Graduation season is upon us, and finding the perfect gift for the graduate in your life can be a delightful challenge. While cash is always a welcomed and practical present, the presentation can sometimes feel a bit…underwhelming. If you’re looking for unique Graduation Money Gift Ideas that are both fun and memorable, you’ve come to the right place! Inspired by the popularity of our birthday tissue box money roll, we’ve tailored this creative approach specifically for graduation, ensuring your monetary gift is delivered with a delightful surprise.
This DIY graduation money gift transforms a simple tissue box into an exciting experience. By rolling up bills, along with playful paper arrows and congratulatory notes, and tucking them into a tissue box, you create a gift that’s as entertaining to open as it is generous. The graduate will be delighted as they pull out what seems like an endless stream of money and well wishes – it’s a guaranteed hit!
The beauty of this graduation money gift idea lies in its simplicity. It’s quick to assemble, making it perfect for those last-minute party invites. Whether it’s for a high school, college, or even a post-graduate celebration, this tissue box money roll is universally appealing. Everyone appreciates the gift of cash, and presenting it in such a creative and engaging way truly elevates the gesture.
Close-up of tissue box graduation money gift with printable arrow and bill sticking out.
Supplies You’ll Need
To create this fun graduation money gift, gather these simple supplies:
- 1 square tissue box (empty)
- Graduation Gift Printable (download link below)
- Approximately 10 bills (in your chosen denomination)
- Scissors
- Tape
- A few tissues from the tissue box
Step-by-Step Directions
Follow these easy steps to assemble your tissue box graduation money gift:
- Print and Cut: Download the graduation gift printable (available at the end of this post) and carefully cut out each piece.
- Prepare the Tissue Box: Gently open one side of the tissue box, remove all the tissues except for a couple, and then tape the box securely closed.
- Attach the Gift Label: Adhere the “Congrats Grad” gift label from the printable to the side of the tissue box.
- Create the Money Roll: Starting with the “Congrats Grad” topper from the printable, tape alternating dollar bills and arrow pieces end-to-end to create a long chain. Continue until you’ve used all the bills and arrow pieces, ending with the bottom printable piece.
- Roll and Insert: Beginning from the bottom end of your money and paper chain, carefully roll it up tightly. Insert the rolled money into the empty tissue box, ensuring the “Congrats Grad” topper sticks out of the tissue box opening.
- Secure the Topper: Use the reserved tissues to gently secure the topper in place, making it look like a regular tissue box at first glance.
For a visual guide, you can refer to the video tutorial for the birthday tissue box money roll, as the assembly process is very similar for this graduation version.
Angled shot of a person's hands pulling out a long chain of bills and paper arrows from a tissue box, showcasing the graduation money gift idea.
Download Your Free Graduation Gift Printable
Ready to create this memorable graduation money gift? Download your free printable now to easily assemble this fun surprise!
This tissue box money gift is more than just giving cash; it’s about giving an experience. It’s a creative, fun, and memorable way to celebrate the graduate’s achievements and wish them well on their next adventure. They’re sure to appreciate the thought and effort put into this unique graduation money gift idea!
