Make a Playing Cards Wallet

Be the only one in the room to have a playing cards wallet at your next card game. With just a few cards and some packing tape, you can make a unique wallet that will draw second looks when you pull it out.

Steps

  1. Find three playing cards you like the most. Lay them about 1/4 inch (.63 cm) apart. Take a piece of clear packing tape and cover the top area of the cards so that they make one long, even strip. Trim the edges. Repeat this process to make 2 total sets of three playing cards or more, depending on how long you want to make it.
  2. Lay the two sets of cards beside each other so that the cards make a 3 x 2" (7.5 cm x 5 cm) rectangle, with the faces towards you. Once again, connect the two pieces with clear packing tape.
  3. Turn the cards over, and cover any sticky parts with tape (sticky part to sticky part). Turn the cards over again. Fold the cards toward each other, so that the faces are pointing outwards. Tape the two short sides together. Three of the four sides should now be joined together. Your wallet is complete.
  4. Put your money in, fold it up, and put it in your pocket.

Tips

  • On the flaps of the wallet (the parts that fold in), cut an additional playing card in half, and tape it to the flaps on the inside. This can create a neat little pocket to store your driver's license, identification, etc. Just make sure not to accidentally tape part of your wallet closed!
  • It's easier to shut the wallet if you put weights on it.
  • Be careful not to bind the cards too closely together. If you do not leave enough space between the cards, the wallet won't stay shut. One solution is to tape small, flat pieces of magnet where it closes. Even then, however, your wallet will only hold a few bills. Make sure it can hold money comfortably!
  • 4 cards work well also, if you would like the wallet a little longer.
  • Rubber bands work well for awhile until it's "broken in" enough that it doesn't need help. You can also stick a small piece of velcro down one side.
  • Take the face card, cut the face out, and use the center for an ID or a photo.
  • However, if the cards are too close together you won't be able to shut it.
  • Laminate the cards before attaching them. The wallet is much sturdier that way.
  • When you finish, the wallet will not stay shut no matter how far apart you put the cards, it will not stay.
  • Instead of a deck of cards, you might like to try some alternative cards. For instance, you could use the fake credit cards that arrive in the mail, old Pokémon  cards, foreign money or flags.

Things You'll Need

  • 6 of your favorite playing cards
  • Clear packing tape
  • If your going to make the pocket- scissors

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Sources and Citations

  • How To Do Stuff Original source of this page. Shared with permission. Visit their site for many more interesting crafts.
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