Baby food jars crafts { Recycle Coin banks}. I love random discoveries especially when they are useful. I had been thinking about two things at the same time. I wanted to do something with the baby food jars. And wanted to keep coins safely away from my little boy. So, just by default this is what I made.
The Coin Banks out of the baby food jars.
I am so happy with this project. You can also use these jars to keep scrapbook embellishments, buttons and small craft supplies organized and labeled.
What I actually did is made these Coin banks. To systemically collect coins in jars and write the total amount on the chalkboard painted labels. A great way to collect zakat (donation at the end of month) and make it a habit.
It can also be used to teach kids:
1) Difference among coins
2) Math
3) Develop early saving habits
BABY FOOD JARS COIN BANKS
Coin banks
To make these:
THINGS YOU’LL NEED:
- Baby food jars
- Chalkboard Paint
- $1 Candle Air Tight Lids
- Ribbon (for decorating)
- Glue and paint brush
Baby Food Jar coin banks tutorial
Simply remove the stickers from the jars. Wash them thoroughly to remove any stickiness. And paint 2-3 coats of chalkboard paint.
Use decorative ribbon to make the jars look cool!
DIY Chalkboard paint
Just in a few seconds you have your very own Coin banks recycled from trash.
Baby food jar crafts
Now all you have to do is chalk them and enjoy writing and collecting.
Organizing with jars
I am writing this project in advance. I think I’ll be busy packing my bags and looking forward to meeting my parents soon. Another way you can recycle these cuties is to make a hanging planter.
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What a clever idea for the baby food jars! My daughter would have done something like that when her kids were babies. She is very much into making things like that. I like your site, very personal and friendly. I will send my daughter to your site for review.
Cool idea! When my little boy was younger, I was always thinking of what I could do with all those baby food jars. I never did figure out anything really creative- just used some to store buttons. But your coin jars are cute! Have a fun, safe trip to Dubai!
Great idea–it's cheap, it's quick, and it's cute! Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a good trip.
This is so unique and lovely.. Very creative.. LOVE IT.. I would LOVE to have you link it to my linky party going on today – Pin'Inspirational Thursdays over at The ArtsyGirl Connection – TY :)) Link is -http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/10/pinspirations-pinterest-inspirational.html ps: officially following ya :))
Super cute! Such a great idea and use of everyday resources. Thanks so much for sharing!
It's amazing what things can be done using chalkboard paint. Great ideas-thank you!
Best wishes,
Natasha @ 5 Minutes Just for Me
What a great idea! I never would have thought to try the candle lids on baby food jars. So cute!!
Rachel
adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com
That's a really neat diy! I love the idea of adding the chalkboard paint so that you can keep track of how much is in the jar.
great idea. I may make some for my craft room
LOVE it! I was trying to figure out what to do with all my baby food jars. Do you put the pain directly on the ribbon, or do you paint it on something, then glue it on?
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I would love it if you would link this to my link party, and any others you may have. Thanks, It just started 🙂
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I love the use of the candle lid with the jars. That's a great idea!
very cute, thanks for sharing!
Jenn
http://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com/
Clever!! Great idea, and would be perfect for my daughter. She'd actually be able to see the accumulation of her allowance!
great idea!!!
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Good idea! Great way to reuse all those jars and make them look cute too! Would you share here?
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Very good way to re-use jars!!!
I hope you'll swing by my blog and share this!
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