Are you ready to create a handmade vintage Valentine with a contemporary twist? In this post, we’re diving into the enchanting world of Victorian charm and modern design with a delightful DIY project – a free printable Victorian puzzle purse for Valentine’s Day.

This handmade Valentine is the perfect touch to make someone that you think is wonderful feel extra special!
Let’s get folding!

Materials required for Victorian puzzle purse :

• Download the printable template here
  – Print at 100% scale
  – Print Double sided

• A4 Normal bond/copy paper or thin card

• Scissors or craft knife and ruler

🎨 Step One: Print & Cut your puzzle purse
Cut along the outside edge of the design and face this side up.

🎨 Step 2-5: Valley fold design into a grid
Valley-fold design into three equal vertical columns and then into three equal horizontal columns.
* A valley fold is when the paper is folded forward into itself *

🎨 Step 6-7: Valley fold diagonal lines
Valley-fold your square in half diagonally so that the corners meet and make a triangle. Do this in both directions. Then unfold.

🎨Step 8-11: Turn paper over and valley fold half diagonals

Turn the paper over and Valley-fold a shorter diagonal by taking each outside corner of your paper square to the opposite corner of the inner centre square.

🎨Step 12-15: Pinch and Pinwheel
Pinch opposite corners of the page and twist anti-clockwise in a pinwheel motion – this needs a bit of practice but you’ll get it eventually!

🎨Step 16-19: Fold final Flaps (arms)
Going anti- clockwise, fold the arms inwards, letting them overlap. Tuck the last arm in under the first.

🎨Step 20: Voila!
Once folded you can easily unfold and write your note inside the letter purse or even add your own quotes and phrases along each section and flap to make your own intricate love note!

I hope you enjoy this pretty Victorian Valentine’s puzzle purse tutorial! I’d love to celebrate what you create so please tag me if you post on Instagram with @watercolour_heart_illustration or #withhearttutorial