Elmo Bank
By carolbee
@carolbee (16230)
United States
October 25, 2008 10:02am CST
Just finished the Elmo bank I've been making for our soon to arrive grandbaby. I used a Folger's plastic coffee can. The lid does have a slit in the top. What's your opinion? Is this a project I should make more and give to friends and relatives as gifts?
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10 responses
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
1 Nov 08
That is amazing. I think when people see it, they will want you to make some for their kids. You're really talented. I think that is very cute. If I was a kid, I would want one. If I had a kid, I'd want one.
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@carolbee (16230)
• United States
1 Nov 08
Thank you for the nice compliment. I took the bank to the hospital the other day when our baby was born and the nurses really liked it. I can't really promote it because it's licensed by Sesame Street but can make them for our grandkids. Thanks so much for responding.
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
1 Nov 08
Yes, I know it's a copyrighted image. Wonder if they have a Muppet crafts or needle work contest that you could enter. Take care
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@Grandmaof2 (7579)
• Canada
26 Oct 08
I think that's a terrific idea. I love nothing more than home made gifts. When you think about it I think I am absolutely right in my thoughts when I say. I do appreciate a gift no matter what it is, it is a gift, however when I see home made stuff I feel like a whole lot of thought went into the gift and that is something you can't put a price on. Right? Yes I think you should make home made gifts, good idea my friend.
@tamarafireheart (15384)
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25 Oct 08
Hi carolbee,
Oh yes, you can them and give them to your friends as Christmas persents, that will mean a lot to them as you work so hard on them using your imaginations and your labour, I would like one of them, then those expensive present which I have no use for me. Hugs.
Tamara
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@LouiseKnittel (4764)
• United States
25 Oct 08
I think that the bank is very cute! Nice of you to make it! I am sure lots of money will be saved in that bank for years to come!
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@carolbee (16230)
• United States
17 Nov 08
There's another good idea. I made the Elmo bank for our new grandbaby and it's in her room. It looks so cute. Since the container is made with plastic, I could make a cookie monster and it could be used as a cookie jar. Thanks for responding.
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@makingpots (11915)
• United States
17 Nov 08
So cute, carolbee! My son would just adore this bank.
Absolutely I think people would enjoy this gift. What a cute idea.
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@carolbee (16230)
• United States
25 Oct 08
I can put anything on the plastic as long as I have some kind of pattern. I have 6 Sesame Street characters but can't sell them. Against copyright laws. Since it's for our family, it's fine. Am thinking about doing one for our grandson but need to get a dinosour pattern or something of that nature. Thanks for the nice compliment. This took me a long time to make but was fun. Thanks for responding.
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@cowgirl03051979 (918)
• United States
23 Oct 11
i think the elmo bank is very cute i think it will make a wonderful present for a soon-to-arrive baby but i think an old plastic coffee can is kind of a cheap gift but i do not guess a baby would really care i like the piggy banks that are made of plain clay or mesh that you can paint and decorate yourself i do not think that they are as cheaply looking i do not think that this is a project that you should start making for your friends (no offense like i said its cute but cheap)