Have you seen the amazing DIY projects you can make with coins? Pennies, nickels and dimes are worth saving in bulk, but perhaps not for the reason you think. If you have a large collection of change and were not sure what to do with it (perhaps other than go on vacation if you have enough, of course) then we have some cool crafts for you. Make cool custom tabletops, desks, wall art and even tile your walls with pennies and coins. Learn how to make these awesome DIY ideas with money by following the easy step by step tutorials. Have some fun this weekend with your extra change and perhaps something you pick up at your local thrift store.
DIY Ideas With Pennies and Coins
1. Penny Vase
Do you love diy ideas pennies money? This penny vase idea is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the penny vase. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Tocrave has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
2. Penny Fruit Bowl
I am a big fan of fun crafts, and this penny fruit bowl idea is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Pennyproject at the link.
3. Upcycled Thrift Store Penny Table
This upcycled thrift store penny table idea is simple, quick, and exactly a clear how-to I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Diyinspired to see every step.
4. Initial Penny Art
Why not try an easy tutorial the easy way? This initial penny art idea makes it simple. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Missmashdiy for the complete recipe.
5. Penny Kitchen Backsplash
Penny Kitchen Backsplash – yes please. This one delivers on handmade goods without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Discs’s full tutorial for all the details.
6. Penny War Horse
This is home decor, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the penny war horse. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Racheldenny has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
7. DIY Penny Ring
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Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this diy penny ring idea fits right in if you love craft ideas. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Our full tutorial walks you through every step.
8. Penny Tiled Mirror
Give this penny tiled mirror idea a try the next time you want DIY projects. I lovising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Honeysweethome to see every step.
9. DIY Penny Jewelry
Dreamalittlebigger nailed it with this diy penny jewelry idea – easy crafts, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the penny jewelry. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Dreamalittlebigger for the complete recipe.
10. Abraham Lincoln Penny Portrait
My family always asks for step by step instructions like this, and this abraham lincoln penny portrait idea is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Vat19’s full tutorial for all the details.
11. Penny Tile Floors Using Copper Coins
Ever crave a fun DIY? This penny tile floors using copper coins idea is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Homeli has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
12. Vintage Money Desk DIY
I have always loved fun crafts, and this vintage money desk diy idea is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Epbot at the link.
13. DIY Penny Ombre Art
This diy penny ombre art idea is quick, easy, and a real win for a clear how-to. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Iheartnaptime to see every step.
15. DIY Penny Tray
DIY Penny Tray? Sign me up. This is handmade goods done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Beingbrook’s full tutorial for all the details.
16. Penny Top Coffee Table DIY
Here is home decor, and I keep coming back to it year after year. A coffee table covising with what I had on hand, and it stucks like far more work than it actually is. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Removeandreplace has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
17. Penny Birdhouse
From a quiet night in to a full house, this penny birdhouse idea works if you love craft ideas. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the penny birdhouse. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Mypinstrositylife at the link.
18. Penny Wall Accent
Try this penny wall accent idea next time you’re after step by step instructions. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Bellanest to see every step.
19. DIY Penny Cornice Board Window Treatment
Crazycozads really knows a fun DIY, and this diy penny cornice board window treatment idea shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Crazycozads for the complete recipe.
20. Coin Barrettes
Around here, this coin barrettes idea disappears fast whenever I make fun crafts. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Auntannie’s full tutorial for all the details.
21. Penny Napkin Ring Holders
Looking for a clear how-to that actually works? This penny napkin ring holders idea is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Kosheronabudget has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
22. Penny Starburst Mirror
I will admit it, I am obsessed with an easy tutorial, and this penny starburst mirror idea proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the penny starburst mirror. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Realhappyspace at the link.
23. Bowling Ball Yard Art
This bowling ball yard art idea is fuss free and delivers on handmade goods. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Houseofhawthornes to see every step.
24. Lucky Penny Votive Holders
No need to overthink a fun DIY – this lucky penny votive holders idea is refreshingly simple. This is one I originally made ble. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Shakentogetherlife for the complete recipe.
25. DIY Penny Vase
DIY Penny Vase, and it is a good one. Just fun crafts, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the penny vase. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. The complete step by step version is linked above.
26. DIY Penny Floor
I do not think I will ever get tired of a clear how-to like this. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Adetailedhouse has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
27. DIY Penny Photo Frames
Weeknight, weekend, or a crowd – this diy penny photo frames idea covers an easy tutorial either way. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Ohsolovelyblog at the link.
28. DIY Penny Buttons
Put this diy penny buttons idea on your list next time you want handmade goods. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Epbot to see every step.
29. Penny Countertop
Credit where it is due – Domesticimperfection really delivers on a fun DIY, this penny countertop idea included. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Domesticimperfection for the complete recipe.
30. Penny Bathroom Tiles
We go through fun crafts like this quickly at my house, and this penny bathroom tiles idea is a favorite. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the penny bathroom tiles. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Glasstileexperts’s full tutorial for all the details.
31. Repurposed Foreign Coin DIY Charm Bracelet
Craving a clear how-to without much effort? This repurposed foreign coin diy charm bracelet idea has you covered. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Blog has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
32. Foreign Coin Magnets DIY
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Count me as a fan of an easy tutorial – this foreign coin magnets diy idea is proof. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Our full tutorial walks you through every step.
33. Copper Coin Wall
This copper coin wall idea is about as easy as a fun DIY gets. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the copper coin wall. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Lushome to see every step.
34. Smashed Penny Bracelet In Resin
Skip the fuss – this smashed penny bracelet in resin idea is fun crafts done the easy way. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Epbot for the complete recipe.
35. Penny Framed Art
Penny Framed Art for the win. This is a clear how-to at its easiest. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Mycoveredbridge’s full tutorial for all the details.
36. Quick And Easy Penny Ring
There is a reason I keep making a fun DIY like this one. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Danslelakehouse has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
37. Decal Penny Pendants
Big party or just for yourself, this decal penny pendants idea nails fun crafts. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Justsomethingimade at the link.
38. Penny Tile Tabletop
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Make this penny tile tabletop idea your go-to next time you want a clear how-to. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the penny tile tabletop. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get our full step by step tutorial to try it yourself.
39. Pounding Pennies To Make Beautiful Pendant
Tamarajewelry’s take on a fun DIY is a good one, and this pounding pennies to make beautiful pendant idea is why. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Tamarajewelry for the complete recipe.
40. Two Cents Stamped Earrings
This is the kind of a fun DIY my family requests on repeat, and this two cents stamped earrings idea delivers. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stucket change instead of just spending it. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Impressart’s full tutorial for all the details.
