A fairly old tradition is to give gifts to newlyweds. But, unfortunately, not every person is able to fully guess the wishes and tastes of the bride and groom. Moreover, such large-scale events are often attended by strangers who know absolutely nothing about the couple in love.
Therefore, there is an optimal gift option - money. But such gifts do not look at all solemn and many people are even embarrassed to give them in a regular postcard. Therefore, we recommend creating a special chest for wedding money with your own hands. It will contain all the donated funds, which the lovers can later spend on their needs.
Wedding money chests: types, photos
Wedding treasury is made from different materials. Any material is welcome (cardboard, wood, plastic and even glass). The form of production can be different, again it all depends on the flight of your imagination. Let's look at what types of these cute chests there are:
- Products in the form of a festive multi-tiered cake
Treasury for money in the form of a birthday cake, decorated with blue ribbons
- Delicate heart-shaped money chests
White chest for wedding money in the shape of a heart, made of cardboard
- Caskets in the form of a house
Money chest made in the shape of a house
- Chests in old Russian, rustic style Rustic Wedding
Chest for a wedding in style – Rustic Wedding
- Original wooden chests made of natural wood
Wooden chest
- Money treasury covered with crepe paper
Wedding chest decorated with crepe paper and ribbons
IMPORTANT : Select decoration material for the wedding treasury that matches the overall design of the hall.
Money stroller for the future firstborn
- We cut out a circle with a diameter of 16 cm from cardboard. The horizontal cut is made slightly below the radius. The stripes are 10 cm long + 1 cm at the tip. The length is arbitrary, the excess will be cut off.
- A sketch with a small margin is cut out of corrugated paper.
- The paper is glued to the cardboard. The right edge strip is not sealed.
- A similar sketch is made from organza. It is glued on the wrong side. It connects with the strip only in the area of the “teeth”.
- The “teeth” are cut directly.
- The blanks are glued together.
- The inside of the stroller is covered with corrugated paper. First of all, a stripe, a circle.
- The second half is glued, then the strip and circle.
- The cardboard is given the required shape, corrugation and organza are glued to the edge.
- Tape is used to hide the glued edges. The top of the stroller is made in the form of a “hood”.
- A part of the required shape is cut out of penoplex. Decorated with corrugation.
- The stroller handle is created from wire and small beads. Connects to stroller.
- Flowers are made from sweets and inserted into polystyrene foam. Ribbons and beads are also added there.
- 4 identical circles are cut out of cardboard - wheels. They are decorated with corrugation and glued to the created stroller.
Money chest in the form of a cake
As mentioned above, there are many models of caskets for wedding celebrations. If you have cardboard boxes of different sizes, round or rectangular, you can make an unusual chest in the form of a multi-tiered cake. To do this, you will need to remember your labor lessons at school and use your imagination.
- Start simple - glue the boxes together with tape. Make the base for the treasury.
- Carefully cut a thin strip at the top. It should be slightly longer than banknotes.
- When you are sure that everything is securely fastened, start decorating the product. For this process you can use (fabrics, ribbons, lace, beads, pebbles, shells, artificial flowers).
- You need to glue the “cake” with a special quick-drying glue. Don't forget to process our cut for banknotes at the top. The base (cardboard) should not be visible through the hole.
Delicate money box in the form of a three-tier round cake
Decor options
Before decorating the box, you need to decide on its style and color. Sometimes two chests are made: pink and blue, and guests collect money for the “son” or “daughter” of the newlyweds. Various materials can be used for decoration:
- small accessories in the form of rhinestones, pearl beads or sequins;
- satin ribbons, lace, braid;
- natural decorations in the form of dried flowers, twigs, leaves and berries;
- textile buds and bows;
- decoupage technique.
The classic color of the accessory is white. Such a money box at a wedding looks elegant and harmonizes with the bride’s dress. However, if the celebration is decorated in a certain shade, for example, turquoise or red, then the chest should be decorated with these colors.
Contrasting colors of the base and decorative elements look advantageous. For example, when part of the box is made in a milky or white tone, and is decorated with red ribbons and other decor of this shade.
