PUZZLE 169 Shape Shenanigans

The picture shows that the shapes on the left turn into the shapes on the right.
Using the same method, what would the bottom shape turn into?
Choose one from the following options.

Hint 1

There is no need to change the orientation of the shapes.

Hint 2

Imagine each shape as one piece of paper.

Hint 3

If you imagine the shapes as pieces of paper, the way of folding them becomes key.

Super Hint

Continuing on from hint three...
Opening up the shapes on the left turns them into the shapes on the right.
Choose the shape that follows this rule.

Answer for 'Shape Shenanigans'

The answer is 'C'.