How to Make a Money Tree

Money can be a perfect gift for many occasions. While it spares you from the daunting task of shopping for the perfect gift, the recipient can buy anything of his/her choice, with the money. Apart from that, money is perfect for some special occasions, like weddings, retirement parties, baby showers, bridal showers, etc. However, some people feel awkward to put bills or a check in an envelope and give it as a gift. So, it is always better to gift money in a creative manner. Otherwise too, creative gifts are preferable to plain ones. There are numerous ideas to gift money creatively. Making a money tree is one among them. This article can help you with some tips and guidelines regarding how to make a money tree and ideas for making money tree.

Money Tree Gift

Even though, we know that money does not grow on trees, we are free to imagine a tree blooming with bills. In order to make a money tree, all you have to do is to implement your imagination. In other words, you have to make a plant decorated with money and other accessories. How to make a wedding money tree is a common query, as wedding is one of many occasions, where you are likely to find a money tree either as a wedding centerpiece or as a gift. But, money trees are equally good for baby showers, bridal shower, housewarming party, graduation open house, retirement party, milestone birthday, milestone anniversary, bar or bat mitzvah, etc. If you have already seen money trees, it will be easier for you to understand how to make a money tree as a gift. Otherwise too, the following tips can help you in this task.

Making a Money Tree

As far as money trees are concerned, your imagination is the limit. A money tree is the most adorable way to gift money. It is a tree or a symbolic tree decorated with money and other accessories. First of all, you have to decide, whether you want an artificial tree or a real one. If you go for the real one, you can either choose an indoor plant or houseplant (which can be used), or a branch of a real tree (can be discarded after use). In case of artificial trees, you may buy an artificial one from the market. Thick metal wires can be used to make a structure, that resembles a tree branch and then decorate it. Once you decide the type and size of the tree, collect the ingredients, which may vary with the tree type. Of course, the main ingredient is bills of different denominations. The decorating accessories can be selected as per the occasion. A money tree for a baby shower can be decorated with ribbons, beads, crystals, tiny toys, balls, cards, etc. In case of money tree for a bridal shower, you may use ribbons, heart-shaped candies, flowers, etc. Scroll down for some guidelines about how to make a money tree.

Indoor Plant Money Tree: Purchase an attractive indoor plant and a decorative plant container. Add soil to the container and shift the plant to the container. You can use pebbles or decorative stones to conceal the soil in the pot. Now, fold the bills in accordion style (horizontally) and tie the center of the notes with thin wires. Spread the ends of the bills, in a fan-like manner and attach them to the stems of the plant with satin ribbons or pins. Now, decorate the plant with other accessories. You money tree is ready.

Plant Branch Money Tree: In this case, you have to fetch a tree branch, of the size of your choice. Keep the branch in a pot and fill it with soil or else use a thick plaster mixture to fill the pot. In the latter case, you have to cover the hole in the pot with tape. Conceal the soil or plaster with silk moss or grass. Once the branch is fitted in the pot, you can decorate with bills and other substances. You may either pin the bills directly to the stems or fold them attractively and then attach to the tree.

Artificial Plant Money Tree: If you opt for artificial plants, in order to make a money tree, all you have to do is to decorate the tree with bills and other decorative items. However, if you want the tree to be potted, get a decorative container and fill it with some stones and then put air drying clay on top of the stones. Let it set for some time and once the clay is dry, you can start decorating the tree, with bills and the materials of your choice.

Now, you know how to make a money tree as a gift for various occasions. You can decorate a money tree as per your creativity. You can spray silver or gold paint on the stems or add some glitter to the leaves. You may also make the whole tree structure with wires or other materials and then decorate it. Instead of pots you may opt for wooden base. In short splurge your creativity and come up with the best and unique money tree as a gift.