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Upcycled DIY Bank for Guys Night Fund

01.25.2019 by Marie // Leave a Comment

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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Wood Bank next to Candle with text overlay - Upcycled DIY Bank for Guys Night Fund

 

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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!

 

Guys Night DIY Bank next to Map Candle

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

 

Empty Coffee Syrups Box

Step 1

First, make sure your box is clean and empty.

 

Glob of Black Paint on Back of Box

Step 2

Next, begin painting the box with black acrylic paint.

 

Back of Black Painted Box

Front of Black Painted Box

Step 3

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

 

Decorative Wood Tape Around Box

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.

 

Trimmed Decorative Wood Tape Around Box

Step 5

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

 

Decorative Wood Tape Attached to Edge of Box

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.

 

Blue Painters Tape Attached to Edge Window in Box

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.

 

Blue Painters Tape Attached to Backing on 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.

 

Rectangle Cut Out Inside Blue Painters Tape Attached to Backing on Tape

Step 11

Next, cut out the rectangle between the painters tape.

 

Tape Attached to Box With Window Cutout

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.

 

Tape Attached to Back of Box

Step 13

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

 

Folded Tape Edge on Box

Step 14

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

 

Pencil Measurement on Tape Backing

Close Up of Pencil Measurement on Tape Backing

Step 15

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

 

Cut Out Piece of Decorative Tape

Step 16

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

 

Decorative Tape on Edge of Box

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.

 

Colorful Travel Sheet of Cardstock

Step 19

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

 

Measuring Decorated Box On Cardstock

Close Up of Pencil Line on Cardstock

Step 20

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

 

Back of Cut Out Piece of Cardstock

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.

 

Tape on the Back of Cardstock

Step 23

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

 

Decorative Cardstock Inside of Box

Step 24

Then attach the cardstock to the inside of your box.

 

Money Slot Cut Into Top of 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.

 

Striped Chipboard Letters

Step 26

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

 

Striped Chipboard Letters Laid Out on Box

Step 27

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

 

Guys Night Letter Attached to Box

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.

 

Close Up of Guys Night Letter Attached to Box

Angled View of Guys Night DIY Bank next to Map Candle

Wood Bank next to Candle with text overlay - Upcycled DIY Bank for Guys Night Fund

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?

See where I’m linking up!

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Wood Bank next to Candle with text overlay - Upcycled DIY Bank for Guys Night Fund

 

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