Are you looking for unique ways to decorate your last-minute gift? Let’s craft an adorable Santa’s hat using dollar bills! This creative origami Santa hat project adds a unique touch to cash gifts during the holiday season.

Final result dollar bill origami santa's hat tutorial from Kids activities blog — The best part is that you only need a one-dollar bill.

Origami Dollar Bill Santa Hat

Whether you’re looking to spruce up a Christmas tree with a unique ornament or add a personal touch to your cash gifts for a family member or friend, this step-by-step guide will make it easy to make a dollar bill origami Santa’s hat.

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Materials Needed

Dollar bill
Optional: Pom poms, red and green ribbons, a hot glue gun

Dollar Bill Origami Santa’s Hat Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step ?1:

Take your dollar bill and fold it in half lengthwise and then crosswise, then unfold it to create a clear crease.

Dollar bill origami Santa's hat - step 1 - fold crosswise — Fold as shown in the picture.

Dollar bill origami Santa's hat - step 1 - then unfold — And then unfold.

Step 2:

Bring the left edge of the bill to the vertical midline.

Step 3:

Fold both left corners diagonally to form a triangle at one end of the bill.

Step 4:

Fold just a small portion of the right edge backward.

Step 5:

Fold the bottom left corner up along the line connecting the tip of the triangle and the bottom right corner.

Step 6:

Repeat the previous step for the top left corner.

Step 7:

Rotate the figure so that the triangle’s tip points upward.

Step 8:

Turn over and fold the figure roughly in half with a diagonal fold.

Voila! Your Santa’s hat is ready to adorn your gift money or as a charming Christmas ornament.

Yield: 1

Dollar Bill Origami Santa's Hat

Make a dollar bill origami Santa's hat in simple steps.

Active Time 7 minutes

Total Time 7 minutes

Difficulty easy

Estimated Cost $1

Materials

One-dollar bill

Instructions

Take your dollar bill and fold it in half lengthwise and then crosswise, then unfold it to create a clear crease.
Bring the left edge of the bill to the vertical midline.
Fold both left corners diagonally to form a triangle at one end of the bill.
Fold just a small portion of the right edge backward.
Fold the bottom left corner up along the line connecting the tip of the triangle and the bottom right corner.
Repeat the previous step for the top left corner.
Rotate the figure so that the triangle’s tip points upward.
Turn over and fold the figure roughly in half with a diagonal fold.

Voila! Your Santa’s hat is ready to adorn your gift money or as a charming Christmas ornament.

Notes

Consider attaching a small pom pom to the tip of the hat using a hot glue gun. This will give your origami creation a festive look, making it an even more delightful addition to your Christmas gifts or decorations. Experiment with different ribbons, pom poms, or other small items to tailor this Santa’s hat to your favorite features and create the perfect Christmas surprise!

Tips For Your Dollar Bill Origami Santa’s Hat

Dollar bill origami offers a fun way to present cash gifts, adding a personal touch to the holiday season. Whether it’s your first time trying origami or you’re looking for easy designs to elevate your gift cards, this Santa’s hat is a great option.