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Home > Arts and Crafts Projects for Kids > What to do with Coins, Money, Currency, Dollars, Bills, Ideas & Crafts for Kids
Below you will find many coins & money crafts ideas and projects for kids. Find out how to make cool stuff with coins, money, currency, dollars, & dollar bills with the following arts and crafts decorations, instructions, patterns, and activities for children
$1
Dollar Magnet Moneyclip - - You might want to have one of these just in case of emergencies. It
might come in handy one day. You might also want to make one to give
as a unique Gift to Dad on his special day.
ABC
Scrapbook Album : Crafts with Coins for Kids - - Now that school has started, the ABC's are all the buzz! Whether
you child is a toddler, pre-schooler, or kindergartener, it is a
great educational tool (as well as just fun!) for them to have a book
about the ABC's that they will enjoy and Want to look at often,
thereby helping them Learn the Fun Way!
Birth
Year Coin Collection Making Crafts - - A birth year coin collection involves collecting all the coins
possible that were made in a child’s birth year. This is a
great start to coin collecting for younger children since it can be
accomplished quickly and children will have a sense of satisfaction
from completing the “set.” This is a great way for
children to start learning about coins, all their special marks and
unique images.
Chinese
Coins for Beading : Crafts with Coins Ideas for Kids - - Chinese artifacts have long been prized by people looking to create
unique and interesting jewelry. The long history of China, combined
with the symbolism which is prevalent in many Chinese beads and
accessories, makes these coins a fascinating choice for the creative
crafter.
Clay
Pocket Ornaments Making Craft - - Create this special Clay Pocket Ornament to put on a wall, hang as
a Christmas tree ornament, or hide tiny treasures in.
Coin
Barrettes Making Ideas with Money / Coins for Kids - - Here’s a fun and easy way to make quick hair accessories.
These cute little barrettes are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day
or any time of the year!
Coin
Charm Bracelet with Money / Coins Ideas - - If you have a collection of coins sitting around doing nothing, I'm
sure you could do a much better job of putting one together.
Coin
Necklace Made with Coins - - This is a simple way to make a necklace from a coin.
Coin
On A Chain Craft Activity with Coins - - In this guide, I will teach you how to wear your loose change.
Coin
Rubbing on Paper Instructions for Kids - - Coin rubbing on paper is an art project just about anyone can do.
It is very simple and even small children can try this. If you have a
coin collection of any kind it is fun to try rubbings on paper with
all the different coins.
Coin
Rubbings Activity for Children - - Celebrate Canada Day by making one-of-a-kind Canadian coin rubbings
from craft supplies around the house.
Counting
Coins in The Money Game - - Kids will learn how to play and teach this great activity for
practicing money values and counting coins with expert teaching tips
in this free online kid’s math games video clip.
Cup
Cake Pin Cushion Activities for Children - - This easy craft project is almost as sweet as a cupcake. Now if
only it were real...
Customized
Game Table - - Any child would get a kick out of pulling up a chair to a
one-of-a-kind game table like this one, particularly if he's had a
hand in creating it. Applying the self-leveling polymer finish is
definitely a job for adults only - but the good news is that it pours
on and, once cured, it is waterproof.
Dad's
Key Keeper Coins Crafts - - The key to the perfect Father's Day Gift is one that you make with
lots of love -- like Dad's key keeper.
Decal
Penny Pendant Making Directions - - I did an exhaustive search on the subject and feel that my project
is well within the law as I am not altering any coins for fraudulent
purposed as defined by law. So be confident in making this craft
project!
DIY
Coin Buttons Making Instructions - - I was cruising around a local rock and roll boutique, and I found a
set of buttons made from pennies: $1.99 for 3. Cool, I thought, but a
penny should cost 1¢, not 67. A DIY project for sure.
Foreign
Currency Wallet - This wallet is made from canvas copies of notes I found behind a
cupboard. No notes where harmed in the making of this wallet.
Fridge
Magnet Coin - - Turn foreign coins into cool fridge magnets! Using foreign coins
acquired from eBay, or from someone you know who has some, I'll show
you how to create some cool fridge magnets.
From Coin
to Key Chain - Plain and simple, this easy craft project begins from an old coin
and ends up into a new keychain. Try it and you'll end up making more
for your friends!
Fundred
Dollar Bill Project - - Students will create, and be encouraged to donate, their own
Fundred Dollar Bill Currency, a unique hand drawn artwork based upon the US
one hundred dollar bill. The Fundred project will allow students to
personally reflect on the value of money, the act of contribution and
actively demonstrate that their creative actions can make a
difference.
Gelt
Bag :Money / Coins / Gelt Craft for Children - - During Hanukkah, children of the Jewish faith receive Gift s of
coins, called gelt, the Yiddish word for money. Make a gelt bag to
learn about this tradition.
Giant
US President Money - - Learn which president is on what coin by making your own giant
money this Presidents Day.
Happy
Star iPod Cozy - - Make a cute iPod Nano case using this easy to follow craft guide.
Lincoln
Log Cabin with Lincoln Penny - - This is a simple-to-make Lincoln Log Cabin to celebrate President's
Day.
Lincoln
Pendant - - Make a Lincoln Penny Pendant that you can wear to celebrate any
patriotic US holiday.
Lincoln
Penny Pendant : Lincoln Penny Craft- - Make a Lincoln Penny Pendant that you can wear to celebrate
President's Day, Veteran's Day, July 4th, or any patriotic US
holiday.
Lincoln
Penny Pendant and Necklace : Coins Crafts Activity for Children - - This kiddie craft idea comes with a patriotic theme and is great
and fun to make aside from being very educational.
Lucky
Penny Pin Craft - - Learn how to make a wearable pin Using a penny and this easy to
follow step by step guide.
Making
Money - - Making Money is a creative craft project for a child that is both
educational and fun. Real money reflects the culture of the land from
which it originates. It tells you what is important to the people of
that country. U.S. currency features American landmarks, leaders, and
spiritual symbols.
Mini
Mt. Rushmore - - Kids can make their very own Mini Mt Rushmore with the faces of
each Founding Father from a few simple items. Who knew you could make
this great American symbol with just the change in your pocket?
Mirror
Mosaics - - Here's a whimsical decorating idea that will reflect your child's
personality: embellishing an ordinary mirror with a fantastical
frame. Below, you'll see a sampling of fun motifs for customizing
a mirror of your own.
Money
Clock - - I didn't actually make it because I didn't have that much money,
but it is fun and when you are in need you can just take some money
of your clock.
Money
Wallet - - This instructable will show you how to make a wallet out of, well,
money!
My
First Day of School : Craft Using Lincoln Pennies - - Capture all the details of your child's first day of school with
this adorable craft project. It'll become a keepsake that both you
and your child will love looking at when they are older.
Nature
Rubbings : Textures Using Pennies and Other Object - - Explore your world! Go for a walk outdoors and gather interesting
objects for this classic craft activity. Look for items that have a
lot of texture or an unusual shape. You also may want to do an
"indoor" rubbing using objects you have in the house, like
coins, paperclips, fabrics, baskets, combs, etc.
Old
Coin Pendant - - My older brother has this amazing coin collection he doesn't care
about and which he gave to my mother but I know my mother is just
going to throw the entire cookie tin away... luckily I intercepted
it, I found a coin in there of 1882... that's just so amazing! So I
made it into a pendant to keep it close by. Here's how I did it...
Oriental
Bracelet - - This guide will teach you how to make your own oriental looking
bracelet. This bracelet is made of simple materials and looks great.
Pencil
and Coin Spinning Top : Make a Cool Toy with Money - - In this instructable I will explain how to make a cheap and funny
little toy.
