Fold a Bill Into an Origami Heart
Make the gift of cash even more thoughtful in a few simple steps.
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The gift of cash — always welcome, but if you’re anything like me, can make a gift giver feel like they need to try a little harder. That’s when learning to fold bills into origami hearts becomes a valuable life skill that’ll make your gift stand out. It’s easy and will take less than a minute once you get the hang of it.
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Make First Fold
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Lay your bill flat, and fold it in half to the left to create a crease down the center. A fresh, uncirculated bill looks best.
Fold Both Sides
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Unfold, and guide both left and right edges inward to line up with the center crease.
Flip Over
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Flip the folded square over.
Fold Corners Upwards
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Fold the two lower corners upwards at 45-degree angles until they meet. Crease into position.
Fold Down Top
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Fold the top of the bill down, creasing so it touches but does not overlap the previous folds.
Form Triangular Creases
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Use your finger to separate the layers of the fold you made in the previous step. Form new triangular creases on both sides.
Finish Heart Shape
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Fold down and crease the inner flaps to finish the heart shape.
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