Pennies are pretty much useless currency in this day and age. What can they really buy you? But maybe we're looking at it all wrong...instead of what they can buy you, how about what can they make you?
If you're one to toss your pennies in the change plate at your local coffee shop or overlook a one-center on the ground, you should take a gander at these cool projects. All of them take just a few pennies to make...with epic end results.
1. For a simple craft, try this stamped penny pendant.
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You can also buy it here.
2. If you have a bunch of different colors, try this framed penny art.
I Heart Naptime
3. Make an intricate, modern necklace.
Sandrisuperstar
4. Or if you want to get rid of the faces, try this style.
A Girl and a Glue Gun
She flattened these on a railroad track.
6. And if you hate the look of copper, just paint 'em white!
Kreyv
This is actually made from an oatmeal container!
7. Frame a mirror or photo with your precious cents.
Honey Sweet Home
8. Jazz up any tabletop.
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9. We don't recommend it, but you could put these penny napkin rings on that table.
Kosher on a Budget
10. Or this penny tray!
Being Brook
Make one for yourself!
11. A bar made of pennies seems appropriate.
Domestic Imperfection
12. But you can also just make a coffee table out of them.
Koot Hoot
14. Anything can be art...even pennies!
Design Sponge / Rachel Denny
15. Make your money into wall art with these block letters.
The Crafted Sparrow
16. Take them outdoors for a birdhouse build.
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17. Go bold with your loose change and make a wall of it.
Bella Nest
18. Or, you can just do an accent area.
The Sustainability Adventure
19. If you're super ambitious, take it to the floor!
Design Trawler
I'm officially going to become a penny hoarder just so I can try all of these out...or would that be overkill?
I guess I can change the leftovers in for dollars, too.
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