Money Gift Ideas

We have over 15 creative Money Gift Ideas. Some people are hard to shop for and you need clever ways to make giving cash special.

We have a ton of really cute ideas to give money as a gift. Whether you are giving cash for birthdays, graduation, weddings or the holidays, these ideas are easy but fun.

You will have a blast giving cash in one of these creative ways and the recipient will have just as much fun being surprised with one of these creative money gift ideas.

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From cakes and umbrellas to pizza boxes and wreaths, there are some really clever ideas. You are going to love these ideas for giving cash as a great gift.

Sometimes, it is hard to shop for certain people and cash is the gift of choice. However, it does not have to be boring when you use one of these creative ideas for jazzing up your gift.

These ideas are great for younger children, teenagers and adults!

1. Roll Of Money

Save your toilet paper rolls and make this fun roll of money. Wrap it all together with cute wrapping paper and ribbon for a fun surprise for anyone to receive.

2. Money Pizza Pie Gift

Get a pizza box and make a “pizza” out of cash to look like dough. The “toppings” can be coins that you tape down to the pizza.

3. DIY Money Layer Cake

Everyone loves cake and this layered money cake is sure to be a hit!  Each layer has more money to make a tiered cake that will be a blast for anyone to receive. This is one of our favorite money gift ideas for birthdays.

4. Money Wreath

Individually roll money to make a wreath made out of cash. You can add a bow or ribbon to match the party theme or school colors if it is for graduation.

5. Chocolate Box of Money

Fold money into different sizes to fill a gift box of “chocolates” for a really clever gift. I bet they will never look at a box of chocolates the same again after this cool gift. You can fold it like money origami or just simply fold and place in the box.

6. Tissue Box Cash

Save a Kleenex box to put cash in for a cute way to gift cash. Write a catchy note or clues on the outside such as, “Don’t blow it all in one place.”.

7. Money Balloons

Fill a balloon with confetti and cash to celebrate the next birthday or other event you need a gift. This looks so festive and is a really cool surprise inside the balloon. Kids will love this.

8. DIY Candy Jars for Money Gift

Fill a mason jar with their favorite candy and hide folded bills in the middle.  You can use a small tube or roll up paper to create a place in the middle to hide the money. This money will come in hand in case of emergency.

9. Money Candle Birthday Card

Roll money together to make candles and display on a birthday card. This is an adorable way to give money for someone’s birthday.

10. Money Flower Bouquet 

Make a bouquet or money tree out of cash to form a bouquet. Make it pop with ribbon in their favorite color or to coordinate with the party colors.

11. Money Lei

Put together this lei made out of money for a cool gift idea. This would be so cute for graduation, birthday parties and more for a super cute gift. I made one for my niece and nephew as a graduation gift.

12. DIY Money Cake

I love the idea of a birthday cake and gift all in one. Hide money inside a cake for a surprise the birthday girl or boy will love.

13. Money Umbrella Surprise

Give someone an umbrella and hide money inside. When they open the umbrella, they will get a surprise when they see the dollar bills dangling from the umbrella. You can even include a note saying the money is perfect for a rainy day.

14. Money Jar

Make this DIY Stache Jar full of cash and candy. It is so clever.

15. Money Maze

Solve the maze puzzle and find the money. This is a really cute gift idea and so much fun.

16. Money Tree

Clip cash or gift cards on the branches of this money tree. It is so fun and unique.

17. Soda Cash Tree

Learn how to make a layer cake out of soda that is decorated in cash. This is the cutest idea for any occasion and the get treats to enjoy too. Feel free to add any decorations on top that you want. This would also be cute under the Christmas tree.

18. Printable Christmas Envelopes

These whimsical envelopes will look festive under the tree. Tuck money inside for a cute gift.

19. Funny Gift Ideas

Choose from several gift ideas sure to bring a laugh. Each idea is a great way to give money as a gift.

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Try one of these fun money gift ideas. There are so many creative ways to gift money and these ideas would work for gift cards too. Leave a comment and share the option you want to do.