If you’re looking for a unique way to gift cash to kids, then the dollar bill origami wallet is perfect for you. This dollar bill wallet is a great gift idea and is so much fun to make for older kids and younger kids too.

All you need to make your very own money origami wallet is a little bit of time, some easy folds and the step-by-step instructions.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s take a look at how to make the coolest wallet ever!
step 1
Fold the bill in half lengthwise and crosswise and unfold it to make a crease.




step 2
Fold both top corners down so that their top edge ends up matching the vertical crease from the previous step. Press and unfold it.


step 3
Repeat the previous step for the bottom corners.

step 4
Fold both side edges inward along the line that joins the creases from step 3, then unfold it.


step 5
Fold both side edges inward again, this time where the creases from step 3 and 4 are, then unfold it.



step 6
Fold the bill up in half crosswise.

step 7
Open the right side of the bill by making a vertical valley fold and a diagonal mountain fold at the same time, as shown, to bring the top right corner inward to the vertical mid line. then, flatten to make a triangle and flip it over.


step 8
Fold the top left corner inward to the mid line as well, and tuck the edge that sticks out at the top between the top layers of the bill.


step 9
Repeat the previous steps for the other end of the bill.




Enjoy your awesome dollar bill origami wallet!

Dollar Bill Origami Wallet

Let's make an awesome dollar bill origami wallet in 9 simple steps!
Materials
- One dollar bill
Instructions
- Fold the bill in half lengthwise and crosswise and unfold it to make a crease.
- Fold both top corners down so that their top edge ends up matching the vertical crease from the previous step. Press and unfold it.
- Repeat the previous step for the bottom corners.
- Fold both side edges inward along the line that joins the creases from step 3, then unfold it.
- Fold both side edges inward again, this time where the creases from step 3 and 4 are, then unfold it.
- Fold the bill up in half crosswise.
- Open the right side of the bill by making a vertical valley fold and a diagonal mountain fold at the same time, as shown, to bring the top right corner inward to the vertical mid line. then, flatten to make a triangle and flip it over.
- Fold the top left corner inward to the mid line as well, and tuck the edge that sticks out at the top between the top layers of the bill.
- Repeat the previous steps for the other end of the bill.
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How much fun did you have while making your dollar bill origami wallet?
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