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How To Make A Money Pizza – Graduation Gift Idea

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June 18, 2018 by Elizabeth 28 Comments

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When it comes to graduation gifts money is what most people end up giving, but a check in a card isn’t really fun and exciting. A money pizza on the other hand is a lot of fun. Wondering how to make a money pizza? It really is quite easy.

How to Make a Money Pizza

How to Make a Money Pizza

There are so many things that graduates need as they head off to college. Instead of the typical check we used to give gift cards. Gas cards were something that we gave a lot.

We prefer giving an actual gift though, but it’s hard to know what each graduate needs. Then someone told my mom about how they made a money pizza as a gift. Ever since it has been what graduates get from us.

A money pizza is such a perfect gift because it is a gift. One that you even took time to create for the graduate. At the same time you’re still giving the graduate money that they need.

Pizza Box Money Idea

Supplies Needed for a Money Pizza Box

  • A large pizza box – You can reuse a pizza box that you have gotten pizza in as long as the box is still clean. You might want to get a new pizza box though. It never hurts to ask for one at your local pizza place (works best if you’re picking a pizza up at the same time).  They might want to know why you want it, but most places will happily give you one.  You can always help sway them by letting them know it’s free publicity because a lot of people are going to see that box!
  • Thin piece of cardboard to make into the “pizza.” You want this piece to be about as large as the width and length of the pizza box.
  • Red paper – You can use construction paper or tissue paper.
  • Money (bills and coins)- Go to the bank and take out the amount of money that you want to give the graduate.  The amount of bills you need depends on the size that you make your money pizza. You most likely will need 15 to 20 rolled up bills, but you don’t need to give all large bills.  You can have a mix of say 20s, 10s, and 5s.  Don’t forget to add the amount that the coins add up to as part of the gift amount.
  • Shredded paper – I just took paper right from the paper shredder, but you could rip paper up too.
  • Tape

How to Make a Money Pizza Gift

How to Make a Money Pizza Gift

The first thing you need to do is cut out your thin piece of cardboard into a large circle. This is the base of your pizza. It does not need to be a perfect circle. Adding the bills will help give it a circular look. Finish by covering it with the red paper.

Money Pizza
Now you want to roll up your bills hot dog length.  If you have a more bills to use then you have space for then you can roll two bills up together.  Once rolled up use a piece of tape to hold the roll together.

When putting the tape on the bills you want to use a smaller sized piece. You do want the piece to be big enough to hold, but if it’s too big the graduate will have to spend a lot of time taking the gift apart. You do not want the piece to be so big that one part of the piece of tape overlaps the other part.

Money Pizza Gift Instructions
Once your bills are rolled up yo can start adding them to the cardboard “pizza.” Start by doing the outside. You’ll need to bend them slightly to give a curved look to the pizza. Attach the bills by taping it down with rolled up pieces of tape. I find the bills stay better if you use three pieces of tape. One in the middle and then one on each end.

Depending on the exact size of your pizza you may have some of the bills overlapping. You’ll just have to play with it to find out what your money pizza needs.

After you have the outside boarders of the pizza done use the extra bill rolls to create the “slices” of the pizza. Using 6 bills to make 6 slices usually works the best.

How to Make Money Pizza
When you have slices created it’s time to add toppings to your pizza. This is when you’ll add all of the coins that you gathered. As with the bills you’ll attach the coins with a rolled up piece of tape.

There is no specific way that you need to put the coins on. Just put some here and some there. I think it looks cool when you add all different types of coins, but you could do say all quarters if you want to.

How to Make Money Pizza Gift
Finally top your pizza off with “cheese” by adding the shredded paper.  This doesn’t need to be tapped down.  Just throw the paper on there. Once the cheese has been added your money pizza is ready to be placed in the pizza box and given to the graduate.

Money Pizza
There you have it. That is how to make a money pizza. This is such an easy gift to make, and I can guarantee that it’ll be the hit of the party.

