Vintage Christmas money tree dime card
Vintage Christmas series “Re-make of a vintage Christmas money tree dime card”
When my mom was a little girl, she remembers getting a “money tree card” from her grandma. She remembers how fascinated she was with it, how the dimes would pop in and out of the spots. My mom came to me and asked me to recreate a similar “vintage money tree card” Her plan is to give each grandchild one of these cards for Christmas. Here is how I recreated this card. It measures 6in wide by 8 1/2 tall. I used my silhouette machine to cut the tree. I googled the size of a dime, then made my circles a smidge larger. The dimes really do pop in and out. I also used a tiny bit of foam tape under each dime hole to help hold them in place, and give the tree a 3D effect. Here is my take on a “vintage Money tree Card”.
Here are a few samples of original Money tree dime cards
20 Comments
Debra Nelson
I love it! My grandma gave me a money tree in the 50 s and I never forgot it.
Donna
Oh wow, you just caused a flashback LOL I used to get these from people in the family, I wish I’d kept one. One of those things I never knew would be so classic or important later in life! They were always fun to get. I think they were nickels or something, that was so long ago (showing my age) I can’t remember for sure.
Shop with Me Mama (Kim)
I absolutely love this idea! Forgot all about these. What a fun way to say Merry Christmas!
Kecia
I’ve never seen these but it’s a great idea for kids. My 4 year old loves receiving money so he’d like this I’m sure.
Carissa Pelletier
I never had the pleasure of receiving one of these, but I collected coins at one point. I think my kids would get a kick out of this idea!
Chrysa
This is so cute! It really makes giving/receiving money a lot more fun.
Ellen That Chic Mom
That is so special that you recreated it. What a fun tradition to pass on.
Lee
Very creative ! My youngest would get a kick out of this because it has dimes in it. And then I know a lot of older people in my life who would be thrown back to their childhood receiving one of these money cards!
Lee
Kimberly Grabinski
You are so clever! I remember seeing these somewhere. This is such a great idea, my kids still love getting any kind of money.
Liz Mays
I love this idea, it turned out so well. This would make a great gift or decoration!
Leah
OMGosh! I haven’t seen these in a LONG time! I was probably 5 or 6 when my grandma gave me one! I though it was the greatest gift ever! My kids would love to receive a money tree!
Michelle
Wow! I kind of have a memory of these, but it may have been when I was itty bitty. What a cool way to bring it back!
Digna D.
Very cute. Much better than just shoving money in a card. Thank you for sharing!
Karen
I remember getting cards like that when I was a little girl (I’m 62). It was so exciting to get money for a gift when I was a child. I bet the kids will love them! Yours is so cute!
Jesica H
Great idea! I might have to try this one out for my kids.
Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious?
What a cute idea. I’ve never received a card with dimes in it before!
Valerie Remy-Milora
What a beautiful card! I love the idea of a money tree card. I think I’m going to make one one of these for each of my girls!
Crystal
Such a great idea! I remember seeing something like this before and I loved the idea then, too.
Audrey at Barking Mad!
This is a beautiful idea. I’d love to do this with my daughter. I think when I was little, one of my great-aunts did something like this. I really wish I’d hung onto the cards.
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This seems like such a good idea, will have to take a look at it!