- 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.
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!
- © Copyright
2001 Rachel Webb
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