Want a creative and memorable way to gift cash? Learn How To Make A Money Bouquet! This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to craft a stunning money bouquet for graduations, birthdays, weddings, or any special occasion. This DIY gift is surprisingly easy to make and far more personal than simply handing someone an envelope.
A finished money bouquet wrapped in brown paper and tied with a ribbon.
Gathering Your Supplies
Before you begin, gather the following materials, most of which can be found at a dollar store or craft supply store:
- Cash: Approximately 25 bills of any denomination. You can use all the same denomination or mix it up for a varied look. Ten dollar bills have a slightly different hue than smaller bills, offering a subtle contrast.
- Scotch Tape: Regular tape works best for secure adhesion yet easy removal later.
- Bamboo Skewers: These will act as the stems for your money flowers.
- Pipe Cleaners (Chenille Stems): Essential for assembling the bouquet.
- Faux Florals: Add a touch of elegance and fill out the arrangement.
- Wrapping Materials: Brown craft paper, tissue paper, and ribbon work well for a classic presentation.
Supplies needed to make a money bouquet including cash, tape, skewers, pipe cleaners, and faux flowers.
Crafting Money Petals
The foundation of your money bouquet lies in creating individual money petals. Here’s how:
- Fold and Crease: Fold a bill in half lengthwise and crease sharply to mark the center.
- Attach Skewer: Place a skewer along the crease, halfway up the bill. Secure it with a small piece of tape, extending the tape slightly beyond the bill’s edge. Reinforce with another piece of tape on the back.
- Shape the Petal: With the bill face-up, bring the bottom corners together to form a petal shape. Secure with tape.
Assembling the Money Flowers
Once you have several petals, combine them to create flowers:
- Bundle Petals: Gather five petals and secure them together with a pipe cleaner wrapped around the skewers.
- Add Faux Floral: Insert a small sprig of faux floral into the center of each money flower for added visual appeal.
Constructing the Bouquet
With your money flowers ready, it’s time to assemble the bouquet:
- Combine Flowers: Group the money flowers and secure the stems together with pipe cleaners.
- Integrate Remaining Petals: Arrange individual money petals around the flowers, securing them with pipe cleaners. Fill in gaps with additional faux florals.
Wrapping the Bouquet
The final touch is wrapping your money bouquet:
- Layering Paper: Place a square of tissue paper over a larger square of brown craft paper. Position the bouquet diagonally on top.
- Folding and Securing: Fold the paper around the bouquet, securing it with tape. Tie a ribbon around the wrapped stems for a polished look.
Tips and Variations
- Floral Foam: For a more structured arrangement, consider using floral foam as a base for your bouquet. Tape the flat ends of the skewers to the bills if using this method.
- Disassembling the Bouquet: To retrieve the cash, carefully remove the pipe cleaners and tape. Iron the bills on a medium setting to flatten them.
This DIY money bouquet is a thoughtful and unique way to celebrate any occasion. With a little creativity and these easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll create a gift that’s both beautiful and practical.
