Graduation season is upon us, and finding the perfect Graduation Gift can be a delightful yet sometimes challenging task. Want to give a gift that’s both practical and memorable? Look no further! Inspired by the popularity of our birthday tissue box money roll, we’ve crafted a fantastic twist perfect for celebrating those graduation milestones. This DIY graduation gift idea transforms the classic cash gift into an interactive and fun experience that any graduate will appreciate.
This isn’t your ordinary card and check. We’re talking about a tissue box packed with rolled bills, interspersed with celebratory paper arrows and encouraging notes! The real magic of this graduation gift unfolds as the recipient pulls out what seems like an endless stream of money. It’s a guaranteed surprise and a whole lot of fun, making giving (and receiving) cash truly special.
Assembling this unique graduation gift is incredibly easy, making it a go-to option when you need a thoughtful present quickly. I personally like to prepare a few of these in advance so they’re ready to grab for any graduation celebration. Whether it’s for a high school graduate heading to college or a university grad starting their career, this cash-filled tissue box is universally loved. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t appreciate a cash gift, especially when it’s presented in such a creative and engaging way?
What You’ll Need to Create This Awesome Graduation Gift:
Here’s a simple list of supplies to gather for your DIY graduation money gift:
- 1 Square Tissue Box: Choose a standard square tissue box – the design doesn’t matter as you’ll be covering it.
- Printable Graduation Gift Template: Download our free printable template (available at the end of this post) featuring festive arrows and celebratory notes.
- Cash Bills: Decide on the amount you wish to gift. Around 10 bills works well, and you can choose the denomination based on your budget.
- Scissors: For cutting out the printable templates.
- Tape: To secure the bills and paper arrows together.
- A Few Tissues: Keep a couple of tissues from the box to place on top and conceal the money roll.
Step-by-Step Directions for Assembling Your Graduation Money Roll Gift:
Follow these simple steps to put together this memorable graduation gift:
- Print and Cut: Download and print the graduation gift template. Cut out each piece, including the arrows and celebratory note strips.
- Prepare the Tissue Box: Carefully open one side of the tissue box. Remove all the tissues, keeping just a couple aside for later. Tape the box closed again and attach the provided “Graduation Gift” label to the side of the box for a festive touch.
- Create the Money Roll: Begin with the “Congrats Grad” topper from the printable template. Tape a dollar bill to the bottom of the topper. Then, alternate taping dollar bills and paper arrows/notes end-to-end, creating a long chain. Continue until you’ve used all your bills and paper strips, ending with the bottom piece from the printable set.
- Roll and Insert: Starting from the bottom of your money and paper chain (opposite the topper), gently roll it up tightly. Insert the rolled money gift into the empty tissue box, ensuring the “Congrats Grad” topper sticks out at the top.
- Finishing Touches: Use the tissues you set aside earlier to secure the topper in place and conceal the money roll inside, making it look like a regular tissue box ready to gift.
For a visual guide, you can also refer to my video tutorial for the birthday tissue box money roll. The assembly process is virtually identical for this graduation version.
Download Your Free Graduation Gift Printable Template Here!
Get ready to create a truly unforgettable graduation gift! Click below to download your free printable template and make this unique money roll tissue box.
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Download free printable graduation gift template
