Cat Holding a Heart

Use this finished example to compare the shape and proportions of your model.

Use this finished example to compare the shape and proportions of your model.

Use this finished example to compare the shape and proportions of your model.

1. 1

   Crease the square in half vertically. Fold both side edges to the center, then unfold.

2. 2

   Turn the paper over. Bring the left and right crease lines toward the center as shown.

3. 3

   Fold the small lower corners outward along their guides.

4. 4

   Turn the strip over. Fold the lower section upward in half, then turn it over again.

5. 5

   Open the circled lower pocket and flatten it into the projecting tab shown.

6. 6

   Fold both sides of the small tab inward, then fold the upper parts outward.

7. 7

   Fold its little pointed tip upward and turn the strip over.

8. 8

   Fold the lower side edges toward the center. Open the bottom pocket and squash it upward.

9. 9

   Fold the four indicated corners inward to shape the edges.

10. 10

    Fold the lower half upward and turn the model over. Bring the lower side edges to the center.

11. 11

    Fold the small upper side corners inward, then turn the model face up.

12. 12

    Adjust the folds so the cat head sits above the heart and the two heart halves meet neatly.

13. 13

    Add eyes, a nose, a mouth and whiskers. Color an ear if desired.

Use this finished example to compare the shape and proportions of your model.

Use this finished example to compare the shape and proportions of your model.