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October 23, 2013 by: Melanie

Formula Can Piggy Bank

A few weeks ago, I was approached from Jesse over at the Fat Quarter Challenge about making a project for the site’s challenge. I like working with fabric, and I always like a challenge, so of course I said yes! For the Fat Quarter Challenge, Jesse sends participants a packet that contains a fat quarter of fabric and a few notions. Participants use all the objects and put their own creative take on them. Want to see what I made? A repurposed, upcycled Formula Can Piggy Bank!

Formula Can Piggy Bank from It Happens in a Blink

Supplies:

  • An empty, clean and dried formula can with lid
  • A fat quarter
  • Ribbon
  • Sequin string
  • Mini Chalkboard
  • Mini clothespin
  • Hot glue and hot glue gun
  • Scissors
  • Mod Podge
  • Coordinating cardstock

Begin by covering the formula can with the fat quarter, using hot glue to hold it in place.

Formula Can Piggy Bank

Use ribbon and sequins to cover the rough edges of the fat quarter. Hot glue in place.

Formula Can Piggy Bank

Now prepare the lid. Cut a slit in the top of the plastic lid. Cut a coordinating circle of cardstock the size of the circle.

Formula can slit

Formula can Piggy Bank

Cover the lid with Mod Podge, and apply a cardstock circle to the lid. Let dry completely.

Formula Can Centerpiece

Use exacto knife to cut slit out in card stock. Apply lid to formula can.

Formula can piggy bank

Use mini clothespin to hold mini chalkboard on ribbon. Right an amount or child’s name on chalkboard.

Formula Can Piggy Bank

Like my project? Head over to the Fat Quarter Challenge and vote for my Formula Can Piggy Bank!

Want to participate in next month’s Fat Quarter Challenge? I have a chance for one of my reader’s to win a two month subscription to the Fat Quarter Challenge! Enter using the Rafflecopter form below!

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Information about the Fat Quarter Challenge:

Here’s how it works in a nutshell: Participants sign up to receive the Fat Quarter Challenge packet. The cost is $12/month. The Fat Quarter Challenge website states that the price covers the materials, shipping, and cost of the prize. Jesse sends a packet with the materials, and participants make their project using all the materials and submit photos of the project by the 22nd of the month. Voting begins the next day, and the participants with the most votes wins the prize for the month. For the official instructions, see the About Page. Here is a photo of the materials that I received in my packet for the month:

Fat Quarter Challange Materials

My take on the Fat Quarter Challenge:

The Fat Quarter Challenge is a fun idea. The philosophy of all participants getting the same materials and coming up with a unique project is an enticement for me. As a craft blogger, the monthly subscription fee is a little high more me. I know how much a fat quarter and a few ribbon strips cost, and $12 is too much for me to justify for these materials. However, for someone looking for a fun challenge who says price is not an option, this is a unique activity.

Giveaway open to US and CAN. Fat Quarter Challenge is responsible for prize fulfillment.

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Comments

  1. Marilyn says

    October 23, 2013 at 10:20 am

    Melanie I LOVE how you’ve turn a formula can into a great piggy bank…genius!

    Reply
  2. Tara @ Suburble says

    October 23, 2013 at 11:35 am

    This is such a great upcycle, Melanie! I love it! Pinned!

    Reply
  3. Carlee says

    October 23, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    So cute, and great way to use up all of those formula cans!

    Reply
  4. Sky says

    October 23, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    Do you have a hard time throwing formula cans away?! There’s so much you can upcycle them for, I know I would! This is awesome- I know my little boys would love plinking coins inside 🙂 Great job, Melanie!

    Reply
  5. Bethany says

    October 23, 2013 at 6:29 pm

    I love what you did with your supplies! Such a cute project!

    Reply
  6. Carly says

    October 26, 2013 at 11:07 am

    I love this, what a cute idea!

    Reply
  7. Jill says

    October 29, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    I Love this idea!
    I was wondering if you’d mind if I featured this in a top 10 upcycles of the week post. I’d like to use just one photo from your blog and put a direct link back to your post. Please let me know if this would be ok.
    Thanks so much,
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      October 29, 2013 at 9:54 pm

      Sure, Jill- totally ok! Thanks for checking!

      Reply
  8. Jill says

    October 31, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    Just stopped by to let you know that I featured this project on my Top 10 Upcycles of the week!
    Top 10 Upcycles of the Week
    Hope you have a great weekend!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      October 31, 2013 at 10:40 pm

      Thanks, Jill!

      Reply

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