Giving a monetary gift for high school or college graduations is a long standing tradition. With graduation season upon us, this graduation money origami graduation gown is a creative and fun way to give money than simply stuffing money in a card. Graduation money gifts don’t have to be boring, they can be fun and unique!
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Graduation Money Gift Ideas
If you are looking for unique graduation money gift ideas, surprise your graduate by folding your money gift into a fun origami graduation gown. You can fold a bill of any denomination – $20, $50 or $100 and make it the centerpiece of an adorable card or you can follow our tutorial on how to put your graduation money origami in a cute frame and wrap it with a ribbon and a tag. We included a free printable graduation tag to finish off your framed gift!
Graduation Money Origami Frame- Graduation Gown
This creative graduation money gift idea looks adorable presented in this cute 4×6 picture frame. Once you have folded your bill using our free origami bill video tutorial, you can mount it with a piece of scotch tape onto a cardstock backer and place it in your frame. We bought this cute and affordable gold frame at Target for just $1.50, but you can use any color or style of 4×6 frame. Guys may even appreciate an all black frame. Once the recipient has removed their monetary gift from the frame to use it, they can repurpose and fill the frame with a photo to display in their dorm room, apartment or bedroom. We also included a free printable graduation gift tag that you can tie around the frame. You can personalize the back of the tag with a thoughtful message so that you don’t even need to include a card.
Graduation Money Origami Gown Supplies
You can use this money origami graduation gown tutorial in so many creative ways, but the supplies below are for framing your graduation money gift.
- $20, $50 or $100 bill
- Origami video tutorial
- 4×6 picture frame
- Cardstock piece cut into a 4×6 size to go inside the frame
- Scotch tape
- Free printable tags file (download below)
- 8×11 white smooth white cardstock
- hole punch
- ribbon
Gather all of your materials. Use our free video tutorial on how to fold your bill into a grad gown. Using a rolled piece of scotch tape, place it on the back of your origami money gown and mount it on the 4×6 piece of cardstock in the center. Place the cardstock with the origami gown attached inside your 4×6 frame. Download our free printable tags file, trim them with your paper trimmer or scissors and punch out the hole. Personalize the back of your tag with your hand written message. Loop the tag through your ribbon and tie it around your finished framed origami gown. You can secure the ribbon on the back of the frame with a piece of tape if you are worried about it shifting.
Graduation Money Origami Supplies
This cute and easy DIY Graduation Money Origami Graduation Gown gift idea just needs a few easy supplies. You can also easy find supplies at your local stores.
This Room Essentials Picture Frame is such a high quality frame for the price. I used the 4x6 gold one in my tutorial and it was just $1.50! This lightweight rectangular frame, made from durable materials, is perfect for holding a single photo. Designed for versatility, it features an easel back and hanging triangle mount for horizontal or vertical display. Choose from gold, black, white or natural.
These affordable DesignOvation Oval 4x6 Frames would be adorable for this project. They are just $2! This frame features a stepped profile design, vintage arch shape, and gold finish. For more conventional uses, place it on a fireplace mantel, side table, or desk to display cherished photographs. Choose from gold or black finish.
This highly-reviewed Upsimples 4x6 Picture Frame Set is a great deal and it even includes matting. You can use the mat in your project or remove them.
This Pen+Gear Premium White 110lb Cardstock is perfect for any project like tags, cards and other printables. This paper has a 94 brightness and is acid- and lignin-free, so your documents won't yellow over time. With 150 sheets in each ream, you will have enough on hand for all your creative moments.
I have used this Neenah 110lb Cardstock for lots of projects! Each pack includes 250 sheets of acid free cardstock that is great for all of your projects. Works well with printers including inkjet and laser for jam-free every day printing. Plus, it's crafted to be lignin and acid-free for long-lasting results.
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