A money box not only encourages you to save, but can also be a great, individual gift or a pretty eye-catcher in a room. In the following article we will give you great ideas on how to make a money box yourself. It's not just children who find the self-made money boxes great and funny. Adults also see a money box as great motivation to save for the upcoming trip or for various occasions. Children can actively support you with the craft projects listed below and create money boxes according to their own taste.
Make a large money box out of a PET bottle
This gives you the option of using empty cans, jars and packaging. You can also use an empty coffee can as it is. With beautiful decorations you can spruce up even the simplest container and put it in the spotlight. If you want to surprise a little girl with a cute and pretty girly gift, you might want to create a cute pink piggy bank. You can make your own money box from various upcycling materials. The version in the picture above was created from an empty detergent bottle. First, remove the label from the bottle, clean it and dry it.
You can cover the plastic bottle with colored construction paper or paint it with paint. Use a craft knife to cut the slot for the money. Paint the eyes and nostrils. You are also welcome to attach wiggly eyes. You can make a small curly tail out of paper or flexible plush. You can cut out the ears from felt, fabric or construction paper and glue them on. For a good hold, you can glue four spools of thread or screw caps. Other animals and creatures can also be created from empty PET bottles. A cow or zebra, a fish, dragon or figures from the fantasy world can be created in just a few simple steps. The best part about this craft project is that to empty it, you simply unscrew the screw cap and remove the savings. The piggy bank can still be used.
Piggy bank made of Styrofoam balls
You can also create another variant from a Styrofoam ball cut in two halves. The execution is a little more complex, but the results are even more attractive. You can support older children here. Take one half and use the cutter to cut the money slot into it. Now you can gradually hollow out the ball and then put the two halves back on top of each other. Now you can let your creativity run wild and paint the ball in the color you want. You can turn the can into a cute animal or make it into a space station. You can attach a plastic coil to the bottom of the ball so that the money box stands stable. This ball is quick to make and the money can be removed at any time without destroying your masterpiece.
Make your own from papier-mâché
You can make beautiful money boxes out of balloons and paper mache. Above all, your children really have fun with pasting. Of course, you are free to decide which figure you want to create out of newspaper. Would you like to conjure up a cute monster? The principle is simple. First you need to inflate a balloon of the desired size. Place the balloon on a foil-lined shoot. Now have your children apply the wallpaper paste to the balloon. Then place several pieces of newspaper on top and apply the next layer of glue.
Repeat 3-4 times. Leave only the nub of the balloon free. If the paper mache is already dry, you can carefully remove the balloon and attach the remaining parts. Halves of toilet paper rolls serve as feet and pieces of a cardboard egg carton can be attached to the monster's head with tape. Now you can decorate and paint a face on the little monster. Finally, make the slot for the money and the creative money box made of paper mache is ready.
Upcycling fromPaper, cardboard and other packaging
If you have empty cardboard boxes of cornflakes or muesli at home, you can simply cover them with beautiful paper, provide them with the required slot for inserting money and decorate them to your heart's content. There are no limits to your children's creativity at this point. Conjuring up an animal face out of paper or designing a robot is child's play and works with various scraps of paper or fabric. So that your children can enjoy the great, self-made money boxes made of paper and cardboard for a long time, it is advisable to choose sturdy boxes. Packaging of stacked chips, as well as milk or juice cartons, are suitable craft materials if you want to make a money box without spending any money.
HugePencil money boxcraft yourself
This is without a doubt a wonderful gift idea. The giant pencil is a unique homemade gift for starting school and can be used as a unique decoration in the children's room. For this great craft project you need a shipping tube with a base and lid that you paint yellow and pink. The pencil will look more realistic if you stick a strip of aluminum foil under the eraser. You can shape the tip of the pencil out of construction paper and glue it on. Your child will be fascinated by the dimensions of the pen.
Make a rocket or airplane out of a bottle
It's not just little boys who dream of becoming space travelers. Girls also find rockets fascinating. You can easily turn an empty plastic bottle into a cool money box. Cut out the rocket wings and tip from construction paper and glue them onto the bottle. You can create windows using paint or paper. You can also make the moon rocket out of empty kitchen rolls. You just have to put a cardboard base on the roll.
Children are also fascinated by airplanes and ideally want to own their own plane and become captains. You can make a great airplane money box out of an empty plastic bottle and construction paper, which will undoubtedly encourage your child to save for their next exciting flight. First, prepare the slot for inserting money and help your child design the windows, tail fins, engines, wings and tails out of paper. Glue the individual parts on and the great plane for small and large pilots is ready.
Simple DIY glass money box
In just a few steps you can create a practical and great glass jar. For example, take an empty Nutella jar that you first wash and dry thoroughly. Provide the slot for inserting money into the plastic lids. Now you can decorate the money box as you wish. Place the lids on patterned wrapping paper or fabric and cut a circle on top. Glue it to the top of the lid with craft glue. If you want, you can also embellish the edge of the lid with felt, satin ribbon or washi tape. You can also cover the glass itself with wrapping paper or paint it with acrylic paint.
Fabric bows, flowers, various beads or rhinestones are also beautiful decorations for your homemade money box. You can also decorate the jar with different stickers depicting different characters from your children's favorite heroes. Of course, you can use stencils you made yourself and design creative Batman or Superman money boxes. Names on the glass give the gift a personal touch. When decorating, you can take into account your child's hobbies and preferences. To do this, you need to paint or spray the glass with green paint and let it dry thoroughly. You can now draw a football field on the green area and create an individual gift in no time using football-themed stickers.
DIY travel money box
You enjoy traveling and are eagerly awaiting your next vacation. Maybe make a travel money box that will bring you closer to your dream vacation with every coin you put in. Stick the world map or individual country flags on the glass. You are welcome to make small signs on which your travel destinations are noted. The glass money boxes also have the advantage that you can always check the level of your holiday fund as your travel destination gets closer and closer. You are welcome to hang up a sign with the words “Travel Time” and decorate the self-made money box with as many decorative elements as you like.
From old book
Turning a book into a secret and unique money box is an excellent idea, especially if you want to surprise book lovers. The book money box is a great homemade gift that will be well received at a wedding. The book is suitable as creative packaging for your monetary gift. If you want to personalize the money box and make it more romantic, you can add the names of the bride and groom and the wedding date to the book. Such a money box can also be easily stored on the shelf with the rest of the books. Open the book and use a ruler to mark the compartment for the money. Use the cutter knife to cut out the sides. Some patience is required here. Depending on how deep you want the compartment to be, you will cut out 10-15 pages at a time. You can then coat the compartment with wallpaper paste so that the remaining pages stick together and become solid. Allow the book to dry thoroughly.
