If you have ever searched for a heart template online, you know the problem. You find one labeled “large heart,” print it out, and it turns out not to be that large. Or you need a 3-inch heart for gift tags and waste five sheets trying to get the right size.
I put this collection together to fix that. Every template here is labeled with its actual size in inches, so you can jump straight to what you need. No guessing, no wasted paper. Whether you are prepping for Valentine’s Day, a classroom activity, or a sewing project at midnight, the right heart is here.
This collection includes 45 free heart templates in PDF format. They print on standard US letter-size paper (8.5 x 11 inches) and fit A4 just fine, too.
Quick tip before you print: Use white cardstock if you are making stencils or anything that needs to withstand repeated use. Use colored construction paper or cardstock for ready-to-use hearts without coloring. Regular printer paper is perfectly fine for one-time projects.
Heart Template Size Reference Guide
Before you scroll through 45 templates, here is a quick cheat sheet.
| Size | Measurement | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Extra large/full page | 8 to 10 inches | Wall decorations, posters, sewing patterns, bulletin boards |
| Large (2 per page) | 5 to 6 inches | Cards, classroom crafts, and garlands |
| Medium (3-4 per page) | 3 to 4 inches | Gift tags, scrapbooking, cupcake toppers, place cards |
| Small (6-12 per page) | About 2 inches | Confetti, table scatter, small decorations |
| Mini (15-35 per page) | 1 to 1.5 inches | Confetti, tiny gift tags, miniature crafts |
Not sure which size you need? Grab the mixed sizes sampler page further down. It has one of each on a single sheet with measurements labeled.
Large Printable Heart Templates
These are the biggest hearts you can fit on one sheet of paper. If you need something for a poster, a fabric pattern, or a bulletin board, start here.
1. Full Page Heart Outline (about 8 Inches Wide)
One big heart fills the whole sheet.
2. Full Page Heart with Thick Outline
Same size, thicker line. Great for young kids still figuring out how to use scissors.
3. Full Page Heart with Thin Outline
Cleaner line for tracing onto fabric or cardstock.
4. Extra-Large Heart (10 Inches, Prints Across 2 Pages)
Tape two sheets together for an oversized heart.
5. Full Page Rounded/Puffy Heart
Softer, rounder shape compared to the traditional pointy bottom.
6. Two Classic Hearts (about 5.5 Inches Each)
The standard heart shape, two per page.
7. Two Rounded Hearts (about 5 Inches Each)
Puffier, with a more cartoon look.
8. Two Tall/Narrow Hearts (about 6 Inches Tall)
Elongated and elegant. Nice for wedding projects.
Small Printable Heart Templates
When you need a bunch of hearts fast, these smaller templates get you there.
9. Six Small Hearts (about 2.5 Inches Each)
Good balance between small and easy to handle.
10. Nine Small Hearts in A Grid
Neat rows, easy to cut apart.
11. Twelve Small Hearts (about 2 Inches Each)
Most popular size for party decorations and scatter.
12. Six Small Hearts with Thick Outlines
Thick borders make cutting easier, even at this size.
13. Eight Small Hearts in Landscape Orientation
Prints sideways for a different layout option.
14. Fifteen Mini Hearts (about 1.5 Inches Each)
The biggest of the minis.
15. Twenty-Four Mini Hearts (about 1 Inch Each)
Great for party confetti and decorations.
16. Thirty-Five Tiny Hearts
The smallest in the whole collection.
Heart Templates in Different Sizes (on One Page)
These sampler pages save you from printing five separate sheets when you need a few different sizes for the same project.
17. Sampler Page with One Large, Two Medium, Four Small, and Six Mini Hearts
Every size on a single page with inch measurements labeled right next to each heart.
18. Graduated Hearts: 5 Hearts from Large to Small, Nested Style
Also works as a decoration on its own.
19. Three Medium Hearts (about 4 Inches Each)
Simple outlines, plenty of space inside.
20. Four Medium Hearts (about 3.5 Inches Each)
Slightly smaller, four to a page for less waste.
21. Three Medium Hearts with Dashed Cut-Line Border
The dashed line serves as a guide for kids while cutting. Surprisingly helpful for younger students.
Heart Templates to Cut Out
Designed for cutting. Thick outlines, clear borders, and layouts that give scissors room to work.
22. Two Hearts with Thick Outlines (large)
Easy for preschoolers to cut along the line.
23. Three Medium Hearts with Thick Outlines
Bold borders at a mid-range size.
24. Four Medium Rounded Hearts
Soft curved shape, less tricky to cut than pointed hearts.
25. Two Wide/Chubby Hearts
Wider proportions are good for cards you want to write inside.
26. Heart Gift Tags (12 per Page)
Each tag has a hole-punch mark at the top and lines inside for writing to/from.
Heart Templates for Crafts
Foldable cards, linked hearts, garlands, and craft-ready templates that go beyond basic outlines.
27. Large Foldable Heart Card
Fold in half for a Valentine’s or thank-you card.
28. Two Medium Foldable Heart Cards per Page
Two cards from one sheet.
29. Heart Card with Scalloped Edge Detail
A little fancier for when you want it to look like you tried harder.
30. Large Interlocking Double Hearts
Two hearts overlapping, filling most of the page.
