Pennies, Nickles, Dimes, and Quarters. They add up quickly when you put all your change in one place. I have found that repurposing containers is a great way to make free and attractive coin jars.
1. The coin jar in the picture is made out of a blackboard paint can. Conveniently, both the outside and inside of the can were covered by the manufacturer in chalkboard paint so writing on the can was a snap. Other types of paint cans work as well. You may want to decorate the outsides with wallpaper remnants or contact paper for a snazzy look.
2. Metal flour jars and popcorn tins also work well as change jars. The contact paper and wallpaper remnants come in handy here if you do not like the decorations on the cans.
3. Mason jars work great as coin jars since they come in a variety of sizes. For more uses for mason jars, check out my article 10 Creative and Money Saving Uses for Mason Jars.
4.Check out Coffee Cans or Plastic Coffee Tubs. Even if you are not a coffee drinker, your neighbors probably have some of these lying around.
5.Plastic Cheese Ball or Animal Cracker Containers can add some whimsy to your coin collecting. Just remember not to fill these containers all the way as the plastic is generally not as strong as the metal or glass jars.
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Cute ideas. My daughter painted a terracotta pot a few years ago for a class project. It’s become my change jar. I love it.
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Terracotta Pot as a change jar. Love it! Especially nice that it has family meaning. Thanks for sharing the great idea!
I will have to try this for our home. There are few containers that we keep dropping our coins in all mixed together. It has been piling up and becoming somewhat of a nusience.
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Thanks so much for all the social media love. Will return the favor. Yes, have my change all in one place has been great.
Great post! I’ve never tried blackbard paint on anything, but I love the idea of a coin jar 🙂
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Starting using blackboard paint in a tree house. It worked great for the inside walls. The kids could sit up there and draw till there hearts were content. It is also great to make a bulletin board size spot on a kid’s room wall. Can leave notes there.
I use my mom’s old cut glass for coins and a catch all on top of my night stand. Thanks for linking up to Get Inspired 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing how you use the cut glass container. Looking forward to my next visit to Get Inspired.
All good idea. I love that repurposing items is the ‘in thing.’ It’s useful, and encourages tons of creativity.
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These are all good ideas for repurposing!
Thanks so much. I have also really enjoyed seeing the clever ideas from blog readers.
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing at my Pin Me Linky Party!
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