This is a very popular and interesting origami project. I believe you have seen pictures of this project on the Internet. An ordinary dollar bill can be transformed into a gift of love, perfectly combining the practicality of money with the art of origami. This would be a new and innovative method for making payments when purchasing items in a store.
If you are new to origami, start here from our beginner guide to know the basics and how to read the step-by-step instructions.
- Folding time: 10 minutes
- Paper: A one-dollar bill
- Difficulty: Easy
Material
Prepare a one-dollar bill to fold an origami heart. A new dollar would be better.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Fold the left and right edges to align with the top edge, leaving two creases, and unfold them.
Step 2
Fold the left and right edges to align with the bottom edge, leaving two creases, and unfold them.
Step 3
Flip the dollar from left to right.
Step 4
Fold the left and right edges along the dotted lines that extend vertically from the two intersection points. Crease well, then unfold.
Step 5
Flip the paper over.
Step 6
Valley fold the creases indicated by the black dotted lines, then left the left and right edges along these valley creases and mountain creases you made in step 4, flatten the fold to create a triangle on each side.
Step 7
Fold the two bottom corners up to the top corner, then unfold them 90 degrees to get two upright flaps.
Repeat this for both the left and right triangles.
Step 8
Open and flatten the four flaps vertically, getting four small squares.
Step 9
Focus on the top left square, fold its right and bottom edges to align with its diagonal crease, then unfold them 90 degrees to get two tiny upright flaps.
Step 10
Open and flatten the two tiny flaps you made in the previous step.
Repeat steps 9 to 10 for the other three squares.
Step 12
Fold the left corner to the right side along the dotted line, leaving a crease, and unfold it.
Step 13
Flip the dollar bill over from left to right, then fold the mountain crease you made in the previous step to align with the right edge of the left part.
Step 14
Flip the dollar over from left to right.
Step 15
Fold the top layer in half horizontally from top to bottom, then fold the left and right corners toward the center a little. Finally, turn over the dollar from left to right.
Step 16
Fold the small triangle exposed on the lower right side and then unfold it.
Step 17
Fold this small corner again and tuck it into the pocket underneath the top layer.
This dollar origami heart is similar to our Origami Blossom Heart, but it is folded differently and uses regular origami paper, which is a different size.
If you are interested in the kind of origami heart with a unique shape, then our Origami Heart with Bow would also attract you. It combines a heart, a symbol of love, with an elegant bow, so we believe it is perfect for showing appreciation and affection.
Origami Blossom Heart
Origami Heart with Bow
What’s Next
That’s your dollar bill origami heart! If you want more different origami, then explore our other interesting and easy origami ideas. Enjoy folding!