Let’s prepare for the holiday season with a  Christmas tree origami made with a one-dollar bill! This craft is a great choice to do with kids of all ages. All you need is a few dollar bills, kids ready to use their creativity, and following these 7 easy steps.

Finished result - Christmas tree dollar bill origami - tutorial from Kids Activities Blog
Let’s make a simple Christmas tree origami with a dollar bill!

Instructions:

This dollar bill Christmas tree goes along great with a money gift or next to a gift card, or you can simply use it to adorn your Christmas table. 

Step 1:

The first step is folding the dollar bill in half crosswise, ensuring a crisp edge, then gently unfolding it.

Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 1 - start with a crisp dollar bill
Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 1 - fold it in half crosswise
Fold and…
Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 1 - unfold
then unfold!

Step 2:

Fold both left corners diagonally, creating creases, and then unfold them to retain the marked lines.

Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 2 - fold diagonally to create creases
Create crisp creases!
Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 2 - fold the other left corner.
Fold the other left corner.
Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 2 - unfold the crease
Right now we’re setting the foundation of our Christmas tree origami.

Step 3:

Next, fold the top and bottom edges inward to meet the creases from the previous step, forming a triangular shape. Flip the figure over for the next fold.

Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 2 - form a triangle shape on the left side following the creases
Form a triangle.
Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 3 - flip over
Flip over to the other side.

Step 4:

Bring the top and bottom edges down to the midline and rotate the bill, positioning the triangle pointing downward.

Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 4 - Bring the top and bottom edges down to the midline and rotate the bill, positioning the triangle pointing downward
Use the creases as a guide for the next folds.
Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 4 - Bring the top and bottom edges down to the midline and rotate the bill, positioning the triangle pointing downward
Make an arrow-like shape.
Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 4 - Bring the top and bottom edges down to the midline and rotate the bill, positioning the triangle pointing downward
Make the triangle point downward.

Step 5:

Fold both top corners diagonally, then unfold them to create additional creases. Repeat the earlier steps to form another triangle at the top edge of the bill.

Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 5 - Fold top corners inwards
Continue making creases.
Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 5 - Fold top corners inwards
Repeat on the other side.
Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 5 - Fold top corners inwards
Now just unfold the last steps.
Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 6 -  raise both side edges up to the midline, tucking them under the top layer of the newly created triangle.
The Christmas tree dollar bill origami is almost done!

Step 6:

Now, raise both side edges up to the midline, tucking them under the top layer of the newly created triangle. Fold the lower triangle upward.

Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 6 - raise both side edges up to the midline, tucking them under the top layer of the newly created triangle
A few more folds and you’re all done!
Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 6 - raise both side edges up to the midline, tucking them under the top layer of the newly created triangle
Repeat the same step on the other side.

Step 7:

Carefully tuck the lower triangle under the upper one, ensuring it remains securely in place.

Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 7 - Carefully tuck the lower triangle under the upper one, ensuring it remains securely in place
Last step!

Voila! Your Christmas tree dollar bill origami is now ready to adorn your holiday celebrations.

This festive and fun way to fold a dollar bill into the shape of a Christmas tree can be a great gift idea!

Yield: 1

Christmas Tree Dollar Bill Origami

Finished result - Christmas tree dollar bill origami - tutorial from Kids Activities Blog

Learn how to make a Christmas Tree dollar bill origami in 7 easy steps!

Active Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Difficulty easy
Estimated Cost $1

Materials

  • One dollar bill

Instructions

  1. The first step is folding the dollar bill in half crosswise, ensuring a crisp edge, then gently unfolding it.
    Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 1 - start with a crisp dollar bill
    Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 1 - fold it in half crosswise
    Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 1 - fold it in half crosswise
  2. Fold both left corners diagonally, creating creases, and then unfold them to retain the marked lines.
    Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 2 - fold diagonally to create creases
    Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 2 - unfold the crease
    Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 2 - unfold the crease
  3. Next, fold the top and bottom edges inward to meet the creases from the previous step, forming a triangular shape. Flip the figure over for the next fold.
    Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 3 - form a triangle shape on the left side following the creases
    Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 3 - flip over
  4. Bring the top and bottom edges down to the midline and rotate the bill, positioning the triangle pointing downward.
    Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 4 - Bring the top and bottom edges down to the midline and rotate the bill, positioning the triangle pointing downward
    Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 4 - Bring the top and bottom edges down to the midline and rotate the bill, positioning the triangle pointing downward
    Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 4 - Bring the top and bottom edges down to the midline and rotate the bill, positioning the triangle pointing downward
  5. Fold both top corners diagonally, then unfold them to create additional creases. Repeat the earlier steps to form another triangle at the top edge of the bill.
    Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 5 - Fold top corners inwards
    Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 5 - Fold top corners inwards
    Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 5 - Fold top corners inwards
    Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 5 - raise both side edges up to the midline, tucking them under the top layer of the newly created triangle.
  6. Now, raise both side edges up to the midline, tucking them under the top layer of the newly created triangle. Fold the lower triangle upward.
    Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 6 - raise both side edges up to the midline, tucking them under the top layer of the newly created triangle
    Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 6 - raise both side edges up to the midline, tucking them under the top layer of the newly created triangle
  7. Carefully tuck the lower triangle under the upper one, ensuring it remains securely in place.
    Christmas tree dollar bill origami tutorial - step 7 - Carefully tuck the lower triangle under the upper one, ensuring it remains securely in place

Craft your Christmas money tree and let the holiday spirit flourish in the most creative ways this season!

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