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By Kristen 1 Comment

Make a Mini Minion!

Minion Mania continues with a no-sew Minion created by my kids.

After seeing the talking Dave Minion for $50 (!!!!), my son decided to take it upon himself to create a Mini Minion.  This is the same child who created the LEGO bean bag awhile back.

While this project was child designed, it was really a “mom-helped-me-get-it-done” project!

We didn’t use any crazy materials or sewing tools.  Most of it I had on hand, but we did purchase the perfect Minion yellow felt for $.39 cents at the craft store.

Make a Mini Minion, no sew, DIY

Supplies:

  • Glue Gun (for tips on how to a glue gun with your kids, click here)
  • Needle and thread (yellow, black, purple) *optional
  • Felt:  Yellow, black, grey, purple, white
  • Rubber bands (one for each Minion)
  • Baggie of Rice (1 cup dry)
  • Black button for eye
  • Crazy yarn for hair on Purple Minion

DIY Felt Minions

These measure about 6 inches tall.

Felt Minion Pieces

Photo 1

Minion pieces:  teeth, eye, goggle, arms, rice bag (bean bag insert) *no exact measurements*

Photo 2

Overalls:  wrapped around the bottom of the minion with additional straps

Photo 3

Roll up the felt and wrap a rubber-band around the top.  Then turn it inside out.  That makes the top of your minion.  Add stuffing and a bag of rice.  Then glue the bottom together.

 

Additional Directions:

Most of the our Minion was hot glued, but the pocket and eye/button were sewn on by my son. You could glue the eye and just add some additional detail for the pocket with a sharpie.  They have received a lot of attention when taken out in public!  No one can resist a Minion!

Check out our other Minion here and our LEGO beanbag here.

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About Kristen

Kristen is an Elementary Reading Specialist. She is the owner / author behind Busy Kids Happy Mom, a site dedicated to fun, practical, and purposeful activities to do with your kids. Follow Kristen on Facebook, Pinterest, and subscribe for updates.

What People Are Saying

  1. Maria says

    at 2:02 pm

    Awesome minion. Your son is very talented if he can create his own minion! Great work!

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