In a delightful twist on holiday gifting, one inventive individual has gone viral for his imaginative cash gift packaging inspired by 1980s action figures. The trend highlights a common dilemma: many people would rather receive cash or gift cards instead of items they may not truly want. Yet, simply handing over cash can feel a bit thoughtless. One clever guy found a way to combine practicality with creativity, making cash gifts feel special.
“None of the kids were interested in toys this year; they just wanted cash,” shared Lucas O’Reilly, who posted his festive idea on Twitter. “While practical, giving cash can feel impersonal. So, I decided to create unique packaging.” His creative approach quickly caught fire on social media, leading to requests for replicas of his designs.
In just a few days, Lucas’s post amassed over 700,000 likes and numerous comments from fans praising his creativity and asking for tips on how to replicate his genius. He crafted custom packages for each child, many resembling the nostalgic toy packaging from the ’80s, with one design mimicking a Funko Pop! box.
Lucas explained, “I designed everything using Photoshop, printed them on cardstock, and cut them to size. I found images of vintage blister packs online and either recreated or modified them.” He even provided a detailed guideline for those wanting to try their hand at making their own cash packages. “I sized them to fit standard 8.5”x11” paper, except for the Funko design, which I adjusted for 11”x17”,” he noted.
For the packaging, he cleverly reused plastic boxes from Christmas ornaments. “I considered using dollar store action figures but struggled to cleanly remove the glued-on paper from the blister packs. Reusing plastic boxes was a more sustainable choice,” he explained.
Lucas encouraged others to imitate his idea, stating that he doesn’t have the time to sell them. “I have a Redbubble linked in my bio for my other projects (where all proceeds go to charity),” he added.
The response from the kids was overwhelmingly positive. “They loved them! I figured the teens would appreciate the idea, but I was surprised that even the younger kids, aged 8 and 10, enjoyed them so much—they said they didn’t want to take them out of the packaging!” he shared.
In the comments, many users chimed in with their own inventive ways to gift cash, from slipping it between slices of bread to more creative packaging ideas. Lucas engaged with numerous comments before eventually deciding to mute the conversation, thanking everyone for their kind words.
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In summary, Lucas O’Reilly’s creative cash gift packaging not only made the giving of money more personal but also sparked a viral trend that showcases the fun and thoughtfulness that can be infused into holiday gifting.