iLegal Paper Wallet

This wallet is super easy to make using a single sheet of Legal sized printer paper. (8.5" x 14").

This instructable includes free downloadable templates (optional),
does not require glue, scissors or tape to build, and has separate pockets for credit cards and bills.

I'm dedicating this to my 3 year old son, who photographed the steps for us. He seemed to like his wallet, and when he lost it, I was able to quickly make him another one. To add authenticity, I'll keep the next fake credit card that comes in the mail with an offer letter and let him carry it around.

Start by printing one of the templates (attached PDFs) or simply grab a plain sheet of legal paper.

Note: this wallet was inspired by The two minutes paper wallet

Paper Wallet - robot.pdf56 KB

Wallet Template - broke.pdf12 KB

Wallet Template - Money is better.pdf8 KB

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Step 1: Fold over the bottom 1 1/3"

If you've got the template, fold on the bottom line (the furthest from the robot pictures). If you are starting with a blank sheet of legal paper, fold the bottom 1 1/3 inches up.

The measurement is an approximation. In fact, if you don't have a ruler handy you can use half the height of a credit card.

You've now created the inside of the credit card pocket.

Joe Lombardo says: Apr 29, 2007. 12:34 PM

For readers more comfortable with A4 paper, there is a similar concept that was posted by mitxela called Origami Wallet.

Digital_Anarchy in reply to Joe LombardoDec 15, 2007. 2:13 PM

thanks, i was just wondering if something similar could be done with a4. we don't have legal size paper in the uk

Derin in reply to Digital_AnarchyJan 17, 2009. 9:08 AM

So people end in prison because they dont have legal size paper :)

Hunter O. in reply to DerinDec 6, 2009. 9:25 AM

haha i got my legal paper at a police station :)

locofocos says: May 21, 2007. 6:51 PM

Hmm, off to go find some legal paper. I downloaded all of mine from Limewire...

james.mcglashan in reply to locofocosFeb 27, 2009. 2:16 PM

lime wire has the most virious on it ok so hers a tip never go on limewire

mizzoufan96 in reply to james.mcglashanNov 24, 2009. 5:59 PM

well ya there is alot of viruses on there but only downlod the ones with the most hits and your good :)
just so you know

maxpower49 in reply to locofocosJan 24, 2009. 5:03 PM

lol as long a u own a copy of the paper its legal :)

CapinPorcupine in reply to locofocosJan 22, 2009. 1:47 PM

nice and that pic is awesome!!!

hurtzmyhead in reply to locofocosNov 30, 2008. 3:42 PM

HAHAHHA your funny

Derin in reply to locofocosNov 18, 2008. 8:40 AM

:) LOL

thing 2 says: Sep 6, 2009. 2:19 PM

How is this ilegal?

Atomman says: Jul 6, 2009. 10:49 AM

iLegal?...

schetleft says: Jan 20, 2008. 8:38 PM

lol! when i first saw this instructable, i thought it said "illegal paper wallet"! but it's really like the "i" in iPod.

spiffytessa in reply to schetleftDec 31, 2008. 11:51 AM

I thought that too!

Derin in reply to schetleftApr 24, 2008. 10:10 AM

well why do they call it iPod? "iPods please die,Creative rules"

DallasDeckard in reply to DerinOct 14, 2010. 8:30 AM

I too owned a Creative, and the only thing "creative" about it was how creatively they ripped me off with a piece of junk. I still have my 1st gen iPod, and it works (unlike my Creative-hunk-O-junk). iPods rule, Creative drools. Actually, it doesn't drool. It does nothing. It might be cool, if it drooled, but it doesn't. It just sits there and does... nothing, and not very creatively either. Meanwhile, my iPod keeps on playing music and not doing what the Creative does, which is nothing. You don't have to ask a Creative to "please die", they do it without being asked. Which, you might consider "creative"... to die without being asked. If so, boy do I have an MP3 player for you.. my Creative Hunk-O-Junk. Perhaps it's biding its time... lying in wait, to one day suddenly work and THEN be creative. I doubt it though, and if that is the case, I'm sorry, but I consider my iPod continuing to play music much more "creative" than my Creative not playing music, and lying in wait... not playing... anything, creatively or uncreative-ly. "Creative, please live. (meanwhile) iPod rules".

hazzaman in reply to DerinNov 29, 2008. 1:58 PM

awww what! I have a creative and it has severely let me down. I cry myself to sleep about it occasionally. :| PS at least iPods are reliable

Patented says: Sep 20, 2008. 7:13 PM

Why am I a collaborator to this instructables?

Keith-Kid says: Dec 7, 2007. 11:39 AM

Um.. for some reason I'm a colaborator in this.... could anyone please explain??

GorillazMiko in reply to Keith-KidDec 21, 2007. 9:41 PM

are you in a group with the author of this instructable?

Flumpkins in reply to GorillazMikoAug 27, 2008. 4:58 PM

I'm a collaborator too... maybe that's why i'm a collaborator

Keith-Kid in reply to GorillazMikoDec 23, 2007. 8:04 AM

yes...huh I guess thats it... thanks

ReCreate in reply to Keith-KidFeb 5, 2009. 8:31 PM

whats that...the instructable robot in a barney costume?

Keith-Kid in reply to ReCreateFeb 6, 2009. 5:42 AM

It's a Keith-Kid costume.

ReCreate in reply to Keith-KidFeb 6, 2009. 7:20 PM

oh sorry ...i never heard of that before...

Keith-Kid in reply to ReCreateFeb 7, 2009. 8:23 AM

I am Keith-Kid. The one and only.

ReCreate in reply to Keith-KidFeb 7, 2009. 1:07 PM

oh i get it DOH why didn't i notice that you are Keith-Kid!

n8man says: May 20, 2008. 9:46 PM

I made one that was blank, unfolded it, coated it with metal tape used to repair air ducts, and refolded it. Will post pictures soon

n8man says: May 18, 2008. 9:07 PM

Can you make a template that is editable and has nothing on it besides the folds so people can print what they want on it

n8man in reply to n8manMay 18, 2008. 10:45 PM

nevermind

xACIDITYx says: Mar 2, 2008. 11:13 AM

Why is there no instructable at all?

Keith-Kid says: Dec 15, 2007. 5:15 PM

Um..Someone please It says im a collaborator in this..could anyone please explain?

Joe Lombardo says: Apr 28, 2007. 12:35 PM

If you try to make this wallet and find any steps confusing, please comment here and I'll update the Instructable. Also, if anyone has any ideas for interesting things to print on the outside of the wallet (other than the Instructable's robot) I'm open to suggestions. Cheers, - Joe

Evan606 in reply to Joe LombardoNov 17, 2007. 3:45 PM

dude this instructable is fcking awsome! i just made one and i can think of a million use for it! the only problem is that the design is a bit to small for my cards so i had to make it a bit bigger but other than that its (once again) fcking awsome

darus67 in reply to Joe LombardoNov 5, 2007. 2:39 PM

Print a 1 month calendar on the wallet. I'm guessing a paper wallet won't last much more than a month anyway.

bluetytanium in reply to Joe LombardoApr 28, 2007. 2:43 PM

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