Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Shrinky Dink Art

As a kid, I LOVED my Shrinky Dinks.  I thought it was so cool to pop my little artistic masterpieces in the microwave and see them dance on the cookie sheet until they emerged a fraction of their original size.  Of course, back then, I thought the sole utility of Shrinky Dinks was creating miniatures of Smurfette and Strawberry Shortcake (back when she wore the pinafore--before they sexed her up). 

Anyway, I was browsing Kalleen's lovely blog At Second Street, and I discovered that she is quite the Shrinky Dink artist.  Check out the straight pins and push pins she's given as gifts.  They're absolutely adorable.  If she and I were friends, I would be dropping some not-so-subtle hints. 

Kalleen's genius got my own artistic juices flowing, and I poked around a bit online to discover that Shrinky Dink crafts are a real art form.  Some of my favorites are below: 

I think some Shrinky Dink trinkets will be making an appearance at an upcoming event hosted by me--I'm thinking they would be great place cards or buffet labels or gift bag tags.  The possibilities are endless!

8 comments:

  1. Those are adorable! I too loved those as a kid. I had no idea they made a comeback.

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  2. I used to love those too. I would love to get some for my class!!

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  3. Yes!! I use Shrinky Dinks for my jewelry and I love to work with them. Definitely a great medium to work with!

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  4. Oh my goodness!! my girls were talking about those just the other day. They used to love making Shrinky Dinks!
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  5. I'm following you from Friday Follow! Your blog is the cutest one I've ever seen!

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  6. I love that bracelet! Just what I needed I new hobby. This is just the best project for me and my daughter on the next rainy weekend.

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  7. Oh my goodness...I have been looking for Shrinky Dinkys locally for several months now! I think I am going to have to order them online!

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  8. Oh dear. I remember Shrinky Dinks from when I was little. Now I feel old.

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