This time of year some of you may be looking for how to make creative Christmas Money gift ideas to give to your friends and family. But, you can find Creative Ways to Give Money as a Gifts not only at Christmas time but the whole year long for several different occasions.
With Christmas right around the corner, sometimes it can be a bit of a challenge finding a gift for your loved ones. Money can sometimes be the ultimate gift to give someone. Especially if you don’t know someone well or they are hard to shop for. When money is given, it can be spent on exactly what the recipient wants.
IS CASH AN APPROPRIATE CHRISTMAS GIFT?
Cash is usually a great gift idea for several different occasions. Sometimes it can be a more practical gift than giving the gift recipient something they may not need or may not use. In this case, the money will be wasted on something that may not benefit the recipient and the giver. The following occasions are considered appropriate times for gifts of money or gifts of cash.
- birthday gift
- graduation gift
- wedding gift
- missionary gift
- baby shower gift to go towards larger more expensive items
- Christmas gift
- Holiday gift
- baptism gift
WHAT IS THE PROPER WAY TO GIFT MONEY?
There really is no proper way to give a gift of cash. But it can be more fun to give gift of money in a a creative and unique way. I think it shows that you put a little effort into creating something fun for them even though it can feel like getting money doesn’t take a lot of effort. You can show the person you love and appreciate them by spending a little time and effort to make the gift creative!
WHY CHRISTMAS MONEY CAN BE A GOOD GIFT IDEA
While we all love a gift someone has given to us that shows they know us and have been paying attention to the things we love…it can be nice to get a little extra cash. Sometimes that extra cash feels special enough that the recipient can feel like they are able to treat themselves to something they normally wouldn’t. Or they may be able to put it towards something they have been working hard to save up for and otherwise wouldn’t be able to obtain. Or someone may have fallen on hard times and could find relief in having a little extra cash on hand for something that is more than a want or a wise…a necessity.
HOW TO PACKAGE CHRISTMAS MONEY GIFT IDEAS
There are so many clever and creative money gift ideas out there. I have spent some time gathering up some of my favorites to create a list for you to check out…and to give you a fun way for you to give cash this year!
CREATIVE CHRISTMAS MONEY GIFT IDEAS
Before I share some specific creative idea, I wanted to share some general ideas that you can use to make giving cash more fun to give and to receive.
FUN MONEY GIFT IDEAS
- Money origami
- money balloons
- money pizza
- money wreath
- money cake
- chocolate box of money
- mason jar filled with dollar bill
CAN I GIVE A GIFT CARD INSTEAD OF CHRISTMAS MONEY?
A lot of these ideas for money can also be used to creatively wrap gift cards! So if you want to give a gift card it can also be the perfect gift idea.
BEST MONEY GIFT IDEAS
As always, please be sure to click on the links above the image to be taken to the original sources and the tutorial.
- Money Balloon from Sugar and Charm
- Christmas Cash from It’s Written on the Walls
- Candy Coins in toilet paper roll from Martha Stewart
- Money Rosette from Just Something I Made
- Money Tree Topiary from Sugar Bee Crafts
- Candy Bar Craft from Simply J Studio
- Tissue Box Money Gift from GH
- Lightbulb Money Gift from GH
- Box of Chocolates Money Gift from Life as Mom
- “Break glass in case of Emergency” Money Gift from Sendo Invitiations
- Birthday Card from Jill’s Card Creations
- Soda Bottle Money Gift from Nancy’s Craft Spot
- Play-doh Money Gift from About Family Crafts
- Graduation diploma Money Gift from Eighteen25
- Book of Money from Martha Stewart
- Pizza Box and Pizza dough Money Gift from Making Memories with your Kids
- Christmas Money Ornaments from Family Mementos
- Birthday Money Gift from Sunbursts Gifts
- Money Tie from My Weekly “Pin”spiration
- The Money Tree from Then She Made
- Money Headband from Big Ideas
- Christmas Wreath from My List of Lists
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Linda at Mixed Kreations says
Wow what a great collection! Since i nirmally just give money to the kids for Christmas I see lots of great ideas for next year. Thanks for sharing these wonderful ideas! Pinning to my gift idea board!
The Idea Room Assistant says
Linda-So happy you found this post useful!
These are so perfect for Christmas!
Becca- Thank you!
What creative ideas!! They are fun & cute & way better than just handing over cash.
Kristyn- Glad you found this post helpful!
So fun and clever!! My favorite is the pizza ‘dough’!!
Heather- That is a fun one!
Heather- I love that one.