Homemade golden wedding anniversary gifts: easy DIY ideas

Ideas for money gifts, greeting cards and last-minute 50th wedding anniversary gifts

A golden wedding anniversary is a very special occasion and represents 50 years full of shared memories and precious moments. What better way to celebrate this momentous occasion than with a personal and homemade golden wedding anniversary gift? With simple materials and a little time, you can create beautiful golden wedding anniversary gifts that the happy couple will remember for years to come. We'll show you step by step how to make a variety of gifts in no time at all: from creative money gifts to quick last-minute ideas and homemade greeting cards.

50th anniversary gifts: how to make a money tray

1. Place the tiered tray on a stable surface. Arrange the jars on each level to find out how many you need.

2. Place the banknotes in the jars so that they fit snugly against the inside of the jar. It can help to roll up the banknote a little beforehand.

3. Now cut your floral foam into cubes. These should be just large enough to fit into the jars.

4. Wrap the cubes in cling film to protect the banknotes from getting wet.

5. Place the floral foam cubes in the jars and insert the flowers.

6. Arrange everything on the tray. Now add the rest of the decorative elements. You can also fold a few more banknotes into hearts and attach them to the tray. Your creative money gift for the golden wedding anniversary is ready to put a smile on the happy couple's faces.

50th anniversary gifts: how to make a money frame

1. Cut the craft paper so that it fits into the picture frame. This will be your background.

2. Fold the banknotes into a clover:

   • Fold one of the banknotes down the centre by placing the left edge on the right edge.

   • Open the banknote again. Place the left and right edges on the centre crease and fold the banknote left and right again.

   • Now turn the banknote over so that the creased opening is lying on the table.

   • Now take the bottom left corner and fold it upwards so that it touches the centre line. Repeat this with the bottom right-hand corner.

   • Run your finger between the two layers of the banknote at the top, on the straight edge.

   • Fold the layer facing you to the straight folded centre edge of the triangle. This creates a small pocket.

   • Run your finger into the top and bottom corners and press on them from above to fold them flat. You should now have the first leaf of the clover. Repeat these steps for the other 3 banknotes.

3. Stick your money clover in the centre of the background. Use the adhesive strips for this.

4. Now arrange the coins in a horseshoe shape around the clover leaf. Once you are happy with the shape, use sticky pads or hot glue to attach the coins.

5. Use the ribbon to tie a bow around a small bunch of flowers and stick it to the horseshoe.

6. Place your homemade money origami in the picture frame and close it.

7. Now you can decorate the picture frame with the green ribbon and golden string. Now your decorative money frame is ready to be handed over.

You can decorate the basket with dainty flowers, a matching ribbon and golden details. This makes the basket look great and it will also suit the golden wedding anniversary theme perfectly. To complete your golden wedding anniversary gift basket, add the gifts and other decorative details such as the number ‘50’ made of wood or glitter paper.

DIY 50th anniversary gifts: materials you will need for the voucher

• Card stock in gold, beige and white

• A Pencil and scissors

• Felt-tip pens or a gold pen for labelling

• Decorative glass box or gift box

DIY 50th anniversary gifts: step-by-step instructions

1. First draw a small heart on the card stock with a pencil and carefully cut it out with scissors. You can now use this heart as a template and cut out lots of hearts in different colours.

2. Now take the hearts and label them with personal messages. Some ideas for the vouchers are: ‘Breakfast together’, ‘A trip to the countryside’ or ‘An evening at the cinema’. There are no limits to your creativity. Other possibilities are writing down kind words about the couple or vouchers for running errands.

3. Put all the hearts in a pretty box or gift box. Decorate it with a ribbon or other small embellishments to make your gift look beautiful. Your heartfelt last-minute gift idea is ready to be handed to the happy couple. This personal gift is sure to give the couple lots of lovely moments to look forward to.

Golden wedding anniversary cards: materials you will need for a modern DIY card

• Card stock in gold, white and green

• Ribbon

• Glue and hot glue

• Scissors and a pencil

• A ruler and compass

• A sticker with a number ‘50’ (optional)

Instructions for making your modern golden wedding anniversary card

1. Take the golden card stock and fold it in half so that the short sides are exactly on top of each other. Then cut along the crease. Now take one part and fold it down the centre once more. This is your blank greeting card.

2. Measure the length and width of the front. Subtract one centimetre from each side. Now draw a rectangle on the white paper with these measurements.

3. Draw a large and a small heart. Cut out both hearts and use them as a template. Cut out 2 small and 4 large hearts from golden paper.

4. Set the compass to 2.5 cm and use it to draw a circle on the gold paper. Cut out the circle. Then set the compass to 2.3 cm and draw a circle on the white paper. Cut this out too.

5. Arrange the hearts and circles on your card. Once you are happy with the layout, stick everything down with glue stick.

6. Now add the stickers or draw the number ‘50’ in the white circle with a gold pen. Glue a small golden bow and a small green heart to the card with a hot glue gun to add some special details.

Golden wedding anniversary cards: materials you will need for a 3D DIY card

• Mint green and gold card stock

• Adhesive pads

• A pencil and scissors

Instructions for making your 3D golden wedding anniversary card

1. Take the golden card stock and fold it in half so that the short sides are exactly on top of each other. Then cut along the crease. Now take one part and fold it down the centre once more. Place it in front of you so that the folded edge is facing upwards. This is your blank greeting card.

2. Draw a heart. Cut it out and use this template to cut out lots of hearts from gold card stock.

3. Arrange the hearts so that they form a large number ‘50’.

4. When you are happy with the position of the hearts, use the adhesive pads to stick the hearts on and create a 3D effect.

Conclusion: homemade golden wedding anniversary gifts are something special

A homemade greeting card or a DIY gift for a golden wedding anniversary are wonderful ways to express your appreciation for the couple and are quite personal. With a little creativity and simple materials, you can easily make unforgettable mementoes that will be true highlights on the gift table. Whether you choose a gift basket, a stylish card or a creative cash gift for the golden wedding anniversary, your homemade creations will have a personal and sentimental meaning. They will show the happy couple that you took your time and put thought into giving them the perfect gift.