How to Make a Money Lei for Graduations and Gifts!

A detailed video of how to make a #moneylei for #graduationgifts! This is a variation of a money lei that I've been making for over the past 10 years. It does take some time but it comes out very full and you can add a twist to the color beads based on the school colors!
This video is of a standard size lei, but you can make it even longer by either adding more dollar bill$ or adding more filler beads in between!
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Congratulations to my sister Angelique that graduated C/O 2020 from Tennyson High! Can't wait for you to do big things and kill it in college! Keep shooting for the starts, I love you!
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[@samanthakee4708]

Wow!! I finally found the one I want to make for my brothers upcoming graduation thank you so much for this video 😃🙏🏽

[@CPsays]

Glad this video could help!!

[@sasalouguku2565]

Love to see the Samoan tradition spread.

[@michelleramos6187]

Thank you 😊 i like the fact that you don't need to get alot of materials just 3 including $$. You make it look so easy..I'll try for 2 upcoming graduations!!❤❤

[@aksez2u]

AHA! Double ribbon! Exactly the tip I was looking for to keep my lei from looking wonky - Thanks!

[@abigailluna1272]

😮

[@marie-ruiz]

Finally. An easy to follow way to do this. I have two daughters graduating in May...... I need to make Two of these... Glad I looked this up in March 😂 Thank you 🎉

[@dajackson5]

And here I am looking on the day of Graduation 😭😭

[@sk9801]

Thank you!!!! So easy to follow, by far the best video I’ve seen!!!!!

[@CPsays]

Aw thank YOU so much for the kind words! Hope your grad loves the lei ✨🧡🌺

[@hayleeroman3734]

Thank you so much! I got one of these for my high school graduation and i loved it, this year i have 2 people gratuating college tomorrow, my sister in law and a close friend and i really wanted to make these for them, so thank you for putting a video out teaching how to do so!!!

[@kazuamoua]

Thank you. I am definitely doing this for my son’s graduation next week!!!! I’m excited

[@vanillaberry018]

Thank you so much. Your video explained it perfectly. Just finished my first one for my neices grad. Turned out great!

[@StGeoRUSH619]

CP... my wife and I love, love, LOVE you !!! Our son is graduating from San Diego State University (May of 2023), and YOU helped make this Money-Lei project a fun and easy one. We used black ribbon and red beads for our color scheme... very cool !!! Mahalo Nui Loa for an awesome video... 🥰😍👨🏽‍🎓

[@CPsays]

[@ruby1784]

Looks great!

[@lavondahodge8310]

Will definitely try this for my daughter’s graduation this week! Thank you

[@CPsays]

Congratulations to your daughter!

[@julystreet8835]

Thank you for showing this. I always wanted to know how to make it. watching this I think I can do it lol

[@unmaskedbyken1899]

So simple.. Thanks for posting

[@kesthalleenumwech5012]

Thank you for the up close tutorial because it helps A L O T... my brother's grad is Sunday but I think I'm gonna start today ... but for next year grads I will definitely look at this video again .. thank you !

[@CPsays]

Aw thank you, im glad this video helped (: Congrats to your brother! Definitely start sooner than later, the bills take a long time.

[@destouchetelevision4695]

Perfect tutorial! Thank you! 😊

[@bette2u]

Thanks so much. Need to make two for nieces graduation in a couple of months. So I better start soon!! Starting at the bank tomorrow!

[@CPsays]

YAY! Yes get a head start by contacting the bank before hand! Let me know how it goes (:

[@kattysujey2577]

Thank you so much!! Can’t wait to make this for my graduate 💕

[@CPsays]

Woo! I'm sure it turned out beautiful!

[@alanysa8219]

Yesss girl I loveee you so much!! Helped me out and was explained so well😂 loveee

[@AG-zs7qf]

Excellent video! I'm excited to make one. Thank you so much for the instruction. ❤️💯

[@aishahiggins4795]

Thank you so much. It looks so easy to make.

[@cynthialopez2201]

Thank you for making this tutorial ☺️💜

[@mr.tsharkboy6585]

Thank you so much your video is the most thurral and spot on will do this for my kid this year

[@CPsays]

Aw thank you very much! I hope yours turns out beautiful! Congrats on your kids grad soon!

[@lovleesmoviereviews]

Love this!!! Thank you sO much ❤

[@sarahkhiev3386]

Hi! Thank you for the tutorial! This was really helpful! Question: do you recommend using tape vs. glue dots?

[@mrs.edwards7310]

This is awesome! Thank you for showing how to do this!

[@CPsays]

My pleasure! Hope you were able to make one 😄

[@mrs.edwards7310]

I did and it turned out great! My nephew was surprised when I presented it to him at his graduation! Thanks again 🤗

[@marymansour1142]

Very easy tutorial!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@CPsays]

Yay glad I made it easy! (:

[@m.e.5]

TYSM! Making my first money Lei ☺️

[@jeg2078]

Thank you so much. I'm going to make this for my son's high school graduation. Thx for including the estimate dollar amount. I'm going to an atm that gives back dollar bills

[@CPsays]

Hahaha you can always make a longer lei with more bills! another work around which i've done is just add two beads in between too. But glad this video helped (: Congrats to your son!

[@tamalamciver6025]

This was one of the best videos I have seen. Thank you for your sharing your talent and creating such an easy to follow tutorial.

