10 Creative DIY Piggy Banks You Can Make at Home

Making DIY piggy banks is a fun, hands-on way to teach kids about saving and money management. Involving children in crafting their own savings container gives them a sense of ownership and makes learning about earning and saving more engaging.

Most of these piggy banks can be assembled with common household items or inexpensive supplies from a dollar store. Children enjoy decorating and personalizing their banks, and parents can use the process to introduce basic budgeting and goal-setting concepts.

Below are ten creative and easy piggy bank ideas you can make at home.

1. Tissue Box Piggy Bank

A tissue box becomes a simple and lightweight piggy bank with a little construction paper, a marker or pencil, and glue. This project is ideal for younger children and offers ample opportunity for decorating and character design.

See the Project: Tissue Box Piggy Bank

2. Paper Mache Dino Bank

Blue and Red Paper Mache Dino Bank — Image Credit: Red Ted Art

Papier-mâché banks let kids get creative with sculpting and painting. A dinosaur-shaped bank is playful and durable once dry, and the layered paper technique is similar to making a piñata.

See the Project: Paper Mache Dino Bank

3. Worldly Mason Jar Bank

travel-themed map Mason jar bank. — Image Credit: Pillar Box Blue

Mason jars make sturdy banks and can be themed for specific savings goals. A travel-style jar decorated with maps or stickers is a great visual reminder for kids saving toward trips or special outings.

See the Project: Worldly Mason Jar Bank

4. Tin Can Piggy Bank

Pink Tin Can Piggy Bank — Image Credit: Little Ladoo

An empty tin can becomes charming when painted and outfitted with cardboard features. This recycled approach is a budget-friendly craft and can be customized to look like a pig or any other creature kids enjoy.

See the Project: Tin Can Piggy Bank

5. Animal Cracker Jug Piggy Bank

Animal Cracker Bear Jug Piggy Bank — Image Credit: Repurpose and Upcycle

Once emptied and cleaned, animal cracker jugs are perfect for upcycling into playful piggy banks. A coat of paint, some fabric for a scarf, and a few details transform the jar into a cute savings spot.

See the Project: Animal Cracker Jug Piggy Bank

6. Superhero Piggy Banks

Mason Jar Banks Painted with Superman and Batman design — Image Credit: Fireflies and Mud Pies

For kids who love superheroes, themed mason jar banks painted with recognizable symbols make saving more exciting. These jars are easy to seal and reopen, so parents can help retrieve savings when needed.

See the Project: Superhero Piggy Banks

7. Iggly Piggly Piggy Bank

Pink Iggly Piggly Piggy Bank — Image Credit: Artsy Craftsy Mom

This papier-mâché pig design is whimsical and kid-friendly. The rounded shape and bright paint options make it a favorite for little hands to craft and decorate.

See the Project: Iggly Piggly Piggy Bank

8. Pretty Piggy Bank

White Piggy Bank decorated with decoupage — Image Credit: Ideas for the Home by Kenarry

A decoupage or papier-mâché piggy bank offers lots of decorating options—buttons, patterned paper, and paint create a charming keepsake that kids can personalize for themselves or as a gift.

See the Project: Pretty Piggy Bank

9. Upcycled Piggy Bank

Upcycled Piggy Bank with Handprint design — Image Credit: Mama in the Now

Boxes from beauty or baby products can be repurposed into slim, decorative piggy banks. These lightweight, upcycled options are easy to assemble and make for a great introductory saving tool for children.

See the Project: Upcycled Piggy Bank

10. Pot o’ Gold Piggy Bank

A hand putting a coin inside a pot o’ gold piggy bank with rainbow holder — Image Credit: Playground Parkbench

A colorful “pot o’ gold” bank uses a canning jar, pipe cleaners, and craft supplies to create a whimsical savings jar. This themed project pairs well with lessons about saving for special treats or events.

See the Project: Pot o’ Gold Piggy Bank