This definitely qualifies as a quick craft, and if you have older kids, this could even make for a wonderful rain or snow day activity.įive or six inch square origami paper seems to work best for the origami heart bouquet and garland, but I also tried it with small (3 inch and 2 inch) paper. That’s it!Īlthough it might look complicated, one can fold a heart in 45 seconds, start to finish. Start from the bottom and tie a knot to keep the hearts evenly spaced and secure. If you have a large needle ( yarn or darning works well), this goes very quickly. I also made a garland to hang near my daughter’s art table by threading baker’s twine through the bottom opening and up through the heart.
Spray painting the beans white or red would look amazing, but it was raining buckets here in Seattle, so I just covered them with smaller origami hearts. I stuck them on some paper straws and put them in a pot filled with black beans. Some projects you might have seen floating around on Pinterest (click the photos below to take you to the project):īack to our quick origami heart bouquet and garland… While the little one was adding some bright into her day with a little coloring, I pulled out some origami paper and quickly made these inflatable origami hearts. I also share quite a bit about our fun-filled days crafting with kids, too – it seems my little one loves to create as much as her mom. Over at Ruffles and Rain Boots, I share tutorials for handmade gifts, decor, crafts for children, dress up clothes, and even games. My name is Sarah and I find myself drawn to create. My solution to combat the gray days of winter? An origami heart bouquet and garland! Unlike some origami hearts, these are 3-dimensional – you ‘inflate’ them to give them depth.īefore we get to our craft, I should introduce myself. Winter blues starting to bring you down? Add a bright pop of color with an inflatable origami heart bouquet and garland! This 30 minute craft is a great way to chase away gray those days and prepare for the loveliest of all holidays: Valentine’s Day.
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