Have you ever made a dollar bill origami car? Here’s an easy origami tutorial for you! Crafting an origami car from a single dollar bill is a fun way to transform ordinary bills into a keepsake or a unique gift. It’s a fun craft for kids of all ages and adults, and it’s especially useful when you don’t have origami paper around.

Dollar bill origami car - final result - origami craft on top of a red background. tutorial from Kids activities blog — Let’s get started!

To make this new car original design just follow the simple step-by-step instructions and get an American one dollar bill!

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1:

Begin by folding the dollar bill lengthwise, creating a central crease. Unfold the bill and then fold both sides towards the center line.

Dollar bill origami car - Step 1 - Begin by folding the dollar bill lengthwise, creating a central crease. — Beginning the fold!

Dollar bill origami car - Step 1 - unfold the bill — Now unfold.

Dollar bill origami car - Step 1 - fold both sides towards the center line. — We’re carving sleek lines.

Step 2:

Fold the bill in half crosswise and then unfold it to its original position.

Step 3:

Bring the bottom edge forward to meet the central crease.

Step 4:

Fold both bottom corners downwards, following the indicated folds.

Step 5:

Fold the tips of the flaps you’ve just made back up.

Step 6:

Fold the top half of the figure down, aligning it with the bottom edge.

Step 7:

Fold the top half back up, leaving a small gap at the top.

Step 8:

Fold both top corners down to form the car’s front.

Step 9:

Flip the figure over to reveal your origami car.

And now you have your final model of a dollar bill origami car! It’s time to show it off!

Yield: 1

Dollar Bill Origami Car

Make an origami car with one one-dollar bill! It's fun, easy, and quick to make.

Active Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Difficulty easy

Estimated Cost $1

Materials

One dollar bill

Instructions

Begin by folding the dollar bill lengthwise, creating a central crease. Unfold the bill and then fold both sides towards the center line.
Fold the bill in half crosswise and then unfold it to its original position.
Bring the bottom edge forward to meet the central crease.
Fold both bottom corners downwards, following the indicated folds.
Fold the tips of the flaps you’ve just made back up.
Fold the top half of the figure down, aligning it with the bottom edge.
Fold the top half back up, leaving a small gap at the top.
Fold both top corners down to form the car’s front.
Flip the figure over to reveal your origami car.