This clever dad’s gift of cash went viral because of his creative packaging
Talented dad Donnachaidh O’Chionnaigh wanted to find a better way of presenting his children with gifts of cash rather than a dull bank transfer or notes in a card, and what he came up with was so amazing, it went viral.
None of the kids wanted toys for Christmas this year, they just wanted cash. Understandable, but cash as a gift, while practical, always feels impersonal, so I made special packaging. Went over well pic.twitter.com/urXVCHtDyW
— Donnachaidha O’Chionnaigh (@TwoClawsMedia) 26 December 2019
The innovative gifts went down really well with their recipients.
They really liked them! I knew the teens would get the idea right away, but I was surprised even the youngest ones (8 & 10) liked them so much, and they've never really been into action figures. They said they didn't want to take them out of the box
— Donnachaidha O’Chionnaigh (@TwoClawsMedia) 26 December 2019
And just as well on Twitter where they soon went viral, gathering around 125,000 retweets, and a lot of admiration.
Code Name Fiddy XD pic.twitter.com/D2V0nFa8VR
— Jingledash (@Dinkeldash) 26 December 2019
That is the best way to give money I've ever seen!
— Cleodora Silvestri (@drakkenmensch) 26 December 2019
This is the greatest gift ever and I want these boxes https://t.co/S9BuBqKGvW
— Jason Johnson (@DrJasonJohnson) December 28, 2019
Ironically the money is worth more if it’s unopened in its original box. https://t.co/COvFFsaBGv
— Brady Haran (@BradyHaran) December 26, 2019
I commend this guy for the fact the man hours and the production on these would have cost more than the money they hold 😁 respect! https://t.co/R0EL975YXv
— BossLogic (@Bosslogic) December 27, 2019
In case you fancy trying this yourselves, Donnachaidha kindly provided some tips.
This blew up, it seems. You're all very kind! Thank you!
To answer some Qs –
– All of them were made in photoshop, printed on cardstock, and cut to shape. I found pics of old blister pack figures online and either recreated them or heavily modified them, whichever was simpler— Donnachaidha O’Chionnaigh (@TwoClawsMedia) 26 December 2019
– I made them sized to print on 8.5"x11" paper except the Funko one, which I formatted for 11"x17". Actual Funko boxes are bigger than that, but I wanted the bill to fill the window. Here's the pic I made if you want to do your own. pic.twitter.com/PbMiiGw2B2
— Donnachaidha O’Chionnaigh (@TwoClawsMedia) 26 December 2019
If you want to see the rest of his tips, check out the thread.
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