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There are actually quite a few projects you can make from duct tape, today I’ll show you how to make a simple wallet. Duct tape is silver and available at Wal Mart, hardware stores and home supply stores. There’s also something called Duck Tape, which is a brand of tape that comes in a variety of fun colors, available from craft supply stores. We actually used a combination of duct tape and Duck tape for our duct tape wallet. This would make an ideal Father’s Day gift!
What’s really fun about this particular tutorial, is that this wallet was constructed in its entirety by an 11 year old girl. She learned how to make these by following a You Tube video she found. In fact, SHE showed ME how to make it, I just happened to have my camera handy!
This project is now available in the Kindle library or via ebook download (see below).
The two kids pictured here are Dominic, my 11 year old son, and Cailin, our neighbor, and Dominic’s friend since preschool. Cailin has made several wallets, this one is a fairly basic bi-fold with a money pocket and four credit card pockets. She made a tri-fold one for her dad that has six credit card pockets and an ID slot. Way to go Cailin and thanks for your hand in this tutorial. :)
(This is a photo intensive tutorial, but the printable version link will give you the text instructions only.)
There are two ways to download this complete tutorial for use on and offline.
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Duct Tape Wallet
printable version
You will need
Duct tape of Duck tape, any colors
scissors
gift card or credit card to help measure
What you do
Cut 4 pieces of tape, about 10″ long, and lay them on the work surface, sticky side up.
Connect them all together by sticking the top of the second one, to the bottom of the first one, then connect the third to the second and the fourth to the third.
Cut another piece, the same length, and press it sticky side to sticky side, against the bottom strip of tape.
Continue with 3 more strips until you have a solid sheet made of tape. Use scissors to trim the ends.
Fold the sheet in half to resemble a wallet shape.
Fold it in half the other way to create a bi-fold wallet. If it’s too large for your liking, you can trim more off the ends now. Don’t trim too much, you will need room for credit card slots.
Cut a long strip of tape, about 18 inches long, and place it, sticky side up, on the work surface.
Cut another piece, the same length as the first, and tape it, sticky side down, onto the other piece (sticky to sticky).
Cut another 18″ length and tear it in half lengthwise. Set aside one half and use the other half to create a smooth top seam on your long strip of tape.
Use the second half strip to do the other side. Trim the ends.
Using a credit card or gift card as a measuring guide, Cut the length of tape into “credit card pockets”, leaving about 1/4″ on each side of the card.
Set the card aside and use the first one that you cut to use as a guide and cut three more, for a total of four.
Cut a piece of tape a little bit longer than the length of your wallet. Tear the strip in half and create smooth seams on both sides by taping one side, then flipping it over and folding the tape over to the other side.
With the tape sheet folded in half like a wallet, place the four credit card pockets in place.
Cut a piece of tape about 4″ long and tear it in half lengthwise. Press the tape up the center, covering the pockets. Fold the end of the tape over only one layer, you don’t want to tape your money pocket shut! Tuck it inside the wallet.
Use similar sized pieces to cover the outer edges of the pockets, folding over to secure.
Use scissors to trim the ends.
Put a strip of tape across the bottom to secure the pockets.
Important: You will want to make sure that the back part of the wallet is slightly higher than the front so that when it is folded shut, it will look right.
Make sure you have taped all your edges. If necessary, use scissors to snip any closed tape at the edges of the paper-money pocket.
That’s it! You just made a wallet completely out of duct tape (or Duck tape, whichever you chose to use)!
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I have seen duct tape crafts before, I believe it was someone on David Letterman show. The wallet is a cool idea for kids, mine will love it.
This is so funny! I'll have to make one for my uncle… he is the duct tape king!
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Kim
How fun! Love this idea!
I know!!!!! I made one for myself and I love it!!! Amanda is so creative!!!!!!!1
How fun! I'd love to see your other crafts for duct tape!
This would be good for my husband…He's the duct tape King!
I love all the colors that the tape comes in. A perfect project!
how do u make the tri-fold wallet.In the sentence above in the 3rd paragraph.
I’m afraid I don’t have a tutorial up for that one yet!
it is very easy. just fold it again after your first fold.
Creative and fun!!
We might just have to make this for my husband. I'm always teasing him telling him how he uses duck tape for everything. I actually made a no sew bag held together by staples and duck tape. You'd never know it!
duck tape never looked so good
Duct tape wallets are so cool, my daughter has made a small fortune making and selling them to friends at school. She has begged me to do a post, so you are motivation to do one! She also makes purses and bookbags, even made a cute vest. She is really into it, and we are going broke on duct tape!!
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Super cool! Thanks for the amazing tutorial! Always fabulous creativity here! Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing at the Sunday Showcase Party! I greatly appreciate it! Hope you have a great week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
LOL! I love it! We may have to make one this weekend! Thanks so much, so fun!
this is so cute! My almost 3 yo loves playing with wallets and I have been wanting to try and make one!
