5 Awesome Craft Ideas For Minion Lovers

Here are 5 awesome craft ideas for Minion lovers!

1. Minion Mason Jar Piggy Bank

This adorable craft is perfect for saving up for your next Minion movie marathon or a trip to a theme park!

Materials:

• Mason jar
• Yellow spray paint
• Blue acrylic paint
• Black permanent marker
• Googly eyes (one large or two small)
• Black pipe cleaner
• Hot glue gun

Instructions:

1. Thoroughly clean and dry your mason jar.
2. In a well-ventilated area, spray paint the entire mason jar yellow. Let it dry completely. You might need a second coat.
3. Once the yellow is dry, paint the bottom third of the jar blue to create the Minion’s overalls. Let it dry.
4. Use the black permanent marker to draw a strap design for the overalls and a “G” logo on the blue section.
5. Hot glue the googly eye(s) onto the top yellow section of the jar.
6. Bend the black pipe cleaner into a loop for the goggle strap and hot glue it around the eye(s).
7. If you want to make it a piggy bank, cut a slit in the lid before painting or decorate the lid separately.

Here’s your Minion Mason Jar Piggy Bank:

2. Toilet Paper Roll Minions

Recycle and create with these easy and fun toilet paper roll Minions!

Materials:

• Empty toilet paper rolls
• Yellow construction paper or paint
• Blue construction paper or paint
• White paper
• Black marker
• Scissors
• Glue stick or liquid glue

Instructions:

1. If using construction paper, cut yellow paper to fit around the toilet paper roll and glue it on. If painting, paint the roll yellow and let it dry.
2. Cut a strip of blue construction paper to create the overalls. Glue it around the bottom half of the yellow roll. Alternatively, paint the bottom blue.
3. Cut out a circle from white paper for the eye. Draw a black pupil in the center. If you have googly eyes, even better!
4. Cut a thin strip of black paper or draw a black line for the goggle strap. Glue it around the roll, positioning the eye on it.
5. Draw a mouth and some “hair” on top with a black marker. You can also cut thin black strips for hair and glue them on.
6. Repeat for as many Minions as you like!

Here’s a Toilet Paper Roll Minion:

3. Minion Rock Pets

Turn ordinary rocks into cute Minion companions for your garden or desk!

Materials:

• Smooth, medium-sized rocks
• Yellow acrylic paint
• Blue acrylic paint
• Black acrylic paint or permanent marker
• White acrylic paint (for eyes)
• Paintbrushes
• Clear sealant (optional, for outdoor use)

Instructions:

1. Wash and thoroughly dry your rocks.
2. Paint the entire rock yellow and let it dry completely. You might need a second coat.
3. Once the yellow is dry, paint the bottom third of the rock blue for the overalls. Let it dry.
4. Use white paint to create one or two circles for the eyes. Let them dry.
5. With black paint or a permanent marker, draw the pupils, goggle strap, overall straps, and a mouth. You can also add the “G” logo on the blue section.
6. If the rock will be placed outdoors, apply a clear sealant to protect the paint from the elements.

Here’s a Minion Rock Pet:

4. Minion Corner Bookmarks

Keep your place in your favorite book with these easy-to-make Minion corner bookmarks!

Materials:

• Yellow square paper (e.g., 6×6 inches or 15×15 cm)
• Blue paper
• White paper
• Black marker
• Scissors
• Glue stick

Instructions:

1. Take your yellow square paper. Fold it in half diagonally to form a triangle.
2. Orient the triangle so the longest side is at the bottom and the open corner points upwards.
3. Take the top layer of paper from the bottom left corner and fold it up to meet the top point of the triangle. Do the same with the bottom right corner. Unfold these two folds.
4. Take the top layer of the top corner and fold it down towards the bottom center of the triangle.
5. Now, tuck the bottom left corner’s point into the pocket you just created. Do the same with the bottom right corner’s point. This forms the basic corner bookmark shape.
6. Cut a strip of blue paper for the overalls and glue it onto the bottom front of the yellow bookmark.
7. Cut out a white circle for the eye and draw a black pupil. Glue it onto the yellow section.
8. Draw the goggle strap, overall straps, and a mouth with a black marker.

Here’s a Minion Corner Bookmark: