How to Clean Pennies + Lucky Penny Bookmarks

It’s a favorite St. Patrick’s Day traditions in our family to transform dirty, old pennies into shiny, lucky ones. I’ve never met a child who didn’t love coins, and to watch them go from dull brown to shimmery copper makes this experience all the more magical for little ones.

Free Printable "Lucky Penny" bookmarks plus tips for shiny up old pennies via @PagingSupermom

We shared some of our best penny-shining secrets (and the science behind them) in this month’s issue of Raising Arizona Kids magazine.

How to Shine Pennies by @PagingSupermom

To make these “lucky pennies” even more fun to give we also created a free printable bookmark — simply print our free template on cardstock, cut out the bookmarks, and attach a shiny penny with a glue dot. Go get all the details over at RaisingArizonaKids.com.

Free Printable "Lucky Penny" bookmarks plus tips for shiny up old pennies via @PagingSupermom
Free Printable "Lucky Penny" bookmarks plus tips for shiny up old pennies via @PagingSupermom
Download our free printable “Lucky Penny” Bookmarks

Bettijo Bridges

Administrator at Paging Supermom
Bettijo is the founder and designer of Paging Supermom where she shares creative ideas for family fun. Known for practical and kid-friendly activities, free printables and holiday entertainment. Bettijo was a guest on the Martha Stewart Show and has frequently appeared on local TV. Her work has also been featured in national magazines including Real Simple, O, Redbook, Parents, Family Circle, and Health. She enjoys art, retro-modern design, photography and making new things. Mom of 4 kids.

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