The first step in creating the money flowers is to lay the dollar bill flat with the president's image facing you. Fold the left and right edges in toward the president's image so that the folds are about 1 1/2-inches wide. Try to obtain newer dollar bills from the bank, as they allow crisper folds.
Fold the dollar bill in half lengthwise. You will now have a four-sided trapezoid that looks like a triangle with the top cut off. Repeat with two more dollar bills so you have three all together.
Stack the three folded dollar bills with the narrow sides on top. Wrap a piece of wire approximately 8 inches long around the middle of the three bills one time, and twist the remaining wire to secure them together.
Open up the folds on either side of the middle piece of wire to create the petals of the flower. Don't be afraid to spread the petals wide. Because the wire is holding the bills in place, the petals will not come undone.
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Wrap a wire approximately 8 inches long around the middle of the folded dollar bill one time. Twist the remaining wire together to secure the bill.
Spread the folds to create a pinwheel shape. On the bottom side, use two paper clips to secure the edges. This is why the end folds were facing down. The paper clips are hidden in the back, so when you turn the flower over, you don't see them.
The first step is to mix the Plaster of Paris and water in a tin can according to package instructions, which is usually two parts Plaster of Paris to one part water. When the mixture is smooth, insert the branch into the Plaster of Paris. Hold the branch steady and upright until the mixture solidifies.
Note: Look for a branch in your yard (or purchase one in a craft store) that is no taller than 18 inches and has many offshoots for hanging the money.
When the Plaster of Paris is set, place the tin can with the branch in a larger, decorative planter or vase. Cover the can with crumpled paper, squeezing the paper along the sides to keep the can firmly in place.
