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You can use just about any one of the metal or
artificial ornament trees in our store to create a money tree. We've put a few of them on a
separate page of metal ornament trees that you can use to create money trees. This section contains the trees in our shop with many arms and wide spaces between levels that allow
room for hanging bills or small gifts. Our selection includes colored, silver money trees,
gold money trees and, rotating trees with many arms that could also work. HINT: Get a
tree with multiple arms when you are trying to encourage people to give generously to a
loved one or cause. Make room for a miracle and you'll get it. :-)
Using our Family Photo Tree as a money tree
Recently, a customer inquired about using a
photo tree as a money tree for a retirement party. Truthfully, it never occurred to us that
our family photo frames or photo trees with frames would
work equally well as a money tree. But, a customer suggested using one for that purpose. For
the party, fold the money with the Presidents facing out as shown in the example above.
After the party, the recipient has a beautiful ornament tree or photo tree memento in which
to display photos of their loved ones.
Here are a few creative suggestions for
personalizing money gifts if you are making a family money tree:
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put the money in small, colorful envelopes
6" x 9" envelopes
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colored 3" x 6" coin envelopes
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tag or colored envelopes (like those use by
cashiers, etc.)
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use a decorative hole punch to make a hole
in the envelope and add a hanging ribbon
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add colorful stickers or stamps to the
envelopes
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use metallic markers to write wise sayings
regarding money or personal sentiments on the outside of the envelopes
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use decorated mailing labels for wise sayings
regarding money or personal sentiments
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let the kids/grandkids in the family decorate the
envelopes with colorful or metallic markers
Attach money / gifts to the tree using:
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gum bands (rubber bands to the rest of
America) :-)
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partially unbend large (2") silver or
gold paper clips - unwind the top section and place the money in the bottom section
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unbend then, spray paint large paper clips
to change or add color if you wish
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string, yarn, cord, clear filament attached
to paper clips or to the item you want to hang
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pretty ribbons (1/4" - 1/2" wide)
attached to paper clips or to the item you want to hang
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colorful (spray painted) spring clip
clothespins tied to the tree with yarn or a ribbon
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alligator clips, document binder clips,
round report binders tied to or hung on the tree
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mini photo clips for a Christmas money tree
(sometimes available in craft stores)
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jumbo binder clips (you can spray paint
these also)
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large jump rings (also called bypass): fold
the money in half, slide money through one portion of the ring and place the ring on the
tree
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miniature photo
frames
with currency/dollar bills folded inside
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paper coin holders - sealed at the bottom,
one hole punched in the top, bills folded and inserted, wind a thin ribbon through hole;
spray paint if desired
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shower rings with a clip on the end; use
tape on the money to prevent the clip from piercing it
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good old fashioned tape! (clear Scotch gift
wrap tape, any type of removable colored vinyl tape)
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Money tree hooks: ornament tree hooks can be used for
holding money as well! Just fold the paper like a fan or in half, then half again,
insert in the lower portion of the hook and fold in the middle. See photo #4 at the top
of this page.
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Money photo tree hooks with a clip:
unique way to hang just about any type of lightweight item on a tree or branch
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Miniature photo frames
under 3" total for the width or the
height is better for small trees. Taller floor height trees can accommodate a photo
frames 3" x 5" or 4" x 6".
Securing money / gifts on the tree:
If you do not want to put the money in
envelopes, use decorative silver 2" or larger metal paper clips. Attach the money on
one end then, wind a pretty ribbon through the other end. Ribbon that is 1/8"
- 1/4" wide should suffice. The ribbon can be color matched to the decorating scheme of
your event.
A trip to your local office supply store or
craft store will help to stir up your creativity! :-)
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