Want to learn how to fold a paper heart? Here’s a free step-by-step guide to this beautiful and cozy holiday craft – perfect for both kids and adults.
❤️ A Danish Christmas tradition with heart
Folding paper hearts is a much-loved Danish Christmas tradition – full of coziness, creativity, and care.
Each heart is unique, and making them by hand is a lovely way to spend time with people you care about.
This guide shows you how to make your own paper heart. All you need is some paper, a pair of scissors, and a little patience.
✂️ How to fold a paper heart – step by step
- Cut two identical pieces of paper – ideally in different colors
- Fold both pieces in half
- Round off the tops to create two “half-heart” shapes
- Cut 3–4 straight lines up from the fold toward the curve
- Weave the strips over and under – alternating until the heart is formed
- Open it gently – and voilà! You’ve made a Danish paper heart
🧡 Want to experience folding paper hearts in real life?
Here are three ways to explore the magic of Danish paper hearts:
🕯️ 1. Private “how to fold a paper heart” workshop (for up to 15 guests)
Invite your friends, family or team for a private workshop in my cozy Copenhagen home.
Perfect for small events, pre-Christmas gatherings or just something different.
- 2-hour creative experience
- Danish holiday stories, cozy atmosphere and heart-weaving guidance
- Tea, cookies and smiles included
👉 Contact me to book a private workshop – this link is in Danish but kindly note that the experience is the same as when purchasing single tickets under point 2 below – just for a private group of up to 15 people.
🎄 2. Book a single ticket to a cozy group workshop
Join one of our public paper heart workshops and meet other kind, curious guests.
Hosted in my home with space for stories, crafts, and connection.
- Held every Thursday & Friday at 3PM and Sunday at 7PM
- In English and/or Danish
- 499 DKK per person (everything included)
🎁 3. Paper Heart Gift Box – for home crafting
Want to enjoy this tradition at your own pace – or give it as a thoughtful gift?
Our beautiful DIY gift box includes everything you need to fold your own hearts:
- Handpicked quality paper
- Ready-to-use heart templates
- A beautifully printed folding guide – in both English and Danish
👉 Buy the gift box here – also this description is in Danish only – but please note that all product text including the printed instructions is in English and Danish and suitable for all 🙂
📥 Want to save or share the instructions?
You can also download the guide as a printable gift:
[Click here to download the PDF]
Perhaps your might also enjoy reading about 7 delightful things to know about Christmas in Denmark.
Thanks for reading. You now know how to fold a paper heart. Happy folding!
Rikke is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Ugly Duckli – a heartfelt tribute to Danish design and Christmas traditions. With a background in global shipping at Maersk, she’s now a sought-after speaker and TEDx curator, passionate about aesthetics, craft and meaningful storytelling.