3If you want to give money as a gift but don't want to hand over a plain envelope, you can try creative ways to fold money for a gift with different shapes and designs. Here are some ideas:
1. Origami
You can use origami techniques to fold money into animals, flowers, stars, hearts, and more. You can find many tutorials online or in books. You can use different denominations and colors of bills to create contrast and variety. You can attach your origami creations to a card or a box for a more personalized touch.
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Origami is a traditional Japanese art of paper folding that can create beautiful and intricate shapes. One of the most popular forms of origami is money origami, which uses dollar bills instead of paper. Money origami is a great way to give a gift of cash creatively and personally. In this article, we will show you how to fold money origami for a gift using the example of a shirt and tie.
You will need one dollar bill and some patience to fold a money origami shirt and tie. Follow these steps to make your money on origami shirts and ties:
1. Place the bill face down and fold it in half lengthwise. Crease well and unfold.
2. Fold both edges of the bill to meet the center crease. Crease well.
3. Fold the bill in half widthwise. Crease well and unfold.
4. Fold the top corners of the bill down to meet the center crease. This will form the collar of the shirt.
5. Fold the bottom edge of the bill up to meet the collar. This will form the hem of the shirt.
6. Fold both sides of the bill inwards along the existing creases. This will form the sleeves of the shirt.
7. Flip the bill over and fold the top edge down slightly to make a small flap. Tuck this flap under the collar to secure the shirt shape.
8. To make the tie, fold a small triangle at one end of the bill. Then fold it back on itself along the diagonal edge of the triangle. Repeat this process until you reach the other end of the bill.
9. Tuck the tie under the shirt collar and adjust it to your liking.
You have just made a money origami shirt and tie! You can use this as a gift for someone who likes fashion, business, or fun. You can also experiment with different colors and denominations of bills to make different styles of shirts and ties. Have fun with money origami!
See more here: Shirt and Tie: Dollar-Bill Origami (ganjing.com)
2. Money lei
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A money lei is a traditional Hawaiian gift for graduations, weddings, and other special occasions. You can make money by folding bills into fan shapes and stringing them together with ribbons or beads. You can add flowers, shells, or other decorations to make it more festive. You can use as many bills as you want, depending on how long and thick you want your lei to be.
3. Money tree
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A money tree is a fun and easy way to display money as a gift. You can use a small potted plant or branch to attach bills with clips, pins, or glue. You can fold the tabs into different shapes or leave them flat. You can decorate your money tree with ribbons, bows, ornaments, or lights. You can use any plant or branch that suits your theme and occasion.
4. Money pizza
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A money pizza is a clever way to surprise someone who loves pizza. You can fill a pizza box with bills folded into triangles to resemble pizza slices. You can also add some coins or fake toppings to make it more realistic. You can write a message inside the box lid or attach a card. You can use any amount of money you want, depending on the size of the box and the number of slices you want to make.
So you've got some creative ways to fold money for a gift. Get creative with new ideas and dedicate them to the people you love the most. See more creative ways to fold money for a gift in this video. Check it out.