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If you’re looking for a fun way to use your dollar bills, here’s a cool idea! Let’s make a dollar bill origami bell in 10 easy steps – a perfect craft for kids of all ages!

All you need is a crisp dollar bill and a flat surface, which means it’s really easy to set up anytime, anywhere! Let’s get started!

Final result - dollar bill origami bell on top of a grey background - tutorial from kids activities blog — Let’s make dollar bill origami!

Step-by-Step Instructions

These charming origami bells are the perfect gift! String a few dollar bills together to create unique graduation leis, birthday presents, or even just as home decor.

Step 1:

Begin with a dollar bill, and fold the left corner down to meet the bottom edge, forming a neat triangle.

Dollar bill origami bell - step 1 - fold the left corner down to meet the bottom edge, forming a neat triangle. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog — Let’s begin folding!

Step 2:

Next, fold the right side inward along the edge of the flap created in the previous step.

Step 3:

Now, fold the right edge forward at the tip of the previous fold, then unfold it to create a guideline.

Dollar bill origami bell - step 3 - unfold. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog — Just follow along!

Step 4:

Fold the right edge along the crease you just made, ensuring a crisp fold.

Step 5:

Fold the left edge over the right edge, aligning them neatly.

Step 6:

Rotate the figure until the folded edge sits on the top right side, adjusting as needed.

Step 7:

Bring both sides of the bill in toward the midline, forming the basic shape of the bell.

Step 8:

Fold the bottom corner up, creating a triangular point at the bottom.

Step 9:

Continuing with the bottom corner, fold it down again, leaving a small gap between the folds. Repeat this process with the top corner, creating the bell’s shape.

Dollar bill origami bell - step 9 - Fold the top corner down and up again, leaving a small gap between the folds as well. Fold the tip down as shown. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog — Your craft is almost done!

Dollar bill origami bell - step 9 - Fold the top corner down and up again, leaving a small gap between the folds as well. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog — Repeat on the top side.

Dollar bill origami bell - step 9 - Fold the tip down. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog — Final touches!

Step 10:

Flip the figure over to reveal your completed bell, ready to adorn your gift or use as decoration!

Yield: 1

Dollar Bill Origami Bell

Make a dollar bill origami bell in 10 easy steps!

Active Time 14 minutes

Total Time 14 minutes

Difficulty easy

Estimated Cost $1

Materials

$1 dollar bill

Instructions

Begin with a dollar bill, and fold the left corner down to meet the bottom edge, forming a neat triangle.
Next, fold the right side inward along the edge of the flap created in the previous step.
Now, fold the right edge forward at the tip of the previous fold, then unfold it to create a guideline.
Fold the right edge along the crease you just made, ensuring a crisp fold.
Fold the left edge over the right edge, aligning them neatly.
Rotate the figure until the folded edge sits on the top right side, adjusting as needed.
Bring both sides of the bill in toward the midline, forming the basic shape of the bell.
Fold the bottom corner up, creating a triangular point at the bottom.
Continuing with the bottom corner, fold it down again, leaving a small gap between the folds. Repeat this process with the top corner, creating the bell’s shape.
Flip the figure over to reveal your completed bell, ready to adorn your gift or use as decoration!