The Easiest Recycled Penny Gift Box a 30 Minute DIY

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I hate just putting gift cards in greeting cards, don't you? Personal and even quirky containers are always more interesting, especially for the receiver. Surprising my Niece on her recent birthday with a Recycled Penny Gift Box for her Starbucks gift card was super fun and easy. And don't we all have PLENTY of pennies to go around?

Recycle Pennies on a Box for an Unexpected Gift

This week I am co-hosting Creative Crafts – Recycled Edition with my crafty friends Laura from Me and My Inklings and Lindsay from Arsty Fartsy Mama. Featuring recycled craft projects each day this week from some of the most talented designers we know. Check out my tutorial, then scroll down to see all the creativity AND stop back each day this week to see what we recycle!

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Here's what you will need to create the Easiest Recycled Penny Gift Box:

• Paper Mache Gift Box – 4″ by 4″ Square
• DecoArt Dazzling Metallics Worn Penny
• MONO Multi Liquid Glue from Tombow USA
• Recycled Pennies – get out those jars of loose change!
• Paintbrush – 1/4″ Flat

Here’s how to make a Gift Box with Recycled Pennies:

STEP ONE

To start the easiest recycled penny gift box, dry-fit the pennies on the lid and sides of the gift box to make sure that they will fit properly. I was lucky and had a 4″ by 4″ box in my craft stash that perfectly fits 25 pennies on the lid.

STEP TWO

Basecoat the paper mache box with DecoArt Dazzling Metallics Worn Penny and then let dry.  Apply a second coat, if necessary.

STEP THREE

Starting with the top, apply Tombow MONO Multi Liquid Glue spacing the pennies evenly as you fill in the lid of the box.  Let each glued surface dry completely before you move on to the next side.  TIP: This is the point where you can have multiple gift boxes being glued at the same time.

STEP FOUR

Finish the easiest recycled penny gift box by attaching the pennies to the sides, letting each side dry before moving on to the next side. MONO Multi Liquid Glue retains some of its elasticity as it drys so the pennies will not randomly pop off the finished gift box. I tried several types of glue before I figured this out!

Create a Gift Box with Recycled Pennies

I hope that you will try out this technique! It was super quick and easy, going together in just about 30 minutes. Now, I have the perfect personalized Recycled Penny Gift Box for all of those impersonal gift cards.

Now it's time for some INSPIRATION!

Below are more upcycled and recycled projects created by some of my craftiest designer friends. We are participating in the Creative Crafts – RECYCLED Edition. Scroll down to see all the goodness. Stop back by each day this week for all the super cool projects!

First up is our host Laura with a Recycled Burlap Bag Friendship Bouquet

Lindsay with Artsy-Fartsy Mama made Recycled Shrink Charms

Kimberly over at Crafting Cheerfully created a Recycled Cap Wind Chime

Liz blogs over at Liz on Call and she created Planters from Soda Bottles

Lori from Forty 11 Designs created some super cute Recycled Journals

Did you have enjoyed ALL of these wonderful recycled crafts? Then check out my original Recycled Penny Monogram project that inspired my Recycled Penny Gift Box project today!

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Remember, today is just day one! So, stop back by each day this week for more inspiration.  31 of the BEST Recycled Crafts and Upcycled Inspiration click the link and save the pin!

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