Mini Circle Weavings: Design a woven textile with a simple cardboard loom! Gather your materials and save your cardboard (and sanity): Here is a creative way to transform this commonplace material into something beautiful. Start by making a loom. Cut a circle about 5" in diameter from a piece of cardboard. Draw an odd number of marks spaced about 1" apart (no need to be exact) around the edge of the circle. Cut a notch into each mark.
Read MoreInk, Roll, Print, Repeat. Let’s get printing with online print workshops! Minni online workshops are designed to keep little ones ages 1.5–10 creating from the comfort of home. Each themed workshop focuses on skill development, simple repurposed materials and unique ways to engage with our environments.
Read MoreYour Home Studio Guide for At-Home Projects – Fill up your home studio with our favorite materials and keep reading for our secrets to making your art space special! Recycled and repurposed materials you may already have: cardboard, bubble wrap, food coloring, wine corks, egg cartons, TP rolls, newspapers and magazines.
Read MoreRecycled robots for little engineers + inventors! Bleep! Bloop! Bleep! Get your gears turning for this robotic project. Using a range of recycled materials, participants will use building skills to invent their very own robot. Gather your hardware and equipment and let’s get making!
Read MoreTurn your kitchen into a slime shop this week and line up for one of our most popular projects! Little ones will unleash their inner scientist as they create their own creamy concoctions from just a few ingredients.
Read MoreSpark up some art this weekend with you and your little one(s). With a few recycled materials and the rest likely in your art bin or in the recycling, this Fourth of July project is colorful and great for all ages! If you’re ready to jump into more at-home fun, check out our blog for more projects.
Read MoreCake Sculpture – Get messy, mix your own pastel “frosting” and make a cake! Cardboard. Inexpensive, plentiful and for some reason, fascinating for every child…ever. As we turn to the internet for our daily needs, boxes are bound to take over our kitchens and recycling bins.
Read MoreWe donut what we would do without dads! Celebrate Father’s Day with this simple sweet treat. This project is perfect for all ages!
Read MoreMinni was recently featured on NBC Boston for businesses offering virtual learning for your little one(s). Our workshops are interactive, engaging and fun! We welcome you to join a one-time free trial online workshop.
Read MoreStamping – Stamp with corrugated cardboard to learn about patterns and repetition. Cardboard. Cheap, plentiful and for some reason, fascinating for every child…ever. As we turn to the internet for our daily needs, boxes are bound to take over our kitchens and recycling bins.
Read MoreCollaborative Collage (all ages) – We think collage is one of the most engaging ways to make something beautiful. We have rounded up supplies that are hopefully going to be more available to you and simple tips to make indoor time more fun, creative, and bonding. Collaborate, mix and layer to create a full + complete mixed media masterpiece.
Read MoreEasy Salt Dough – Don’t have any cream of tartar at home? Make the next best thing! Salt dough is a classic craft for energetic little ones that love goo. Whip up a batch of shapes and bake for painting + keepsakes!
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Read MoreCardboard Sculpture – Easy Projects to Explore at Home. Below is a project that inspires future architects and designers. We have rounded up supplies that are hopefully going to be more available to you and simple tips to make indoor time more fun, creative, and bonding. Let’s create!
Read MoreWe’ve rounded up all of the materials you would need for our virtual workshops. Get ready for stacking, slime, bubble wrap stamping, and so much more! Most of our materials can be found right in your kitchen cabinets, in your recycling bin or in the great outdoors.
Read MoreBelow is a project for our MinniDesigners! Now is the time to clean out your linen closet and drawers! Grab some old sheets, colorful fabrics, yarn, ribbon and even shoe laces and create a collaborative woven “textile.” Let’s create!
Read MoreLet's get creative together! We are launching the #minnidesignclub, a club for all our Minni followers (and future followers) to join. Each week we’ll post a new design challenge for ALL ages to inspire creativity at home. Share each project to your IG story and be sure to tag us and use #minnidesignclub so we can share with the community!
Read MoreSlime – Most people don’t store gallons of liquid starch in their cabinets like we do, so we created the Minni Slime Kit, including labeled ingredients for 3 slimy recipes, all the tools needed, and easy step-by-step directions. We make these right in our studio and will schedule an appointment with you for pick-up.
Read MoreCalming Playdough – This is a sensory activity made with simple, safe ingredients. Let’s create! Homemade playdough is easy and engaging for all ages (even adults)! Use the recipe below to cook up an afternoon filled with sensory exploration and sprinkle in any essential oil of choice for a needed dose of calm.
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