By Noreen Doll.
This dollar bill shamrock was fun and easy to make.
To create it, I used 3 super easy dollar bill hearts and then I rolled another dollar bill the long way to make a stem.
It would be a fun gift for someone whose birthday falls on St. Patrick’s Day or even fun favors for a St. Patrick’s Day party.
You have to use $1 bills for the petals if you want them to be really green. $5, $10, and $20 bills don’t have much green on the back and don’t make very good shamrocks.
If you want to give more money than $4, you can use $1 dollar bills for the petals, and then make the stem with a $5, $10, or $20 bill.
Supplies.
4 Dollar Bills
Tape
How to Make a Dollar Bill Shamrock.
1. Fold 3 super easy dollar bill hearts so the darker green (the back side of the dollar bill) is on the front.
2. Lay one heart down with the front face down.
3. Lay the other 2 hearts face down on either side of the first heart, with their points just barely overlapping each other, and the point of the first heart.
Leave a slight gap between the sides of the hearts to help shape the shamrock.
4. Press a piece of tape firmly over the 3 points to hold them in place and together.
5. Roll the 4th dollar bill the long way, folding the second edge under so the white edge is inside the roll.
6. Flatten the roll and crease the edges sharply.
7. Fold one end of the flat roll down about 1 inch and crease sharply.
8. Lay the roll on the back of the shamrock with the folded end up.
Place tape firmly across the folded end and onto either side of the stem to hold it in place.
Turn the shamrock over to the right side and it is done.
And for a gift, I added a tiny gold bow to the stem of the dollar bill shamrock.
Remind the recipient to remove the tape gently to avoid tearing the bills.
Tips
It’s easier to make nice looking hearts if you use bills that are fairly new and crisp.
Noreen Doll
Kristina & Millie says
too cool!! Love this, going to make a few 🙂 Hope you link this to our Snickerdoodle Sunday (March theme is GREEN)!
Tasha @ Designer Trapped in a Lawyer's Body says
I LOVE this idea and your tutorial is fabulous. I feel like I could totally do this with your awesome directions and photos. Pinning!
Amber L. says
This is really cute. I want to make one for each of my girls. I just pinned it 🙂
Claire says
Lovely idea 🙂 thanks for sharing…
Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says
You always share such great projects ~ I’m going to make these for my boys ~ this is their favorite kind of green! Thank you so very much for sharing at this week’s Project Inspire{d} ~ pinned!
Jenn says
These are so cute and will be perfect for my niece and nephews!
Grace Hodgin says
Thanks so much for this tutorial. I’m going to use it and send it in cards for the grand kids. I know they will be really thrilled.
Amy @Europe's Calling says
What a cute idea!
Crystelle says
Now THIS is lucky! A shamrock PLUS dollar bills….
Very clever….
🙂
xx Crystelle
Danielle@Stickelberry says
Such a great idea! So easy too – a great little gift! Visiting from the Best Shot linky..
Tabatha@ChicByTab says
WHat a great idea!
Erlene says
What a cute and neat way to gift some money. Pinned this to my St. Patrick’s Day board. Visiting from Hit Me with Your Best Shot linkup.
Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says
This is so cute and it’s being featured today! Thanks for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂
Stephanie @ Year-Round Giving says
How cool is this! Sharing this across all my social media!
Cheers,
Stephanie
bj says
Waaay cool…:)
Audrey says
How fun! Pinning it and Will have to give it a try next week.
visiting from Lovely Ladies Linky
cathy says
this is really cool! What a creative idea! 🙂 Checking this out from the create it thursday link party!
Cathy
Linda says
OMG. You are so amazing. I know you thought of this yourself as I haven’t seen anything around like it. Great work, Noreen. Your buddy, Linda
Erin @ Sometimes-Homemade.com says
This is so clever! It looks complicated but I’m sure I can figure it out with your great instructions.
Sarah @ 2paws Designs says
What a clever idea! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Vickie - HorseMark Cards says
This is very clever! It would be perfect on a greeting card or gift!
Laura@Baking In Pyjamas says
Great idea! Thanks for sharing on Sweet and Savoury Sundays, stop by and share with us again this weekend!
Linda @ A La Carte says
Such a cute idea! I’ve made the hearts before. Thanks for sharing at TTF!
Susan says
I usually give my kids a small candy treat for St. Patrick’s Day. I’m pinning this dollar bill shamrock so I can do it next year for the kiddos. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday on Organized 31.
Michelle says
Oh my goodness these are so cute. The tooth fairy always gives my daughter a folded bill with some coins for her tooth. She would love it if she found this from the Leprechaun!! Thanks for posting 🙂
Carole says
Such a great idea! Pinning to Pinterest!
