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Matchbook Money Gift

By Noreen 47 Comments




By Noreen Doll.

For this matchbook money gift, you would want to use between 5 and 10 bills. Fewer than 5 makes the matchbook too thin, and more than 10 makes it too thick.

Matchbook Money Gift from Crafty Journal

You can vary the amount of money you’re giving just by using various denominations of bills.

You could give $100 with 5 twenty dollar bills.

A fun birthday gift idea would be to have the bills equal their age. For kids under 10  you could use all ones. For age 10, a five and 5 ones.

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Even for recipients in their 20’s, 30’s and more, you can figure out a combination of bills that would work for their age.

Materials.

Small Piece of Paper or Card Stock

Scissors

Scoring Tool

Stapler

Money

Embellishments

How to Make a Matchbook Money Gift.

1. Cut a piece of colorful paper 7 3/4 inches long by 3 inches wide.

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2. Score it at 1 inch and 4 1/2 inches from one end.  Fold on the score lines.

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3. Stack the dollar bills with the largest denomination on the bottom and the smallest on the top.  Be sure all the ends and edges line up neatly together.

4. Put one end of the bills on the inside of the cover right next to the 1 inch fold.

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Make sure you center the dollar bills from side to side on the cover.

5. Fold the short end of the cover – on the 1 inch fold line – up over the edge of the bills and staple far enough from the fold to catch all the bills in the staple, while leaving plenty of room to tuck the dollar bills and the other edge of the cover inside the flap.

Crafty Journal - Matchbook Money Gift

Center the staple from side to side.

6. Fold the dollar bills and slide the ends under the short flap.

Crafty Journal - Matchbook Money Gift

7. Fold the other end of the cover over the bills on the 4 1/2 inch score line and tuck it under the flap. Crease the dollar bills on their fold.

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8. Unfold the matchbook to decorate the cover. Use a bow, buttons or flowers.

Write or print “You are Matchless!” on a piece of paper, cut it to fit the front of the matchbook cover, and attach it.

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I wrote the words by hand to put on the matchbook because I like the handmade look of it, but you can use a font and print it instead.

9. This photo shows how the bills look if you attach them face up and face down, when the dollar bills are unfolded.

Crafty Journal - Matchbook Money Gift

This photo shows how the bills look when they are folded – one face up and one face down.

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Because you use a staple to attach the bills to the matchbook cover, it should not be given to young children. Or they should have an adult help them remove the staple.

Tips.

The scoring tool can be anything that will make an indentation in the paper without cutting it.

Paper works best for this project, although a light card stock might be alright.

© Noreen Doll

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  1. Conniecrafter says

    September 11, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    very cute idea for gifting money, and I love your little sentiment on the front 🙂

  2. Diana Rambles says

    September 15, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    Very cute idea. PInned!!

  3. Christine M. (Cool Mom) - Tech Support for Stanley & Katrina says

    September 16, 2013 at 2:34 am

    Love this one! I love original ways to gift money and this is a new one to me. Thanks for sharing!

  4. Sarah says

    September 16, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    Such a cute idea, what a fun way to give a money gift. Thanks for sharing.
    Visiting from Monday Funday party.
    Sarah
    Creative Ramblings

  5. Linda says

    September 16, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    Noreen!!! You are brilliant!!! I love this so much. Pinning. Linda

  6. Suzanne J Dean says

    September 16, 2013 at 4:48 pm

    Such a cute project and clever idea!
    hugz,
    Suzanne

  7. Tammy says

    September 16, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    Very cute gift idea!

  8. Helen @lovelyandloving.com says

    September 16, 2013 at 8:18 pm

    Hi Noreen! This is such a cute gift idea. I can’t wait to try it! Pinning and thanks for sharing.

  9. Betty Taylor says

    September 17, 2013 at 1:24 am

    I like this! What a great way to give a money gift!

  10. Michelle says

    September 17, 2013 at 4:11 am

    I love this! I am always looking for clever ways to give money–three kids makes shopping for gifts hard. I’ve exhausted every money-folding-origami trick I could find online 🙂

  11. Deb @ Kneaded Creations says

    September 17, 2013 at 6:07 am

    What a cleaver idea for giving money! Thanks for posting this at Tasteful Tuesdays link party. I am sure I will be back to visit often. Deb @ Kneaded Creations

  12. Britni says

    September 17, 2013 at 10:54 pm

    This is way more creative than my typical give them a card with cash inside. I love this idea and may just have to use it for the next time I give someone money. http://talenttoplay.blogspot.com

  13. Amy says

    September 18, 2013 at 1:09 am

    This is so adorable and clever. Love it!!

  14. Catherine @ Happily Ever Crafter says

    September 18, 2013 at 1:20 am

    Pinning this right now! What a cute and simple gift idea!

  15. LittleWhiteDove says

    September 18, 2013 at 3:48 am

    What a cute idea!

  16. Corners of My Life says

    September 18, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    So very clever.
    Pinning this for sure. Thanks.

  17. Rebecca @ Literary Spring Designs says

    September 18, 2013 at 5:10 pm

    What a nice simply idea for a money gift. I like the papers you chose to use. I am pinning this one.

