Master class: how to make origami out of money with your own hands

Attitudes towards monetary gifts are ambiguous. Many are of the opinion that gifts of this kind are cold and soulless. Indeed, a monetary gift can hardly be called “lovingly selected.” However, if you wish, you can put your soul into it. For example, prepare an interesting and original way of presentation.

If the donor made an original postcard-envelope for money with his own hands, having previously purchased everything necessary for creativity, such a gift cannot be called a “soulless gift.” In addition to the usual postcards and envelopes, there are many other options. Let's look at 10 ways to give cash gifts.

In a candy box

This is a surprise gift. The hero of the occasion receives, as he thinks, just a box of chocolates, but in fact the gift contains a sum of money with which you can purchase several (or very many) such boxes.

So, take an empty candy box with a correx (a plastic liner with recesses for candies). By the way, you can keep some of the sweets. Both bills and coins are suitable for a cash gift in a box. The bills need to be carefully folded and placed together with the coins in the candy slots.

Cash gift in a candy box

You can wrap the box in clear film to make it look like new, but this is not necessary. If the box will be presented without wrapper, it is worth tying it with a ribbon to prevent the lid from opening.

How to give money? In a box of candy!

House for money: what is it and how to design it correctly

It used to be customary to give a money house or a treasury house to newlyweds as a wedding gift.

That's what it was called - a wedding house for money.

This is a kind of piggy bank for banknotes, which has a large hole in the roof and a hatch in the “floor”.

Nowadays, a savings house is given not only for a wedding, but also for any other occasion that involves cash gifts.

Such an original piece of furniture can be useful in every home, especially if you are saving money for something large, for example, for a real house, apartment or car.

This is almost always a handmade product that is ordered from a craftsman to obtain a unique design.

On the Internet you can now find special sites where such craftsmen gather and make similar products for every taste.

If you decide to make such an interesting gift, then you should definitely contact a specialist.

But for yourself it is quite possible to assemble a piggy bank house with your own hands, and not even from wood, but from simple cardboard, even a ready-made box.

There can be many decoration options, but it is very desirable that red and green be present in the design.

These are the colors that will immediately begin to activate the cash flow of your new piggy bank.

Also, the house must have windows and a door so that it is as similar as possible to the real one.

If possible, decorate the inside of your house to create a real home for wealth and abundance.

For example, paste it yourself or ask the master to paste “wallpaper” from paper with the image of money or just green.

You can print out beautiful pictures of expensive furniture, cut them out, stick them on cardboard and secure them inside your home.

Or put up ready-made doll furniture, sew curtains on the windows, etc.

Place a small magnet in the center of the house; you can immediately attach a yellow coin to it.

In the old days, money herbs and other amulets were placed in such piggy banks.

The more work, emotions and desire to accumulate a lot of money you invest in your creation, the more monetary energy that attracts finances your piggy bank will receive!

Imagine how your magical house becomes a magnet for wealth and fulfills all desires and dreams.

When you decide that everything is ready, it’s time to move on to the next part of the ritual - moving the home into occupancy.

To begin with, you will need bills of different denominations: from the smallest to the largest.

Place them in the house by lowering them through the hole in the roof.

If desired, write small invitations for money on paper, indicating how much money you are inviting into the house and throw it inside in the same way.

In the third part of the ritual, the house needs to be spoken.

Moreover, you must do this in your own words; standard phrases will not work here.

Address money with an invitation to bring wealth and prosperity into your home, tell them that you love them and are waiting for them with a large number of friends.

Where to put the money house?

The place in your home can be anywhere, but it must be clean and cozy.

If you believe in Eastern Feng Shui, then place it in the southeastern sector - the zone of wealth.

However, there is one more small nuance - other people besides your family members should not see the house.

Therefore, when guests arrive, the house needs to be hidden for a while.

As you already understand, the most important thing in any endeavor is to form an intention and direct your own energy to make it happen.

And then any of your desires will begin to come true immediately and in the most miraculous way.

Good luck to you!
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Money gift with umbrella

Everything is simple here: you buy an umbrella, and banknotes are tied to the spokes. To do this, use braid or ribbons.