Money chest in the shape of a heart
Wedding caskets in the shape of a heart look cute. For such products, chocolate candy packaging of the appropriate shape is well suited. Of course, if you don’t have one, you can make a treasury of this configuration yourself from thick cardboard.
Beautiful casket for a wedding procession in the shape of a heart, decorated with blue satin
IMPORTANT : It is more convenient to make a cut for envelopes with money in this wedding box either on the top or on the side of the product.
– Well-wrapped gift
Place the bills inside a beautiful envelope, put it in a bag, then in a small box, then in a larger box, and so on. Present the gift in a box; a small chest can also be used. Attach a note that will contain the following words: “Money is not easy to come by in our life, but you can definitely handle it!”
Money chest in rustic style
If you are planning a wedding in a Rustic style, then the money treasury should match the overall rustic flavor. The chest should be decorated with charming, cute, simple details and attributes. For decoration you can use linen, burlap, linen fabric with a creamy tint. Or a casket made of natural wood will suit the country style perfectly.
Wooden money chest, made in Rustic style
This style differs from others in a certain carelessness. When decorating a celebration with this decor, keep in mind that the interior should not contain any pretentiousness, pomp, and especially luxury. Also, to please your guests with an unusual decoration of the room, use the following recommendations:
- To make decorative elements, in particular a chest for money, take only simple, natural materials
- It is advisable to create the decor yourself
- A little negligence (not to be confused with sloppiness) is welcome
- Natural colors are suitable for this style, without any bright spots.
- To decorate a wedding casket, use soft ribbons, lace, ropes, bows
Beautiful treasury for money for a wedding celebration in a rustic style
Distribution of funds and formation of savings amount
After we have planned the budget and prepared everything necessary for storing money, the most interesting thing remains - to distribute the funds and finally begin to form predictable and unpredictable savings.
Every time you receive any income, withdraw money from the card on the same day and distribute it into the appropriate envelopes. For example, the husband receives the first advance payment of the month. From this money, an amount is allocated for rent and utility bills, as well as half of the monthly amount for food and accommodation. The rest of the advance payment is put into a savings box. The same thing happens with all other money received: money for current expenses is distributed into the appropriate envelopes, and everything else is put aside in a small savings box - these will be your projected savings, which can be easily calculated using the “budget” table (amounts in the bottom line) .
If, when distributing funds into envelopes, you see that some of them have unspent money left, immediately transfer them to the “savings” box - this additional amount saved by you is part of your unpredictable savings.
Wooden money chest for wedding
In order to make a wooden chest for money, you need to be able to hold a woodworking tool in your hands. This can only be done by wood craftsmen. Ordinary imagination is not enough. After all, one awkward movement of your hands can ruin the whole job.
Below see examples of the artists' work:
Original chest for a wedding ceremony made of wood
Crafts Fair - treasury for newlyweds (handmade)
Openwork casket for newlyweds made of wood
Home Cashier: Introduction
Most often, the reason why it is not possible to acquire serious savings lies not only in low income, but also in uncontrollable expenses, when any money literally slips through your fingers to no one knows where. Every adult decides for himself how to increase his income—to give any advice on this matter is, to say the least, wrong. This article will talk about how to effectively plan family expenses, without turning into miserliness, but also without letting money go uncontrollably into the unknown.
This method is developed on the basis of the well-known “4 envelopes” method, which I wanted to make more convenient and effective in order to save a significant amount in a short time. The basis of the method is drawing up a table of family income and expenses to plan a budget for the month. Below is an example of such a sign. In each family, the structure of income and expenses may be different, the main thing is to understand the general principle of its construction.
How to make a money chest for a wedding: diagram
To make a treasury, you will first need to decide what material you will make it from, what shape it will be, and how to decorate it.
Beautiful casket for a wedding made of cardboard with lace
We will look at how to make a regular cardboard chest with a rounded lid .
Tools, materials:
- Scissors, glue, tape, knife, ruler
- Thread, needle, glue gun, pencil
- Fabric, lace for decoration, organza
- Ribbons, flowers, beads
Material for a wedding treasury
How to make a wedding chest for money?