  18. Allie says

    September 18, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    Coming over from the Koenig’s Link Party to see your adorable project. I have to give this a try!

  19. pandora's box says

    September 18, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    This is such a cute idea, especially for a birthday gift – love it!

  20. Carrie This Home says

    September 19, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    I really like this because it’s a creative way to give money as a gift. Pinning this now!
    Thank you for linking this up to Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop! We’ll open up a new hop on Sunday at 8 PM Central Time. I hope to see you back!

  21. Linda @ A La Carte says

    September 20, 2013 at 12:47 pm

    What a fun way to give money! Thanks for joining TTF!

  22. Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes} says

    September 20, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this post on The Best Blog Recipes Link Party (The Weekend re-Treat) this week! Wanted to stop by and Pin your post to My Link Party Craft Board!

    Shauna
    http://thebestblogrecipes.com/

    We’d also love for you to start submitting some recipes to our new site http://thebestblogrecipesgallery.blogspot.com/

  23. Kalyn Brooke | Creative Savings says

    September 21, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    This is a great idea to make the gift of money personal, especially with the Holiday season approaching!

  24. crystal says

    September 21, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    What a fantastic project and super way to give money as a gift. Love it

  25. Antonella says

    September 22, 2013 at 11:00 am

    This is a cute project, thanks for the tip about how many bills to include to make it look best. Have you ever used the matchbook for photos? I made one many years ago to give to the kids on my son’s baseball team.

    I linked over from the BFF Open House Party where I am participating too with Ghost Shaped Card and Free Cut file and would love it if you’d stop by.
    Hugs, Antonella 🙂

  26. Noreen says

    September 22, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    No, I haven’t tried it with photos, but that sounds like a great idea!

  27. Camila says

    September 22, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    This is a super easy, smart and creative way to give cash gifts!!! Love it and pinning. Thanks so much for sharing this with me at Bewitch Me & Titi! Hope to have you back with more amazing shares! Hope you are having a marvellous week!!!

    XOXO
    Cami @ TitiCrafty.com

  28. Marigene says

    September 22, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    Thanks for sharing this great idea!

  29. Lanaya | Raising Reagan says

    September 23, 2013 at 1:44 am

    I’ve never even heard of this before. what a cute idea.

    Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
    Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. 🙂

    ¤´¨)
    ¸.•*´
    (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo

  30. Megan @ Homemade Ginger says

    September 24, 2013 at 2:20 am

    I love this! What a fun idea. Thanks for linking up at the Ginger Jamboree!

  31. mfashforward says

    September 24, 2013 at 2:52 am

    Thank you for joining us with All Things Pretty hope to see you on Thursday at My Fashion Forward Blog

  32. Darlene says

    September 24, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    Too cute. I have to pin it.

  33. Shelly- minettesmaze.blogspot.com/ says

    September 26, 2013 at 12:33 am

    This is a very creative idea!! Thanks for sharing on DIY Sunday Showcase! It’s a pinner!!

    Shelly

  34. PJ @ Planned in Pencil says

    September 26, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    My parents are always looking for a cute way to give my nephew and niece money. I’m pinning this to share with them later. Thanks for sharing it at the Pinworthy Project Party.

  35. creativejewishmom/sara says

    September 26, 2013 at 9:17 pm

    Great project! thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!

  36. Jayleen Zotti says

    May 19, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    What a great idea! Perfect when the kids’ friends ask for money! I’m pinning!

  37. Made From Pinterest says

    May 20, 2014 at 2:49 am

    What a smart idea! Perfect for graduation gifts!

  38. Helen says

    May 20, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    Terrific idea for gifting money!

  39. Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above says

    May 21, 2014 at 12:49 am

    Very cute idea. Thanks so much for sharing with Adorned From Above’s Link Party.
    Debi and Charly

  40. Kristen @ Ladybug Blessings says

    May 21, 2014 at 11:40 pm

    what a cute and thoughtful way to give money! Thanks for linking up!

  41. Cheryl Smith says

    May 22, 2014 at 2:33 am

    Oh, my word! I have never seen such a sweet, unique way to give someone money! How thoughtful! I am going to pin this and can’t wait to give it as a gift. So happy to have found your blog today. 🙂

  42. TheBargainBabe says

    May 25, 2014 at 2:26 am

    LOVE this presentation/gift wrap idea for giving cash as a gift. Thanks for the how-to instructions!

  43. Michele says

    May 25, 2014 at 4:14 am

    What a fun idea! So origional. I’m definitely trying this! 😉

  44. Christine says

    May 26, 2014 at 7:23 pm

    Oh my goodness!! That’s just FABULOUS!

  45. Ricki @ The Questionable Homesteader says

    May 27, 2014 at 3:45 am

    I’m really liking this idea. Thanks for sharing at The Weekend Social can’t wait to use this for the next birthday. Looking forward to seeing what you have next week.

  46. Kristina & Millie says

    May 28, 2014 at 3:09 am

    such a cute idea! love it 🙂 thanks for sharing with us!

  47. Laura@Baking in Pyjamas says

    June 2, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    How cute. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!

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