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Money is a common gift for occasions such as birthdays, graduation, New Years, and Eid. Instead of giving it by hand or in a plain envelope, why not make a custom money pouch instead? Making your own money pouch will allow you to customize the pouch to the occasion and the person's tastes. It will make the already special gift even more special!

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Making a Simple Pouch

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Paper Money Pouch
    [1] You can use any type of paper you like, but if you wish to give this as a gift to someone, consider using cardstock. It will give you a more professional look.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Paper Money Pouch
    If you are working on patterned paper, make sure that the blank side is facing up. This will be the inside of the pouch.
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Paper Money Pouch
    Use a ruler and a pencil to lightly sketch the line. This will be your folding line. If you are using cardstock, you can score the line lightly instead to make it easier to fold. [2]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Paper Money Pouch
    This will be your second folding line. Remember to use a ruler and a pencil. [3]
    • The bottom of the paper will be inside your money pouch. If you'd like to make it more fancy, you can cut the edge at a slight angle.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Paper Money Pouch
    You can use a glue stick or double-sided tape to do this. Leave the top edge alone, or you won't be able to put any money inside. For a crisper finish, run your fingernail along the fold to sharpen the crease.
    • If you don't have any glue or double-sided tape, you can use regular tape or even a stapler. This won't give you a very neat finish, however, but it will do if you just need something to hold your money.
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Paper Money Pouch
    Do not glue it down. Instead, run your fingernail along the edge to make the crease sharper. For a neater finish, unfold the flap, and erase the pencil marks you drew earlier. This way, they won't be visible when you open the pouch to take the money out.
  7. If you'd like to give the pouch as a gift, you can write a "To:" and "From:" on the back, followed by the person's name and your name. You can also decorate the edges of the pouch with washi tape or glitter glue, and tie it off with a piece of baker's twine.
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Making an Asian Money Pouch

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  1. You want something that is easy to fold and crease, such as scrapbook paper, wrapping paper, or origami paper. You can use other types of paper in a pinch, however, including construction paper or even old calendars. [4]
    • If you want to make a traditional Chinese envelope, choose red.
    • This pouch may also work for Eid.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Paper Money Pouch
    If you are working on pattered paper, work on the blank side. The rectangle needs to be 2¼ inches wide and 3½ inches tall (5.72 centimeters wide and 8.89 centimeters tall). This will be the finished size of your pouch.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Paper Money Pouch
    The bottom flap needs to be ½-inch (1.27 centimeters) tall and 2¼ inches (5.72 centimeters) wide. The bottom flap will eventually be on the outside of your envelop, so you might want to give it rounded or slanted corners for a neater finish.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Paper Money Pouch
    It needs to be 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) tall and 2¼ inches (5.72 centimeters) wide. Give the flap either rounded or slanted corners, whichever matches your bottom flap.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Paper Money Pouch
    It needs to be the same height as your rectangle (3½ inches/8.89 centimeters), so don't include the heights of the top and bottom flaps! Make the bottom of the flap straight, but angle the top edge down towards the outer edge by a little. This way, when you finish folding your envelope, you'll have a wide V-shape in the center.
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Paper Money Pouch
    It needs to be the same height as your rectangle: 3½ inches (8.89 centimeters) tall. Don't include the height of your upper and lower flaps. Make the bottom straight, and the top angled down towards the outer edge.
  7. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Paper Money Pouch
    Follow the outer lines of your flaps. Do not cut out the inside rectangle; you will use those lines as guides for folding.
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    Use the line you drew at the beginning as a guide. Run your fingernail across the crease to make it extra sharp. Do not glue this flap down.
  9. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Paper Money Pouch
    Run your fingernail along the crease to sharpen it, then glue or tape the long, side edge down. Use a glue stick or double-sided tape for this.
  10. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Paper Money Pouch
    Run your fingernail across the crease, then secure the flap with a glue stick or double-sided tape.
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    Do not glue or tape it, or you won't be able to put anything inside of it.
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    If you used plain paper, you can always decorate the envelope to make it more special. Turn the envelope over so that the plain, seam-less side is facing you, and decorate it with stamps or stickers. If you are artistic, you can also draw something or write a message.
    • If this is for the Chinese New Year, consider drawing the current zodiac on the envelope. You can also draw bamboo or coins, both of which are common symbols of prosperity. [5]
    • If this is for Eid, you could write "Happy Eid" or "Eid Mubarak" on the envelope.
  13. This envelope is the ideal size to hold coins, but you can slip in some folded, paper money as well. You don't need to glue the top flap down, but you can tuck it into the envelope, if you wish.
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      • To make the cleanest cuts, use a metal ruler and a craft knife (such as an Xacto blade). Be sure to work on a cutting mat and to cut away from yourself).
      • You can use just about any type of paper you want for this, including printer paper!
      • Decorate your finished pouches with stickers or stamps!
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      Things You'll Need

      • Paper
      • Ruler
      • Pencil
      • Scissors
      • Glue stick or double-sided tape


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