Oh my goodness, have you ever heard of Shrinky Dinks? They’re these tiny little plastic sheets that you can draw or print on, then bake in the oven and they shrink down to a tiny size! It’s like magic! And let me tell you, there are some seriously cute and creative ideas out there for what you can do with Shrinky Dinks. Check out some of these awesome projects I found:
Cute Animal Earrings
These earrings are seriously adorable. You can find a printable template for these animal shapes online, or make your own designs. Just color them in, bake them, and add earring hooks.
Halloween Printables
These black and white Halloween designs are perfect for Shrinky Dinks. Cut them out and use them as decorations or even as jewelry. You could also color them in yourself for a fun and spooky craft.
Custom Charms and Buttons
This tutorial shows you how to make your own custom charms and buttons using Shrinky Dinks. Simply draw or print your design on the plastic, bake it, and attach it to jewelry or clothing. So cute!
Butterfly Necklace
This DIY tutorial shows you how to make a beautiful butterfly necklace using Shrinky Dinks. The finished piece looks so delicate and detailed, you won’t believe it’s made from plastic! This would make a great gift for someone special.
Printable Paper
If you don’t want to draw your own designs, you can find printable Shrinky Dink paper online. This tutorial shows you how to use the paper and print your own designs. So easy!
Inkjet Printer Shrinky Dinks
Did you know you can print directly on Shrinky Dinks using an inkjet printer? This tutorial shows you how to do just that. So cool!
Printable Digital Art
If you love digital art, you have to try making some Shrinky Dinks with it! This tutorial shows you how to print your digital designs on Shrinky Dinks and turn them into jewelry or other accessories. So creative!
Personalized Cutting Boards
Okay, this one isn’t technically using Shrinky Dinks, but it’s still a really cool idea. Use a Cricut machine to cut out vinyl shapes, apply them to a cutting board, paint over them, and peel them off once the paint is dry for a personalized cutting board. Genius!
I hope these Shrinky Dink projects have inspired you to try creating something new and fun. Who knows what other amazing crafts you can come up with using this magical plastic. Happy crafting!
