How to Make a Paper Wallet

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get a piece of paper.

   Even paper from a notebook will work, as long as it is big enough.
   
   Ideally, work with colored printer paper.
   
   No need to cut it into a square!
   8.5 x 11 like it is is just dandy.
   
   It'll be easier to design it before you start folding and cutting.
   
   So if you plan on coloring your wallet, do it now.
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   Step 2: Fold the paper up as shown.

   You're folding it about 1/3 of the way up. , Only this time, do it from top to bottom. ,, That's
   2.5 cm for you metric system folks. , At the top where you cut the paper, fold it down on all sides. ,,,, Take the paper from the inside, and fold it a tiny bit on both sides.
   
   Do you see the wallet taking shape? , Now you should have a large, long pocket for your bills and two flaps to hold your credit or business cards.
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   Step 3: Turn it over

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   Step 4: and do the same fold.

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   Step 5: Turn the little bit of paper remaining back and fold that.

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   Step 6: Get scissors

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   Step 7: and cut the sides about 1 inch down on all sides.

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   Step 8: Unfold the paper once.

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   Step 9: Fold it in half.

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    Step 10: Put the flaps into the paper in the part that you folded.

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    Step 11: Fold in half

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    Step 12: and unfold.

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    Step 13: Cut a little bit at the bottom

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    Step 14: creating flaps.

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    Step 15: Finished.

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