Origami Butterfly Dollar

Got a couple of dollar bills lying around? Then you can make yourself your very own frisbee! Please note, though, that while this paper frisbe does fly, we don't recommend you use it to play fetch with Fido anytime soon. Check out this origami tutorial for the how-to.

Want to hone your origami folding skills but don't want to go through the monetary trouble of purchasing (sometimes pricey) origami paper? Then worry not; simply watch this easy origami tutorial to learn how to fold a basic cube using a single dollar bill (which we hope you ha ...more

With Valentine's Day looming in our midst, it's high time to start thinking about what you'll be cooking up and crafting for your sweetheart. But instead of spending any money on anything, just keep one thing in mind—everybody loves cold hard cash, even as a valentine gift. So ...more

We all have a favorite animal, right? While most of us like conventional animals like dogs and cute pandas, others like more exotic, safari-esque animals like giraffes. If you know a giraffe lover, check out this video to learn how to give him/her the perfect "just because" gi ...more

Looking to add specimens to your paper garden? Make a paper lotus flower from dollar bills using origami, the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions for making your own dollar-bill lotus flowers from folded pape ...more

The biggest determent to doing origami, other than time and complexity when you get to harder pieces, is quite simply the origami paper. It doesn't cost much, but like any type of crafting it does require some monetary devotion. Get the origami paper question out of the way b ...more

Need a new wallet? Why not make one out of dollar bills? In this video, professional paper folder and co-founder of Origamido Studio, Michael LaFosse, shows WBUR's Here & Now how to fold, origami-style, an "X wallet" out of dollar bills.

Going to a black tie affair and don't have a bow tie? Well, this video won't help you in the least - but, while you're trying to figure out what to do, you can nervously fold an origami bow tie out of a dollar bill... Don't know how? Watch this video from Fold Something.

Looking for entertainment on the cheap? Have a dollar? With this guide, you'll learn how to make a folded-paper dress shirt from a dollar bill using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the fold ...more

In this Orikane / money origami video, we will cover some more basic tails that you can use to create an array of crazy animals, reptiles and fish from koi carp, peacocks, dogs and elephants. Learn the art of Money Origami and start folding dollar bills instantly. Money Origa ...more

In this Orikane training video you will learn how to make an Armadillo based on the folds by J Cowling. Learn the art of Money Origami and start folding dollar bills instantly. Money Origami is an easy hobby to learn and certainly a fantastic skill to have. Money Origami is r ...more

In this video we will learn how to make orikane heads, often called the Water bomb. Learn the art of Money Origami and start folding dollar bills instantly. Money Origami is an easy hobby to learn and certainly a fantastic skill to have. Money Origami is relaxing, so learn to ...more

Make a money ring using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions on how to make your own paper rings from bank notes For more information, and to get started making paper rings yourself, watch th ...more

With a few variations, you can turn this rabbit into a fox or a cat as well. This tutorial shows you how to take a dollar bill and use a few simple origami techniques to turn the bill into a rabbit. This is a simple technique you can use to make a gift for a small child, or in ...more

Have both time and a dollar bill to spare? This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a hopping frog toy from a bank note using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, and to get started making your ...more

These step by step instructions help you to fold your own money origami heart. Perfect for beginners. Money origami is great for presents and tips!

These step by step instructions help you to fold your own money origami ring. Perfect for beginners. Money origami is great for presents and tips!

These step by step instructions help you to fold your own money origami shirt. Perfect for beginners. Money origami is great for presents and tips!

These step by step instructions help you to fold your own money origami duck. Perfect for beginners. Money origami is great for presents and tips!

Is your love of money surpassed only by your love of miniature dress shirts? Boy, are you in luck. This video tutorial presents complete, step-by-step instructions on how to make a shirt from a folded dollar bill. For more information, and to get started making your own money ...more

This is a great bar trick you can use to amuse your friends with! Or, you can be the cool aunt or uncle at the family reunion. All you need is a dollar bill (larger denominations will obviously also work). Then just follow a few steps outlined in this video to fold the bill in ...more

Cameras can be pretty pricey, but this one only costs a buck, though it's pretty limited in its functionality. That's because it's no ordinary camera, but an origami one made using nothing but a dollar bill. Of course, you don't need to spend a Washington to fold this origami ...more

In this money origami dollar bill origami tutorial learn how to make a peacock from money origami and a single dollar bill. Learn the art of Money Origami and start folding dollar bills instantly. Money Origami is an easy hobby to learn and certainly a fantastic skill to have ...more

Money origami (or dollar bill) origami is cheap, fun, simple, and cute. It only takes a dollar bill with some folding paper skills to make some really cool stuff. Spend that spare dollar in your pocket on some good old fashioned creativity -- you will end up with a cool puffy ...more

When does a brand-new shirt cost a dollar? When you make it yourself. With this guide, you'll learn how to make a shirt from a folded dollar bill using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the f ...more

It doesn't make common sense for most people to use irons on anything other than cloth, but if you'rea (really) careful you can actually employ irons to flatten and straighten paper products, as well. Check out this easy and effective tutorial to learn how to flatten your dol ...more

In this episode of the Southwest Yard & Garden series, John White discusses common plant problems with the help of Dr. Natalie Goldberg an extension plant pathologist. The common shrub problem discussed is Powdered mildew, which is shown on a japonica shrub. The common tree pr ...more

Easy how-to video showing step by step how to fold a dollar bill into a space ship. All you need is a dollar! Pay attention and learn how to fold your own origami spaceship.