The umbrella can be opened when presenting a gift or presented as a surprise. Let the gift recipient open the umbrella himself when he examines the gifts he received. He'll be surprised!

How to present money? With an umbrella!

When presenting an umbrella with money, you can say: “May showers of money always accompany you!”

In addition to money, candies, mini-postcards, paper flowers, origami figures, etc. are hung on the knitting needles.

Money with umbrella as a gift

Money in a box with butterflies

This donation option will be relevant if the money is intended for newlyweds or a representative of the fair sex, especially a young one. The present looks tender and romantic.

So, you will need a fairly deep box with a lid. You can purchase it at a gift wrapping store or hardware store (cardboard storage box). A tall box for shoes, sweets, toys, etc. is also suitable. If you are not satisfied with the color and/or presence of inscriptions, the box can be covered with colored paper of a delicate shade. In addition to the box, you will need: thick thread, thin braid, tape and, if desired, other decorations.

Paper money is made into butterflies. One butterfly is made from two banknotes. The bills are secured together with an elastic band or thin braid.

Next, the butterflies are tied to a thick thread - about 3-4 pieces per thread. In addition to butterflies, beads can be strung on a thread. The top edge of the thread is taped to the inside of the box lid.

Box with money butterflies

You can put candy, or rose petals, or plastic butterflies at the bottom of the box. Basically, something cute.

When the gift recipient opens the box, money butterflies will follow the lid. It looks very impressive!

How to give money? In a box with butterflies!

Options for how to beautifully and simply tie a bow on a gift

There are several options for how you can decorate a gift with a bow. Much depends on the chosen material and the desired result. It’s worth looking at the most popular and beautiful options.

Reference! It is customary for men to give gifts with a classic bow without much pomp. Women choose more festive and lush bows.

Product made of satin ribbon on fingers

This is exactly what can be called the best option for decorating a men's gift, or decorating a small element.

Such a bow can be tied from a wide ribbon 5 centimeters long, 90 centimeters long. The algorithm of actions is quite simple:

• The edge of the tape is secured on the left palm with the thumb;
• The end of the tape is wound back and a figure eight is made twice;
• The ribbon is pulled between the middle and ring fingers, the bow is secured by tying a knot in the middle.

The bow is removed from the hand, and the excess elements are cut off.

Product made of satin and grosgrain ribbon

In order to make such a bow, you need:

• take pieces of satin ribbon of the same length and different colors;
• stick a thin satin ribbon onto the grosgrain ribbon;
• connect the ends of the tape into a ring;
• a small seam is made in the middle of the ring;
• the two resulting bows are fastened together in the center.

The ideal option would be to decorate the middle of such a product with a bead.

Small item for decorating a gift made of satin ribbon

This bow is very simple to make, and the algorithm of actions is similar to creating a bow “on your fingers.” Work algorithm:

• the ribbon wraps around two fingers (index and middle);
• the loop is removed and intercepted with two fingers;
• then the captured center is tied with a ribbon.

Reference! It is desirable that the color of the ribbon matches the color of the bow itself.

Methods for making a lush flower-shaped ribbon bow

A lush bow is very beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. How can you make such a design from satin ribbon yourself?

This bow will be the size of a large orange, so it will require a lot of material.

• first of all, 50 pieces of 11 centimeters of ribbon of the desired color are prepared;
• each of the blanks is folded in half;
• Using thermal glue, this bow is glued on the fold;
• then the bow is turned out so that the satin side is on the outside;
• the bow is folded in half again, with the satin side facing out;
• the edges are folded in half;
• after applying evenly to each other, the edges are singed with a lighter;

Reference! If desired, the center of the bow is decorated with rhinestones or beads.

• A small circle is cut out of felt, to which all the elements are glued in a circle.

This is how you get a bow-ball made of satin ribbons. It can be used not only to decorate a gift, but also for a bow for September 1st.