That would make such a cute project for kids for their dads for Father's Day! Thanks for linking up!!
Do you believe I actually have NO duck tape in my house!!! Or I would make one tonight after my kids went to bed. haha
This is a very creative project! And just think of all the different colors there are now in duct tape. Thanks for linking up to Be Inspired today!
Chelsea
Fun! I made duct tape wallets one year for all the guys in the family for Christmas. My dad still uses his (about 7 years later!)
Thanks so much for sharing this on Craft schooling Sunday, finally a great craft project that even big boys might enjoy!
That's just amazing. I guess duct tape really can do anything!
Thanks for sharing at My Backyard Eden!
Great job! it looks like fun to make and I be the teens love it! :)
Very Resourceful. I just became a follower.
We may have to make one for my husband for Father's Day.
Fun idea.
I loved making these!
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Cute idea!! One of the blogs I follow this week had duct tape bows…I guess you REALLY can use duct tape for everything! haha
Thanks for inspiring me this week on my Tot Tuesdays link up party! I used to do this when I was younger. I hope you’ll stop by again this week.
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Have a great week and Happy (Early) Mother’s Day!
I'm beginning to think you can make ANYTHING with duct tape. Seriously!! I love it.
Alison
http://oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com/
O.K. I've seen it all now!!!!LOL I'm from the south and we do everything with duct (duck) tape. This is too cool….
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Thanks for all of your great comments everyone!!
thanks for the detailed instructions, this is such a great idea.
Awesome! My son is going to love this tutorial!!! I'm going to show him and put him to work on his own wallet.
Thanks for Hookin' your project up at my weekly Link party!!!
This is WAY COOL! Thanks so much for sharing it with us on Favorite Things Friday! I just posted a giveaway on my blog so be sure to stop by before next Friday to be entered!
Ok i love this!!!!! do u know how to make more duck tape stuff?????!?!?!?!!?!?
Too funny! My son was just asking me how to make one of these! Then you come along! Thank you for planting your creative seeds at Plant a Punkin Seed Party!
Come plant again on Friday!
Kristi
Punkin Seed Productions
So clever and from someone so young too! She should make a video for YouTube.
GREAT PROJECT
Thank you so much for this project! I recently just discovered how awesome duct tape is, so I'm making many projects. I couldn't find a site with good instructions for making a duct tape wallet until I came to yours! The directions are easy to follow and the pictures are clear. Thank you very much!
Anon – so glad the instructions were helpful! :)
I must try this! It looks like so much fun, The instructions were very helpful. I myself am a total craftier always looking for exciting things to do, and sense I'm a kid its perfect! now… Wheres the duck tape..
Dats cool.
So cool! :)
Thank you Estelle!
I made this myself and it is soooo fun and easy with the great instruction and pics!
Awesome! Thanks so much for the feedback!
this is sooo cool i loved workin on this project very easy
lolo tgis wallet is amazing! i will make it fir school cahrity! its increadible love this idea! haha
Omg. I Have Been Making Duct Tape Crafts For Some Time Now, And I Really Enjoy It! Even Though Im Just A Kid :) keep making duct tape crafts!
Silence Is GOLDEN
But Duct Tape is SILVER!
:DI have been making duct tape crafts (mostly wallets) and selling them at my skool,:D even though im just a kid! keep on the good work!
Silence Is GOLDEN
Duct Tape Is SILVER!
loved doing this… i just made one and its my first time. it looks akward but its still my first time. the directions were very helpful and the pictures with them made it seem like you were right there telling me them. im just 13 and this is really easy. good luck to all those who try
That’s awesome Austin! Thanks for stopping by!
I have done something like this before but woth really cool colors like neon orange and cheetah and stufff it was really cool good job on the wallet Cailin!!
omg this is super easy!!!!! i just made one for my brother and he loves it. something i did was print a pic of the internet and put it on the front with clear tape
What an awesome idea!
I made the wallet and I think that it is so cool! I am going to make
one for my dad for Christmas.
That’s awesome Selina!
I’m going to make one for my Dad for Christmas! Sounds really easy and fun!!
im 14. my buddy at school makes these and sells them for $5. i made one and its fun to do
Thanks for stopping by Timmy! The girl in this tutorial does the same thing, her friends buy them from her :)
This is an amazing tutorial! I made one with some Hello Kitty duct tape I found, and it’s too cute :D I will definitely be making more.
How fun, so glad it helped!
Om my gosh this is the best website for learning how to make these! You made it so easy and simple with all the pics and details!!! Love it!! Thank you sooo much!!!
Thanks Taylor! So glad this was helpful!
that iz awesome i just mad eone and it iz beutiful
wow ive always wanted to learn how to make one i just happened to type in on google saying how do you make a duck taped wallet and your website came up thankyou
Hello! I love this project! So far I’ve been making many things out of DUCK tape. Not DUCT tape, I made some sandles.. it’s so fun! Thank you!
