Are you looking for a special gift idea? A folded money heart is a creative way to give money as a present. We are happy that you are visiting us! Sometimes it's not so easy to find the right gift - especially when the recipient already has everything. In such cases, money gifts are a good choice! But instead of just putting the bill in an envelope, today we show you a special folding technique. This creative money origami idea is perfect for weddings, Valentine's Day, or as a thoughtful birthday gift.

Our tutorials always have a self-filmed video and photos for each folding step. This way you can easily follow along at home. The video shows you exactly how to fold the money step by step into a heart. The photos also help you with each individual step. You can watch everything as many times as you like.

With this folded money heart, you show that you have put special effort into your gift. It's not just the money you are giving - it's the time and love you have put into the design.

Folding money into a heart: Instructions with photos and description

A tip before you start: Practice the folding technique first with play money! These practice bills are cheap and available at stationery stores. They have the same dimensions as real money and are perfect for training. This way you can learn the technique calmly without it being expensive.

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Folding money into a heart: Instructions with photos and description. Picture 1
Step 1: First fold the bill diagonally in all four directions - at an angle of less than 45 degrees from each corner
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Step 2: Next, fold the sides inwards. Then fold up the corners on one side and smooth them back down.
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Step 3: Fold the corners as shown in the photo and then smooth them back down. Repeat the same on the other side.
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Step 4: Now fold the middle of the bill inwards and flip the bill over to the back.
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Step 5: Finally, you just have to slightly bend the pointed sides inwards - and your heart is ready!

Creatively giving money: The perfect gift idea

Money gifts don’t have to be boring! With this folding technique, you transform an ordinary bill into a special work of art. A folded money heart is perfect for:

  • Wedding gifts
  • Valentine's Day
  • Engagement parties
  • Special birthdays
  • Anniversaries

Money gifts: Thank you for being here!

Thank you for taking the time to follow our guide! Discover more creative ideas in our category of money folding - where we show you many more ways to creatively give money as a gift.

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Vitalii Shynakov has been working in the areas of online retail, marketing and customer satisfaction since 2012. Until 2022, he was the head of personnel development and online sales department of four successful stores. He has been part of the TutKit.com team since 2024.