Ready to try the coolest Shrinky Dink Crafts out there? Get creative and have a blast with these fun ideas and projects.
If you’re looking for a fun cool DIY project for yourself or your kids these Shrinky Dink Craft Ideas are perfect. They are super fun and easy and kids and adults alike will have a blast with these projects. What’s so cool about this craft medium is that it magically shrinks to about one-third of the original size making it great fun.
Shrinky dink crafts make a fantastic gift idea for friends and family, and they can be personalized with your own photos turning them into special keepsakes. You can create unique designs by drawing, painting, coloring, doodling, and even printing.
Learn how to make amazing jewelry, fun keyrings, cool pins, special keepsakes, and beautiful ornaments with these tutorials. Scroll through and get inspired.
1. DIY Shrink Plastic Rainbow Necklaces
You need these super fun DIY Shrink Plastic Rainbow Necklaces in your life! Check out this tutorial, grab a free printable, and soon you will be wearing rainbows and unicorns all the time.
Learn more: Make + Tell
2. DIY Spring Bug Pins
I absolutely adore these DIY Spring Bug Pins. To bring these cute little bug characters to life you will need some shrinky dinks, Sharpie markers, and the downloadable bug template in this tutorial.
Learn more: Entertain the Idea
3. Shrinky Dink Donut Charm Bracelet
I bet you’ve always dreamed of having a Shrinky Dink Donut Charm Bracelet. Because, why not? It’s fun, colorful, and deliciously sweet.
Learn more: Happiness is Homemade
4. DIY Sweet Shop Lapel Pins
These DIY Sweet Shop Lapel Pins are a quick and easy DIY gift idea that makes perfect gifts for friends. Check out this fun tutorial on how to make them.
Learn more: Persia Lou
5. Shrink Film Keepsake Keychain
Create a beautiful meaningful Shrink Film Keepsake Keychain. These personalized keychains are a wonderful gift for Mom or Grandma on Mother’s Day and kids will love adding their personal touch to them.
Learn more: What Moms Love
6. DIY Flower Blossom Ring
I bet you wouldn’t guess these charming DIY Flower Blossom Rings are made from shrinky dink. They make a perfect project for teens and tweens who will enjoy the creation process of these pretty rings.
Learn more: Lia Griffith
7. DIY Shrink Plastic Barrettes
Adore your hair with these gorgeous DIY Shrink Plastic Barrettes. This cutest accessory is easy to DIY with some translucent shrink plastic sheets, alligator clips, and a design template.
Learn more: The Pretty Life Girls
8. DIY Shrinky Dink Valentine’s Day Pins
Show off your creativity by making these fabulous DIY Shrinky Dink Valentine’s Day Pins. This tutorial includes eyes, hearts, clouds, and lips templates, but feel free to create your very own unique illustrations.
Learn more: The House That Lars Built
9. Tie Die Shrinky Dink Keychain
Kids will have so much fun making these Tie Die Shrinky Dink Keychains. By using Sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol these funky keychains get that “tie dye” look.
Learn more: One Little Project
10. Shrinky Dink Butterfly Mobile
This magical Shrinky Dink Butterfly Mobile will look so beautiful gently floating in the air and playing with the light. Bring the butterfly magic alive by making one with the help of this tutorial.
Learn more: Mad in Crafts
11. Shrinky Dink Footprint Keychain
Here’s a beautiful keepsake to make with the little ones. This adorable Shrinky Dink Footprint Keychain is a wonderful project for Spring and Mother’s Day.
Learn more: The Best Ideas for Kids
12. Shrink Plastic Ring Bowls
Get excited to make these super cool Shrink Plastic Ring Bowls. They’re perfect to hold all your little trinkets, change, jewelry, and small treasures.
Learn more: Alisa Burke
13. Shrinky Dink Wildflower Rings
Bring the beauty of flowers to your jewelry-making with these Shrinky Dink Wildflower Rings. Great project for a fun afternoon with your girlfriends and you can customize them to your favorite flowers and colors.
Learn more: A Kailo Chic Life
14. DIY Honeycomb Shrinky Dink Earrings
Be inspired by these unique DIY Honeycomb Shrinky Dink Earrings. With a beautiful honeycomb pattern and a hexagon shape, these earrings are so adorable.
Learn more: Wrapped Up in Rainbows
15. Alcohol Ink Shrinky Dink Earrings
Learn how to make the marbled look in these bold colorful Alcohol Ink Shrinky Dink Earrings. This post includes a step-by-step process and three different design ideas.
Learn more: Persia Lou
16. DIY Shrinky Dink Conversation Heart Keychains
These DIY Shrinky Dink Conversation Heart Keychains have the romantic feel of Valentine’s Day without the sugar. So grab some shrinky dink and get creative.
Learn more: Sahl + White
17. DIY Shrinky Dinks for Keychains and Jewelry
Find out some great techniques and methods to get the best results in making DIY Shrinky Dinks for Keychains and Jewelry. This post includes all the important steps for successful designs with or without a Cricut.
Learn more: Jennifer Maker
18. DIY Shrinky Dinks Keychains
Learn how to make professional-looking DIY Shrinky Dinks Keychains. This tutorial will show you how to finish the pieces with a coat of art resin for a polished look.
Learn more: Proper
19. Shrink Plastic Charms Bracelet
If you find shrink plastic material a little tricky to deal with check out this tutorial for some great tips and treat yourself to this adorable Shrink Plastic Charms Bracelet.