- Draw a diagram of the chest of the required size on hard cardboard. If the length or width of the material is not enough, then glue the cardboard parts with tape.
- It is better to make a slot for money right away, because when the treasury is glued together, cutting an even strip while hanging will be inconvenient.
- Make sure once again that you have made the pattern correctly and cut out the design from cardboard using a knife or scissors.
- See the design diagram below in the figure. When the cardboard is cut in the right places, start gluing the structure. If you are comfortable gluing parts with glue, then use this method. And if it’s easier to secure the casket with tape, then please use this option.
- Now all that remains is to cover the chest with fabric. To do this, use threads, a needle, glue, and double-sided tape. Make sure everything is done neatly and evenly.
- An important point is the finishing. It is more convenient to glue jewelry for the treasury with glue using a special gun. In addition, with ribbons and lace you can cover up some of the flaws in your work, if they exist.
Delicate wedding chest decorated with butterflies
Wedding treasury diagram :
How to cut out a wedding chest on cardboard?
How to make a chest from a regular cardboard box
In order to make a bright wedding chest without much difficulty, you should use the following recommendations:
- preview a detailed master class;
- prepare all materials;
- decide on the design.
The easiest way to create a ceremonial box is to use any box, maybe from shoes or some other wardrobe items. To do this, you will need to first purchase accessories, a stationery knife, glue and a box of suitable size.
Start by cutting a hole in the lid of the box. Do everything according to the principle of a classic piggy bank. Once the hole is made, you can complement the appearance with a special dome. The entire product should look like a real “grandmother’s” chest in which jewelry and money will be stored.
After the necessary structure has been created, the final stage follows - decor. Here you need to show your imagination. The panels on the sides can be decorated with ribbons or delicate lace. You should not skimp on additional decorations that will emphasize the solemnity of the box. They will highlight the appearance of the chest. If you want to make a unique box, decorate the side panels with photographs of the newlyweds.
DIY wedding treasury
A family bank made for a wedding can be in the form of a festive three-tier cake. You will need square or round boxes of varying sizes.
Step-by-step instructions on how to make a “cake” for envelopes:
- Paint the boxes with paint of a suitable color or cover them with paper/fabric, and remove the bottom from the middle one.
- Glue the tiers together using the pyramid principle.
- Decorate the “cake” with lace, beads, ribbons, and braid.
- Make a hole on top for money cards and envelopes, decorate with braid or ribbons.
A wedding chest is an original accessory that will decorate the celebration and help you avoid losing the gifted envelopes. Any thing made with your own hands carries positive energy, so wedding gifts placed in a homemade family bank will bring only joy, fun, and happiness.
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Product selection criteria
Various materials are used to make a wedding bank: thick cardboard, plywood, wood. Fabric, decorative paper, artificial and fresh flowers, rhinestones, ribbons, and beads are used for decoration. You can consult with the bride in advance, and she will help you decide on the style of the accessory in accordance with the wedding concept.
But the main thing is that the money box looks elegant and is as comfortable as possible
When purchasing a product, you need to pay attention to the following criteria:
- Size. When choosing the size for a wedding bank, you need to consider the number of invited guests. So, if about 50 people come to the celebration, it is enough to purchase a medium-sized box (about 20 cm in height). With a larger number of guests, preference is given to a more voluminous product.
- Form. Nowadays, a variety of forms allows you to choose a wedding attribute for storing money to your liking. This could be a classic box, an old-style chest, or a cardboard cake with several tiers, made in the same design as the edible one.
- Style. A chest for storing money at a wedding can be made in any design and color. The main thing is that this attribute is combined with the wedding decoration of the hall and fits harmoniously into the festive interior.
- Safety. It is worth taking care of the reliability of the box. A big plus is the ability to lock it. When there is a large crowd of people at a wedding event, it is not always possible to keep track of the safety of funds.
An accessory made of thin cardboard may not withstand constant use during the celebration. Each of the guests will definitely want to touch the original wedding attribute and make their contribution in the form of a cash envelope. Therefore, it is better to give preference to denser materials.
