Tissue Box Piggy Bank

This craft is kind of a pig deal! Bank on our upcycled craft that turns a tissue box into a DIY piggy bank.

Ages: 8 and up, 6 and up

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Supplies Needed

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Disposable Plate(s)
Pencil(s)
Tissue Box

Steps

Step 1

Pour white and red paint onto disposable plate.
Step 10

Drop in coins and fill your piggy bank!
Step 2

Mix paint together with paint brush to create pink shade.
Step 3

Cover tissue box with paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 4

Shape Model Magic snout and mouth. Use pencil eraser to make indents to create nostrils.
Step 5

Shape Model Magic tail, ears, eyes, eyebrows, and bow.
Step 6

Glue facial features to front of box.
Step 7

Glue ears to top of box.
Step 8

Glue tail to back of box.
Step 9

Glue bow to top of box. Let all Model Magic and glue steps dry overnight.

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CIY Staff Tips

Model Magic pieces that haven’t dried will easily adhere to one another. For added strength, or to attach dried pieces of Model Magic together, use our No-Run Washable School Glue.
We used Crayola Scissors to help shape our Model Magic, but you could also use our Model Magic Shape ‘n Cut Tools.

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