Here's a simple but special idea for giving money as a wedding gift: a small paper magic wand, filled with a banknote – for wishes yet to be fulfilled.
Instead of simply putting the money in an envelope, it becomes a magic wand, helping the bridal couple fulfill their own wishes.
What you'll need:
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nice (sturdy) paper, preferably double-sided
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scissors
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glue stick or double-sided tape
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a banknote
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ribbon
How to craft the magic wand:
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Cut two identical stars from your paper. The easiest way: fold the paper in half, draw a star, and cut both layers at the same time – this way they'll fit together perfectly later.
If you like, you can use this template (PDF for printing)
→ Star template for magic wand -
Optional: Label one of the stars now – e.g., with "Wish granted," "For your wishes," "Wish fulfiller," or "Make a wish." This is the easiest and neatest way to do it.
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Carefully glue the stars together along the edges – leave a small opening free.
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Fold the banknote so that it fits well into the star, and slide it through the opening.
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Cut another piece of paper (approx. 15 × 20 cm, about A5 size) and roll it as tightly as possible into a thin stick.
Secure the end with glue or double-sided tape so that the stick doesn't unroll. -
Trim the ends of the paper stick straight to create clean edges at the top and bottom.
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Slide the paper stick into the opening of the star – it will now sit directly behind the banknote.
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Close the opening and secure everything well with glue, so that the star and stick are firmly connected.
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Finally, wrap a ribbon around the stick just below the star and tie a bow – this will give the magic wand its final look.
Tip
You can use the front and back of your paper specifically: For example, design the front star with one side and the back star with the other – or deliberately contrast the stick with it.
This is the paper I used here, by the way:
→ double-sided gift wrap "Polka dots" in gray
If you want to design the magic wand in a different color, these papers also work very well:
→ more gift wrap
For the bow, you can use ribbon – this creates a beautiful, decorative finish directly below the star:
→ Ribbon in many colors
The magic wand is a gift in itself – a loving, humorous alternative to the classic envelope. You can also place it on top of a larger gift or attach it to one.
