12 Fun Ways To Give Money As a Gift (you’ll love them)
Okay, let’s be honest, who doesn’t love getting money? It’s like pure possibility wrapped in paper!
But sometimes, just handing over an envelope feels a little… plain.
I wanted to find ways to give that lovely cash with a sprinkle of extra joy and creativity, so I put together some adorable and fun ideas for you!
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1. Money Balloons
Okay, so one of my absolute favorite ideas has to be the money balloon!
Just imagine the look on their face when they get a gorgeous, confetti-filled balloon, only to realize it’s also packed with rolled-up cash tucked inside!
It’s such a festive and unexpected way to give money as a gift, turning a simple monetary present into a memorable burst of color and surprise they’ll absolutely love!
2. Angry Birds
Next up, for the gamers or anyone who loves a good challenge, how about an Angry Birds-inspired gift?
You can get a box and decorate it like a TNT crate – so fun!
Then, fill it with green balloons decorated like those mischievous little pigs. Here’s the sweet part: you can roll up a $1 bill and tuck it inside each pig balloon!
It’s a hilariously cute way to give money as a gift, especially if they have to ‘pop the pigs’ to get their prize!
>> Learn how to create this cute angry bird style dollar gidt wrapping
3. Money Pizza
Okay, this next one is for the pizza lovers (and really, who isn’t?).
How adorable is creating a money pizza?
You arrange dollar bills inside a pizza box to look like a delicious pizza, maybe even adding some cut-out paper “pepperoni” or “veggies” on top!
And of course, you can also include a sign that says “The Best Part of the Pizza is the DOUGH!”
It’s such a cheesy (in the best way!) and creative take on giving cash, and it’s guaranteed to get a huge smile!
>> Learn how to create Money Pizza with step-by-step tutorial by TheSavvySparrow
4. Money Chocolate Box
Here’s another sweet idea! Why not turn a box of chocolates into a box of cash?
I love the idea of taking a nice candy box, like a “See’s Candies” box shown above, and filling those little cups with something unexpected.
Instead of chocolates, you can place rolled-up dollar bills, folded fives, or even shiny coins in each spot. It’s a fun little twist!
Imagine their surprise when they open it up, expecting a sweet treat but find sweet cash instead! You could mix different denominations and coins to make it even more interesting. It’s a totally cute and clever way to give money, especially for someone with a sweet tooth!
>> Learn how to create a chocolate money box (step-by-step)
5. Money Shirt
>> Learn how to create this money shirt step-by-step
Alright, speaking of creative wrapping, take a look at this!
How cute is making a money shirt? It’s such a clever way to use the bills themselves to create the gift!
You fold and arrange dollar bills to form the body of the shirt and even create a little collar and an adorable bow tie from cash. Then, you can use coins for buttons and maybe even tuck a little extra bill into a folded ‘pocket’.
It looks so sharp and is totally unexpected! It’s perfect for a birthday, graduation, or any special occasion for someone who appreciates a bit of crafty fun. Turning money into wearable art is a really sweet touch!
6. Money Cake
Now, get ready for this next idea because it’s super adorable! You can build a whole money cake!
Imagine this: instead of frosting and cake layers, you use rolled-up bills! You arrange them in tiers, just like a real cake, and wrap ribbons around them.
You can decorate it with all sorts of cute stuff that the person loves!
Like in this picture, it’s decorated with musical notes and little microphones, which is perfect if they love music!
Putting their name on top, like “Andrew” here, and maybe their age, makes it extra-special and personal. It’s such a fun and festive way to give money, like a celebration made of cash!
How sweet is that?!
>> This video shows exactly how to make this cake step-by-step
7. Cute Pink Money Bouquet
How about this for a sweet gift idea? You can make a money bouquet! It’s like getting flowers, but even better because it’s made of cash!
Look at this one! It uses neatly folded bills arranged like petals, mixed in with yummy-looking Ferrero Rocher chocolates – what a sweet combo!
It’s all wrapped up with pretty pink paper in a little pot and tied with a lovely pink bow.
There’s even a tiny graduation cap decoration, which makes this just perfect for celebrating a grad! It’s such a clever and thoughtful way to give someone a little bit of dough (hehe!) and chocolatey goodness all in one adorable package. They’re going to love it!
>> Watch this TikTok video for step-by-step tutorial to make this cute bouquet
8. Cute Little Dollar Gift Box
Here’s a tiny but mighty idea! Look how sweet this is – you can wrap a small box, maybe filled with a little treat or just left empty for the surprise, entirely with dollar bills!
Just wrap it up like you would with pretty paper, carefully folding the bills around the edges. Then, tie it up with a lovely ribbon, like this gold one here.
It looks like a regular gift, but it’s actually packed with cash! It’s a super cute and clever trick to make giving money feel like unwrapping a special present. Perfect for a little birthday surprise!
>> Watch this video to learn how to create this cute little dollar gift box
9. Money Tree
Oh my goodness, isn’t this idea just the sweetest?! You can literally give someone a money tree!
It’s like growing cash right there in a pot! You gather up some dollar bills, maybe scrunch them up a little bit to make them look like leaves, and attach them to something like a styrofoam ball on a stick.
Then, you put the stick in a cute little pot and fill the bottom with coins!
It looks like little pennies and other coins are in the soil.
How fun is that?! It’s such a creative and adorable way to present money, and it looks like a real little plant that grows cash! They’ll be so tickled to get their very own money tree!
10. Emergency Cash Frame
This next one is just too clever and cute! It’s literally framing money!
You get a simple picture frame, and instead of a photo, you put a dollar bill (or a twenty, like in this picture!) inside.
Then, you add the funny little phrase, “in an emergency” at the top and “break the glass” at the bottom.
It’s such a playful way to give money as a gift, and it gives them a little laugh! It’s like giving them a tiny emergency fund that’s also a piece of quirky art for their wall. So sweet and funny!
11. DIY Origami Graduation Cap
This next idea is totally perfect for celebrating a graduation! Look how adorable these are – they’re little money graduation caps!
You just take a dollar bill and fold it up carefully to look like a tiny grad cap. Then, you add a cute little tassel in different colors, like the green, orange, and white ones here!
It’s such a clever and sweet way to give money to a grad. Instead of just handing over a card with cash, they get these miniature hats made of money!
It’s a really unique and festive touch for their special day. Imagine getting a handful of these! So much fun!
12. Glass Bottle Gift For Grad
Here’s another super cute graduation money gift idea! Get a clear bottle and fill it up with rolled-up dollar bills.
You can even decorate the bottle with fun dots, like these gold ones! Then, add a little graduation cap on top.
It looks like a tiny diploma bottle filled with cash! It’s such a sweet and simple way to give money to celebrate their big achievement. So adorable!