Money Bouquet Of Cash? All Answers

A look at the fun: Need a great gift for an occasion like a birthday, graduation, or wedding? Learn how to make a money bouquet and you’ll have a perfect gift and a fun way to give money to someone. It’s easy to make and turns out so cute!

Last year, for Danetta’s 40th birthday, a friend of ours (Hi Debbie!) gave her the CUTEST gift! She folded dollar bills and colored paper to look like flowers and butterflies and put together the cutest bouquet of 40 $1 bills!

It made a perfect 40th birthday gift and we thought it would also make a cute gift for other occasions like graduation, bridal shower or even Christmas!

This was actually a lot easier to make than it looks and it turned out so cute!

So today we would like to show you how to make a money bouquet because it is such a fun gift idea!

How to make a money tree:

The first thing you need to know is that while this is pretty easy to do, it will take a little time, so put on a good show and start folding!

Here’s what you need to get started.

Supplies are needed:

Dollar bills (in any denomination and however many you want. Each flower requires 3 bills, each butterfly requires 2 and we used around 6 of each for this bouquet.

scrapbook paper

skewer sticks

Bucket or sweet pot to put inside

Dry floral foam that fits in the bucket

pipe cleaners or wire

tape or glue dots

Something sweet to go in the middle. We found cute little flowers in the scrapbook section of the craft store.

Fold paper to fill the bucket

How to make a bouquet of money:

You start by folding your dollar bills. We used this tutorial to learn how to fold them. It takes 3 bills to craft each flower. How many you want to make depends on how big you want your bouquet to be. (We made 6 flowers for our 6 year old butterflies together.)

Fold each of your flowers. Then cut scrapbook paper to the size of a dollar bill and fold it the same way you did the dollar bills to make some scrapbook paper flowers as well.

Attach each to a skewer with a pipe cleaner and place a small floral accent in the center.

If you want to add some butterflies, use this guide to fold them. We used pipe cleaners to add a small antenna as well.

Here’s a closeup of everything:

You can also just cut some flat flowers out of paper if you want to add accents.

Once you have everything ready, start inserting the flowers and butterflies into the bucket with the dry floral foam inside.

Then add the little crackle paper around the bottom (you can add some of this at the beginning and then fill the rest of the way at the end if you like).

So pretty. So perfect. This will be the best gift ever!

Have FUN giving away this bunch of money!

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A cash gift can make the holidays easier and ensure your gift is well spent.

But how can you give gifts of money without making it seem like you’re putting in minimal effort? Here are some options you can use to personalize your donation and ensure the most thoughtful gift for each person on your list.

1. Gift Card

If you know your recipient well, find their favorite store or restaurant and buy a gift card to give them something you know they’ll love. Even if they’re more difficult to shop for or you’re not very close by, there’s nothing wrong with opting for a prepaid debit card. Pair it with a heartfelt note to show how much you care.

If you’re still wary of being a little too impersonal, try giving an experience instead. Pay in advance for a few movie dates or a trip to the spa where you can spend time together and be pampered.

advantages

You can score a bonus for yourself when you buy a gift card for a loved one, especially during the holiday season. Many restaurants and retail outlets will offer you a bonus card if you spend a minimum amount on a gift card for someone else.

For example, if you buy $50 gift cards from Benihana by the end of the year, you can get a $10 promotional card for yourself in the new year. Or, during the same period, purchase $100 of Maggiano’s Little Italy Gift Cards and receive a $20 eBonus card.

You can also often get discounted gift cards for less than face value at sites like GiftCards.com, or find redemption bonuses through your credit card rewards portal, like Chase Ultimate Rewards or American Express Membership Rewards.

taxation

If you, as an employer, give a gift certificate to an employee, it may be taxable as income depending on the specific circumstances of the gift. However, gift cards given as a gift by a friend or family member, like cash in general, qualify for the gift tax exemption. So if you give away gift cards worth more than $15,000 per person, they will not be taxed.

You should also not be charged sales tax when purchasing a gift card. Because your recipient pays sales tax on the items they purchase with the gift card, your first card purchase should not incur sales tax.

2. CDs or savings account transfer

It may be helpful for younger children and teens to give away a certificate of deposit or savings account and use it as a teaching tool.

With these accounts, it’s easy to teach someone to save money from time to time. And it’s a gift you can build on year after year. Start by teaching the value of saving, explain how interest works with a CD, and then escalate to earn more over time with savings bonds or other investments.

advantages

Not only are you putting money aside now for your gift recipient’s future use, you’re teaching them valuable personal finance habits that can help them earn more throughout their lives. Currently, the best one-year CDs are earning over 0.6 percent, while several high-yielding savings accounts are also yielding up to 0.6 percent. Do your research beforehand to find a bank that offers a minimum balance and term that works best for you and the recipient.

taxation

Interest income on CDs and savings accounts is taxable. The account holder will receive a Form 1099-INT from the bank or credit union detailing the interest earned that year. Your CD or savings account interest is taxed at the same rate as your income.

