Use money origami to turn your dollar bills into a hearts, flowers, and more!
Why Money Origami? Sometimes money is the most practical gift you can give. Especially when you know that the recipient is saving up for something that's important to them. However, there can be something a bit impersonal about giving a cash gift. The solution: dollar bill origami! Or 10 dollar bill origami, or 100 dollar bill... By folding money, you can turn a few bills into a gift that's creative and memorable, like a heart or a rose. By the way, if you're thinking of giving a gift card instead of cash, here's something to consider: In 2006, Best Buy, the home electronics store, made $43 million in revenue from unused gift cards. It really is safer just to give cash - it has no expiry date, and it can be used anywhere. By giving an origami gift, you will be continuing a long tradition. In ancient Japan, Shinto noble men wrapped wedding gifts of rice wine in origami male and female butterflies representing bride and groom. Samurai warriors also exchanged good luck tokens called 'noshi', made from folded paper and strips of dried meat. There are literally dozens of ways to fold money, so you can tailor the design to the occasion. Here we'll just focus on a few designs that are deservedly popular because they look great and are easy to fold. Ready? Let's do some origami money folding:
What next? After all that money origami, it'd be a shame to waste the folding skills you developed... so why not use them to make your own gift box! Here's another thought: before you can give cash gifts, you need to save up some cash to give. If you're looking for some frugal-minded money-saving tips, check out the frugal living tips over at Frugal Living Freedom. Happy gifting! Back to more
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