[@CPsays]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful

[@Caring4Self]

Really helpful! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@shellyrai5371]

This is awesome! Making this for my lil munchkin! Tysm

[@AzucenaRodriguez-xe6nv]

My favorite so far!! Love it so helpful

[@CPsays]

Glad to have helped!

[@JANN-ul9pb]

Luvvv it

[@latoyae.5079]

I love it! Thank you!!!

[@CPsays]

Yay glad to help!

[@cv6636]

Love this!

[@CPsays]

Yay thank you!

[@r.arabian3056]

Great job. Great video.

[@lookup7055]

Thanks girl!

[@Liliana-uc3rb]

I fashoo finna make this for my graduation frfr

[@CPsays]

Or have someone make it for you!

[@KM-690]

i didnt realize that leis were more of a west coast thing. I always thought it was a graduation thing for all states but when i moved to texas, absolutely nobody does it

[@CPsays]

Probably the close hawaiian influence would make sense. What do they do in texas?

[@mimirw8031]

I live in Texas...and we so do this. I am preparing for next year. You tube is were I learned how to do a homecoming mum as well. Happy graduations to all

[@monicaevans1892]

Ohio either🥺

[@bachatera719]

Mahalo for the easy tutorial sis!

[@CPsays]

It's my pleasure! and thanks for the reminder, its grad season again!

[@itsreally2296]

Hi does the tape tear off the bills easily? Is this meant for the graduate to undo the bills to cash in or do people just keep it assembled? I’m planning on making one this week thanks for the instructions!

[@hizbonnymyclyde12]

Thank you!!!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@CPsays]

Hope yours turned out great!

[@kendyldaly7535]

Thank you!! You made it so easy. Have you ever tried using double sided tape or do you think it will rip when you are trying to take it off?

[@CPsays]

I haven't tried double sided tape but those are pretty strong, the rolled tape is easier to remove.

[@Avenged7xpanda]

This is beautiful

[@alejandra7177]

Hi thank you for your tutorial! Great directions ! Easy to follow. Question, how long do the money leis last for example how many days in advance can I make one ? Wondering if the dollars will unfold

[@CPsays]

if they are crisp bill they will last for a VERY long time, ie years lol

[@lettydiazrobles332]

Awesome tutorial!

[@CPsays]

Thank you so much!

[@IFPM_19]

Thank you 😍

[@CPsays]

(:

[@marcrigo694]

thank you🎉

[@Taylor-fp8kf]

THANK YOU!!!!!1❤❤

[@patsy._.5050]

Thank you for this video! I just made one for my brother’s graduation next week!

[@CPsays]

Wooo! Hope it turned out beautiful! Congrats to your brother!

[@suzysemerdjian9570]

Do you string both ends of the ribbon through the hole of the bead?

[@classical7]

This is EXACTLY what I need!! Thank you!!

[@CPsays]

Yay !

[@AmieeBrock]

Hello! What size bead do you recommend 4 or 6mm? Thank you!

[@deemarotta1314]

Is the first bead put onto both pieces of ribbon or one? What about every bead thereafter?

[@CPsays]

Just one for the first then both for the rest

[@michelleramos6187]

Oh not sure if i missed it but how long should the ribbons be in inches?? Maybe i missed that part idk 🤷‍♀️

[@christina_ramos]

How much would you suggest doing for a child size my son's graduating preschool and I think 50 would be to long for him

[@lucialyons2880]

Is it hard to take off tape afterwards? Or is it left on the dollar bill? Tia

[@CPsays]

I would leave it on the bill so it doesnt rip lol

[@thedonutchronicles9247]

Definitely doing this! I love it, thanks for sharing

[@CPsays]

It will turn out lovely!

[@patriciacampos6428]

Thank u

[@misseswilliams]

How long did it take you to fold the bills

[@missysiss7797]

Is the ribbon u used the same ribbon to wrap presents??

[@CPsays]

Yes it is!

[@kevtran3713]

How long does it take to make?

[@ebonyw1130]

Roughly how long did the entire process take to make

[@lovebug_farmerchic5129]

ᴛʜᴀɴᴋ ᴜ💓

[@marie7686]

Can you tell me what size beads you are using?

[@CPsays]

These are just standard kandi beads like 6x9,mm www.amazon.com/1000-Acrylic-Color-Beads-6x9mm/dp/B09Z7NYVG9/ref=asc_df_B09Z7NYVG9/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598244533119&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8622503599226058187&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032283&hvtargid=pla-1662514590950&psc=1

[@love.wildly.live.fearlessly]

These are beautiful but also seems like a nightmare for the person who gets one to get all the tape off and unfold them.

[@nyreezapata8909]

dont use tape...use clear tiny hair ties to hold.. very nice leis... pretty cool

[@derkiathomas7748]

Can you explain how to assemble with the rubber bands?

[@babybooddha888]

How long did it take you?

[@CPsays]

About 1.5 hours. The folding of the dollars take a long time

[@beckymanalili7850]

Can I use a double sided tape ??

[@CPsays]

Yes that would be more efficient

[@ruthbourgeois1297]

Easy money lei

[@Japie14]

how many piece?

[@CPsays]

Sorry I thought I responded, hope im not too late. about 50.

[@Japie14]

how many piece of dollars?

[@CPsays]

I did 50 for the one in the photo

[@boundariessetinstone5893]

We need close ups Lol