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Baby Wipes ContainersWell, maybe not a "piggy" bank, per se, but a bank nonetheless, and one that gives you a convenient place to dump your pocket change. Take a clean rectangular container and use a knife to cut a slot -- be sure to make it wide enough to easily accommodate a quarter -- on the lid. If you're making the bank for a child, you can either decorate it or let her put her own personal "stamp" on it.
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Coffee CansTo make a bank for the kids or a collection can for a favorite charity, use a utility knife to cut a 1/8-inch (3-millimeter) slit in the center of the plastic lid of a coffee can. Tape decorative paper or adhesive plastic to the sides of the kids' bank; for a collection can, use the sides of the can to highlight the charity you are helping.
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Jars You can encourage thriftiness in your child by making a piggy bank out of any jar with a metal lid. Take the lid off the jar, place it on a flat work surface like a cutting board, and tap a screwdriver with a hammer to carefully punch a slot hole in the center. Then use the hammer or a rasp to smooth the rough edges on the underside of the slot to protect fingers from scratches. Personalizing the mini-bank with paints or collage makes a fun rainy-day project.
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See more uses for Jars.
Margarine Tubs Use a tall tub as a homemade bank for your little one. Cut out a piece of paper that will fit wrapped around the side, tape it in place and encourage him or her to decorate it with flair. Cut a slit in the top, and start saving!
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