Giving money as a gift doesn’t have to feel impersonal. With a little creativity, you can turn cash into a memorable and fun present that will delight any recipient.
Holiday Ornament Cash Holder
Tuck a roll of cash inside a clear ornament for a festive holiday gift. I love hanging these on our tree as both decoration and delightful surprise.
A few relevant products:
- Clear Fillable Christmas Ornaments: Create unique decorations by filling these ornaments with cash and festive items for loved ones.
- Twine String for Crafting: Enhance your ornament’s appearance by adding rustic charm with sturdy, decorative twine.
- Decorative Gift Tags: Add personalized messages to your ornaments with elegant gift tags that complement the holiday theme.
Garden Pot of Gold
Fill a small garden pot with ‘gold’ coins and folded cash. This little treasure chest was a hit at my friend’s housewarming party.
Try these:
- Small Terracotta Garden Pot: Add a rustic charm with this small terracotta pot, ideal for holding your ‘gold’ treasures.
- Gold Chocolate Coins: Surprise your guests with these shiny gold coins, perfect for filling your treasure pot.
- Decorative Cash Envelopes: Keep your cash gifts stylishly organized with these decorative cash envelopes.
Balloon Pop Money Holder
Fill balloons with cash and a dash of confetti for a pop-worthy surprise. These were the highlight of my niece’s birthday bash!
A few choices to try:
- Assorted Clear Balloons: Add excitement to your surprises with these high-quality clear balloons, perfect for any occasion.
- Confetti Pack for Balloons: Elevate the fun with colorful confetti made for popping balloons, creating a joyful surprise.
- Balloon Pump with Nozzle: Effortlessly inflate your balloons with this easy-to-use pump, ensuring a seamless setup.
DIY Origami Money Box
Fold your cash into a charming little origami box. I once crafted these for a friend’s birthday, and she was thrilled by the artistry before she even opened it!
You might like:
- Origami Paper Set: Elevate your crafting with premium origami paper. Perfect for creating intricate and beautiful designs.
- Crafting Scissors: Achieve precise cuts for your money box with high-quality crafting scissors. Essential for clean edges.
- Origami Instruction Book: Expand your skills with a detailed origami book, offering step-by-step instructions and new techniques.
Birthday Cake Money Roll
For a sweet surprise, hide rolled bills inside a faux cake. This clever trick wowed my nephew at his last birthday, and it was just as fun to make as it was to give.
A few things you might like:
- Felt Cake Decoration Set: Create a delightful faux cake for money gifts with this detailed felt decoration set.
- DIY Money Dispenser Kit: Add a surprise element to your gift with this easy-to-use money dispenser kit.
- Birthday Candle Holders: Include charming candle holders to complete your birthday cake money roll presentation beautifully.
Personalized Message Bottle
Seal a handwritten note and a rolled bill inside a decorative bottle. It’s like sending a little treasure across the ocean of thoughtfulness.
Check these products out:
- Decorative Glass Bottles with Corks: Create a unique gift by sealing your heartfelt message in a stylish glass bottle.
- Handmade Paper for Notes: Add a personal touch with luxurious handmade paper for your heartfelt message.
- Jute Twine String for Crafts: Enhance your message bottle’s appearance with rustic jute twine for a charming finish.
Money Bouquet
Craft a bouquet of flowers with cash petals. It’s a great way to add a little green to any celebration, and it definitely turned heads at a recent wedding I attended.
Some handy options:
- Floral Wire Stems: Add sturdy support to your money bouquet with durable floral wire stems. Easy to shape!
- Decorative Wrapping Paper: Enhance your money bouquet with elegant wrapping paper. Choose patterns that catch the eye!
- Ribbon for Bouquets: Finish off your money bouquet with a touch of elegance using a stylish ribbon.
Advent Calendar Cash
Turn an advent calendar into a series of cash surprises. Last Christmas, my family loved opening each door to find a daily delight.
You might give these a try:
- Wooden Advent Calendar with Drawers: Delight your family by hiding cash surprises in each beautifully crafted wooden drawer.
- Decorative Mini Envelopes: Add charm to your cash gifts with these festive mini envelopes designed for advent surprises.
- Holiday-Themed Cash Holder Clips: Secure cash gifts in style with these holiday-themed clips for your advent calendar.
Festive Money Garland
Weave cash into a decorative garland for a festive flair. I hung one around our mantel last holiday, and it was a cheerful addition to our decor.
Maybe worth checking out:
- Decorative String Lights: Brighten up your garland with warm, inviting lights for a cozy holiday atmosphere.
- Artificial Eucalyptus Garland: Add elegance and greenery to your mantle with a lush artificial eucalyptus garland.
