High school and college graduations are around the corner. There will be BBQs, parties and family gatherings to celebrate the milestone. So, we have rounded up unique money gift ideas for the graduates. Personally, I’m beyond the card idea. I like to give unique gifts for weddings, birthdays, graduations and Christmas. As a result, I’ve rounded up a few ideas to inspire you too:
Graduation Money Cake – This gift will make a statement. It is no longer available on Etsy, but no worries. Click on the link and you will find the instructions to make you own. Get creative. You can find the craft items at any Dollar Store.
Box of Chocolates – Being deceptive is not something that I would normally recommend, but hiding money in this chocolate box is a brilliant idea. Purchase a box of sampler 50% off after Valentines Day. You can freeze the chocolates and treat yourself when you need a chocolate fix. If you want to give a surprise gift, this is an excellent idea.
Liter Bottle Bank – Start saving months before the graduation. Cut a slot in the back of the bottle. Once you have filled it with money cover the opening with scrapbook paper. Better yet, get creative and decorate the bottle in the graduates school colors. The will love the idea and the money stash.
Money Tie – This would be great placed in a shirt gift box with a dress shirt. The shirt can always be used for job interviews, church or another occasion.
Money Fries – Kids love McDonalds French fries. They are so good. Big kids love them too, however, I’m sure they will love these money fries too. Simply slip into McDonalds and ask for a medium fry container and a bag. Tell them that you want to use them for a graduation gift. Roll different dollar amounts and place them into the fry container. The McDonald’s bag can hold a few gift cards.
Graduation Wreath – Head to the craft store and buy a wreath form, glue dots, Baker’s Twine, which can also be purchased at the Dollar Tree, and than start rolling those bills. The printable can be downloaded for free.
Money Flower – This idea can be used for Mother’s Day, birthdays and more. You will need dollar bills, double sided tape and a few embellishments. Place it in a gift box!
Graduation Cap Gift Box – Fill the box with rolled money embellished with a ribbon. You can find the gift box here.
Mixed Greens – I was unable to locate the link to this post. However, I did find instructions on how to make the dollar flowers. You can find the instructions here. Find a fun bowl, wrap it with saran wrap, and finish it with bows and tongs.
Money Pizza – One of the best money gift ideas for graduates is a money pizza. There wasn’t a link for this post. I found it on Pinterest. Score a pizza box and practice shaping dollar bills into slices. Glue coins on for pepperoni and finish it with a bow.
We hope that you enjoyed our money gift ideas for graduates. They are unique gifts that any graduate would love, and so much better than money in a card.
For one of our daughter’s wedding gifts, we gave them a set of 12 wine glasses and put different bill denominations in each glass and wrapped them in tissue paper. They took turns unwrapping the glasses to see how much money they got. It was a hit.
So when I have done a gift presentation using dollar bills, I photocopy the bills, & use the printed ones. That way I can use tape or glue as needed. I later give the recipient the real money in an envelope or card.
Hi Rita, I like the idea of using photocopied bills and placing the real bills in an envelope. The recipient can keep the gift in tact and enjoy the real thing. Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see you again.
i did this for a high school grad and he absolutely loved it! i decorated the outside of tissue box in his school colors & taped very small pcs of tape one bill after another $50 all together ……we had him open it in front of everyone it was the biggest hit gift i ever gave anyone..can’t wait for the next grad in the family
TThank you for sharing the money ideas are phenomenal again thank you for sharing I am going to try some of those ideas of yours
I’m glad you like the money gift ideas. I love giving unique handmade gifts. Please stop by again.
I took a hollow chocolate egg (large one) took the wrapper off very carefully at the bottom and put a hole in the chocolate, then one by one I put 50 $1.00 Bill’s in it. Did this as a Christmas gift for my granddaughter. Never told her so when she did finally decide to eat it, What a surprise she had.
Hi Cala. The chocolate egg sounds like a great gift idea. Do you have post on it? If not, please consider doing one. Thanks for stopping by. Please visit regularly.
For my sons’ birthdays I put money inside blown up balloons and filled a box with the balloons and mailed them to my sons. It was a party in a box. They loved it!
Fantastic! Thanks for those ideas.
I think all these ideas are marvelous. I made a lei for my mother-in-law when she was going on a vacation to Hawaii. Just made it, didn’t have any instructions.
Hi Carla. I love the idea of a lei. I would love to see a picture. My email address is Rhonda@mother2motherblog.com. Thanks for stopping by.
When my Niece graduated, I emptied a tissue box and taped 50 one dollar bills together end to end and rolled them up and put them inside the box (opened from the bottom and taped back up)
She loved it!!!
Hi Agatha. I love the idea of using a tissue box. Did you take a picture? I would love to see it. My email address is Rhonda@mother2motherblog.com. Thanks for stopping by. Please stop by again.
i did this for a high school grad and he absolutely loved it! i decorated the outside of tissue box in his school colors & taped very small pcs of tape one bill after another $50 all together ……we had him open it in front of everyone it was the biggest hit gift i ever gave anyone..can’t wait for the next grad in the family
So for my sons friends that invite us to their many parties, I give a check. This year it will be for $20.19. Always a hit.
Lol, $20.19. That is too funny, but a great idea. Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see you again.
Will the double sided tape destroy the money? Will is still be spendable?
I’ve never made the money flower. However, I would suggest using “crafter’s” double sided tape. This is what I use for scrapbook pages. Also, I use regular scotch tape for many of my projects too. I simply use a long piece and than fold it so the tape is sticky on both sides to stick pieces together. Try the regular tape doubled on 2 dollar bills to ensure it will work for you and not destroy the money. Good luck!
These are such great ideas for college, high school and younger graduates.
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Hi Nancy. I’m glad you liked them. I have nieces and nephews graduating from high school this year. I’ll be using a few ideas myself! Please stop by again.
Love these graduation money tips👍🏾
Hello Phelida. I’m glad you liked the graduation money giving ideas. Please stop by again.