These step by step instructions help you to fold your own money origami bow tie. Perfect for beginners. Money origami is great for presents and tips!

Fold up those spare dollars into an adorable little heart. This video origami tutorial shows how to fold a money bill of any denomination into a heart. Follow along and fold your own.

Moneygami is exactly what you think it is - a hybrid of money and origami. Rather than folding origami with your typical origami tissue papers, you can craft yourself something truly special by using money instead. This particular moneygami tutorial explains how to fold a rin ...more

This origami tutorial video will show you how to fold a dollar bill to form a flapping bird. Origami takes practice. All you need is patience, a dollar bill and this video demonstration.

Here's a great cheap gift for Valentine's day! It costs $1, $5, $10, $20 or even more, depending on what bill you use. Origami a cool heart out of a dollar bill. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

Origami is an art form, but origami using dollar bills? It takes this art form to a whole new level! In this three-part video tutorial, learn how to fold an F-18 Hornet fighter jet plane out of a dollar bill, origami-style. To download a PDF diagram for this project click her ...more

This tutorial video will show you how to make a dollar bill origami fighter jet. Very easy steps! Learn how to fold this simple origami model. All you need is a dollar and some origami skills.

Giving money as a last minute gift gets a more personal touch when folded into festive shapes. Learn how to fold dollar bills into a t-shirt or Christmas tree shape by watching this video origami tutorial.

With just a few simple folds you can turn a $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, or even $100 bill into a nice bowie...Try it for your next state dinner and see if you get any looks from the crowd.

We've all attempted to fold a paper airplane before, right? One we hoped would sail majestically through the air for a good while but just ended up nose-diving into the grass. Paper planes, an invention likely as old as paper, are models of engineering; and they must account f ...more

If you're sitting in class wondering why the clock seems to have its minute hand stuck and unable to move itself to 2 PM so you can get the hell out of school, pass the time quickly by folding this fun origami dollar bill ring. Easy and cool, it's a great way to hone your orig ...more

Your store bought iPhone stand isn't fancy enough? Make an origami stand with a dollar bill. This says you need a c-note, but we tried the $1 version and it works just fine.

This great video tutorial from Michael LaFosse will show you how to not only make a cool, green jumping frog, but it will also show you how to make a simple traditional origami duck, a puppy dog, a water lily, a phoenix, an advanced butterfly, and a happy good-luck bat. Just m ...more

These fighter planes look awesome, are folded from something we KNOW you have - a dollar bill - and can actually fly! How cool is that? Well, you'll find out once you put together this origami project. Perfect for passing the time or throwing into your friend's face, this ori ...more

This camera won't be able to take any pictures, but we can bet that after you make it you'll be taking lots of artsy pictures of it and posting it to your indie craft blog! Made from a dollar bill, this digital SLR camera is super cool and mighty impressive. Make sure that be ...more

This origami video shows how to make a 4 point star. This is the traditional "throwing star" or "ninja star." It can be made from two one dollar bills or a square sheet cut in half to make two rectangles.

Ryan demonstrates how to make a twin hearts origami with a ten dollar bill. First, you fold a ten dollar bill into several rectangles. By the end, you will have a nice heart shaped ten dollar bill.

Have a love of money and crafts? With this guide, you'll learn how to make a heart-shaped money ring from a dollar bill with origami, the traditional art of Japanese paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to ge ...more

In this video we will show you some essential basic folds. They are very simple to do. Learn the art of Money Origami and start folding dollar bills instantly. Money Origami is an easy hobby to learn and certainly a fantastic skill to have. Money Origami is relaxing, so learn ...more

Butterflies are usually sweet and innocent, but not in the downpour that is Heavy Rain. In this PS3 walkthrough, see what's up with the Butterfly and if you're ever going to catch the Origami Killer. See how to beat Chapter 3 - The Butterfly. Origami makes it to the video gam ...more

This video origami tutorial shows how to fold up dollar bills and attach them onto a lei necklace to create a Hawaiian money lei. Watch, follow along, and never give a cheap, boring gift again. Video: .

This video origami tutorial shows how to fold any paper money bill, whether a dollar bill, $100 bill, or a 20 Euro note, into a t-shirt. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to fold a fun money shirt. It may be worth more than any t-shirt you already won!

Give your heart this year to your Valentine. But more than likely, your lady friend is looking for a little more than that. That's why this origami heart is perfect for a gift. It involves you putting effort into the present, it's symbolic of your love for her, plus— it's made ...more

Grow your paper menagerie with this crafty how-to. This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a paper money frog from a bank note using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, and to get started maki ...more

This handy demonstration shows you how to use clever paper folding techniques in order to create a range of stunning origami butterflies, ideal for jazzing up your makes. Use bold papers for a modern look, or try antique style distressed sheets to get that traditional effect w ...more

This two part video demonstrates how to fold the origami model "Crowding Butterflies" that Shuzo Fujimoto designed. Shuzo kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you. Part 1 of 2 - How to Origami crowding butterflies. Part 2 of 2 - How to Origami crowding b ...more

Love isn't all butterflies and roses. In fact, most of the time it kind of sucks, and you may even get your heart broken. Made from white a red paper, it evokes the beauty - and sometimes pain - of love. Check out this origami tutorial to learn how to craft this beautiful pro ...more