It's Graduation Time!

CONGRATULATIONS!

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June's DIY Project:    

Easy to make Graduation Money Lei

by One Charming Treasure 

Well, this is a different sort of "accessory", but I've had so many people asking me

how to make these leis that I decided to post instructions for June's DIY...

This is my handsome husband with our friend's son.
Congrats TJ !


CASH is always a popular gift for graduates.  In Hawaii, 
leis of flower, candy, Kukui nut or Ti leaf are also popular.  
So when I saw a photo of someone's "money lei" I thought 
how perfect is that; to combine them both into this unique 
gift idea that any grad would be happy to receive.  So, I 
gathered a few simple supplies and started the trial and error process of figuring out how to make these great leis of cash.

This particular lei was made with FORTY $1 dollar bills and came out very nice and full

Supply List:

• 40 Dollar Bills (use any denomination or combination of denomination)
• Curling Ribbon (consider using the school's colors)
• Scissors
• Black Cardstock for Grad Hat Label Cutout (optional)
• Approximate time:  45mn for each lei

Instructions:

I began by scrunching the center of each bill and then tying a 12" piece of

curling ribbon very tightly in the center.  Only one tie is needed as opposed to

tying a double knot.  Use varying colors on each one of the forty bills.

Once you have all your bills center tied, begin connecting them with

alternating colored ribbons.  Take one ribbon from the left side of one bill 

and one ribbon from the right side of another bill and tie one single

tight knot.  You will want the bills to overlap slightly as you cinch the knot.

It looks best if you arrange the bills facing the same way, slightly

layered and cascading downward as you continue to add more.

Pretty soon you'll have a very long centipede looking stringer of

bills.  When you're at the end, simply tie one end to the other to

make your "lei" complete.

After tying the ends together, I made my own graduation cap

card out of cardstock.  This of course is optional, but this way

at the end of the celebration, the grad will know who gave them

THE BEST LEI EVER!

You can cut and copy this simple pattern or

download one here

Congrats Tayler!

Check out these popular graduation gifts:

Two Sided Hand Soldered Pendant

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Graduation Charm Bracelet

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I would love to see images of YOUR money leis!  Post them here for all to see :)

Warmest Aloha, Susan