Paper Wallet

For a high quality, eco-friendly, and expandable paper wallet that will last you years check out the Tyvek wallet from PAPERWALLET.
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To create your own paper wallet from a normal piece of paper follow these instructions:

One sheet of 8.5 by 11 paper folded, with minimal cutting, and one piece of tape = durable, seamless, useable, write-onable, minimalist wallet.

Step 1: Hamburger fold squared

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neatly fold the 8.5"x11" sheet of paper in half (to look like a hamburger shape as opposed to a skinny hot dog fold). open it, and fold the two flaps into the middle, so it is split in 4 (second picture).

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I've made a few of these now, with minor modifications each time. So far the best version started with a USPS Tyvek envelope cut down to 8.5 x 12, to make the bill pocket deeper. I trimmed the edges of all the flaps for easier tucking, taped flap 3 down from edge to edge, and added a few inches of scrap envelope to the end of flap 1, both for security of the contents of the inner card pockets and to make the outside slot usable without the items falling out. Thanks!

Cool Instructable. Had fun making it

I just bought a Mighty Wallet made from high grade Tyvek and it is awesome!!! I can't wait to get some blank Tyvek sheets and try making a few wallets on my own!!!

if you want to go on the cheap I found a tyveck mailing envelope through one of the overnight mailing companies (FedEd, UPS), and cut that up to make one...

Very simple and inspiring! I made it without taping. Just fold a sheet and cut only that hole which must not be taped. Nice! I'll show it to my children.

such a fun project; with all the scrapbook papers around you can really make some elegant designs, stocking stuffers for the holidays, etc. It would make a great money wallet when you are giving a cash gift to someone. I am going to make one for all the gift cards I keep in my car, currently using a fat plastic one. Could also try the Tyvek USPS envelope tyvek from mailer envelopes ... all kinds of fun and creativity. Thanx so much! Lovely presentation.

Nice Instructable. Easy to follow.

Just made one with EU A4 paper, seems to fit wide but short dollar bills, but our pound sterling notes seem to be to tall to fit! I also put a few coins in one of the internal card pockets to answer a previous question.

Does it have a coin section?

I made this and it is great!

Yes! I made the wallet

The measurements don't make much sense. It's just too small. A4 is more like it.

Great design! I'm using it for lady paper that keeps rolling around in my purse. I would suggest one mod: shave off a tiny bit of paper from the edges of the tabs to reduce bul and make it easier ti fold them into the pockets (see photo 2).

Good instructable, thanks! I am in Australia and I used a Size 5 Multi-use Mailer 265mm x 380mm which I got from Officeworks for $1.80. This is a heavy duty paper envelope that can be cut to size. It should prove to be quite durable. I have the printed side out. The other side is plain brown if you prefer the natural look.

its an awesome idea and i was looking for a wallet and this instructable helped me in that. I've added some extra things like a coin pocket and closing flap. sorry for poor quality photos

it looks hard

That's cool and all, but how long can this wallet last?

I had made one of these back a number of years ago. I used thick paper stock (almost card stock) and it held up very well. Over time it got more worn in some edges, so the next one I made I put clear packing tape on the out side portions and it lasted a long time. Actually gearing up to make another one, just have to find some good thick paper.

Good for Dollars, not suitable for bigger Euros. A very nice idea, also as a joke-present, but i won't sleep with my moneys inside a wallet so "unsafe".

I love this instructable it makes a great wallet however the durability sucks this is just the plain truth. I made one of these a week ago from my sweaty pocket it broke down fast. well today I was making a new one as I looked over at my roll of 3m foil tape and I got it foil is pocket proof. so before i folded it according to this instructable I took my foil tape and covered one side of the sheet of paper with it then i just followed the instrustions keeping the foil side outwards for that first fold and i got this extremely shiny great wallet. As you can see from the 6th picture it is not that much thicker than the paper only one. I will update this in a week or so to talk about durability

I bought this in a crafts exhibition long time ago but that was covered with a thin plastic inside-out. That's even cool.

I tried but the last step was too hard so I just gave up

nice! I made it! (It's upside down pic.)

I made it , it is awsome

Thanks, I made it!

this is not an original idea. its been done before. not a criticism but for those who are worried about copying it it would be fine or making another instructable. I have made them from A4 paper size it its just too small for Japanese yen. Also the flaps should be taped really well because the cards get caught on any un-taped paper inside the pockets. I also felt the cars could fall out too easily- the wallet is not stiff enough to

great work

good one.

really nice

superb work.