Lush bow made of satin ribbons

To make it you will need a 2 meter satin ribbon, manufacturing algorithm:

• the entire length of the tape is wound around 4 fingers;
• holding the resulting package tightly, cut off the corners of one of the sides;
• the same thing is done with the second side;
• the cut areas are treated with a lighter;
• a cut is applied to a cut, and the processed edges are tied with a thin ribbon of a similar color;
• then the bow is separated, each layer of the previously twisted ribbon is removed from it.

At the end of delamination, the user receives a lush, spherical bow.

Two-color bow

To make it you will need three ribbons. Three ribbons must be the same color, length:

• 15 cm;
• 20 cm;
• 30cm.

One tape should be 70 centimeters. Manufacturing algorithm:

• The longest ribbon is folded several times, and its middle is strung on a needle;

Reference! This is done according to the principle of folding a bow from the previous master class;

• holding the middle tightly, the edges move apart, giving the bow the shape of a butterfly;
• using a needle, this bow is united in the middle;
• the seam should not be tight, as it will then tighten;
• the edges of the 15 cm tape are folded towards the middle and stitched;
• the same is done with a 20 cm tape;
• two small bows are sewn together;
• using a glue gun they are attached to a large bow.

Reference! It is best to decorate the middle with a ribbon, so you can hide the threads on the back of a large bow.

Multicolored bow

To make it, you need to take a spherical bow as a base, and instead of one ribbon, take several colored ones. This bow is perfect for a children's gift or for a multi-colored wrapper.

Interesting design and interesting execution make the bow look like fireworks.

Exquisite bow for a gift

To make it you need:

• three stripes of the bow are combined into separate rings;
• two large rings come together in the middle;
• two bows are folded towards each other and glued together;
• both rings are folded on top of each other and glued together;
• the third is glued on top;
• loops are glued from four strips;
• A bow is mounted at the place where the loops are attached.

Next, such a bow will only need to be attached to the gift wrapping.

Mini-shield "Emergency"

The bills are placed in a deep frame with glass. There are deep frames designed for photos, casts, quilling, etc. You can ask around for such a product in souvenir, decor, and craft stores.

So, there are banknotes behind the glass (1-3 pieces, usually no more). If the gift is intended for a friend, you can joke by adding something else to the bills: for example, a blister with aspirin tablets and a condom.

In order for the frame to turn into a mini shield (like a fireman), it is necessary to supplement it with the inscription: “In an emergency, break the glass!” or “In case of an emergency, break the glass and use the contents!”

How to give money? In frame!

Materials for work

For fashionable bows, ribbons of different sizes made from various materials are useful. But the most popular ones are: nylon, rep and satin.

Lace ribbons are also often used. This kind of accessories looks elegant and expensive. You can also make it from silk, tulle, chiffon and velvet decorative ribbons.

Used as decoration:

• beads;
• glitter;
• rhinestones;
• beads;
• pearls;
• tulle;
• unusual buttons.

The stores provide a wide selection of ready-made centers for bows of various shapes, made from different materials. There you can stock up on metal machines, rubber bands and other auxiliary materials that will be useful in the process.

Satin ribbons

The most popular material for making elegant bows is satin. This shiny and smooth fabric is highly valued by needlewomen.

Satin ribbons have a number of advantages. They are beautiful and bright. This material is durable, which is why the products last a long time and do not lose their presentation. The color range is very diverse, with many tones and shades. The price of the atlas is affordable to all buyers, which makes it very popular.

The main drawback is the friability, so the edges of the product are burned with a flame. The size of the ribbons ranges from 3 millimeters to 10 centimeters.

Satin ribbons are used in almost all types of needlework. They are used to create decorative decorations for souvenirs, gift sets and wedding cars, and make hairpins and bows. They decorate clothes and soft toys.

Rep ribbons

This type of tape is a strip of polyester fabric with a transverse rib. Their width varies from 0.6 to 5 centimeters.

Ribbons made from rep fabric are characterized by increased strength and rigidity. Compared to satin, they hold their shape well, so the products are not damaged as much. But the price also differs significantly.

Thanks to these features, this material is popular among creative people. They are used in various types of needlework.

Widely used for making bows, decorating clothes and scrapbooking. Florists also like to decorate bouquets with grosgrain ribbons. They give them a unique look.

