DIY: The Magic Flip Wallet!

 by LasVegas
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I did not invent this thing. It's been done before! But then.... Wallets have been around since paper money.

I'm going to show you how you too can make a magic wallet. Some sewing skill is helpful, but not required. You can make this by gluing two sets of two firm sections with the ribbons between them or sew a leather or vinyl covering. The latter is the technique I used.
 
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Step 1: Gather Supplies

Magic Wallet - 02.jpg
To do the covered wallet you'll need:

Cardboard Any box should do...
Vinyl or leather An old purse works nicely for this...
Strapping This should be rugged. I used the strap from an old 35mm camera. An old Lanyard my do too.
Glue You may need this. I didn't
Sewing Thread and needle Not pictured, but it's what I used...
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cathylily says: Sep 26, 2011. 2:32 AM
good idea http://www.vernabridal.com/
thesparine says: Jun 1, 2007. 12:14 AM
Two words: Kick. Freaking-ass!
stinkbomb in reply to thesparineMar 12, 2010. 4:34 PM
isnt that (kind of(?)) 3 words?
Foaly7 in reply to stinkbombFeb 6, 2011. 11:38 AM
Not when there's a hyphen. Hyphens are magic.
Hunter O. says: Dec 15, 2009. 6:39 PM
You can make one from duct tape www.instructables.com/id/Magic-Duct-Tape-Wallet/
stupkid says: Oct 25, 2009. 9:28 PM
Lol, I just bought one today at old navy for $5
Bill Clinton says: Oct 21, 2009. 7:37 PM

Thats a great idea!!
I have used a rubber - band and clued the sides hehe wallet lasted 3 hours so I then went online and purchased a proper one form Australia. If your wallet also sucks check out www.lukegan.com

imonsei says: Apr 28, 2007. 2:36 PM
I just made a test one out of some cardboard and some string. Works like a charm. Might make one out of a pair of floppies soon as they seem the right size to begin with :) Now I just need to figure out how to release the crazy purple knockout gas if someone opens it the wrong way :D
gannon12raiders in reply to imonseiSep 8, 2009. 8:42 AM
lmao
xadevox says: Jun 16, 2009. 9:15 AM
btw, i used shoelaces and it worked fine!
xadevox says: Jun 16, 2009. 9:14 AM
stop the text singing!
toogood says: May 12, 2007. 1:41 PM
EEEBBBAAAYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
warmario in reply to toogoodJun 11, 2009. 4:02 PM
A used... pink bathrobe, A rare... mint snowglobe, A Smurf... TV tray... I bought on eBay!
CelloMan in reply to toogoodApr 12, 2008. 11:58 AM
my house, is filled with, this crap, shows up in, bubble-rap, most every day, i bought it on EEEBBBAAAYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
foxtrot4697 in reply to CelloManDec 19, 2008. 2:14 PM
from some guy i never met in Norway, found him on e-bay
warmario in reply to foxtrot4697Jun 11, 2009. 4:01 PM
I am the type who is liable to snipe you, With two seconds left to go, whoa! Got Paypal or Visa, what ever'll please ya... As long as I've got the dough!!!
warmario in reply to warmarioJun 11, 2009. 4:04 PM
I'll buy... your tchotchkes, Sell me... your watch, please. I'll buy I'll buy, I'll buy, I'll buy... I'm highest bidder now! (LOL!)
squawker in reply to warmarioJul 12, 2009. 6:48 PM
Junk pizza hiding in the mail! From that, world wide garage sale! Hey, a dukes of hazards ash tray yay! I bought on ebay.
squawker in reply to warmarioJul 12, 2009. 6:47 PM
Junk pizza hiding in the mail! From that, world wide garage sale! Hey, a dukes of hazards ash tray yay! I bought on ebay.
Eggbertius in reply to CelloManDec 8, 2008. 7:24 PM
love that song
dodo91 in reply to EggbertiusMar 9, 2009. 10:21 PM
that song is by wierd al. i sang it for a singing contest. i had everything on the list of junk from that song to show the audiance, and LOTS of bubble warp. YAY BUBBLE WARP! I love wierd al songs
dodo91 in reply to dodo91Mar 9, 2009. 10:22 PM
sorry i meant YAY BUBBLE WRAP!
Jahoovi says: Feb 18, 2009. 6:28 PM
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LasVegas (author) in reply to JahooviFeb 18, 2009. 9:55 PM
I did not purchase one, although I could have I'm sure... Yes. They have been around for quite some time. I just wanted to make my own. BTW: ALL CAPS IS CONSIDERED SHOUTING AND RUDE.
dvnfntn in reply to LasVegasMar 17, 2009. 12:44 PM
OH YEAH?
hockys1 says: Feb 5, 2009. 3:27 PM
a farro-foster poster pez dispensers and a toaster
blackspeed says: Jan 5, 2009. 5:34 AM
GGGGGUUUUUUTTTTTTHHHHHIIIIIXXXXX!!!!!
chinchymork says: Sep 21, 2008. 8:13 PM
Pretty sweet I made an instructable too on this!!! Check out Inside-out vachetta wallet!!!
Ticamai says: Jul 25, 2008. 8:49 PM
Sweet... tomorrow i will have plenty of extra birthday wrapping paper and string, and i already have boxes... B-day wallet, here i come!
raykholo says: Jun 6, 2007. 9:14 PM
consider selling this great idea
jedimastert in reply to raykholoJan 1, 2008. 12:13 PM
he didnt make it
polkadot says: Sep 11, 2007. 10:53 PM
Erm, what's the go with coins?
jedimastert in reply to polkadotJan 1, 2008. 12:12 PM
you can put a pocket on the back, thats what i did
newsubvideos says: Sep 4, 2007. 7:58 PM
starvingjen says: Aug 13, 2007. 9:46 AM
i love these things! I've made a slew of them ...but instead ...i use elastic ...that way your wallet can keep expanding ...i also put a slit on either side for cards.
gorakagaz says: Jul 9, 2007. 8:29 AM
awesome. i think the straps should be cut to at least 5", to make sure they're sewn in snugly.
Spint says: Jun 18, 2007. 11:37 PM
Thanks for this great instructable. All my friends want one.
Dash-2 says: Jun 14, 2007. 3:37 PM
I love these things, I made them all the time in Cub Scouts!
PSPerson says: May 9, 2007. 7:58 PM
i give you an A and a + because this is plain awesome
sasquatch14 says: May 3, 2007. 2:36 PM
hey i had one of these made i plywood though...it was called a hillbilly wallet which just gives it a bad name.... hill billies arent smart enough to know how it works anyway
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