There is so much you can do with a US dollar bill, like a simple heart! This origami dollar heart is a great way to turn a simple one-dollar bill into a unique gift.

This tutorial is easy enough for kids of all ages to do with a little bit of help. It’s fun, easy, and a great way to enhance fine motor skills. So let’s make an easy origami heart using a single dollar bill! This dollar origami heart is the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day or a last minute gift.

Dollar Bill Origami Heart: Step-by-Step Instructions

This dollar bill origami heart is a great idea for a fun way to present a monetary gift or as a unique addition to a gift card.

Step 1:

Begin on a flat surface with a clean, crisp dollar bill featuring George Washington’s face.

Step 2:

Fold the bill in half lengthwise, then carefully unfold it to create a crease as a guideline.

Dollar Bill Origami Heart - Step 2 - Unfold the bill — Unfold the bill.

Step 3:

Fold both edges to the center line, ensuring symmetry, and then flip the bill over.

Dollar Bill Origami Heart - Step 3 - turn over — Turn the bill over.

Step 4:

Fold the bottom corners to meet the center line, creating a triangular shape at the bottom.

Step 5:

Fold the top of the bill down as shown.

Step 6:

Lift one of the top flaps up and squash fold side to form a triangle (see photos)

Step 7:

Fold the center corners on the top inward to shape the heart’s top curves.

Dollar Bill Origami Heart - Step 7 - Fold left top corner — and your dollar bill origami heart will be done!

Step 8:

Flip the bill over, and behold—now you have a perfect little paper origami heart!

Tip: Place your dollar bill origami heart under a heavy book for a while to keep it in shape!

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How To Make a Dollar Bill Origami Heart

Learn how to make a simple but cute dollar bill origami heart in 8 easy steps.

Active Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Difficulty easy

Estimated Cost $1

Materials

1 dollar bill

Instructions

Begin on a flat surface with a clean, crisp dollar bill featuring George Washington’s face.
Fold the bill in half lengthwise, then carefully unfold it to create a crease as a guideline.
Fold both edges to the center line, ensuring symmetry, and then flip the bill over.
Fold the bottom corners to meet the center line, creating a triangular shape at the bottom.
Fold the top of the bill down as shown.
Lift one of the top flaps up and squash fold side to form a triangle (see photos)
Fold the center corners on the top inward to shape the heart’s top curves.
Flip the bill over, and behold—now you have a perfect little paper origami heart!