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By Noreen Doll.

Fold some delightful bunny money to give a gift of money in a creative way. Dollar bill origami is easy and fun, so give this origami rabbit a try!

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This is a wonderful idea for an Easter basket, or to give older kids who feel they are too old for Easter baskets.

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And it would make great Easter party favors. Or show kids how to fold bunny money as a party activity.

It would work well for other occasions, too, such as birthdays, or a just for fun way to give your favorite kid some extra spending money.

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Bunny Money

You can find a package of wiggly eyes in a few sizes at the Dollar Store.

Try this very easy dollar bill origami.

Materials.

Crisp, New Dollar Bill (or any other denomination)

Wiggly Eyes (Optional – but it looks more bunny-like with them)

Small Pink Circle  (Card stock, construction paper, or craft foam)

Double Sided Tape

How to Fold Easy Bunny Money.

1. Lay the dollar bill face up.  Fold the bottom edge up to about the middle of the row of bright green numbers on the upper right part of the bill. Crease sharply.

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2. Fold the top edge down so it is even with the fold at the bottom of the bill. Crease sharply.

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3. Fold the dollar bill in half from side to side, making sure all edges are even. Crease sharply in the middle.

Unfold the last fold.

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4. Fold the right side up so the bottom edge touches the center line fold. Crease sharply.

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5. Fold the left side up the same way so there is no large gap between the edges, and the top edges are even.

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6. Fold the left top corner on the left side to the center as shown.

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Repeat with the other ear.

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7. In the center of each ear, pinch the edges together and crease just in the middle – between where the thumb and finger are.

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8. Turn the bunny money over.

9.Using double sided tape, put a small pink circle at the point.

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10. Use double sided tape to add 2 wiggly eyes close together, just above the pink circle.

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The bunny money is ready to hide in an Easter basket. Or slip into a card.

Tips

I prefer the bunny money made with the back side of the bill showing, as George’s face is a bit distracting when the front side of a dollar bill is used.

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Have fun with dollar bill origami.

© Noreen Doll

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  2. This is very cute! Seems like one of the simpler patterns too-thanks:@)

  5. This is such a great idea! I so need to do this for my neice and nephews this year! Thanks a bunch for sharing this at our Monday Funday link party this week!

    Take care,

    Trish

  15. You have such fun ideas!! Thanks for linking up to An Oldie but a Goodie link party! – Jessica (cutesycrafts.com)

  18. What a cute idea! I will be using this as the rabbit is on our family crest and makes an appearance at all family gatherings.

  22. I don’t like the kids Easter baskets to be full of candy. This would be a good alternative. Thank you. Hope to see you next week!

    Robin

  23. This is so fun!! What a great idea! Thanks for the tutorial! I will be sure to use this for any Easter related money gifts. 🙂 I may have to tuck one of these in my 6 month old’s Easter basket to put in his piggy bank .. just because it is sooooo sweet!

  30. Super cute! My Father in Law loves folding money. He has a book on it! I’ll have to show him this. Visiting from the spring blog hop!

  38. I smiled when I saw the money bunny on Share the Shelter. They are going to hop right in my grands Easter packages.

  48. So cute!

    Thanks for sharing your favorite post at Raising Imperfection! We feature our favorites on Friday, make sure to come back and check.
    Leslie

  50. Hi, Noreen, You always make things that NEED to be featured!! Thanks for linking up. New party open in a few minutes.. Linda

  51. These are adorable! Perfect for Easter baskets! You are a Featured Favorite on Saturday Show & Tell at Cheerios and Lattes this week, thanks for joining us last week, we love having you! Can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to this week!
    Mackenzie 🙂

  57. This is so super cute!! I won’t feel bad sticking money in my 16 year old’s basket if it’s bunny shaped!! Thanks for linking up to Wake up Wednesday this week!

  59. Very cute and easy to mail to out-of-town relatives. Add a cotton ball to the back for a cute tail!

  61. you are right, the front side is a bit disturbing lol I love this though and will make a couple (small bills) to add to the kids and grand kid’s baskets!

  66. This is really cute! I made a shamrock for St. Patrick’s day and this will be perfect for adding to my daughters eggs! Thanks for ideas! I am visiting from The Gathering Spot today.

  68. This is really cute. We have a shirt made from dollars bills but I think it took 5 $1 bills to make it. Visiting from Tuesdays with a Twist.