Oink! Oink!

Lance and I decided to make jobs the kids could do around the house so they could start earning and learning about money and paying tithing.  We made jobs aside from keeping rooms clean, beds made, and regular household chores because we think they shouldn't get "paid" to do those things as they are things they should be doing anyway.  At any rate, this put me in the market for a couple of piggy banks.  My friend Gwen had posted on her blog an adorable little ballerina piggy bank she made and I felt inspired.  :)  So I wandered over to Hobby Lobby and picked up a couple of ceramic piggy banks for $4.00 each as they were 50% off! Woot!  Woot! I also purchased some enamel paint to paint them first, but ended up liking them white with a couple embellishments.They are quite simple, but I think they turned out pretty cute, and the kids love them! 



Delaney's piggy bank.
 I made the bow and glued some little pink gems in the shape of a "D" on the side.
Sweet and simple, but seriously made me go "Awwwww."  :)



Luke's piggy bank.
I was giggling like a little school girl when I was making Luke's.  I had left over material from when he was Mario for Halloween last year so I sewed a tiny Mario hat and cut out a bushy mustache.  Call me crazy, but the idea popped in my head and I just had to try it!  I don't know who was more excited about it...me or Luke?  :)