3. Stocks

Another option is to buy shares in a company. Before you dive in though, take some time to think about the gift recipient.

For adults, you can simply submit a transfer form to your financial institution to transfer your own shares into their account, or transfer a mutual fund to someone with an account at the same institution. If you have individual stocks in mind, you can also buy shares of popular companies on sites like GiveAShare.

However, if you want to give a share to a minor, you need to create what is known as a Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) account, which is essentially a custody account where the adult holds the money. When the child comes of age, the money can be used as you wish.

But consider whether a depot is actually the best option. In some cases, and depending on the size of your gift, setting up a trust or opening a 529 college savings plan that allows parents more control may be more effective.

advantages

Stocks can be an insightful gift to teach the value of investing or simply a fun way for your recipients to own stock in a company they admire.

The biggest benefit of gifting stocks is the potential gains your money can deliver to the gift recipient over time. But it’s also a useful opportunity to educate your recipient on how the stock market works and how stocks make money through capital appreciation and dividends, and see how it grows over time.

taxation

Depending on whether you are giving away your own previously held shares or buying new shares and what type of account they are held in, you or your recipient may be liable for capital gains and other tax obligations.

Because there are different ways to give stock, and each has different tax implications (for both you and your recipient), you should speak with a financial advisor or accountant beforehand to determine the best gifting options.

4. 529 post

If you’re looking to invest in the future of a child in your life, put your money into a 529 plan that can be used in the future to pay for educational expenses like tuition, textbooks, and other materials. Whether your friends recently had a baby and you want to help build a college fund, or your niece or nephew is nearing graduation age, 529 plans make great tax-deferred investments.

advantages

A 529 plan might not be the most exciting gift for a young child, but it can pay off exponentially in the future, especially if student loan debt continues to mount. According to the IRS, there’s no limit to the number of 529 plans you’re allowed to set up, and you can designate anyone as a beneficiary.

Typically, 529 plans are not counted as student assets when completing FAFSA financial assistance forms, so they do not count toward your recipient’s financial assistance awards. You can also transfer unused 529 funds to someone else if the original beneficiary chooses not to pursue college education.

taxation

A 529 plan is a solid way to start making tax-deferred savings for a child’s education. Your contributions are post-tax, but the money grows tax-free and is not taxed once withdrawn from the qualifying education expenses account. And while there are no federal deductions for contributions, many states offer tax credits or deductions.

5. Cash

When all else fails, stick to the basics.

Give your money gifts a holiday flair by dressing them up in a card or bill holder. For the particularly creative, there are tons of ideas online for inventive ways to donate; You can find DIY tutorials for everything from dollar bills frozen in giant ice cubes to boxes of chocolates filled with cash.

Or keep things virtual by transferring your gift credit to your recipient’s Venmo or Cash App account. You may lose some points in the presentation, but P2P payments still give you a chance to put your emoji keyboard creativity to the test. It’s also a much faster transfer process for remote donations than sending a check.

If you know someone with international travel plans, you can personalize your gift by giving cash in a currency they can use abroad. You can also help them save on high exchange fees and ensure they are prepared with some usable cash when they land.

advantages

The biggest benefit of giving cash is its simplicity.

While there may be occasions when giving cash may seem inappropriate or a faux pas, it’s also a no-fuss gift that you can give and be sure your recipient will use rather than give again at the next holiday event of the season .

taxation

Cash given as a gift is not considered taxable up to the annual exclusion of $15,000. If your gift is less than this amount, your recipient is not responsible for paying any taxes on it. The exclusion applies to each gift recipient, allowing you to donate up to $15,000 per person per year without being taxed on the gifts.

6. Charitable Contribution

For those times when you’re still wondering what to get that person who really has everything, donating money to a charity or cause you support can be a great way to show you care.

Familiarize yourself with the cause your recipient is helping and donate on their behalf. When it’s time for the gift exchange, you can simply give a card with a message about the donation.

Some charities provide these thank you cards themselves and can even specify where exactly your donation goes.

advantages

A donation to a good cause on someone’s behalf can easily ease your indecisiveness this Christmas for the people in your life who really seem to have everything. Not only are you helping to support a cause you and your recipient care about, you can even inspire others to pass it on with a donation of their own.

taxation

In addition to serving a good cause, charitable donations are also among the most advantageous gifts for your taxes. Cash donations to qualifying charities and nonprofit organizations are tax-deductible if you choose to itemize your deductions, as long as the donations do not exceed 60 percent of your adjusted gross income.