Give the perfect wedding gift with a Money Jar! Learn how to create a personalized money jar for the happy couple in this DIY tutorial. If you make a purchase using the affiliate links below, we may earn a commission.
Weddings are joyous occasions filled with love and celebration.
If you're searching for a unique and meaningful gift idea, look no further than a Money Jar. It makes a great cash gift!
In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create a fun money jar that not only holds a special surprise but also adds a touch of personalization to your gift.
Let's dive in and discover how to give money in a memorable and creative way!
Supplies You'll Need to Make This Craft:
- Glass Gallon Jar
- Cricut Cutting Machine
- Mustache File in Cricut Design Space
- Vinyl
- Transfer Tape
- Rope
- Filler (Dove Chocolates and Cash)
For this project, I used my Cricut Explore but this file can be cut with any Cricut Cutting Machine.
Cut the Vinyl:
In Cricut Design Space you can create your own design or you are welcome to use mine.
Follow the prompts in Cricut Design Space and select "Make It" to send the images to the Cricut machine to cut.
After the design is cut, remove the vinyl from the cutting mat and begin weeding and removing the negative of the design we don't need.
Apply the Vinyl:
The easiest way to apply the design to the glass jar is to use transfer tape. Transfer tape is a carrier sheet for the vinyl sticker so it doesn't get stretched while moving it to the project.
Remove the paper backing of the transfer tape and lay it over the top of the vinyl stencil.
Using a scraper tool, rub over the entire design to make sure the transfer tape is stuck nicely to the vinyl.
Carefully peel up the vinyl stencil with the transfer tape, removing it from the vinyl backing sheet.
I prefer to eyeball the placement on my project, but if you would like you can measure and mark with a pencil to get the perfect placement.
Then peel the transfer tape away from the project, leaving the vinyl design stuck to the glass jar.
Filling the Jar:
Filling the jar is where you can get creative. This jar makes a great money jar, candy jar or cookie jar!
To fill our jar, we got a couple of bags of chocolate and then 50 one-dollar bills to fill the rest of the jar.
My original thought was to roll all of the singles up with ribbon and make it cute. But my husband made the good point that would take up less room making the jar not look as full. So we just crinkled up the bills instead and put them in.
Here is a close-up of "Our Stache Jar" filled with its goodies.
Tie some rope or ribbon around the top of the jar and you have a fun way to gift cash to friends and family on their wedding day.
I hope this guide has inspired you to think outside the box when it comes to giving money as a wedding gift.
By creating a beautiful and personalized money jar, you can turn a simple gesture into a heartfelt and memorable present.
Whether it's helping the newlyweds start their life together and expenses, contributing to their honeymoon fund, or helping them save for a new home, your gift will be appreciated and cherished.
So go ahead, get creative, and make a lasting impression with your thoughtful money jar gift. The bride and groom will love their thoughtful gift.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Absolutely Yes, it is acceptable to give cash as a wedding gift. Cash is a practical and much-appreciated present.
Depending on the relation to the couple, the amount you should give varies.
$50-$75 from coworkers and distant relatives.
$75-$100 from friends or family members.
$100+ from close friends, family, or if you are in the wedding party.
A check may be easier for you to write but cash is easier to receive. Although both forms are completely acceptable and appreciated.
Our Crafting Essentials List:
- The Cricut Cutting Machine is easily our favorite crafting tool. We use it in so many of our tutorials!
- These MakerX Crafting Tools are perfect for keeping in the craft room, and are always ready when needed!
- This Fiskars Paper Trimmer is easy to use and cuts nicely without frayed edges.
- These Scotch Precision Scissors cut like a dream and you get multiple pairs in a pack!
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Kara at Petals to Picots
What a fun idea!
Katie B. of HousewifeHowTos.com
Very cute idea and you're right, who wouldn't want a 'stache of money and chocolate?!
Randomly Fascinated
Great idea! Very cute! and yes I would love a jar of money, and would have when I got married too 🙂
mary_smith
That's a great wedding gift idea and SO much better than towels!
Marcie
Too cute, great gift!
Marcie @ http://www.IGottaTryThat.com
Claiming Our Space
What a cute idea. I would have loved to get a jar like this when D and I got married (plus the cash is nice too). Thanks so much for sharing on Tout It Tuesday. Hope to see you next week.
Jess@Coxs Corner
I love this take on the stache idea! It's so awesome! I saw you on 733 and I'm so glad that I stopped by! You've got a new follower in me!
meet.make.laugh.
So simple and so cute! Definitely going to do this!
Terry
ha ha ha - this is so clever and so cute. I just adore this idea. THanks for sharing at our party this week.
Donna Wilkes
Gosh. i am going to use this next weekend for a wedding reception. Thanks - I was looking for a way to present money!
Annie
When I got married, the best man and his wife gave us a red plastic barrel containing 50 silver dollars! I still have the barrel and some of the silver dollars! Hoever, I'm no longer married and the best man died of cancer a few years ago. His window and I have continued our friendship through over 50 years of thick and thin!
Rachel
How creative and thoughtful! I'm going to keep this in mind for the next wedding gift I need. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
Rachel
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Morgan
This is super cute. I like how you put "our" instead of my. Very fitting for a wedding gift.
Julie Ann
This is so awesome! I love it!
Tonia L
Adorable! You did a fabulous job and I wanted to let you know that I am featuring this today! Stop by and check it out!
Claiming Our Space
I need one of these though ours will be a "Vacation Stache." Thanks for sharing on Tout It Tuesday. Hope to see you again for tomorrow's party.
Linda @ A La Carte
What a cute idea!
Kari
What a super cute idea! I'm totally pinning this to do later! Thanks for the inspiration!!!
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Therena Taylor
This makes me laugh, I absolutely love it!
Therena @ littlebitofpaint.blogspot.com
Shelly
What a great idea!!! You should come share this idea on a party I cohost every Saturday! DIY Showcase! It's open now!
Shelly- minettesmaze.blogspot.com
Beate
what size is the jar? 32oz or 1 ga?
Katie
Thank you for catching that, I did use the Gallon jar. Of course, the vinyl could be applied to the smaller 32 oz jar as well for a smaller "stache" jar. Thanks Beate!
Beate
Great, Thanks for answering!