How to Make Printable Play Money

Printable play money is something most parents like to have on hand. Whether it's being used for the day at your child's new "shop" or they have just lost the last piece of Monopoly money. Printable play money for kids is a must have. Seriously how can one find buried treasure or play good guys and bad guys without play money? Most children love this stuff and it's always a good idea to have it ready to print when needed especially if the treasure was hidden a little too well, or the king threw it to the peasants and there just isn't any left.

Instructions

1. Go to the basic paint software that is included on most computers. Printable play money is extremely easy to make so you won't need an extravagant program to make it.

2. Choose the color that you would like your printable play money to be. This can accomplished by left clicking the desired color at the bottom left of the page.

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   Draw a rectangle. This can be done by simply left clicking on the square in the program. See image.

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   Hold the left button on your mouse and drag it to the size money desired.

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   Repeat this process using the oval shape in the center of the rectangle. See image.

6. Select a lighter shade of the color you have chosen and left click the paint can icon. You will then want to left click some where inside the rectangle but staying outside of the oval to color the money.

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   Decorate your creation. This can be done by using text to place dollar symbols or denominations within the bill. If you're really feeling creative while making your printable play money you can even insert a picture in the center by simply hitting the edit button, then paste from button. You will then be able to choose a picture from some of the images stored on your computer.

8. Save your creation by clicking on file then save as. Type Printable Play Money into your text bar then hit save. You can also feel free to print or save the images included within the steps of this article if you just don't have time to make your own.

9. Print and distribute to your favorite pirate or bank teller...which ever the case may be for the day.