# DIY Penny-Pinching Vases This DIY Project Uses Old Pennies to Transform a Vase By M | Published 2013-07-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pennypinching References: [swaytheblog](http://www.swaytheblog.com/2013/06/26/today-on-the-boards-diy-penny-vase-2/) & [voneinspired](http://www.voneinspired.com) As pennies slowly make their way out the Canadian economy, many people are finding a surplus of unused penny-pinching coins laying around the house. Since you can't really spend pennies anymore, why not use them to stylishly upcycle an [old vase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navazi) into a hip, copper-filled [planter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-mini-can-foliage)? For this DIY tutorial, you're going to need to collect a large amount of pennies. Spray paint an unused vase a monochromatic color --- like black or white -- so that the copper pennies really stand out against the colored background. Carefully stick the pennies onto the vase in a straight line and watch as the old and new pennies beautifully contrast each other in color and texture. The end result is stylishly looking vase that is modern, penny-pinching and an iconic piece of Canadian monetary history. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycling Home Decor:** Using everyday items to transform old decor items into new and trendy pieces. - **Monochromatic Color Schemes:** Creating a coordinated look by using a single color throughout a design. - **Iconic Repurposing:** Using historic or nostalgic items to create modern and unique products. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Finding innovative ways to repurpose and transform old items into new decor pieces. - **Craft and Hobby:** Developing new products and tutorials to encourage DIY projects and creative hobbies. - **Historical Preservation:** Finding ways to incorporate historic elements into modern design in order to create unique and significant products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kintsugi-Inspired Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penny-piggy-bank.md) - [Eroded Coin Studded Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eroded-coin.md) - [Copper Tubular Minimal Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroyuki-yuasa.md) - [Unusual Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-brown-paper-bag-vase.md) - [Minimalist Illusory Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaso-gota-vase.md) - [Playful Packaging-Inspired Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-milk-vase.md) - [Dual-Purpose Vintage-Inspired Home Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-home-object.md) - [Ocean-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-coralshaped-vase.md) - [Chandelier-Shaped Self-Watering Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfwatering-vase.md)