Learn more: Silhouette 101
20. Shrinky Dink Name Tags
Get the kids and have fun making these cool Shrinky Dink Name Tags. These name tags and monster character’s funky designs are great for hanging on their backpacks, or school supplies.
Learn more: Lia Griffith
21. Shrinky Dink Wedding Photo Keychains
Get creative with your wedding photos, craft these charming Shrinky Dink Wedding Photo Keychains, and keep those magical memories at hand at all times.
Learn more: Something Turquoise
22. DIY Shrinky Dink Wine Charms
Do you know any wine lovers who would adore these DIY Shrinky Dink Wine Charms? This tutorial comes with free downloadable files; you can personalize them to suit any occasion, whether a party or a wedding.
Learn more: Something Turquoise
23. Customizable DIY Shrink Plastic Keychains
I love the hand-sketched feel of these Customizable DIY Shrink Plastic Keychains. Grab some colored pencils and permanent markers and doodle away! Plus the tassels add a beautiful touch.
Learn more: Crafty Art Ideas
24. Shrink Plastic Valentine Pins
Get arty this Valentine’s Day with these graphic Shrink Plastic Valentine Pins. I like the simple, red, black, and white color theme and quick patterns on these modern pins.
Learn more: Alisa Burke
25. DIY Donut Pins, Rings, and Shoe Clips
Are you obsessed with wearing pins? Grab some shrink plastic and make these fun DIY Donut Pins, Rings, and Shoe Clips. They’re the perfect statement pieces for National Donut Day.
Learn more: Brite & Bubbly
26. DIY Comic Action Bubble Pins
Keep it fun and get in touch with your inner superhero with these DIY Comic Action Bubble Pins. With some shrinky dinks, Sharpie markers, colored pencils, and comic action bubble graphics you will have a blast making these.
Learn more: Intimate Weddings
27. Shrinky Dinks DIY Unicorn Cake Topper
Are you having a unicorn-themed party anytime soon? This magical Shrinky Dinks DIY Unicorn Cake Topper will shimmer on your birthday cake. This and some rainbow sprinkles are all you need for a showstopping cake.
Learn more: Southern Revivals
28. Shrinky Dink Keychains for Father’s Day
Surprise your dad with an adorable custom keychain. Your artwork will shine on these sweet Shrinky Dink Keychains for Father’s Day that your dad will cherish forever.
Learn more: Nifty Thrifty DIYer
29. Shrinky Dink Fridge Magnets
Keep your fridge organized with these fun Shrinky Dink Fridge Magnets. This is a wonderful project to do with your little ones with the help of a rainbow ink pad and their adorable hand and foot prints.
Learn more: Crafty Morning
30. Calligraphy Shrink Plastic Tags
Learn how to make these sophisticated Calligraphy Shrink Plastic Tags and turn them into stylish napkin rings for your next dinner party.
Learn more: Alyssa & Carla
31. Shrinky Dink Bird Earrings
Make a statement with these bold graphic Shrinky Dink Bird Earrings. Using bird illustration on shrinky dink and seed beads these earrings have a beautiful unique feel.
Learn more: Dream a Little Bigger
32. Printable Shrinky Dinks
Here is a guide to teach you how to print on shrink film. And if you love clean design and finish check out the process to these Printable Shrinky Dinks.
Learn more: Somewhat Simple
33. Cactus Shrinky Dinks Lights
Shrink plastic never gets old and these beautiful Cactus Shrinky Dinks Lights are proof of that. So get yourself some shrinky dink, Sharpies, and color and shrink away!
Learn more: Popcorn & Chocolate
34. Upcycled Map Magnetic Board and Pins
This Upcycled Map Magnetic Board and Pins project is so cool. In this tutorial, you will learn how easy it is to create it with a magnetic board, map, Mod Podge, shrink film, and magnets.
Learn more: Pillar Box Blue
35. DIY Quilting Tools Sewing Ornament
Is making homemade ornaments on your list this year? Have a go at crafting this unique DIY Quilting Tools Sewing Ornament. And if you know someone who loves sewing this would be an ideal little gift.
Learn more: Sisters, What!
36. Shrinky Dinks Ornament Gift Tags
Get into the Christmas spirit by making these beautiful Shrinky Dinks Ornament Gift Tags. Download a free printable retro ornament template in this post and let the magic unfold.
Learn more: Entertain The Idea
37. Shrinky Dink Mitten Garland
Decorate your home with this charming Shrinky Dink Mitten Garland. Kids will really enjoy coloring in the mittens and watching them shrink to miniature size.
Learn more: Handmade Charlotte
38. Shrinky Dinks Christmas Ornaments
Christmas is a perfect time for trying new crafts. Bring a little nostalgia by using artwork from vintage Christmas postcards to create these magical Shrinky Dinks Christmas Ornaments.
Learn more: Atta Girl Says
39. DIY Shrink Plastic Snowflake Ornaments
These elegant DIY Shrink Plastic Snowflake Ornaments use rose gold craft wax to create beautiful rose gold gilded edges. A heat gun is used in this project instead of the oven to shrink the shrink plastic.
Learn more: Happily Ever After
40. Holiday Bookmark Craft
This Holiday Bookmark Craft is perfect to keep the kids entertained during the Winter holidays. And of course, they would also make great gifts for a teacher or loved one.
Learn more: Teacher Thrive
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