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Creative Ways to Give Money
by Rachel Webb
Everyone likes to receive money as a gift, but giving money in a card can get
boring. Here are some unique ways to give
money that will surprise and delight the recipient.
SHOWER THEM WITH MONEY
Cut several 10 inch ribbons and tie several dollar bills in
the middle to make a bow-tie. Next, tie the ribbon strands
to the open spokes of the umbrella. While holding the
umbrella partway open, push all of the ribbons and money
into the umbrella and close it up so they can't be seen. |
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DUMP TRUCK
Buy a toy dump truck and fill it with unrolled coins then wrap the dump truck as
usual. Tie some unused coin wrappers into your bow so that the child can enjoy
rolling the coins later after the party. This idea also
works great as a whimsical gift for a construction worker
or at a retirement party for a truck driver use a semi truck full of money.
IT'S IN THE BANK
Buy a toy piggy bank or combination lock bank and fill it
with cash as a smart way to teach kids to start saving
money. Open a savings account in your child or grandchild's name as another way to give money that will
be used wisely.
MONEY TREE
Cut a small tree branch with lots of smaller branches coming off the main one.
Mix plaster of Paris with water
for a stiff consistency and add it to a flower pot or other container. If you are using a terra-cotta pot make
sure you cover the bottom drainage hole with plastic wrap or tape before filling it with the plaster.
Next, insert the tree branch and let it harden overnight. Using hot
glue add Spanish moss to cover the top of the plaster.
You can also hot glue silk plant leaves to the branches
for a realistic effect. Last, tie money bills to the tree
branches for a unusual gift.
A DOZEN LONG STEMMED DOLLARS
Fold bills in half and roll tightly into miniature roses. Secure the roses with a
craft wire or florist tape adding
a silk stem and leaves as you wrap. Put the dollar roses in a fancy tissue lined box or beautiful vase with real
baby's breath and floral filler for a very romantic way
to give money!
PIÑATA PIGGY BANK
Not only do piñatas make a fun party game try stuffing it
with coins and money as a fun gift idea! Learn how to make
a Piñata Piggy Bank
here.
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