31. Medium Double Hearts (4 per Page)
Smaller connected hearts, four sets per sheet.
32. Small Linked Heart Chain Pattern
A row of linked hearts. Nice as a border or decoration strip.
Heart Templates for Sewing
Several templates in this collection work well for fabric projects. The full-page heart with a thin outline is your best bet for pillow fronts and larger appliques. For smaller projects like pocket details or quilt blocks, grab the medium hearts (3-4 per page). The graduated nested hearts let you pick the right size without reprinting.
Tip: Print on regular paper, cut out the heart, pin to fabric, and trace with tailor’s chalk. Laminate for reuse.
Heart Templates with Lines
Lined hearts are the ones teachers and parents keep coming back for. Perfect for writing prompts, love letters, gratitude activities, or Valentine’s Day classroom assignments.
33. Full Page Heart with Horizontal Writing Lines
Room for a full letter or journal entry.
34. Two Medium Hearts with Writing Lines
Two per page, so each student gets one without extra printing.
35. Heart-Shaped Stationery Page
Hearts down the left margin, writing lines on the right. Works well as a letter template.
Heart Template Coloring Pages
Not just blank outlines. These include coloring patterns and pre-colored hearts ready to print and cut.
36. Decorative Mandala-Style Heart
A large heart filled with swirls, smaller hearts, flowers, and geometric doodle patterns. All black line art, ready to color in.
37. Red Hearts (Assorted Sizes)
Already printed in red for when you do not have colored paper and need hearts right now.
38. Pink Hearts (Assorted Sizes)
Softer pink, same idea.
39. Rainbow Hearts
Each heart is a different color. Kids love these.
40. Patterned Hearts (Polka Dot, Striped, Plaid)
Already decorated, no coloring needed. Just print and cut.
Heart Chain and Garland Templates
Heart garlands are among the most popular uses for heart templates, but almost no one provides a template with pre-marked fold lines. These do.
41. Paper Heart Chain Template
Accordion-fold and cut to create a connected chain of hearts. Fold lines are printed right on the page.
42. Individual Hearts with Hole-Punch Marks
Punch the marked spots and string ribbon or twine through for a garland.
43. Heart Envelope Template
A flat layout you fold and assemble into a heart-shaped envelope. Fold lines and glue marks are all printed.
Heart Stencil Templates (Negative Space)
Most “stencil” templates online are just regular heart outlines. A real stencil has the heart shape cut out of a rectangular frame so you can lay it flat and trace, spray paint, or dust powdered sugar through it.
44. Heart Stencil
The heart is the hole, the rectangle is the frame. Print on cardstock, cut out the heart, and you have a proper stencil for tracing, painting, or cake decorating.
45. Heart Border Stencil
A repeating row of hearts in a strip for decorating the edges of posters, T-shirts, or cakes.
How to Use These Heart Templates: 15 Ideas
- Valentine’s day cards: Print on cardstock, fold, and write a message inside
- Classroom garland: Cut out hearts, string them across the room
- Wedding confetti: Mini hearts in white or blush, scattered on tables
- Gift tags: Medium hearts, hole punched at the top, tied with ribbon
- Sewing pattern: Trace onto fabric for pillows, applique, or quilting
- Cake decorating stencil: Hold over a cake, dust with powdered sugar
- Framed wall art: Decorate a large heart and put it in a frame
- Scrapbooking: Layer different sizes for dimension
- Cupcake toppers: Tape small hearts to toothpicks
- T-shirt iron-on: Trace onto heat transfer vinyl
- Heart wreath: Glue overlapping hearts around a cardboard ring
- Bulletin board border: Small hearts in alternating colors
- Love coupons: Write redeemable favors on medium hearts
- Photo frame: Cut the center out of a large heart, and place a photo behind it
- Paper heart chain: Use the accordion-fold garland template from this collection
Printing Tips for Best Results
Picking the right paper makes a bigger difference than you would expect. Here is what works:
| Project Type | Paper to Use |
|---|---|
| Stencils, reusable templates | Cardstock (65 lb or heavier) or laminated regular paper. Printer paper tears the second you start tracing. |
| Cut-out kids will color | Regular white printer paper. Nothing fancy is needed. |
| Colored hearts without colored paper | Print the pre-colored templates from this collection on regular white paper. The color prints right on. |
| Sewing patterns | Regular paperwork. Cut the heart out, pin it to fabric, and trace with tailor’s chalk. Laminate if you want to reuse it. |
Scaling tip: Change the print scale in your printer settings to make any template bigger or smaller. Set it to 150% for larger hearts or 75% for smaller ones. For hearts bigger than 8 inches, use the two-page template and tape the sheets together.
Conclusion
That is all 45 templates: every size from tiny 1-inch confetti hearts to full page outlines, plus specialty styles like lined hearts, foldable cards, garland chains, pre-colored hearts, and proper negative-space stencils.
The whole point of this collection was to save you from printing random templates and hoping they are the right size. Every heart here has its measurements labeled, so you print once, and you are done.
If you are not sure which size to grab, print the mixed sizes sampler page first and hold the hearts up to whatever you are making.
All templates are free PDFs that print on US letter paper and fit A4 without adjustments. Bookmark this page for next time, and share it with any teachers, parents, or crafty friends who could use it.