- Craft Clips with Hook: Secure your cash decoratively and effortlessly with practical craft clips boasting hooks.
Scented Candle Surprise
Hide a small roll of cash inside a hollowed-out candle. It adds a unique twist to a classic gift, and I love the surprise element it brings.
A few suggestions:
- Hollow Scented Candle Holder: Surprise your loved ones by hiding cash inside this beautifully scented candle holder.
- Decorative Gift Box with Candle: Enhance your gift-giving with this stylish gift box perfectly fitting a scented candle holder.
- Aromatic Essential Oil Candle: Fill your room with relaxing scents while showcasing a unique hidden surprise inside.
Puzzle Box Challenge
Place cash inside a puzzle box for a gift that’s part game, part reward. Watching my brother solve the puzzle was as much fun as his reaction to the prize inside.
Items that may come in handy:
- Wooden Puzzle Box: Challenge your friends with a beautifully intricate wooden puzzle box for cash gifts.
- Brain Teaser Money Maze Box: Surprise loved ones with a challenging money maze box to make gift-giving extra fun.
- Secret Compartment Puzzle Box: Enhance gift-giving with a secret compartment puzzle box for an unforgettable surprise.
Vintage Tin Treasure
Hide cash inside a vintage tin for a nostalgic touch. I love scouring flea markets for these tins, adding a retro flair to my gifts.
Possibly helpful picks:
- Decorative Vintage Tin Containers: Add a nostalgic flair to gifts with these beautifully crafted vintage tin containers.
- Antique Style Tin Boxes: Enhance your gift presentation with charming antique style tin boxes, perfect for holding cash.
- Retro Metal Storage Tins: Surprise with a retro twist using these elegant metal storage tins as unique gift holders.
DIY Money Lei
Create a lei with folded cash and flowers for a gift that’s both wearable and valuable. I wore one to a summer party, and it was the talk of the event.
May just do the trick:
- Artificial Silk Flowers: Add vibrant colors to your lei with lifelike silk flowers. Perfect for any festive occasion.
- Floral Wire: Secure your cash and flowers with sturdy, flexible floral wire. Tailor your lei with ease.
- Decorative Ribbon: Enhance your money lei with decorative ribbon for a polished and festive appearance.
Surprise Money Egg
Place cash inside a decorative egg for an Easter-themed surprise. It’s a charming way to blend tradition with a twist of modern gifting.
Useful items to consider:
- Decorative Wooden Eggs: Elevate your gift-giving with charming decorative eggs, perfect for hiding cash or trinkets.
- Paintable Ceramic Easter Eggs: Unleash creativity with paintable ceramic eggs, a delightful way to personalize your cash gifts.
- Hinged Plastic Easter Eggs: Add convenience with hinged eggs, ideal for securely holding money or small surprises.
Message in a Money Bottle
Combine a heartfelt note and a cash gift inside a bottle. It’s my go-to for anniversaries, blending sentiment and surprise beautifully.
Products that could assist:
- Decorative Glass Bottle with Cork: Create a stunning gift presentation with a vintage-style glass bottle featuring a secure cork top.
- Rustic Twine String: Enhance your money bottle with charming rustic twine for an elegant personalized touch.
- Handmade Paper Scrolls: Add a heartfelt message to your gift using beautiful handmade paper scrolls for added sentiment.
Cash-Filled Mason Jar
Fill a mason jar with rolled bills and little notes. This rustic touch is perfect for weddings or cozy gatherings at home.
Check if these fit your needs:
- Set of Mason Jars with Lids: Elevate your gifting with stylish mason jars; perfect for a personalized cash filler.
- Decorative Twine Roll: Wrap your gift jar with rustic twine for a trendy and chic presentation.
- Handmade Gift Tags: Add a personal touch with handmade gift tags; make your jar gifts memorable.
Money Tree Centerpiece
Create a money tree centerpiece using bills as leaves. It’s a stunning table display that sparks joy and conversation.
These products might help:
- Artificial Bonsai Tree: Enhance your display with a lifelike bonsai tree, creating a stunning centerpiece for any occasion.
- Decorative Money Clips: Secure your bills with stylish clips, adding a touch of elegance to your money tree.
- Decorative Small Planter: Complete your setup with a charming planter to elegantly display your money tree centerpiece.
Secret Book Safe
Hollow out an old book to hide your cash gift inside. I crafted one for a bibliophile friend, and it became her favorite shelf surprise.
These products might be useful:
- Book Safe with Combination Lock: Secure your cash gifts with this book safe featuring a discreet combination lock.
- Book Safe Diversion with Key Lock: Hide your valuables in plain sight using this cleverly disguised book with key lock.
- Classic Vintage Book Box Set: Enhance your bookshelf decor while keeping cash gifts secure with this vintage book box set.
