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

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.

Comments

[Joe Lombardo]

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

[Digital_Anarchy]

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

[Derin]

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

[Hunter O.]

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

[locofocos]

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

[james.mcglashan]

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

[mizzoufan96]

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]

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

[CapinPorcupine]

nice and that pic is awesome!!!

[hurtzmyhead]

HAHAHHA your funny

[Derin]

:) LOL

[thing 2]

How is this ilegal?

[Atomman]

iLegal?...

[schetleft]

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

[spiffytessa]

I thought that too!

[Derin]

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

[DallasDeckard]

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]

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]

Why am I a collaborator to this instructables?

[Keith-Kid]

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

[GorillazMiko]

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

[Flumpkins]

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

[Keith-Kid]

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

[ReCreate]

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

[Keith-Kid]

It's a Keith-Kid costume.

[ReCreate]

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

[Keith-Kid]

I am Keith-Kid. The one and only.

[ReCreate]

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

[n8man]

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]

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]

nevermind

[xACIDITYx]

Why is there no instructable at all?

[Keith-Kid]

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

[Joe Lombardo]

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]

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]

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

[bluetytanium]

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[Joe Lombardo]

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[funwithfire325]

your a awsome dad!

[Ramnosity]

wow your son has a credit card.