MAKE YOUR OWN DIY 3D ORIGAMI HEART WALL HANGING FOR VALENTINES DAY.

It’s February and you know what that means, right? Valentine’s day is nearly here and it’s time to start filling your house with cute heart themed decorations and crafts. Make your own 3D origami heart wall hanging with this video tutorial and fill your house with love.

Even though I do love a good heart shaped craft I don't normally do a lot of decorating for Valentine's Day. Luckily a few hearts (or one big origami heart) here and there is all it takes to add a splash of colour and a little love to a room. This year the other half suggested making a heart shaped version of this 3D origami wall art and I thought sure, why not. Of course, it turned out to be a fantastic idea and I loved it so much I immediately took it apart so I could make it all over again and show you how to make one too ;)

SUPPLIES: Origami paper or gift wrap, a pair of scissors or a paper trimmer, pva glue, a paintbrush and some string or yarn to hang.

I used a couple of sheets of pink and red lip covered gift wrap from Paperchase and the rest of the supplies I already had on hand so this was a really cheap project. In fact, I bought the gift wrap in the January sales so it only cost 25p a sheet. If you haven't got any origami paper gift wrap makes a good alternative.

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If you’re new to origami make sure to check out these 3 Basic Origami Folds For Beginners.

Each pyramid is made up of 3 origami pieces slotted together. You can use the above photo as a guide to put your 3D heart together. You'll need to make at least 22 individual pieces. I find some pieces fit together better than others so it's a good idea to make a few spare ones as well.

When you're finished putting your heart together you need to secure all the loose side pieces with some washi tape. Use a paintbrush to apply some pva to the inside of each of the pyramids and leave to dry. Try not to apply too much glue as it can pool and leak through the top of each pyramid and trust me, you don't want to come back and find your origami heart stuck to the table. Once dry thread some string through the top of your heart and hang.

You can watch the full tutorial below.

Make sure to check out my other valentines crafts and recipes for more love-filled diys.

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FREE PRINTABLE COLOURING PAGE BOOKMARKS.

Looking for free printable colouring pages for adults? Then look no further, these pretty, floral bookmarks are just the ticket.

They’re super easy to make and come in three different black and white floral designs.

Use them to mark your place in a favourite book or give them as gifts to friends and family.

Simple print, colour and get reading!

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This post was originally shared in 2017 but has since been updated.

Free Printable Floral Bookmarks To Colour.

I’m so excited to share these FREE bookmarks with you today. If you’re a bookworm or an avid colourist then I think you’re going to love them.

I’ve made a few DIY bookmarks over the years and I think these are the prettiest ones yet. I don’t know about you but as the darker nights draw in I can’t think of anything better than curling up with a good book (and a FREE printable bookmark 😉).

Two of my favourite ways to relax are reading and colouring so I thought I'd combine the two and make some pretty printable bookmarks we can all colour in and use.

You can use coloured pencils or markers to colour them in or leave them as black and white line art. The choice is yours.

Related: 20+ Butterfly And Flowers Colouring Pages - Free Printable

Printable Colouring Bookmarks.

There are three different floral designs you can colour again and again. Use them to keep your place in your favourite book, colouring book or notebook.

To make them extra durable, print them on 200 GSM cardstock paper or laminate them after you’ve finished colouring them in.

They make lovely gifts especially if you’ve got a book-loving friend or two. Slip them into a book your giving as a gift to a teacher, friend or family member.

What Paper Should I Use for Printing my Colouring Page Bookmarks?

To print your pages I recommend lightweight cardstock (80 lb) as I find standard printer paper (typically 20 - 40 lb) very thin.

When the paper is thicker it makes it easier to blend colours if you’re using colouring pencils and makes the colours more vibrant.

Here are a few of my favourites:

• If you’re on a budget the House of Card & Paper A4 160 gsm Card - White (Pack of 50 Sheets) can’t be beaten. In fact, it’s what I used to print the colouring page on for this post. It’s a bargain for 50 sheets.

• For anyone who wants to spend a bit more, I recommend Crafters Companion Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium Cardstock. You don’t get as many sheets and it is expensive but if you’re wanting to print and colour a page for a special occasion or gift you might want to splash out.

The Best Coloured Pencils.

When it comes to coloured pencils there are a lot to choose from. From the cheapest of cheap to the super expensive.

First up the super expensive:

• Sanford Prismacolor Premier Coloured Pencils.

• Faber Castell Polychromos

The Mid-Range:

• Caran D'ache Swisscolor Color Pencils

• Faber-Castell Colour Pencils (Pack of 60) (These are the ones I have and used to colour heart you see in this post).

Cheap as Chips:

• Staedtler Noris Colouring Pencils

• BIC Kids Evolution ECOlutions Coloured Pencils

And don’t be afraid to experiment. You can try different types of paper and lightweight cardstock (textured paper, watercolour paper, super smooth paper) and try markers, gel pens, watercolour markers and even pastels.

How to print your FREE Floral Colouring Page Bookmarks.

1. Sign up below to be sent your FREE colouring page bookmarks by email.

2. Open the email and click the button to download the PDF file.

3. Open the PDF file in Adobe Reader.

4. Print out on your chosen white cardstock.

5. Cut out and use to help you remember where you last left off in any book.

Bonus step: Laminate your bookmarks to help them last longer. If you don't have a laminating machine you could use these clever self-laminating sheets instead.

Top Tip:

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I pay a small amount every month that lets me print to my heart’s content. When my ink is running low I get replacement printer cartridges mailed straight to my house and can return my old ones for recycling.

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I hope this printable weekly planner helps you get organised and stay on track. Print it out as many times as you like and get planning!

Want more printable colouring pages? You can find them all here or check out some of our favourites below:

• Free Floral Colouring Pages

• Autumn Leaf Colouring Page

• 35+ Free Flower Colouring Pages

No time to colour these FREE Floral Colouring Bookmarks? Pin the image below so you can come back to it later!