DIY Tooth Fairy Coins

These DIY tooth fairy coins make losing a tooth magical! When my oldest was little, she couldn’t wait for her first wiggly tooth. She heard about the tooth fairy from a friend and began regularly checking her baby teeth. To bring the magic to life, we made these sparkly tooth fairy coins. They look like they came straight from a fairy’s treasure chest. Years later, they are still one of my favorite tooth fairy ideas for little ones.

How to Make Glittery Tooth Fairy Coins

Tooth fairy coins are a fun craft and a sweet way to surprise kids. They are easy to make with just a few supplies, which you probably already have at home.

Supplies:

• small coins (pennies or foreign coins work well)
• spray paint (optional, for a colored base)
• clear acrylic spray
• fine glitter (gold, purple, aqua, or any favorite color)

Instructions:

1. Spray paint your coins for a colorful base. Let them dry.
2. Coat the coins with clear acrylic spray.
3. While the spray is still wet, sprinkle on the glitter.
4. Let the coins dry. Then flip them and repeat on the other side.
5. Seal each coin with a final coat of clear spray.

Tip: Spray paint and acrylic spray are best used outside or in a well-ventilated area. An adult should handle the spraying. Kids can help with the fun part, sprinkling on the glitter!

These glittery coins make a visit from the tooth fairy feel extra special. Kids can tuck them into a keepsake box, exchange them for a prize, or simply enjoy the sparkle. It is such a fun DIY tooth fairy craft, and it sparks a child’s imagination.

More DIY Tooth Fairy Ideas

Tooth fairy coins are a creative kids activity that adds a little extra magic. When my daughter finally lost her first tooth, she was so excited. A few glittery coins waiting under her pillow made her feel so special. Tooth fairy coins are perfect for kids who do not need real money yet. You can even make it a game. Let your child exchange the coins for a small prize or treat. Best of all, tooth fairy coins are far more whimsical, and much sparklier, than ordinary money!

Here are a few more ways to make a visit from the tooth fairy feel magical:

• Write a tiny note from the tooth fairy on fancy paper.
• Leave a sprinkle of glitter “fairy dust” on the pillow.
• Sew or buy a little tooth pillow with a pocket for the tooth.
• Keep the baby teeth in a special keepsake box or pouch.

However you celebrate, a lost tooth is a fun childhood milestone. These simple DIY tooth fairy coins make the moment even more memorable. Which color glitter would your kids choose?