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40 Cool DIY Piggy Banks For Kids & Adults

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40 Cool DIY Piggy Banks For Kids & Adults. | Coolcrafts.com

Saving money can be difficult at the best of times, but what if you had an awesome coin bank to motivate you to do so each and every day?

Making your own money-saving device isn’t only good for your back pocket – it’s also a fun and simple project to tackle on a rainy afternoon. That’s why we’ve rounded-up 40 of the most incredible DIY piggy banks that are both adult and kid-friendly!

From coin banks made using cardboard and wallpaper, to glass jars, tins, plastic bottles and more – trust us, you’re sure to find a few projects here that tickle your creative bone. So, let’s get started!

paper plate frog coin bank

How cute is this DIY cardboard coin bank by ABC Creative Learning? Your kids will love making this little guy!

silly stache jars

What makes a basic mason jar more awesome? Mustaches and faces of course! About Family Crafts is the genius behind this tutorial.

water bottle piggy bank

Who knew it was so cheap and easy to create a piggy bank from a plastic bottle? This DIY tutorial from All You is upcycling at its best!

DIY shadow box coin bank

Saving up for a special trip (like a Honeymoon)? A Mom’s Take has this awesome DIY shadow box coin bank project that you’re sure to love!

upcycled bottle coin bank

Here’s another cool tutorial using an upcycled bottle to create a DIY coin bank, this time from Bright Nest. What an awesome airplane!

cute coin bank

Cut Out and Keep has created this stylish yet understated coin bank using affordable materials. Find out how she did it by reading her full tutorial!

DIY pencil coin bank

How creative is this DIY pencil coin bank from Damask Love? It’s the most fun way to teach children how to save!

little DIY piggy bank

Disney Family will show you how to create this fun little DIY piggy bank. This would be a great mother-child project to complete this weekend!

felt piggy bank

Here’s another DIY piggy bank, this time featuring a miniature felt version from Dream a Little Bigger. Adorable!

mason jar piggy bank

You can’t miss this bright orange coin bank from Dukes and Duchesses! Get crafty and creative with your own slogan.

water bottle coin banks

You can also turn some trendy water bottles into an awesome trio of coin banks to help you save, spend, or share. What a great idea from eHow!

mason jar superhero banks

Do you have a little superhero in your life? Fireflies and Mudpies will teach you everything you need to know to make these cool DIY coin banks.

dollar store piggy bank

Have a boring old piggy bank at home already? Why not ‘glitterfy’ it, just as Greta’s Day has done? Now it’s glamorous and glitzy!

diy piggy bank

Here’s another trio of coin banks which encourages people to spend, save, and give. Thanks Homemade Ginger for this amazing tutorial!

Wooden Coin Bank

Fancy owning a self-sorting coin bank? Now you can make your own, because Instructables has this cool DIY tutorial for you!

formula can piggy bank

If you like to get crafty with old tin cans, then this DIY coin bank from It Happens in a Blink is certainly for you!

Pringles can coin bank

Who would’ve thought that a Pringles tube could serve as the perfect DIY coin bank? Thankfully, Jennifer P Williams did!

cool car-inspired coin bank

Want a DIY coin bank with a more masculine touch? Johanna Rundel has created this cool car-inspired coin bank for the special man in your life!

Starbucks coin bank

Karina Garcia is the talented YouTuber behind this video tutorial which will teach you how to make a Starbucks coin bank. How clever!

minion mason jar coin banks

Who doesn’t love the Minions? KA Styles is here to show you how to recreate your own coin banks inspired by the popular characters!

DIY Minnie and Mickey coin jars

Saving up for a big Disney trip? Kimberley Marriott created these DIY Minnie and Mickey coin jars to encourage her family to save their dollars. Genius!

cereal box piggy bank

Here’s another fantastic upcycling inspired tutorial. Kix Cereal turned some old cereal boxes into these adorable DIY coin banks!

DIY turtle coin banks

It’s incredibly easy to make these DIY turtle coin banks – just ask Krokotak! This is also a kid-friendly tutorial which they’re sure to love.

wall-mounted coin banks

Wow, these wall-mounted coin banks from Lovely Greens has a gorgeous vintage aesthetic. What a great incentive to save!

cool coin bank

Mermag also has the most wonderful kid-friendly DIY projects! This one is no exception either – it features a cool coin bank to help children save, spend appropriately, and give to worthy causes.

disney savings jar

Here’s another Disney inspired DIY, this time from Mommity. It features a cute Mickey Mouse silhouette to motivate your next Disneyland trip!

adorable piggy bank

For another plastic bottle makeover, check out this tutorial via Musely! You too can make this adorable piggy bank.

pattern centric diy coin bank

You can always rely on Paper & Stitch for a DIY with a difference! She has created this fun coin bank using wallpaper in vibrant and stylish patterns.

tissue box piggy bank

Here’s a DIY piggy bank that won’t bust the budget! Parents.com created this one from a cardboard box. Your kids are sure to love this project!

DIY coin banks

Got some old cans or formula tins lying around at home? Why not turn them into these fun DIY coin banks to help kids save, save, save? Thanks Parents.com for this clever craft idea!

piggy bank for adults

Wow, this DIY coin bank from Pink Heels Pink Truck has got some serious style! The gold makes it look especially glamorous.

kids piggy bank

Teach your children to create their own little pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Playground Park Bench has this fascinating DIY tutorial for you.

paper mache dinosaur coin bank

You can even make your own paper mache dinosaur coin bank – does it get any better than that? Red Ted Art will show you how it’s done!

coin jar piggy bank

Need a college fund? Make a DIY coin jar version! Say Yes created this amazing trio for her little ones.

baby wipes tub coin bank

Did you know that a baby wipes tub could also double as a coin bank? What a great way to recycle and save! Check out the full tutorial via Sunny Day Family for more.

DIY save jar

This DIY save jar from Time with Thea sure is fancy! We love the gold color scheme.

DIY painted globe coin bank

How’s this for a wedding wishing well that also doubles as a coin bank? Inspired by Anthropologie, Un beau Jour has created this stunning DIY painted globe.

Mickey Money coin jar

Got some ‘Mickey Money’ that needs to be saved? Create this DIY coin jar from Undercover Tourist to house it in!

DIY cardboard coin bank

For those who are minimalists, this DIY cardboard coin bank from Instructables is sure to please you! What a clever contraption.

ice cream fund mason jar

We all need an ice cream fund from time to time, especially during the warmer months when the treat is basically an essential! Yesterday on Tuesday created this DIY coin bank which is pastel perfection.

There you have it – 40 amazing DIY coin banks to help you save those dollars! Which projects will you be making? We’d love to hear from you in the comments section below!

Filed Under: Craft Ideas Tagged With: coin banks, coin jars, piggy banks

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  1. anna

    March 7, 2017 at 10:31 am

    I enjoyed this article, some super ideas, i like the globe, perfect for saving up the holiday cash, thanks for sharing

    Reply
  2. Bianca

    July 11, 2019 at 4:54 am

    I love DIYs and piggy banks. It’s the best way to save at all costs.

    Reply
  3. Delilah Gugin

    September 21, 2019 at 11:46 am

    OMG they all look soooooooooooo cute that I just want to do them all!!! lol

    Reply

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