Counterfeiting is illegal. We all know that. Making play money for children, however, is perfectly legal and tons of fun. Children love to play make-believe, and pretend money makes their games much more fun. You don't have to run out and purchase a wad of fake money. You don't even have to use the money from a Monopoly board game. Making fake money is actually quite easy and cheap. In fact, have your children join in the fun.
Instructions
1. Fold a sheet of paper from top to bottom. Then fold it the same way again. Next, fold the same piece of paper from left to right. Crease the sides and unfold. You should now have 8 equal sections divided by folded line creases on a piece of paper. These sections will be bills.
2. Draw a face in the middle of each section. This can be as detailed as you want or as simple as you wish. A smiley face works just as good as anything. You could also cut out small pictures of your child for a really unique look.
3. Write the bill amount in each corner of each section. In each of the 4 rows, there are 2 bills. The first row should be labeled "$1," the second row "$5," the third row "$10" and the fourth row "$20."
4. Turn the sheet of paper over to draw on the back of the bill. Draw a simple flower in the middle of each bill, and remember to label the dollar amounts in each corner again.
5. Place your sheet of paper between 2 laminating sheets. You can pick these up at any discount store. This step is not crucial, but it will make your fake money last much longer; it will resist liquid, ripping and dirt.
6. Cut each bill out with scissors. The folded creases should be your guide. Once you have them cut out, there should be two of each bill. If you want more, simply make another sheet.
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