Fold a Surprise Letter: A Gift from the Heart

🎂 6 + years ⏱️ 30 min 📍 Anywhere ⭐ medium

Do you want to surprise someone special? Maybe for a birthday, Mother's Day, or Father's Day? With a self-folded surprise letter, you can show how much someone means to you in a unique and creative way. This letter is quick to make, requires little material, and will definitely bring a smile to the recipient's face. Sometimes, words mean more than gifts. And when those words are lovingly placed in a self-designed letter, the recipient feels even more appreciated. Folding, writing, and designing is not only fun but also boosts your creativity and shows that you put in real effort.

What you'll need

A DIN A4 sheet (white or colored)
Colored pencils or felt-tip pens
Optional: Stickers, glitter
A lot of imagination and joy!

How it works

Place the DIN A4 sheet horizontally in front of you on the table, just like in the picture. Fold it in half so that the long edges align perfectly. Press the fold firmly with your fingers or a ruler.
Unfold the paper. The previously folded line remains visible in the middle as a guide. First, take the upper left corner and fold it carefully inward until the tip is exactly on the center line. Repeat this with all corners.
Fold both long sides inward so that the edges align perfectly with the center line. Press the folds firmly.
Fold the two short sides inward towards the center line, creating a triangle on each side. The tips of the triangles should meet in the middle. Press the folds firmly to hold everything together.
Carefully turn your folded paper over so that the back side is facing up. Now fold up the bottom third.
Now fold the other side of the paper up. Tuck the corners on the right and left into the flaps created. Make sure the corners are fully inserted so that the envelope stays securely closed.
Now look at the tip that points down. This tip is meant to pull the letter out later. This makes your surprise letter really exciting! Decorate and design your letter. Hearts for Valentine's Day, balloons for birthdays, or simply colorful patterns.