With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how to show your loved ones how much you care. And what better way to do that than by giving them a heartfelt gift that you made yourself?
Today, we’re going to show you how to make a heart out of a dollar bill. It’s easy, it’s creative, and it’s sure to be a hit with your Valentine. So let’s get started!
Introduction
Here is a fun, easy way to make a heart out of a dollar bill. This is a great way to show someone you care, without spending a lot of money. All you need is a dollar bill and a little bit of time.
With just a few folds, you can turn that boring green dollar into a cute little heart. This origami heart is perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or any other special occasion. It’s also a great way to give cash as a gift. Who wouldn’t love to receive money in the shape of a heart?
What You’ll Need
- A dollar bill
- Scissors
- Tape
Follow these easy steps to make a cute heart out of a dollar bill. It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or any time you want to show someone you care!
Start with a dollar bill. If your bill is wrinkled, smooth it out first.
Fold the bill in half lengthwise. Crease well and unfold.
Fold each long side to the center, making sure the folds meet in the crease you made in step 2. Crease well and unfold.
Fold the top and bottom edges of the bill towards the center so they meet in the middle. Crease well and unfold.
Fold the entire bill in half lengthwise again, making sure the folds line up with the ones you made in step 4. Crease well and unfold.
6 Now you should have eight equal sections. Starting at the top, make a small cut into each section, stopping about halfway down 7 Unfold everything and tape the cuts closed so they form a heart shape (see photo). Your heart is now complete!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Start with a one-dollar bill.
Fold the bill in half vertically.
Fold the top and bottom corners in to meet at the center crease.
Unfold the bill and then refold it in half horizontally.
Again, fold the top and bottom corners in to meet at the center crease. You should now have a small triangle shape.
Fold the side corners in to meet at the center crease, making sure that the points line up with the middle of the triangle (instead of off to the side). You should now have a heart shape!
Tips and Tricks
Fold the bill in half length-wise and then unfold. Fold the bill in half width-wise and then unfold. Now fold each of the top corners in to meet at the center crease. Flip the bill over and do the same thing on the other side.
Fold each side in to meet at the center again. Now make a tiny fold at the very top of the bill, folding down about 1/4″ or less. This will be the point of your heart. Now make a similar tiny fold at the bottom of the bill.
You should now have a little triangle flap sticking up at the top and bottom of your heart (shown unfolded in the next step).
Fold each Triangle flap down, overlapping the sides of your heart as you go. These will be your “heart valves” Once you’ve done that, give your heart a new home by tucking it into your wallet!
Variations
- Fold the bill in half lengthwise.
- Unfold and then fold in half again widthwise.
- Fold in half diagonally, making sure the sides are even.
- Fold in half diagonally again, making a point at the top.
- Fold down the top point to meet the center crease.
- Fold up the bottom point to meet the center crease, creating a triangle.
- Fold the right side of the triangle over to the left, making a smaller triangle.
- Fold the top point down to meet the bottom point of the small triangle, creating a heart shape.
More Ideas
- Fold the dollar bill in half lengthwise.
- Unfold the bill and then fold each end towards the center so that it meets in the middle, creating a rectangle.
- Fold down the top and bottom edges of the rectangle towards the center so that they meet in the middle.
- Fold the entire rectangle in half lengthwise.
- Unfold and then fold each side of the rectangular shape towards the center so that it meets in the middle, creating a smaller rectangle.
- Fold down the top and bottom edges of this smaller rectangle towards the center so that they meet, forming a triangle.
- Fold up the point of this triangle.
- Fold down one side of the triangle so that it lays flat against itself, creating a heart shape.
Conclusion
There are many ways to make a heart out of a dollar bill. The most popular way is to fold the bill in half and then in half again. Next, you will want to make a small cut in the center of the bill. You can then unfold the bill and it should look like a heart.
