How to Make a Money Bouquet: A Step-by-Step Guide
A money bouquet combines folded bills with flowers and wrapping to make a personal gift. This beginner-friendly method uses removable paper bands to hold the bills, so the recipient can unfold and enjoy the cash afterward. Practice with plain paper first, then choose your colors and cash amount.
What you will need
- Clean, dry bills in your chosen denominations
- Fresh flowers and a little greenery
- Paper strips, tape, smooth craft sticks and rubber bands
- Wrapping paper, ribbon, scissors and a clean vase
- A card with your message
Set aside the cash you want to give and budget separately for flowers and supplies. Avoid glue, staples or tape directly on the bills. Keep the cash away from water and damp stems.
1. Plan the design and count the cash
Choose a simple color palette and decide how many cash flowers to make. Count the bills before starting and record the total. Lay out the flowers and paper together to check the balance before assembling anything.
2. Fold each bill into a fan
Place a bill flat on your work surface. Make small, even accordion folds from one short edge to the other. Pinch the folded strip at its center and gently open the two ends into a bow-like fan. Fold lightly so the bill can be opened later.
3. Make a removable support
Wrap a narrow paper band around the center of the fan. Secure the band to itself, then tape the band to a smooth craft stick. The tape should touch the band and stick, not the bill. Check that each support holds securely without tearing or piercing the cash.
4. Arrange the flowers first
Place your flowers and greenery together to form the shape of the bouquet. Keep the flower stems hydrated while you prepare the other pieces. Remove leaves that would sit below the waterline if the finished flowers will go into a vase.
5. Add the cash flowers
Position the supported bills between the blooms, above any damp wrapping or water source. Space them so each fan is visible without crushing the fresh petals. View the bouquet from the front and sides, and adjust the height of the sticks as needed.
6. Secure, wrap and check
Gather the stems and supports, secure the bundle, and add wrapping paper and ribbon. Keep any water-filled flower tubes separate from the bills. Count the cash again, check that the sticks cannot slip, and add a note explaining how to remove the paper bands.
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