Baby's First Piggy Bank

2 min read September 13, 2026 Missy and Kristen
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Create this simple Baby's First Piggy Bank for the mother-to-be at the next baby shower you throw. Each of your guests can add a few coins to the bank so a little savings for baby can be started! Follow these simple steps to get started!

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Take your DIY Ceramic Elephant Bank and add 2-3 coats of Pink Paint. Allow each coat to dry before adding another. We used a Foam Paint Brush for most of the Elephant Bank and then a smaller paintbrush for the more intricate spaces.

Baby's First Piggy Bank step 1
Step
2

Once the paint has dried, you can grab the Black Chalk Marker and write your message on the large, center section of the elephant. We chose to write “My 1st Bank” but you could also write the baby’s name or a special message of warm wishes. No matter the message, it will be greatly appreciated by the mommy-to-be and her new bundle of joy!

Baby's First Piggy Bank step 2
Step
3

Next, dip a different paintbrush into the Mod Podge and carefully dab it onto the back of the Silver Heart Confetti. Place each piece of Confetti onto the painted Elephant Bank, avoiding the section with your message.

Baby's First Piggy Bank step 3 part 1
Baby's First Piggy Bank step 3 part 2
Step
4

Now each of your guests can add a few coins to the bank so a little savings for baby can be started! This simple DIY is both thoughtful and cute and will be loved by both mommy and baby! Make sure to check out our Elephant Themed Baby ShowerDIY Memory Art and our Peanut Butter Banana Cupcake Recipe for even more baby shower inspiration!

Baby's First Piggy Bank step 4

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