   Step 6: Find the left diagonal crease

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   Step 7: and fold that bottom left corner so that crease lines up with the middle crease.

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   Step 8: Fold the left half back

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   Step 9: taking the triangle flap with it.

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    Step 10: Let go of the front triangle and let it open to the left.

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    Step 11: Pull the top corner straight down to the bottom center.

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    Step 12: Fold the extending flaps at the left and right to the edges of the formed "V" shape.

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    Step 13: Fold the top tips down a little bit

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    Step 14: add more creases for a rounder edge.

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    Step 15: Flip the form over.

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