How to Draw a Love Letter (Easy Step by Step)
A love letter is a sweet thing to draw, and it is made almost entirely of rectangles, straight lines, and hearts. You will practice drawing neat corners and a few friendly heart shapes. When you finish, you can write a real message to someone you care about.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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How to draw a love letter step by step
How to Draw a Love Letter · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The envelope
Draw a big rectangle with softly rounded corners. Make it wider than it is tall.
Step 2: The letter
Start at the top edge of the envelope and draw a straight line up. Draw across the top with rounded corners, then come back down on the other side to meet the envelope again.
Step 3: Lines of writing
Inside the letter, draw one long line with round ends. Under it, draw a shorter line that starts at the same spot on the left.
Step 4: The envelope flap
Start at each top corner of the envelope and draw a slanted line down toward the middle. Stop before the two lines touch, so there is a gap between them.
Step 5: The heart seal
In the gap between the two flap lines, draw a small heart. Make two round bumps on top and let the sides curve down to a point.
Step 6: Floating hearts
Draw two small hearts floating above the letter, one on the left and one on the right. Make one a little bigger than the other.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your love letter? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a teddy bear holding a heart or how to draw a box of chocolates next.
Tips for drawing a love letter
- Draw the envelope first and the letter second. The letter sits behind the envelope, so its side lines stop when they touch the top edge of the envelope.
- Draw the two slanted flap lines from the top corners and stop them early. Leave a gap in the middle just big enough for the heart seal.
- For a heart, draw two round bumps side by side, then bring the sides down to a point. Try a few small ones on scrap paper before you draw the seal.
Free love letter coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this love letter coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your love letter drawing
Try a pink or red envelope with a white letter and a bright red heart seal. For a creative twist, color each floating heart a different color, or write a real note inside the letter.
Love letter fun fact for kids
The first sticky postage stamp, called the Penny Black, was used in Britain in 1840. Before that, the person getting a letter usually paid for it.
Questions about drawing a love letter
What shapes do I need to draw a love letter?
You need a big rectangle for the envelope, a smaller rectangle for the letter, two slanted lines for the flap, and a few hearts. That is all.
How do I draw a perfect heart?
Draw two round bumps next to each other, then bring the sides down so they meet at a point at the bottom. If it looks lopsided, try again. Hearts are easier with practice.
How do I make my love letter look special?
Add a heart seal in the middle, two floating hearts, and neat lines of writing. Then color it in your favorite colors.
