What is more fun than playing with play dough? We can’t think of much. Not only do you get to play with play dough, but you can also MAKE your own play dough with The Dough Project’s DIY kit. Follow these easy steps below to make yours today with your little one(s)!
Read MoreRubbings – Explore texture and pattern with just three materials. Collect your crayons and pastels! Sticky Lemon’s crayons are our favorite to use for this project. Place a piece of cardboard on a flat surface, put a piece of printer paper on top, and use the side of a crayon to make a rubbing. Layer colors and use corrugated cardboard for extra texture!
Read MoreStretch, shape, and sculpt TWO St. Patrick’s Day slime projects! This project is for ages 4+ and only requires a few materials (likely in your kitchen cabinet). For an opaque vibrant green slime, try our fluffy shamrock shake slime. For a translucent, sparkly slime filled with glittery goodness, try our pot of gold slime!
Read MoreTell someone you like them with a homemade Valentine’s Day card! This project is for all ages and only requires a few materials. This project can be made easier with precut shapes for toddlers. Make someone smile today with a handwritten card with your little lovebug.
Read MoreLet’s make something together this Valentine’s Day! This project only requires a few materials and can be made easier for little ones (with fewer hole punches) or more difficult with more yarn and more holes to weave through. Create something sweet with your little cupid today!
Read MoreFacades – collage a simple house façade! Gather your materials and save your cardboard (and sanity): Here is a creative way to transform this commonplace material into something beautiful. Cut a piece of cardboard into a house shape. Invite your designer to decorate their own façade with glue and collaging materials, such as fabric + paper shapes.
Read MoreWe’ve got three ideas for you to transform your average wrapped beeswax candle to something showstopping! Our Candle Kit includes everything you need to create multiple colorful candles. Check out our ideas below to take your candle decor into new directions!
Read MoreDecorate your home with art created by your little artist! Print out our holiday coloring sheets at home for a festive activity that will bring smiles all around. We’ve provided patterned snowflakes, snowmen, gingerbread cookies, candles, trees and stars.
Read MoreSkyscrapers – design a city to learn about 3D art and architecture. Save your larger boxes and invite your child to design their own building. Use materials you have on hand, such as paper for windows, tape for details, and oil pastels for color. Paint may get a little messy, but is always a great addition to any project.
Read MoreStay warm and cozy creating these colorful recycled shape ornaments. These ornaments use simple repeating shapes to create a beautiful memory for you and your little one. You only need a few materials and most will be from your recycling. Deck the halls and decorate your home!
Read MoreWith a chill in the air and decorated Fall doorsteps, we know Halloween is coming up! To get our storefront ready, we’ve been brewing up another project for and your little one(s). Grab a pumpkin and let’s make this fa-BOO-lous autumn piece!
Read MoreJoin us Saturday, October 31st in your Halloween costume! Hop onto your broom and soar into this spooktacular Halloween event with an art-project-to-go! Shop Creative Kits for at-home projects, newly stocked candles, art supplies and more. Can’t make it into Minni? You can print out our spine-chilling coloring sheets at home!
Read MoreEmbrace the autumn weather and get outdoors! This project will have you FALLing for bright colors and intricate patterns. Collect a variety of leaves and let’s get printing to make this colorful masterpiece!
Read MoreMini 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.
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