Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Grad Cap Bear Rolled Cash Card

Choose this whimsical way to deliver graduation gift cash.
Bear with hollow ears is peeking over the top of
 slotted “marquee” where a (US) paper bill has been 
rolled for safe keeping and clever gifting. 
Bear layers are cut from kraft colored (or your choice) 
card stock and glued into a stack to imitate tag board. 
Head front layer is cut with recesses for placing 
tiny eyes and muzzle with nose, giving bear some expression. 
Grad cap shapes are included in the main shape layers, 
with final black (or color of choice) base layer and “board” 
overlay cut and attached separately. 

Add the tassel to match school color if desired. 
Paws are also cut separately and overlaid for definition 
separate marquee layer. If desired, front marquee layer 
can be prepared with “print & cut” techniques so cash holder 
can be personalized. 
Bear cash holder measures approx. 5” tall x 3.5” wide 
(with up to 1/8” stacked depth) when fully assembled. 
Optional shapes also included: 
1) fold-together back easel stand; 
2) back band to secure rolled bill. 

NOTE: this design is very similar to the "plain" bear
rolled cash card design. Follow this LINK to see that tutorial.
Then return to see the additional two steps shown here, below.

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes according
to the "plain" teddy rolled cash card design
shapes cutting image, plus follow notes within
the cut file for the additional mortar board, cap and tassel.

2. Position and attach the hat base onto the main stack,
then position the mortar board overlay on top,
taking care with both shapes to match up the cut edges
to those of the stack.
3. Position and add the tassel.
NOTE that the tassel shown in the right side hanging
position on this sample would be for the pre-graduate.
The tassel included in the cut file has top edge
shaped for the left side, denoting a graduate.
4. Return to the other tutorial for description about
preparing and securing the rolled bill onto 
the slots, adding stand, etc.

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