Kidsday: Folding dollars into a business

Last year, I bought an origami book. I started making rings out of dollar bills and really enjoyed it. I gave a ring to my dad, and the next day he wore it to work.

After a few days, some of his customers were admiring his ring. After getting so many compliments, my dad suggested I should make more and begin to sell them. My dad and I worked on making them more professional. Together, we mastered the art of making the rings, and then it was time to sell them. My dad kept a display case of rings in his office so when customers came in, they were inquiring if they could be bought. That week 20 rings were sold. It was a big hit!

I continue to sell rings to family and friends and tried to sell them to a card store (that didn't work). Other family members began to get orders. My grandma wore her ring to her mah-jongg game, and then her friends wanted them, too. My grandma ended up selling five rings for me.

After a while, I realized the best way to sell rings was for people to see them on my hand or on others' hands. They are great for all occasions: Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduation (I just gave one to my cousin because he graduated college) and team events. My basketball