Pizza Made out of Money

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  1. Rachel @ Smart Mom Smart Ideas says

    April 15, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    This has to be a favorite gift! A money pizza. I might make one of these for my son for his birthday.
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  2. Marilyn says

    April 11, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    This is a great idea! What kid doesn’t want money or pizza! Thank you so much for linking at #overthemoon! I look forward to seeing what you share every week. Please come back for #WonderfulWednesday. Don’t forget to comment your link #’s so I can be sure to visit. Pinned and shared.

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  3. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says

    April 9, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    Such a cute idea! I love things like htis – some people it’s just easier to give the money, but hanging them a bill is so boring!

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  4. Laura at Mommy Maleta says

    May 31, 2015 at 10:04 pm

    What a fun, unique idea! I will be featuring it tomorrow at the Thoughtful Spot. Thanks for linking up your creativity!

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  5. Brandi @ penguinsinpink.com says

    May 28, 2015 at 7:01 pm

    What a great idea! Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned to the Bloggers Brags broad.
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  6. Mum of One says

    May 27, 2015 at 7:10 am

    So cute! Thanks for sharing with the #pinitparty. Great idea.
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  7. Claire says

    May 25, 2015 at 3:49 am

    This is a great idea 🙂

    Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays..
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  8. Laurie says

    May 20, 2015 at 9:13 am

    How fun and creative! I know many a graduate that would appreciate a gift like this! Thank you for sharing with us at the Brag About It Link Party! Hope to see you again next week!
    ~Laurie
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  9. AnnMarie says

    May 17, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    Great idea! Very unique and it would be the hit of the party! Pinned. Visiting from The Bouquet of Talent Party

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  10. Rhonda says

    June 11, 2014 at 11:10 am

    Isn’t this a cute idea?? Think that Ethan would like this? He would certainly like the $$ & what a cute way to give it to him!!

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  11. Laura@Baking in Pyjamas says

    May 13, 2014 at 3:02 am

    Such a cute and fun idea. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!

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  12. Lisa @ The Wellness Wife says

    May 10, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    Love this idea! Creative way to give the gift of cold, hard, cash!
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  13. Melinda @Home.Made.Interest says

    May 9, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    This is hilarious! I can just see the look on my nieces face when I give her a pizza for graduation.

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  14. Michelle L says

    May 5, 2014 at 12:38 am

    Ha haa, I adore this! Perfect for my money-and-pizza-loving nephew!
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  15. Ashley - Embracing Homemaking says

    May 17, 2013 at 11:22 am

    What a fun, unique idea!

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  16. Jenny @ MyLittleMe says

    May 15, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    I love this idea!
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  17. Jenn- The Rebel Chick says

    May 14, 2013 at 10:25 pm

    What a cute idea.
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  18. Carrie says

    May 14, 2013 at 8:11 am

    This is so clever! I love it.
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  19. Maryann says

    May 14, 2013 at 7:24 am

    what a cute idea.
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  20. Dianna says

    May 14, 2013 at 7:22 am

    This is a great idea. Thanks for sharing. I, too, like to give money for a lot of occasions (you know you will be giving something the recipent can use) – but, I like to try to make it fun. I’ve never seen the pizza idea.
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  21. Anne - Mommy Has to Work says

    May 14, 2013 at 6:48 am

    This is such a cute idea!

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  22. HilLesha @To the Motherhood says

    May 13, 2013 at 10:54 pm

    Sounds like my kind of pizza! 😉
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  23. Jennifer says

    May 13, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    Super cute idea! You could really personalize that for each kid, too.
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  24. Donna says

    May 13, 2013 at 10:48 am

    I love this idea!

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  25. April Golightly says

    May 13, 2013 at 9:53 am

    cute idea.

    Reply
  26. Sarah says

    May 13, 2013 at 9:28 am

    Great idea! My birthday is coming up…hint hint! LOL
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