Make sure the edges are lined up perfectly before you crease it so that the fold runs directly through the center.
Line up the edges so that they’re flush with the crease. Avoid overlapping them or leaving a small gap between them.
Check that your folds form a V-shaped gap in the center at the top of the heart.
Crease each fold firmly by running your finger over it to secure the fold in place.
To check your finished heart, flip it over and look at the edges. If they look too pointy or harsh, turn the heart back over and adjust your corner folds until the heart is the shape you want.
For example, for the 2 top corners, fold them down to line up with the bottom edge of the dollar bill.
If the paper doesn’t collapse easily, go back and re-crease your earlier folds.
If it’s easier, you can flip the bill over first and do a valley fold instead, where you fold the triangle up towards you.
Crease the fold firmly after you’ve lined up the edges so that the paper holds its shape.
Make the folds so that the bottom edges line up in the center of the triangle.
Line the edges up so they’re just touching. Avoid overlapping them or leaving a big gap between them.
If you have trouble working with such small folds, use a pair of tweezers to help lift up the folds.
A smaller coin, like a dime or penny, won’t work because it will just fall out of the center.
Crease the fold firmly in the back so it stays down.
Run your nail or finger firmly along the fold in the back of the heart to secure it in place.