Laurie says
Your Tip Me Tuesday link is incredible this week! This is seriously creative! In fact, my readers would love to bookmark it in their craft rooms.
Carrie @ Crafty Moms Share says
Another wonderful idea from you as always!! I love it! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!
Sandy says
This is so darn cute. My youngest grandson was born on St. Patrick’s Day and I’m going to make this for his gift (with larger bills). All kids love money!!! Thanks for sharing!
Linda Bauwin says
Very clever.
Linda Bauwin – CARD-iologist
Helping you create cards from the heart.
Pamela Smith says
Cute idea! My niece also has a birthday on St. Patrick’s Day and this would be a cute gift!
Jeanette says
Oh my word, that is just too cute! My son’s birthday is St. Patrick’s Day and he is going to love this!
Laurie says
How fun is this?!! Great tutorial too. Thank you for sharing on VMG’s Brag About It Link Party!
Leesha @ Living Contently says
This is so clover! I love unique ideas like this, and you’ve done a great job breaking the process down step-by-step! Thanks for sharing!
Christie says
This is such a cute idea! Thanks so much for sharing it at Totally Terrific Tuesday this week! I’m sharing! 🙂
Kim @ The Cookie Puzzle says
What a totally fun and neat idea….I can not wait to try this. We would love for you to share with our guests at Party in Your PJs, our weekly link party!
Brittanie P says
This is such a cute idea! I am going to make one of these for my 4 year old for St. Patrick’s Day! I’ve pinned it to my St. Patrick’s board as well. Visiting from the Awesome Things Tuesday Linky Party!
Hollie says
No way! SO cool!!
Kate says
This is such a great idea and would make a great little gift for kids for the holiday!
Thank you for sharing on the Wake Up Wednesday link party! I hope you can join again next week!
Kate
Marilyn Lesniak says
Thx for linkng to Wake Up Wednesday! I have seen your link on a few linkys this week, and every one I have had to stop and look again. I envy such talent!
Ashley says
Hello! I found your post through Bowdabra’s link party. Very clever way of using the dollar hearts! I pinned your pin to share with others! 🙂
Ashley
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says
What an awesome idea! It would be fun to add to your adult kids St. Patty’s Day cards. Thanks for sharing – we hope to see you again next week. 🙂
~Lorelai
Sharon - Her Organized Chaos says
How fun! This is so neat! I am going to have to make this for my daughter before school. She would love it. Pinning and sharing. Thanks for sharing this at Totally Terrific Tuesday last week! I can’t wait to see what you have to share this week!
Sharon
Jann Olson says
How cute! I love your money folding ideas! Thanks for sharing with SYC. I used your heart and gave $10 bills to my grands. They loved it.
hugs,
Jann
Debi @ Adorned From Above says
Great tutorial and cute gift. Thanks so much for sharing with last week’s Adorned From Above Link Party.
Have a great week.
Debi
Elaine says
Super Cute!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday – Link Party!! Hope you come back tomorrow and share some more…I love having you!! Pinned!!
Jo Ann Smith says
Wow! Ur instructions were so simple. But instead of doing a 3 leaf shamrock, I did 4! I wanted the “Lucky” Shamrock, lol. The rolled up dollar bill for the stem, I didn’t fold an inch then attach w/tape. I rolled it (as per ur instruction) creased it, opened it back up, then I attached a toothpick w/tape & re-folded it back. I used the toothpick for support because using 4 dollar hearts meant a longer, stirdier stem, ha! This worked out great, looks good as well. Now I have a $5 good luck Shamrock! Thank u 4 this remarkable way of making $$ look so good! Lol
Noreen says
That sounds fantastic, Jo Ann! Thanks for sharing.
Michelle says
So so cute! Love it!
Taylor-Made Homestead says
Such a cute idea, and the hearts are a cute idea for all kinds of gifts. Thanks so much for sharing! (Visiting from You’re Gonna Love It Link Party)
~Taylor-Made Homestead~
Texas
Annemarie says
Such a fun idea! I came over from Craftymomsshare link party. Have a lovely day!
X Annemarie
Carol Cook says
My students used to love showing me the creations they made from dollar bills.
Thanks for sharing at SYC.
swapna says
Very cool! Have Pinned to the Practical Mondays Board:)
Jann Olson says
Love it! Lucky person who is gifted one of these. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Mary-the boondocks blog says
What a great idea and craft. Am I guessing right that it should also bring good luck?
Debra Needles says
What a fun idea for my teenagers. We have Irish ancestors (maiden name is Magee. Don’t get much more Irish than that.) and other than dress in green I never do anything fun for St. Patrick’s Day. This will get me started!