Simple Dollar Bill Origami

Difficulty: Medium
A dollar bill origami can be made simple just folding it a few times in the right direction, with a little inspiration and patience. We are sure that you will make a good impression to anyone is in your company.
Simple Origami with Dollar Bill Instructions
Following the instructions below you will create a boat out of a banknote. If you want to go to a higher level and impress your boyfriend/girlfriend even more, you can try a dollar heart origami.
If you are fond of floating boats I’m sure you would love to create this one! With a simple piece of dollar bill and a few folding magics you will surely have your own piece of the boat! Have fun! Aye! Aye!
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Step 1: Start with a regular dollar bill. If you don’t have one, you can print one. |
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Step 2: Fold the bill from bottom edge to top edge then unfold. |
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Step 3: Fold from right to left half. |
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Step 4: Fold both left and right corners to the center crease. |
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Step 5: Fold the bottom flap upward, do the same thing to the other side. |
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Step 6: Fold both upper corners down. Do the same thing to the bottom side. |
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Step 7: Fold them together. |
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Step 8: Open and flatten. |
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Step 9: Fold the bottom flaps upward. |
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Step 10: Open and flatten again. |
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Step 11: Open the center corners and spread them out to make a boat and you’re all done. You now have a dollar bill origami. |