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June 12, 2012

Top 10 Tuesday: 10 Ways to Decorate with Pennies (Literally)

I know many of you (myself included) are always trying to decorate for pennies, but how about decorating WITH pennies? Today I’m sharing 10 creative DIY project all using those pretty copper coins we often toss into a jar without a second thought.

So next time you are out for a walk instead of passing up that penny remember the old saying, “Find a penny pick it up, then all day you’ll have good luck”….AND you might just be able to complete a cool home project when you have enough :)

10 WAYS TO DECORATE WITH PENNIES

1. Penny Countertops (Via Domestic Imperfection)

2. Penny Tray (Via Being Brook)

3. Penny Floors (Via Apartment Therapy)

4. Penny Ombre Art (Via Doodle Craft on I Heart Naptime)

5. Penny Bowling Ball For Your Garden ( Via Beth Evans Ramos)

6. Penny Letters (Via The Crafted Sparrow)

7. Penny Accent Wall (Via House and Home)

8. Cover a Sculpture in Pennies (Via Design Sponge)

9. Penny Coffee Table (Via Koot Koot)

10. Penny Jar Candles (Via DIY Showoff)

And as I write this post I’m staring at our coin jar in the office and trying to decide what I can do with them! Have you made anything with pennies lately?

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Roeshel says

    June 12, 2012 at 10:18 am

    I LOVE the penny tiled floors – such a beautiful idea. Thanks for sharing my super easy penny project too, Taryn! :) Made my day!

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  2. Beth Evans-Ramos says

    June 12, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    Hi Taryn,

    Thanks so much for including my penny bowling ball in your list. All the projects are splendid!

    Beth

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  3. Ashley says

    June 12, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    Thanks for featuring my countertop! I also really love that penny wall…

    Reply
  4. Debra Kapellakis says

    June 16, 2012 at 9:18 am

    funky fun ideas

    Reply
  5. Anita says

    July 19, 2014 at 11:08 am

    #7 is a cork wall not a penny wall. Those circles are made of cork slices.

    Reply

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