Use this Classic Heart book folding pattern to create a wonderful gift for any occasion. Fold it over and over again whenever you want to give a meaningful gift. As the universal symbol of love and affection, the Classic Heart is perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, Mother’s Day, and of course, Valentine’s Day.
You can also buy this pattern as part of a 3-piece set, "Hearts," sold here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/499509465/hearts-book-folding-3-pattern-set-3
What you get:
1. PDF file of the Classic Heart pattern to download and print.
2. Free PDF file of my how-to guide, "Traditional Book Folding: a Step-by-Step Illustrated Guide." This 68-page, fully illustrated e-book includes 3 free, printable patterns for you to fold: Rabbit, Petite Heart, and Ice Skate.
Classic Heart pattern information:
Method: measure, mark, and fold in centimeters/millimeters
Number of folds: 97 (requires a book with at least 194 numbered pages)
Height of Classic Heart image: 15.5 cm (6.25 in)
Required height of book: at least 22 cm (8.75 in)
Difficulty level: Beginner
If you're new to the art of book folding, begin by downloading and reading "Traditional Book Folding: a Step-by-Step Illustrated Guide." You'll receive a free PDF file of this 68-page e-book (electronic book) with your purchase of the Classic Heart pattern. I wrote the e-book especially for beginners. It contains my simple, straightforward methods that will take you from novice to book folding expert. It includes 3 free patterns to get you started on the road to book folding success: Rabbit, Petite Heart, and Ice Skate.
Upon payment, Etsy will email a link to you. Click on the link to download both the Classic Heart pattern and the e-book, so you can begin folding right away. The pattern includes a photo of the completed book. You may print the pattern as many times as you want to fold it. You may also print the e-book. Compatible with both PC and Mac, the PDF files display well on tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. They may not display well on the small screen of a smartphone.
I personally design and test-fold all of my patterns. The photos in this listing show the actual book that I folded using the Classic Heart pattern. I used the methods that I teach in "Traditional Book Folding: a Step-by-Step Illustrated Guide."
Although you may not sell or distribute my e-book and patterns, you may sell any book(s) you fold using my e-book and patterns.