Nylon tapes

Nylon is made from synthetic fibers, so it is quite durable and elastic. Due to the affordable prices, ribbons made from this material are as affordable as possible for consumers.

Their widespread use allows creative people to express their imagination and experiment. Lush bows made of nylon ribbons are popular among schoolgirls.

Money wreath

This method of presenting a monetary gift is especially relevant in winter, during the New Year and Christmas holidays. With a wreath of money you can congratulate relatives on the New Year, a friend on his birthday, newlyweds on their wedding, etc.

There are two types of money wreaths: 1. woven directly from banknotes (they need to be folded in the form of small triangles with pockets); 2. frame, decorated with banknotes.

Money wreath

Money wreath

How to weave a wreath of the first type is shown in detail in the video (it is in English, but in principle, knowledge of the language is not required to understand the process).

For the second type of wreath you will need a round frame. It can be made from wire, branches or cardboard. It can be a thin “ring”, a wide flat “wheel” or a fluffy “donut”. The frame can be wrapped with tape or covered with fabric. The bills must be folded in the shape of tubes, butterflies, fans, or some other way.

Figures made from banknotes are tied to the frame with a thin braid or attached to safety pins. In addition to money, the wreath can be decorated with candies, Christmas tree balls, tinsel, and beads.

DIY gift instructions

Take a beautiful glass jar with a lid. We measure the height of the plastic glass from the neck of the jar. Fill the jar with peanuts to this level. M&M's nut jelly beans are larger, so they should be at the bottom of the jar.

Place a plastic cup on top of the peanut pellets in the jar. Fill the sides of a glass with m&m's jelly beans with milk chocolate. Since this jelly bean is smaller than a peanut jelly bean, it flows nicely around our plastic cup. Instead of em-and-ems, you can use any other dragee to your taste. The advantage of em-and-ems is that it is covered with glaze and therefore does not get dirty with chocolate. Next, we roll banknotes of the desired denomination into rolls and place them in a plastic cup. By the way, instead of money, you can put a gift card to a store. The result is a jar with a surprise.

If you close the jar with a lid and look from the side, only M&E pellets are visible through the glass. Which is exactly what we were trying to achieve.

All you have to do is show your imagination and give the jar a festive look. To do this, take prepared satin ribbons. You can buy them for mere pennies at any sewing store. We tie ribbons around the jar. We make beautiful bows. We cut the ends of the ribbons in the form of flags. The candy jar is already starting to transform.

Let's add a little touch. Let's take holiday cards. In our case, the theme is New Year. But in principle, you can use other themes: birthday, March 8, Valentine's Day and so on. So if you are thinking about what you can give to your younger sister on March 8, her birthday, or maybe to your girlfriend on Valentine’s Day, this will also solve all your problems with the gift. The main thing is that the card immediately says on the occasion of what holiday the gift is being given. We sign the card with the name of the recipient. We write a lot of good wishes and attach the card to the jar with the same satin ribbon. To prevent the lid of the jar from looking dull, we also glue a suitable postcard onto it. That's it, our original DIY gift is ready. You can present on occasion and watch for unexpected reactions.

Money cake

Gift pseudo-cakes are made from a variety of things: from diapers, chocolates, socks, tea, cosmetics, etc. And from banknotes too.

To construct pseudo-cakes, round frames of different sizes are used. The gift is shaped like a cake with two or more tiers. As a frame, you can use polystyrene foam disks or any cylindrical boxes and tin cans - empty or filled with sweets.

Money cake

Banknotes are usually rolled into tubes, which are then attached to a frame using paper clips, pins or rubber bands. The cake is additionally decorated with ribbons, braid, flowers, bows, candles, lace, etc.

How to give money? In the form of a cake!

Techniques for making a ribbon bow

Nowadays, there are a large number of ideas for making bows from ribbons. The technique for performing them is simple, so even a novice needlewoman can cope with this task.

The most common types of bows are:

• simple classic;
• twisted;
• double;
• fluffy;
• multilayer;
• triple;
• bow-ball;
• flower bow.

