Posted by Kim Morgan | Dec 17, 2011 | gift ideas, holidays, tutorial | 9 |
Gifting money isn’t my favorite because I like to put a lot of thought and effort into the gifts I give. It’s not about the monetary value for me – it’s about showing the person how much I care for them by listening to them and really knowing who they are. I can show them that I value you them by creating a gift tailored to their likes, dislikes, etc. But sometimes, cash IS the way to go and there is now way I’m going to just put it in an envelope! I came up with this Money Boquet Tutorial on the fly and am pretty happy with the result!
Quick Update: I’ve been introduced to Washi Tape since first creating this tutorial and would recommend using that over a clear tape option as it is less likely to rip the bills!
SUPPLIES:
Bills of any nomination
Lollipop Sticks
Washi Tape
Flower Pot or other dish
Shredded Paper
DIRECTIONS:
Step 1 – fold the bill accordion style.
2. Fold the accordion folded bill in half.
3. Where the two sides of the bill meet, match together and secure with tape.
4. Do the same on the other side, creating a circle or “flower”.
5. Tape the lollipop stick to the back of the flower.
Your first flower of the Money Bouquet is done! Create as many as you want. For this example I used 5 one’s, 2 five’s, and 1 ten. Stuff a flower pot with shredded paper and arrange your flowers. I also added a Merry Christmas topper that I punched out with my scallop punch and glued to a stick.
Another fun money gift idea is making Dollar Bill Origami Shirts. I followed this Origami Shirt Tutorial from Homemade Gifts Made Easy. Once my shirts were made, I cheekily wrapped them up in a shirt box.
What other ways do you gift money? I’ve also done a pop top can and a money lei.
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9 Comments
ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com on December 17, 2011 at 1:06 pm
These are really cute ideas! We give cash a lot because we have mostly teens to give gifs to (nieces and nephews). I’m always looking for a creative way to give it.
We recently mastered the dollar bill bracelet for a friend’s bat mitzvah gift.http://ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com/2011/11/gift-ideadollar-bill-origami-bracelet.html
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Dana on December 17, 2011 at 2:31 pm
Those origami shirts are awesome!
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Jessica on December 17, 2011 at 7:07 pm
Those are cute ideas – and fairly quick!!
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Megha Sarin on December 17, 2011 at 7:11 pm
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Rachel {Lines Across} on December 19, 2011 at 8:28 pm
Great ideas! I want to give away money just so I can make these. Maybe when my kids are a little older 🙂 I would love it if you would stop by and share at the crafty link party going on right now at Lines Across.
I hope to see you soon,
Rachel
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Erin on December 21, 2011 at 3:40 pm
This is such a cool idea! I love it. I pinned it for later =o)
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Anonymous on November 19, 2012 at 1:55 am
This is too cute, very creative 🙂
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Erin on April 4, 2013 at 9:12 pm
We finally made this and it was a huge hit! I’m posting it soon and will link back to you. Thanks for the great idea!
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Debbie DeCara on June 4, 2013 at 10:27 pm
Great help!! I want to make a money tree to give my daughter & son in law at their wedding. These will look wonderful in the tree along with the ribbons and gold dollar “ornaments” I’ve made!!
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