How to Fold an Origami Heart Corner Bookmark
Francis Ow This origami heart corner bookmark is a sweet little model designed by the late Francis Ow, who’s known for his beautiful heart creations.
It’s folded from a rectangle and slides right onto the corner of your page to mark where you left off. Simple, clever, and it actually stays put.
We made ours by cutting a 6×6 inch square in half, which gives you just the right size to make two bookmarks.
The heart shape sits neatly at the top, with a little triangle tucking into the page.
It’s flat, clean, and folds up quickly. Great for gifting or just keeping your own books a bit more loved.
Looking for a simple project? Follow our clear origami heart instructions to create a beautiful heart in just a few steps.
Origami Heart Corner Bookmark Step-by-Step Instructions
- Difficulty: Easy – Beginner level
- Folding time: 5 minutes
Recommended Paper
15×15 cm (6×6 in) Kami
Step 1
Start with a 2×1 rectangle (half of a square) with the white side facing up. Fold and unfold in half both vertically and horizontally.
Step 2
Fold the bottom edge up to the horizontal centerline. Pinch a small mark at the right edge, then unfold.
Step 3
Fold the bottom edge up again, this time to the pinch mark you just made.
Step 4
Turn the paper over.
Step 5
Fold both bottom corners in to meet the vertical centerline.
Step 6
Turn the model over.
Step 7
Fold the bottom corner up to the nearest horizontal centerline.
Step 8
Turn the paper over.
Step 9
Lift the bottom right flap and squash it flat.
Step 10
Repeat on the left side.
Step 11
Fold the bottom left and right corners in to meet the nearest vertical crease.
Step 12
Fold both bottom corners up to the nearest horizontal line.
Step 13
Fold the right edge to the centerline, then unfold.
Step 14
Fold the bottom right corner along the edge of the heart, starting at the circle point.
Step 15
Mountain fold the top section down along the dashed line.
Step 16
Rotate the model 90° clockwise.
Step 17
Turn the model over.
Step 18
Fold both the top and bottom edges along the dashed lines.
Step 19
Fold the right edge to the nearest vertical line, then unfold.
Step 20
Fold the top right corner in to meet the nearest corner.
Step 21
Fold the bottom right corner up along the diagonal of the square area.
Step 22
Mountain fold the top strip into the pocket behind.
Step 23
Gently spread the layers and turn the model over.
The Completed Origami Heart Corner Bookmark
Once you’ve folded one, you’ll probably want to make a few more. It’s quick, practical, and just cute enough to bring a smile. Try it in your favorite colors or patterned paper and see what works best.
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Can I use normal printer paper but fold it in half and fold it in half the other way and cut on of the rectangles will it work.
Hi Licia, Yes, you can use regular printer paper. Fold one corner diagonally so the shorter edge lines up with the longer edge, then trim the unfolded strip to create a square. I’ll soon publish a quick tutorial showing exactly how to do it. You can also paint one side of the paper with acrylic paint before folding. It creates a nice color-change effect once the model is finished.