Penny
Graph Game : Craft with Pennies - - Every penny counts in the Penny Graph Game! Learn more about coins
in circulation with this easy indoor game for kids. By taking a
sampling of when coins were minted and graphing the results, kids can
find out when most pennies in circulation were minted.
Personalized
Hobby Boxes - - Make something special for that someone special, be it a parent,
sibling or friend. A personalized hobby box, decorated or filled with
little treasures, is sure to fit the bill.
Play
Coins - - Play coin crafts make great children's Gifts.
Presidents'
Day Finger Puppets - - Celebrate Presidents' Day with these quick and easy finger puppets
of George Washington and Abe Lincoln. They’re the perfect
crafts to get your Presidents' Day learning discussion started.
President's
Day Penny Bracelet - - This simple Presidents Day activity provides a cool jewelry craft
for your kid. Break out your pennies and nickels and get ready to
create some child holiday crafts.
Pressed
Penny Earrings - - Making jewelry out of those squashed pennies you can get at any
attraction.
Puzzle
Coin Gift : Mosaic with Coins - - In this instructable I am going to show you how I made a puzzle
coin. The finished project is meant to be a Christmas Gift for my
cousin.
Rub
Away Collage : Collage Craft with Coins - - Make a rub away collage with a few inexpensive items that you can
find around the house or at your local crafts shop. Prepare a collage
of multiple colors on a piece of paper with color pencils. Complete
your masterpiece of colorful shapes with a thick layer of black
foreground that you scratch away with a coin, creating a design of
multicolored patterns.
School
Coin Keeper - - Decorate old film containers and convert it into a handy coin
keeper to put your lunch money in. It's very easy to hold and fits in
most bags, backpacks and pockets very nicely. No more losing money or
carrying loose change, keep it all together in this school coin
keeper.
St.
Patrick’s Day Hat Magnet Using Coins - - Be more lucky than a leprechaun this St. Patrick’s Day with
this easy art craft project!
The $5
Wallet : Crafts with 5 - 1 Dollar Bills - Create a wallet from five one dollar bills. Why keep money in your
wallet, when your money can be the wallet? The wallet is very
durable, mostly because it is made of US currency.
Time
Capsule - - Collecting for this simple kid's time capsule provides memories and
fun, all in one. It's a great way to spend New Year's Day.
Travel
Coin Bracelet - - I have had a small coin collection since I was a child. Many of the
coins were from my family’s travels abroad. I came up with this
great design to make a bracelet from all those coins. It is a fun and
inexpensive souvenir.
Treasure
Bottle - - This homemade toy may look like nothing more than a bottle of rice,
but roll it once or twice, and a host of hidden objects will appear
before your eyes.
Two
Cents Earrings - - This craft project is all about putting in your two cents worth of
effort to make it.
Vintage
Coin Bracelet - - This Vintage coin bracelet is a very funky way to show off some
antique coins. You could also make this with a coin from a holiday or
a memento coin.
VIP
Balloon Invitations - - Treat your guests a little special with this personal VIP invites.
Walk
of Fame Stone - - Collect small treasures during a family vacation, then have each
person use them in a stone.
Wallet
Made Out Of Dollar Bills - - Here is how to made your cool money wallet. You can also take the
tape off to use the money!
Weight
of Wealth - - Find out the weight of wealth when your children determine how much
a dollar in different coin denominations weighs.
Westward
Journey Nickel Collection - - The Westward Journey Nickel Collection is a great way for children
in the U.S. to start a coin collection while at the same time
learning about an important time in this nation's history. This is a
great collection for younger children since it only involves four
coins and will provide a sense of satisfaction after the child
completes the set.
Wishes
Can Come True - - Ring in the New Year with a project that your child can bank on: a
custom container that lets him save for something he really wants.
A
Stocking Countdown Calendar - - We gave the traditional Advent calendar a creative kick, turning it
into a festive garland that reuses your kids' colorful socks. Tucked
inside are notes, games, and goodies for kids to receive - one sock
for each day leading up to the Jolly Old Elf's visit.