How to Make an Origami Heart From a Dollar Bill

Make a heart from a common dollar bill.

Origami can be enjoyed by people of all ages. You don't have to use special paper to do it -- you can use something as common as a dollar bill. To make a romantic gift in less than two minutes, all you need is a dollar bill and a flat working surface. Turn that dollar into a beautiful heart and give it to someone you care about.

Things You'll Need

• Bill in any denomination

Instructions

1. Fold the dollar bill in half lengthwise. Make a crease. Unfold the dollar bill and fold the left side inward and in half so it meets at the center crease line. Repeat on the right side.

2. Turn the dollar bill over. Fold the bottom left corner inward at an angle. Repeat on the right side so that both bottom corners are folded inward. This fold creates the bottom of the heart, and the angle is up to you as is the width.

3. Fold the top edges inward, but only a very small amount. Do both sides. Flip the dollar bill over. Fold the top inside flap inward at a slight angle. Repeat on both sides so you have the inside curves of the top of the heart.

4. Flip over the heart and open up the flaps on the top and bottom corners and push them inward. Push down on the corners and crease the lines. Flip over, then tuck in the top edges of the heart curve where the white line on the dollar bill is. Fold down the back layer of the heart and tuck in so it is hidden.

5. Hold the heart down and crease the edges to make it lay flat. If necessary, place a heavy flat object on it, like a book, and let it set for a few hours so it will be completely level.

Tips & Warnings

• Make strong, straight creases.

• Don't start over with the same dollar or paper; it will ruin the look with missed creases and such.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish