I need to make a money tree for my husbands 30th birthday. I saw one on ebay a while back and it gave me this idea but I didn't jump at bidding on it and now there are none on ebay. I live on a military base in japan so I can't go to a target or walmart or Michael's. I'm limmeted to basic craft supplies but can get some things from the art department here at the school. I would love pictures if you have any to follow the look. I will provide my email if you have pictures and steps to follow. Thank you SO much. This will be his first birthday home in over 5 years. He's been deployed the whole time and this one's a surprise!
2007-09-25 01:37:44 · 3 answers · asked by amdisch 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
One way would be to find a dead tree branch that has a lot of smaller branches on it. Clean it and stick it in a bucket of sand and cover the bucket with a tablecloth. Then fold your money lengthwise then into a v-shape so you can fold it onto the branches, securing with a rubber band or string. Then fan the money out. You can also add money flowers.
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2007-09-25 02:48:30 · answer #1 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a small branch between 18 and 36 inches tall depending on how big you want your money tree. The branch should have many smaller limbs to hang dollar bills.
Spray paint the branch any color you want before plastering into pot. White makes a nice contrast for green bills.
Purchase a metal or ceramic pot. If the pot has a hole at the bottom cover the hole with tape. Mix a thick plaster mixture. Put plaster in the pot with branch sticking straight out. Let the pot sit over night.
Conceal the hardened plaster with silk moss, grass or leaves. Use a hot glue gun to glue the moss to the plaster. Cover all the plaster around the branch so your pot looks like it has a tree growing in the green foliage.
Begin adding money to the tree. Use any denomination of bills to attach to the tree. Attach the bills to the tree using paper clips or mini clothes pins. You can fold the bills decoratively or just let them hang. It's up to you.
Here's a picture to give you an idea.
2007-09-25 03:22:59 · answer #2 · answered by Clare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.wigjig.com/jewelry-tools/WJU/holiday/moneytree/
http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/2329138/2/istockphoto_2329138_money_tree.jpg
http://www.moneytreegift.com/moneytrees/birthdays/80th-pink/fulltree.htm
2007-09-25 03:15:15 · answer #3 · answered by Delta M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