I don’t know about your kids, but mine love miniature things! And anytime I can create something that will keep them entertained and quiet during outings, I do. When I saw these mini metal tins, I immediately knew that I could turn them into some sort of travel toy. After a bit of brainstorming and a little reminiscing, I came up with a fun idea! As a child I personally loved playing with the mini flocked animals that my grandmother had in her craft stash, so I decided to introduce them to my daughter with this DIY miniature garden playset in a tin!
Isn’t it sweet? A mini bunny garden for on-the-go-play! Everything fits right inside the tin and can be stored in your purse or a toy bag!
The best part of this DIY miniature craft is you can have your little one help you make it! It is quick and painless, I promise. Let’s get started!
DIY Miniature Playset Supplies:
- Darice Rectangular Metal Tins
- Timeless Minis Accessories
- Darice Mini Accents Bench
- Mod Podge
- Darice Mini Picket Fence
- Ribbon
- Darice Green Felt Sheet
- Scrapbook Paper
- Darice Hot Glue Gun and Sticks
- Darice Scissors
- Paint Brush
Trace the lid of the tin onto scrapbook paper and cut out. Trim down if necessary so that it fits the top of the tin.
Trace the template you just created onto felt and cut out.
Hot glue the felt into the bottom of the tin.
Using Mod Podge, add a thin layer directly onto the lid of the tin. Place the scrapbook paper on top and smooth into place.
Cut a length of ribbon and hot glue to the side of the tin.
That’s really all there is to this DIY miniature playset! Now you get to pack everything into the tin and it’s ready for play!
I cut an extra piece of green felt to use as grass for outside the tin. Of course you can add whatever accessories you think that your child will enjoy.
Just a few minutes quality crafting time with your child that ends with a fun toy that is perfect for on-the-go! I hope you and your little ones enjoy!
Older kids and teens may enjoy these mini travel DIY notebooks to take on family vacations or road trips.
About Kim Conner
Kim Conner, blogger at Inspiration Made Simple, is a graphic designer, crafter, and full-time, outside the home, working mom of three. Inspiration Made Simple is filled with fun craft ideas, tons of free printables, party ideas, and other inspiration. When Kim is not creating, you can usually find her reading or playing with her children.
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