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.

Dollar bill origami wallet - Tutorial from Kids activities blog
This is the finished product!

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.

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.

Dollar bill origami wallet - step 1 - Fold the bill in half lengthwise
folding the bill lengthwise
Dollar bill origami wallet - step 1 - Unfold
the first unfold
Dollar bill origami wallet - step 1 - Fold the bill in half crosswise
fold the bill crosswise
Dollar bill origami wallet - step 1 - unfold to make a crease.
the second unfold

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.

Dollar bill origami wallet - step 2 - Fold both top corners down so that their top edge ends up matching the vertical crease from the previous step.
get those corners folded down
Dollar bill origami wallet - step 2 - Press and unfold.
press and unfold

step 3

Repeat the previous step for the bottom corners.

Dollar bill origami wallet - step 3 - Repeat the previous step for the bottom corners.
get the other corners folded down

step 4

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

Dollar bill origami wallet - step 4 - Fold both side edges inward along the line that joins the creases from step 3.
fold the side edges
Dollar bill origami wallet - step 4 -  unfold the bill.
unfold afterwards

step 5

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

Dollar bill origami wallet - step 5 - Fold right side edge inward
fold inward on the right
Dollar bill origami wallet - step 5 - Fold left side edge inward
fold inward on the left
Dollar bill origami wallet - step 5 - unfold the bill
and once again, unfold

step 6

Fold the bill up in half crosswise.

Dollar bill origami wallet - step 6 - Fold the bill up in half crosswise.
fold up 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.

Dollar bill origami wallet - 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
vertical valley and diagonal mountain fold
Dollar bill origami wallet - step 7 - flip the bill over.
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.

Dollar bill origami wallet - step 8 - Fold the top left corner inward to the mid line
fold inward
Dollar bill origami wallet - step 8 - Tuck the edge that sticks out at the top between the top layers of the bill.
tuck the edge in

step 9

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

Dollar bill origami wallet - step 9 - repeat the previous steps for the other end of the bill - vertical valley and diagonal mountain fold
vertical valley and diagonal mountain fold
Dollar bill origami wallet - step 9 - repeat the previous steps for the other end of the bill - flip the bill over
flip it over
Dollar bill origami wallet - step 9 - repeat the previous steps for the other end of the bill - fold inward
fold inward
Dollar bill origami wallet - step 9 - repeat the previous steps for the other end of the bill - tuck the edge in
tuck the edge in

Enjoy your awesome dollar bill origami wallet!

Dollar bill origami wallet - Enjoy your awesome dollar bill origami wallet!
you made a wallet!
Yield: 1

Dollar Bill Origami Wallet

Dollar Bill Origami Wallet

Let's make an awesome dollar bill origami wallet in 9 simple steps!

Active Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Difficulty Medium
Estimated Cost $1

Materials

  • One dollar bill

Instructions

    1. Fold the bill in half lengthwise and crosswise and unfold it to make a crease.



    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.

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

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


    6. Fold the bill up in half crosswise.
    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.

    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.

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




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