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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.

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Next, begin painting the box with black acrylic paint.

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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Next, cut out the rectangle between the painters tape.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Then attach the cardstock to the inside of your box.

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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.

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

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

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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!

DIY Giant Fabric Bins (The Scrap Shoppe Blog)

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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It’s time for more awesome candy Christmas crafts. You’ve taken care of your tree, your food, and your porch. Now it’s time to add some of that sweetness to your gift-giving too. These candy DIY gift tags with photo inserts are not only adorable but also easy for little ones to help pass out gifts. Double score!

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It’s Day 9 and we are sharing Pretty Gift Wrapping Ideas!

Get Your Glitter On!

Turns out that the only thing I love more than candy is glitter. These adorable gift tags are packed with it. Unlike other projects, though, this glitter won’t get everywhere because you’re wrapping it in cellophane.

As every crafter knows, there’s not much you can do about the constant parade of glitter that lives in your house. However, these candy DIY gift tags let you transport the glittery fun without the mess coming along too. (Unless you use glitter ribbon on your gifts, but that’s your call. I won’t judge.)

Step 1

First, remove the condiment container lids from your packaging it they came in a set with the containers.

Step 2

Next, outline one color of your swirl with Stickles.

Step 3

Then fill in the blank areas with a second color of Stickles.

Step 4

Set your lid aside to dry.

Step 5

Repeat steps 2 through 4 for your remaining lids.

Note:

I chose to change up the colors but you can totally use the same 2 for every lid if you’d like.

Step 6

After your lids have dried, pull out your photos.

Note:

Cut the photos apart if they aren’t already separated.

Step 7

Next, use one of your lids as a template and trace a circle on your photo with a chalk pencil.

Tip:

You can see in the photo that the chalk line is very faint so make sure you cut it out in good lighting. This does, however, makes it easy to wipe off without ruining your photo.

Step 8

After you have traced your circle, cut it out.

Tip:

Check that your circle fits inside the back of your lid. If not, trim a little more around the edges.

Step 9

Next, add a small amount of glue to the inside of your lid.

Step 10

Press your photo circle into the glue and set aside to dry.

Step 11

While you glue dries, finish adding photos to the rest of your candy DIY gift tags.

Step 12

After you glue has dried, cut a piece of cellophane and place your tag (photo side up) in the center of it.

Step 13

Then wrap your cellophane around the lid and twist one side of the cellophane then secure one edge with a piece of thread.

Step 14

Next twist the remaining side of cellophane and again secure with a piece of thread.

Step 15

Trim any excess thread from your knots before moving on.

Step 16

Slip an additional piece of thread through one knot on your gift tag and create a hanger.

Optional:

If you cannot get the thread through the knot, you can also punch a hole in one side to thread your hanger through.

Step 17

Repeat steps 12 through 16 until you have finished all of your gift tags.

Admit it! Just looking at these glittery candy DIY gift tags makes you feel happier inside. Your gifts will absolutely shine with them dangling from the bows this year. You can totally use these for group gifts too. For example, we have a few that are for the entire family this year and all I did was add a photo of all of us in the lid. The same goes for couples’ gifts or gifts for all of your kids. No more trying to scratch out 5 names as tiny as possible on the tag.

Bonus Tip:

We live in a wonderful day and age when even if you don’t actually have photos of recipients, you can totally steal a couple off of Facebook for your gift tags.

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More Ideas You’ll Love:

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

DIY Giant Fabric Bins (The Scrap Shoppe Blog)

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

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

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

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

How to Make Industrial Metal Shelves (Simply Designing)

DIY Drawer Organizer (DIY Adulation)

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Get Your Glitter On!

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