These methods of making exquisite ribbon jewelry are the most popular. The kanzashi technique is also very often used. This Japanese style involves weaving elegant bows with different curls and additional decorative details.

Knowing the manufacturing technique and following step-by-step instructions, every creative person can create colorful and interesting bows from a variety of ribbons. And then any everyday thing will become elegant.

Money in the book

This gift can also be a surprise. The hero of the occasion is presented with “just” a book, but inside it is a decent amount with which you can buy several good books to suit your taste.

To hide money, you will need a fairly thick book. It's better if it makes sense. For example, if a gift is given to newlyweds, a work about love will be relevant.

A “cache” is cut out in the book, inside which the gift is placed.

How to give money? In the book!

Money in a light bulb

Such a monetary gift is presented to young people or even very young people, accompanied by the words: “May your future be bright!” or “For your bright future!”

What to give money for? In a light bulb!

Money can be put into a real lamp by cutting off the bulb, taking out the "filling", and then gluing the socket to the bulb again. But on sale you can also find dishes in the shape of light bulbs (“cocktail jars”).

Money in a glass jar

The highlight of this gift is the inscription on the label. It is personalized and printed specifically for the occasion. The date of manufacture (day of celebration) is placed on the label. You can also place on it information about the manufacturer (name of the donor), place of manufacture, expiration date, method of use, etc. The more creative the better.

Often this “product” is called “dried greens” or “cabbage”. But you can always come up with some new name, for example: - Non-infant formula (mixing different currencies); — Canned stash; — Ketchup in Russian (filled with five thousand dollar bills).

What to give money for? In the bank!

In the form of a decorative panel-postcard

If you have a creative streak and your hands are strong enough, you can make a beautiful gift panel. For example, in the form of a three-dimensional applique using colored paper and banknotes.

You will need a base, preferably with a frame. On the panel you can depict, for example, a balloon with gifts, hearts, candles, a dress with a shirt, fish, butterflies, etc. Some of the details are made from colored paper and other creative materials, and some are from banknotes. Of course, you shouldn’t glue money to the base - it’s better to secure it with paper clips, tacks or safety pins.

Panel with money

The simplest way to make a gift panel is to fix thick threads or thin ropes on a base and hang banknotes and other items on them with clothespins.

Cash gift-panel

Ways to beautifully wrap a gift box

There are several basic ways to tie a box with tape.

Dressing in the classic way

To do this you need:

• take a ribbon that is long enough to cover the entire box;
• pull the ribbon across the box from below and cross it;
• bring the tape to the surface from other sides;
• tie a bow, or secure a ribbon with special glue.

The result is a classic ribbon weave.

Methods for tying thin tape on a box

To use this method you need:

• cut one ribbon into two equal parts;
• the scraps are placed crosswise on the table;
• a box is placed on top;
• the ends of one of the ribbons are raised and tied with a double knot;
• The second ribbon is tied identically.

It looks very beautiful when the ribbon is tied into a “curly curl”, this gives additional beauty to the product.

Methods for tying tape at corners

For this method you will need:

• two ribbons are placed on the table;
• on them, at the corners, there is a box;
• a piece of tape is thrown over the corner;
• hanging ends are carried under the box;
• both ends are brought out to the corner, which was previously tied with tape.

Quite a beautiful and original way to decorate a gift box.

Reference! You can use both short and long tape.

Diagonally

Another way to bandage a gift:

• the tape is thrown over the top corner of the box;
• leave a hanging edge of 15 centimeters;
• the free part of the tape remains at opposite corners;
• the bottom corner of the box is covered with tape;
• the tape reaches the corner on the left side;
• the edges are pulled over and excess pieces are cut off;
• a bow is tied.

At this stage the work ends.

Intertwined ribbons

In order to bandage a box like this, you need:

• Take 2 narrow and 2 wide long ribbons;
• Lay out the tapes and place the box on them;
• The ribbons are wrapped around the box, and the ends are connected to each other;
• The second set of tapes is staggered;
• The tapes are straightened and positioned perpendicular to each other.

If the packaging is too strict and simple, then you can complement it with lush bows.