Question: Combine Shapes>Intersect Shapes

[Rik]

Hi Tom.

If you take the heart shape, you can use the 'Contour Tool' to get the result you want.
Use Contour Tool to extend outwards to desired level. Change number of steps to 1. Use the Arrange menu to convert to 'Editable Shapes' and then ungroup.
Delete the inner shape and colour the outer shape black.
Place this shape behind the heart with four colours.

How to make the heart shape, have both halves be the same and make sure that the shape is joined and can be filled?
Well, why not have a look at my signature and look at the tutorial called 'A Shield'.