Have you ever made a dollar bill origami car? Here’s an easy origami tutorial for you! Crafting an origami car from a single dollar bill is a fun way to transform ordinary bills into a keepsake or a unique gift. It’s a fun craft for kids of all ages and adults, and it’s especially useful when you don’t have origami paper around.
![Dollar bill origami car - final result - origami craft on top of a red background. tutorial from Kids activities blog](https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dollar-Bill-Origami-Car-Feature-Image-1200x1800.png)
To make this new car original design just follow the simple step-by-step instructions and get an American one dollar bill!
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1:
Begin by folding the dollar bill lengthwise, creating a central crease. Unfold the bill and then fold both sides towards the center line.
![Dollar bill origami car - Step 1 - start with a crisp one dollar bill](https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dollar-Bill-Origami-Car-1.jpg)
![Dollar bill origami car - Step 1 - Begin by folding the dollar bill lengthwise, creating a central crease.](https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dollar-Bill-Origami-Car-2.jpg)
![Dollar bill origami car - Step 1 - unfold the bill](https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dollar-Bill-Origami-Car-3.jpg)
![Dollar bill origami car - Step 1 - fold both sides towards the center line.](https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dollar-Bill-Origami-Car-5.jpg)
Step 2:
Fold the bill in half crosswise and then unfold it to its original position.
![Dollar bill origami car - Step 2 - Fold the bill in half crosswise and then unfold it to its original position](https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dollar-Bill-Origami-Car-6.jpg)
![Dollar bill origami car - Step 2 - Fold the bill in half crosswise and then unfold it to its original position](https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dollar-Bill-Origami-Car-7.jpg)
Step 3:
Bring the bottom edge forward to meet the central crease.
![Dollar bill origami car - Step 3 - Bring the bottom edge forward to meet the central crease.](https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dollar-Bill-Origami-Car-8.jpg)
Step 4:
Fold both bottom corners downwards, following the indicated folds.
![Dollar bill origami car - Step 4 - Fold both bottom corners downwards, following the indicated folds.](https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dollar-Bill-Origami-Car-10.jpg)
Step 5:
Fold the tips of the flaps you’ve just made back up.
![Dollar bill origami car - Step 5 - Fold the tips of the flaps you've just made back up.](https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dollar-Bill-Origami-Car-12.jpg)
Step 6:
Fold the top half of the figure down, aligning it with the bottom edge.
![Dollar bill origami car - Step 6 - Fold the top half of the figure down, aligning it with the bottom edge.](https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dollar-Bill-Origami-Car-13.jpg)
Step 7:
Fold the top half back up, leaving a small gap at the top.
![Dollar bill origami car - Step 7 - Fold the top half back up, leaving a small gap at the top.](https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dollar-Bill-Origami-Car-14.jpg)
Step 8:
Fold both top corners down to form the car’s front.
![Dollar bill origami car - Step 8 - Fold both top corners down to form the car's front.](https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dollar-Bill-Origami-Car-16.jpg)
Step 9:
Flip the figure over to reveal your origami car.
![Dollar bill origami car - Step 9 - Flip the figure over to reveal your car taking shape.](https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dollar-Bill-Origami-Car-17.jpg)
And now you have your final model of a dollar bill origami car! It’s time to show it off!
Dollar Bill Origami Car
![Dollar bill origami car - final result - origami craft on top of a red background. tutorial from Kids activities blog](https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dollar-Bill-Origami-Car-Feature-Image-735x1102.png)
Make an origami car with one one-dollar bill! It's fun, easy, and quick to make.
Materials
- One dollar bill
Instructions
- Begin by folding the dollar bill lengthwise, creating a central crease. Unfold the bill and then fold both sides towards the center line.
- Fold the bill in half crosswise and then unfold it to its original position.
- Bring the bottom edge forward to meet the central crease.
- Fold both bottom corners downwards, following the indicated folds.
- Fold the tips of the flaps you’ve just made back up.
- Fold the top half of the figure down, aligning it with the bottom edge.
- Fold the top half back up, leaving a small gap at the top.
- Fold both top corners down to form the car’s front.
- Flip the figure over to reveal your origami car.
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Did you enjoy making this fun dollar bill origami car?
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