Woven paper hearts

You will need

• scrap paper
• ruler
• pencil
• scissors
• ribbon (optional)

 

Instructions

1. Choose some contrasting papers
2. Measure out 6cm x18cm (1:3 ratio)
3. Cut out and fold in half
4. Draw a circle across the open end (we used a glass to help create the shape
5. Cut 3 slits from the folded edge just over 6cm long and 2cm apart
6. To begin weaving : push the first strip A (pink paper in our diagram) in between the first strip of the other (flower) paper B (N.B. letters referred to are on the instruction sheet downloadable below)
7. Then feed the middle strip C of the flower paper between the first strip D of the pink paper. Complete that row by pushing the pink paper between the last strip of the flower paper E
8. Alternate each row (between then around; between then around) and so on until complete
9. Finish your heart with ribbon or a paper strip to hang it up. 

 

 

Other tips and ideas

• Try different colour combinations
• Use old wrapping paper
• Make different sizes or cut more strips to start with

 

Download

Download woven paper hearts instruction sheet (pdf)