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Are you looking for an easy Valentine gift for your husband this year? This upcycled DIY bank for guys night fund is the perfect gift for hubs that doesn’t break the bank (haha, get it?). Even better, you can make it without even leaving the house. Score!

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Between decluttering and fighting over our military pay, the last thing I want to do is run out and buy more stuff for hubs this Valentine’s Day. Of course, I still want to surprise him with a little gift and this upcycled DIY bank for guys night fund is exactly what I need. It uses up leftover packaging. It’s creative and thoughtful and it’s an easy way to say, “I love you”.

If you got a bunch of those kits or sets for Christmas last month then you already have what you need to make this super simple craft. Rescue one from the recycling bin and grab your craft supplies to make this awesome gift today!

Materials for Guys Night Fund

Empty Box with Plastic View Panel
Black Acrylic Paint
1 inch Sponge Brush
6 inch wide Wood Decorative Tape (I got mine at Hobby Lobby but here is a similar one)
Scissors
Blue Painters Tape
Pencil
Decorative Cardstock
Paper Cutter
Glue Runner
Chipboard Letters

Step 1

First, make sure your box is clean and empty.

Step 2

Next, begin painting the box with black acrylic paint.

Step 3

Cover your entire box with paint and then allow the paint to dry.

Step 4

After your paint is dry, wrap your decorative tape around the box to measure the length you need.

Note:

Keep the paper backing on the tape while measuring.

Step 5

While your decorative tape is still wrapped around your box, trim the amount needed from your tape roll.

Step 6

Once your tape is trimmed, begin attaching it to the front of your box starting at the open edge.

Step 7

Continue attaching your tape until you reach the edge of the view panel.

Step 8

Next, place rolled pieces of blue painters tape around the edges of the view panel.

Step 9

Then place your decorative tape with the paper backing still on over the painters tape.

Step 10

Carefully peel back your decorative tape, keeping the painters tape in place on the paper backing and lifting it from the box.

Step 11

Next, cut out the rectangle between the painters tape.

Step 12

After you have cut out the rectangle, resume attaching your decorative tape to your box. Ensure that your rectangle lines up with the view panel in the box.

Step 13

Continue attaching your decorative tape all the way around your box.

Step 14

Once you reach the edge of your box opening, fold the tape inside the box.

Step 15

Now, measure the uncovered edge of your box on the tape and mark with a pencil.

Step 16

Next, cut out the tape inside of the pencil lines.

Step 17

Attach the cut piece of decorative tape to the edge of your box.

Step 18

Repeat steps 15 through 17 for the remaining uncovered side of your box.

Step 19

After your box is covered, pull out your piece of decorative cardstock.

Step 20

Flip it over and use your box to measure the size you need and mark it with a pencil.

Step 21

Next, use your paper cutter to cut 1/4 inch inside all of your pencil marks.

Step 22

Try sliding your cut out cardstock into your box. If it doesn’t fit, trim the edges more.

Step 23

Once your cardstock fits inside of your box, add adhesive to the back of it with your glue runner.

Step 24

Then attach the cardstock to the inside of your box.

Step 25

Next, cut an opening for the money in the top of your box.

Tip:

I used scissors to make mine but it would have been cleaner with an XActo knife.

Step 26

Now pull out your chipboard letters and lay out the ones you need.

Step 27

Lay out your letters on the box until you have your desired placement.

Step 28

Then attach the letters 1 at a time by lifting them from their place, applying adhesive with your glue runner, and replacing in the spot.

Take your gift to the next level by adding some money to the fund before gifting. This upcycled DIY bank for guys night fund is the perfect easy gift to surprise your guy with this year. Even better, you can create the perfect thoughtful gift for him without even leaving the house. Seriously, does it get any better than that?

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Are you ready to make this year the year that you get organized? Don’t feel like you have to shell out hundreds or thousands of dollars to make it happen. You can totally get organized this year with these DIY projects!

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We are doing a massive declutter this this year. We have so much stuff in our home that we are drowning in it. In fact, we have so much stuff that even hubs is on board with getting rid of it. That’s like, unicorn level awesome.

Of course, after we’re done decluttering, everything that is left needs to be organized. That’s where these DIY projects come in!

Easy DIY Magnetic Chalkboard for the Kitchen (Anika’s DIY Life)

Organization is always best when it’s beautiful and this magnetic chalkboard doesn’t disappoint. It keeps you organized and looks gorgeous on your wall!

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Do you need a place to wrangle all of those new toys Santa brought the kiddos? These fabric bins hold a ton and are perfect for quick clean-ups.

