Money box and card for start of school

start of school is an exciting milestone that is full of anticipation for both children and parents. To celebrate this special day, we'll show you how to create a unique money box and a personalized card in these instructions - ideal as a gift or to commemorate the first day of school. With simple materials and step-by-step instructions, you can create shiny embossed motifs and colorful designs that are sure to delight everyone. Dive into the world of creative arts and crafts and create something unique for your child's big day.

Creative craft ideas for start of school: Design a money box and card

Making embossed motifs

Before you start, prepare the embossing foil by painting it with white handicraft paint and allowing it to dry completely. Choose your desired motifs from napkin and cut them out roughly. Separate the individual layers so that only the top, printed layer remains. Coat the embossing foil with napkin varnish and place the motifs on top. Apply another layer of napkin varnish . Once everything is completely dry, use tweezers to cut out the motifs precisely. Place the foil with the motif face down on a special mat, emboss the back and highlight certain areas.

napkins-Background for the money box

Take the back of the money box and paint it with white handicraft paint. Once it is completely dry, cut out a suitable section of the napkin and remove the unprinted layers. Coat the painted surface of the money box with a thin layer of napkin varnish and gently place the napkin on top. Fix it in place with another coat of varnish. Once dry, trim off the protruding parts of the napkin.

Design the money box

Once the paint has dried, paint the entire money box with white handicraft paint and leave to dry. Place the previously made embossed motifs with 3D-glue pads on the outside of the money box for a great 3D effect.

matchbox design a "satchel"

Print out the template to prepare your craft work. Transfer parts A and D onto dark blue Paper and parts B, C, E and F onto light blue Paper. Cut everything out carefully and glue the parts onto the matchbox. as shown in the illustration Once the glue has dried, you can draw fine lines around the edges with a micron pen to create the look of seams.

Making confetti

Create confetti in matching colors by punching out suitable Paper with a hole punch. You can place this decoratively in the picture frame. Your satchel can now be filled with money or small gifts. If necessary, secure it with 3D-glue pads, so that it doesn't fall over.

Design satchel card

Print out the template. Transfer parts A and C to dark blue Paper; Parts B, D and E to light blue Paper. Cut them out and stick them onto the card as shown in the illustration.

Stamping the card

Choose a silicone stamp and attach it to a clear stamp holder. Dab the stamp with the ink pads and press it evenly onto the card to decorate the front pocket.

Design the envelope

Place a silicone stamp on a clear stamp holder, dab it with stamping ink and stamp the desired motifs on the envelope. Leave it to dry completely. Now you can continue customizing the envelope with watercolours.

Finishing touch: something very special for start of school

With these simple steps, you have designed a unique money box and a creative card that can be used both as an invitation and as a loving gift for start of school . Visit our online store to purchase all the materials you need and start your next craft project today. Show your creative side and make your child's start of school an unforgettable experience!