How to make a Greeting Card Money Holder

When it comes to giving and receiving gifts money is typically a favorite for most people. If you are giving money why not spice up the packaging a bit by creating your own decorated money holder. All you need is some scrapbooking supplies and a little creativity to be on your way to making a greeting card masterpiece.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Scrapbook paper (cardstock and patterned paper)
• Stamps and ink
• Scrapbook embellishments (ribbon, brads, Velcro, etc.)
• Adhesive
• Velcro

1. Cut out the base of your card (7x9 rectangle) and fold it into a card. Fold the square end 3 ½ “up and then fold the rounded end over the top to make an envelope-like card.

2. Trim some patterned paper to fit over the top of your cardstock base. Make the paper about ¼” shorter on each side so you have a cardstock border. Glue the paper to the cardstock and fold along the lines.

3. Now use stamps and other embellishments to decorate the outside and inside of the money holder.

4. Tie a ribbon around the top flap of the envelope and use a small piece of Velcro to hold it closed.

5. 
    
   Here is the inside of the card with a gift card.

   Cut a strip of cardstock for the middle of the card to hold the money in place. Secure the paper strip on the sides and the bottom.

6. Place a gift card or some money in your unique greeting card and give it to someone special.

Tips & Warnings

• Write or stamp a message inside to personalize your card.
• Include a tag or decorative embellishment on the outside with a greeting or the name of the recipient.
• Make the card as lavish or as simple as you want with different types of embellishments.

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on 2/28/2008 This is cute.