~ DUCK TAPE…. THAT STICKY STUFF?
IT’S LIKE CHIPS… YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH!!!
Lol totally agree
THIS IS THE BEST WEBSITE IVE BEEN ON YET TO MAKE THESE.I JUST DID THIS AND IT WAS SO SIMPLE AND EASY!IM ONLY 9yo.
Awesome! Thanks Jenna!
I totally agree with Jenna.
you rock
Very Nice Wallet, quite easy and good instructions. I can’t wait to do this with my cub scouts.
thanks
i learn a new way to make a duct tape wallet
Good stuff
cool
This is really cool! Keep on going and maybe you’ll be a star…
Thanks for helping me with this project. I have to do a school project. This will be on my bibliography!
You’re welcome Lizzie, so glad it helped!
This works great!! :) ***** <—5 stars!
me and my made it, they came out awesome!
Awesome!!
duck tape wallets are sooooooooooooooooo cool i made one my self
Great instructions. Thanks for the step by step.
Awsome fun. When ever I am bored and have nothing to do, I look here;-) I’m by your side all the way!:-D
this website’s instructions actually made sense. i looked at a ton of websites for instructions and this is the best one. thanks!!
Thank you!
This is so awesome can you make some more tutorals?
Can you make tutorals, like duck tape bows, pencils maybe, and roses.
Thanks! I will see what I can do :)
neat idea gonna have to make one myself
I just made one its so easy thanks to the pictures. This website ROCKS!!!!
So glad it helped!
I love duck tape I Althea duck tape QUEEN
I love duck tape
very cool thanks for the help to making my dad something!!!!! :)
duct tape is awesome can you make more things out of duct tape :)…plz
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duct tape wallets are really hard but fun i love duct tape it is really fun !
I have purple duct tape that I was using for a project in my purple
office. I think I will try this color and make a wallet for a friend of mine.
Thanks for the tutorial!(I am in my 70′s.) (Sh-h-h-h-h!) Never too old for a fun project,and I love duct tape! I can fix almost any problem around my house with it..
On the step, Cut a piece of tape a little bit longer than the length of your wallet. Tear the strip in half. Which way do I tear, lengthwise or heightwise?
Never mind, I took a closer look at the picture and I realized you tear it lengthwise. :-)
My babysitter and I made one…it is awesome!
this takes up alot of duct tape and it is so hard to do thank you for the idea though
OMG thanks sooooo much i made the cutest wallet ever
I love it! I’ve made two of them and they work great!
Thanks for the awesome wallet. The steps were easy to follow :)
Glad you enjoyed it Hannah!
OMG this is an amaa
zing websit and all the crafs are so deatail haw do you do it.
now that i have seen this website im getting all my craft tips from u and u only
opps i ment AMAZING
I’ve seen skirts made from duct tape too. The key to getting them on and off is velcro. Velcro works great with duct tape. I remember another cool idea where someone mage a jacket out of aluminum can tabs. Youtube has all the good videos on how to make things.
Luv duck tape im just saving my money for more!
I make these a little different and sell them for 5$. I put aluminium foil inbetween the tape to block RFid scanners; tested and proven to block them. Feel free to use this tip.
Oh! That’s one of those things that steal your credit cards isn’t it? Thanks for that tip!
This craft was so well explained. Just completed our first with my 7yr old daughter in neon pink. She had a fabulous time and i didnt get frustrated with the explanation. Look forward to other projects on your site. Thx! LS
Thanks so much for that feedback LS, I really appreciate it!
I am no popular at skool cuz of them i made most of hellokitty
So awesome! Looks like the kids had fun with this one. :)
this was soo easy and fun thank u for showing this i have looked every were for this craft :D
So glad it worked well for you!
Great start to learn how to use duck tape! my daughter loves this!!! xoxoxox!
Fun! So glad you liked it :)
So cool!! I can’t wait to try it:-)
What else can I make out of duct tape?
There are LOTS of things you can make. The Duck Tape website is a good place to start http://www.duckbrand.com/Solutions/arts-and-activities.aspx
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thats sound like so much fun now i kno what to to in my spare time
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What about the cent pocket?
I’m sure you could add one if you wanted. This is a basic wallet, there are many variations available.
so cuuuuuuuuul anyway!
ILOVE IT .
U ARE AWESOME
SWAGGERIOUS!
Mine turned out to look like a big belt…
It’s so fun! I must make it for my my friend’s birthday… I will make it and sell it!! hahaha
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Love your tutorial Amanda! I am totally surprised how long these last. I made a woman’s version a while back and I still use it!
I love this so much
Love it! i am going to make it for my daddy for his birthday!
this rocks making it for my friend
Thanks Pie, have fun!
it is a very creative idea i still dont get how to make one but who cares i love staring at it
thank you! ( mines elec. blue and lepard )