See A Penny, Pick It Up…And Make One Of These 26 Epic Crafts
Pennies are pretty much useless currency in this day and age. What can they really buy you? But maybe we’re looking at it all wrong…instead of what they can buy you, how about what can they make you? If you’re one to toss your pennies in the change plate at your local coffee shop or overlook a one-center on the ground, you should take a gander at these cool projects. All of them take just a few pennies to make…with epic end results. 1. First things first, if you want to clean some old pennies, just grab some salt and white vinegar. 2. For a simple craft, try this stamped penny pendant. Etsy / KathrynRiechert You can also buy it here. 3. If you have a bunch of different colors, try this framed penny art. I Heart Naptime 4. Mark memorable dates with pennies in a frame. Sew Handmade By Jodie 5. These penny spinners are fun for your kids. Frugal Fun for Boys 6. Make an intricate, modern necklace. Sandrisuperstar 7. Or if you want to get rid of the faces, try this style. A Girl and a Glue Gun She flattened these on a railroad track. 8. If you want to add pennies to your wardrobe, make them into buttons! Epbot 9. This is a simpler look for some penny buttons. Instructables 10. And if you hate the look of copper, just paint ’em white! Kreyv This is actually made from an oatmeal container! 11. Use an old bowling ball to make a beautiful garden orb. House of Hawthornes 12. Frame a mirror or photo with your precious cents. Honey Sweet Home 13. This starburst design is also fun! Real Happy Space 14. Jazz up any tabletop. Reddit / Callofthegame 15. We don’t recommend it, but you could put these penny napkin rings on that table. Kosher on a Budget 16. Or this penny tray! Being Brook Make one for yourself! 17. A bar made of pennies seems appropriate. Domestic Imperfection 18. But you can also just make a coffee table out of them. Koot Hoot 19. If you just want a small home decor addition, go for this vase. Woohome. 20. These coasters add just the right touch of copper to a table. Seriously, I’m Thrifty! 21. Anything can be art…even pennies! Design Sponge / Rachel Denny 22. Make your money into wall art with these block letters. The Crafted Sparrow 23. Take them outdoors for a birdhouse build. Pinterest 24. Go bold with your loose change and make a wall of it. Bella Nest 25. Or, you can just do an accent area. The Sustainability Adventure 26. If you’re super ambitious, take it to the floor! Design Trawler I’m officially going to become a penny hoarder just so I can try all of these out…or would that be overkill? I guess I can change the leftovers in for dollars, too. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/penny-crafts/