DIY Geometric Industrial Wall Jewelry Hanger (Made in a Day)

If you’re tired of your jewelry sitting jumbled on your dresser or in drawers then this DIY is perfect for you. It’s a gorgeous way to not only organize but display all of those beautiful accessories.

Ways to Make Your Home Office Work for You (Two Purple Couches)

This one doesn’t actually share any DIY projects but her tips for making your office work you can apply to all areas of your house. It’s difficult to organize something if you don’t know exactly how you’ll use it. I totally recommend you read this before starting any organization projects.

How to Upcycled Cardboard Boxes into Decorative Storage (Domestically Creative)

Do you need some sturdy yet pretty storage boxes for your cube organizer? These upcycled beauties are perfect and so super simple to make.

How to Make Wagons Out of Crates (Rain on a Tin Roof)

Even though she used these for Christmas, I think they make awesome toy storage! Make one easily for each kid and (hopefully) the mess will at least travel with them. A mom can dream, right?

How to Make Industrial Metal Shelves (Simply Designing)

Next on the list are these industrial beauties. Shelves are always a great way to utilize wall space for organization. These industrial shelves look great holding all of your remaining stuff after you finish decluttering.

DIY Drawer Organizer (DIY Adulation)

Don’t forget to keep your drawers organized too. For less than a dollar you can make super functional honeycomb organizers for your drawers easily!

Finally get organized this year with these DIY projects. Don’t forget to declutter your stuff before you try to get organized. Holding on to things that don’t serve you and you don’t love is a waste of your time.

Now let’s head down to this week’s Merry Monday link party! Share your awesome new ideas with us and don’t forget to check out what everyone else is sharing. See you down there!

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Are you tired of stocking full of junk that your kids don’t need? Even when you fill them with gifts that aren’t candy, you still find the small toys and art supplies broken all over the house. This year, add a little something kids will love but is still practical like these DIY shimmery ice cream soaps.

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Welcome to Day 12 of the Fourth Annual 12 Days of Christmas Series!

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It’s Day 12 and we are ready to Hang the Stockings by the Chimney with Care!

Ice Cream Soap without Stick next to Sprinkles

I can’t believe it’s the last day of this year’s 12 Days of Christmas blog hop. This has been so much fun and absolutely inspiring. If you’ve missed any of the days, you can find a complete list of projects right here.

Since we’re getting down to the wire on Christmas I wanted to end with a super easy stocking stuffer idea. Too often, we get caught up in finding the perfect gift that we forget all about the stockings. These DIY shimmery ice creams soaps are a super quick and easy gift you can whip up in time for Christmas.

In case you don’t have all of the materials, I’ve included links to all of them on Amazon so that you can get them quickly and finish off your list before the big day.

Ice Cream Soaps with Sticks Wrapped in Cellophane

DIY Shimmery Ice Creams Soaps Materials

Step 1

First, measure out 4.5 oz. of your soap base.

I use an old cheese grater to grate my soap base so that it melts more quickly. This also makes it much easier to get the exact amount that you need.

Step 2

Next, place your 4.5 oz. of soap base into your pouring pot.

Step 3

Then measure out 2 oz. of unrefined shea butter and add it into your pouring pot as well.

Step 4

Add a half inch of water to a sauce pot and bring it to a boil.

Step 5

After your water is boiling, turn the heat down to medium and place your filled pouring pot inside.

Step 6

Next, melt your soap base and shea butter, stirring frequently.

Step 7

Once your soap and shea butter are melted, add in .1 oz of orange mica powder (or whatever color you want) and stir until combined.

Note:

If you use the set that I link to above, that’s an entire bag.

Step 8

Next, stir in 10-15 drops of orange essential oil.

Step 9 (Optional)

Place your sticks in place on your mold.

Tips:

The sticks are meant to be reused so I would omit them if you are giving these as gifts outside of your immediate family.
If you do not use the sticks, the amount of base that this makes is enough for 6 soaps instead of 3. This is because you cannot fill the molds as high without the sticks in place.

Step 10

Now, pour your melted base into your molds. Again, if not using the sticks, only fill them about halfway (just to the bottom of the stick opening).

Step 11

Add the lid to your mold to protect your soaps while they cool.

Step 12

Lastly, after your soaps have cooled completely, remove them from the molds and wrap in cellophane to gift!

You can absolutely freeze these if necessary to ensure that they come cleanly out of the molds. Let them cool about 20 minutes before freezing so that bubbles and other imperfections can settle beforehand.

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These DIY shimmery ice cream soaps are the perfect no-junk stocking stuffers that kids will totally love. They also make fantastic classroom gifts or even party favors. Before you head to Amazon to order your supplies, it’s time to check out the other awesome stocking ideas from my friends below!

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Scroll down for even more Christmas Stocking Ideas you can use this holiday season!