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DIY Under $5 {Lucky Penny}

August 24, 2011 By Michelle Barneck 16 Comments

Find a penny pick it up, rest the day you’ll have good luck. What luck to find such a cute idea in Law Student Craft’s Etsy shop! I was inspired by her simple, happy design, but decided to take it a step further and make it a wearable reminder of how each of us is lucky in our own way.


This was a super fast and easy project. I used my 1/4 inch stamp set (got mine at Harbor Freight for like $10) and stamped in the letters using a hammer.

I got the rest of the supplies (keychain, jump rings, silver ring base) at Hobby Lobby for $5.

Lucky Penny Keychain:

1. Punch a hole in the top of the penny with the pointed stamping tool or a nail or screw.

2. Attach the penny to the keychain with a jump ring.

Totally complicated right. 😉

Lucky Penny Ring:

1. Glue the penny to the ring base (one of those ones with the big circle on it for stability) using glue meant for metal.

I know, really difficult tutorial.

You can use old or new pennies depending on the coloring you like. I love the idea of using a penny from the recipients birth year.

On the new penny I rubbed a little Martha Stewart Satin Chestnut Brown paint in to the letters to make them stand out more.

I think I may make these for my church youth group as well. We gave them charm bracelets that we give them charms for every now and again and I think these would be perfect!

Now it’s time to link up your $5 projects!

Please remember:

  • Only link to your own projects that cost you $5 or less (price does not have to include items you had on hand)
  • You can link past projects that fit the dollar limit, but please only link each project one time to one DIY Under $5 party. Do not link the same project week after week.
  • No linking giveaways or items for sale
  • Please link back so others can join the party and so you have the opportunity to be featured on Saturday!

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  1. Lynne says

    August 24, 2011 at 6:44 am

    Thanks for hosting!

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  2. Leanne says

    August 24, 2011 at 7:43 am

    That is such a cute idea! I love the ring too. My niece would love that and her birthday is next month. THanks for the cute ideas and for hosting.

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  3. Whimsy-ma-blog says

    August 24, 2011 at 8:53 am

    The keychain is really cute! I was thinking of doing one for my hubby with either our anniversary year or maybe 4 pennies one from each of our kid’s birth years. But you know men and bulky key chains. I think the 4 pennies might be too much! 🙂 Besides, it’s nice to have something just for the two of us sometimes, huh? Yup, made up my mind. Now to find a 1998 penny…

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  4. Stephanie says

    August 24, 2011 at 8:54 am

    I love the lucky pennies! What a cute idea! Thanks for hosting this great party! I might have to pull out my stamps and try out a penny today!

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  5. Mel the Crafty Scientist says

    August 24, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    I LOVE this – SOOOO creative and fun and such an awesome gift for people (even if you don’t necessarily know them all that well, it still feels awesomely personal)! : )

    -Mel the Crafty Scientist

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  6. Michelle @ Loving Every Second says

    August 24, 2011 at 3:00 pm

    So cute! I went to Harbor Freights to look at their stamp sets and found one for $6.97! With shipping, it was less than $10!!! I’m so excited, thanks for sharing the link 🙂

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  7. Affordable Medical Insurance says

    August 25, 2011 at 4:59 am

    That is such a cute idea! I love the ring too.

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  8. Angie says

    August 25, 2011 at 10:37 pm

    This is a great party idea! I just linked up and am now following.

    Reply
  9. Danielle says

    August 27, 2011 at 8:03 am

    I wanted to let you know that I featured this in my “What I Bookmarked This Week” post today – stop by and see!

    Reply
  10. Kara says

    August 30, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    This is so cute Michelle! I’ve got the stamps, so I need to make one. I’m featuring it tomorrow. 🙂

    Reply
  11. Kate Henricks says

    February 25, 2012 at 8:17 am

    I really love your lucky penny key chain! where did find the key chain part?

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  12. Michelle says

    March 1, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    Kate-
    I got it at Hobby Lobby.

    Reply
  13. Spokane Boot Camp says

    March 30, 2012 at 1:08 am

    I just want to say one word about this post and that is superb. Thanks to all of you for commenting and sharing your ideas.

    Reply

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