My husband is NOTORIOUS for throwing his jeans on the laundry pile without checking his pockets… and if I don’t check them, the changes ends up going through the wash. Fortunately I’ve never accidentally washed anything really important, but we both need to get better at checking our pockets! This handy-dandy DIY change jar is the perfect reminder!
Supplies:
- Mason Jar
- Pallet Wood
- 3-4” Metal Hose Clamp
- Paint Pen or Paint and Paint Brush
- Cordless Drill/Driver
- 3 Small Screws
- Twine
Instructions:
Begin by cutting a piece of pallet wood approximately 8” tall. You can use new wood or barn wood depending on the look you want. I wanted mine a bit rustic so used weathered pallet wood.
Sketch the word “CHANGE” onto the piece of wood to make sure your location and spacing is just right. Use a paint pen or small paint brush to paint the word. Allow the paint to dry completely before continuing.
Once your paint is completely dry use the cordless drill/driver to attach the hose clamp with a small screw.
Add an additional screw to each side of the wood towards the top. This is where you’ll tie the twine f or hanging.
Slip the mason jar into the hose clamp and use a screw driver to tighten the clamp until it is tight around the neck of the jar.
Cut a piece of twine to about 15”. Tie one end around each screw on the sides of the board.
Slip the twine over a nail or hook and hand your DIY Change Jar in the laundry room, entry way, or any place you find yourself constantly picking up loose change!
My DIY change jar is definitely going in the laundry room!
Do you have a change jar you add the coins you pick up through out the day?
I love this! I need to make this for my nephews because I’m trying to teach them to save.
So cute! Thanks for sharing!!
So Cute!!!
This is so cute!!! I love it!
I love this idea! Super cute and functional!
This is a great idea! I love mason jar crafts.
Super cute! Pinned and tweeted! Now maybe I can add this to the honey do list… 🙂
That is so cute! I have a jar labeled “Momma’s Tips” in the laundry room for any loose change. 🙂
What a great idea! Love this!
Very cute idea! I need to upgrade my change jar. Thanks for the instructions.
I love this! Such a cute and simple DIY project!
Cute idea, I just drop the change in the kids banks 🙂
Too cute! And it is so simple! =)
I LOVE mason jars and using them all over the house!
Elle
Southern Elle Style
Nice and sounds so simple! Thank you for sharing 🙂
This is such a cute idea, I need to give this a try. I am going to pin this for later so I won’t forget 🙂
Oh, that’s cool! We have a simpler version to store change at home, this one looks much better.
What a great idea! I need that for everything 🙂
How cute!! You come up with some really great ideas! Stacie xo
What a simple but great idea to keep change. I’m making one for my husband. Thanks for sharing at #overthemoon.