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How to make Minions from kinder eggs

Kinder surprise minion

Our household is a little bit obsessed with Minions at the moment. Minions are of course the highlight of the films Despicable Me, to my toddler anyway! I’ve seen lots of Despicable Me crafts on Pinterest and thought we would make our own Minions. We used the plastic shell from a Kinder Surprise which is the perfect shape and colour.

How to make Minions from kinder eggs

You don’t need many supplies to make your Minions; the shell from an empty Kinder Surprise, blue and black Sharpies, googly eyes and Scotch Super Glue.

Kinder surprise minion (1)

The plastic shell already has a helpful ridge, just where you need to draw the Minions dungarees. Draw the outline and colour in using a permanent blue pen, then add arms, feet and glasses in black.

Kinder surprise minion (2)

Added large googly eyes and they’re done.

Kinder surprise minion (3)

 

Your own little Minions!

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Kinder surprise minion

29 Comments

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    jo
    June 29, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    Brilliant!!!! I’m going to make some now – thankyou! x

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    Martha
    June 29, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    Lovely idea for a crafty afternoon with kids. Also good to use at work/school 🙂
    thanks for sharing 🙂

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    Kerry
    July 1, 2013 at 6:24 am

    Gah! I’m in love with these!!!! I’ve swiped the Macky D’s toys for myself because I’m obsessed… now I can totally make my own out of my favourite chocolate too. All the more reason to eat Kinder Eggs! ha! xx

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      jenny
      July 1, 2013 at 10:12 am

      The chocolate is a definite bonus!

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    Mum of One
    July 1, 2013 at 9:38 am

    How cute are they! Will have to give this a go. Tnaks so much for sharing with the Pin It Party. Have pinned to our main board and also to my kiddy-crafty-craftiness board. http://pinterest.com/jbmumofone/boards/

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      jenny
      July 1, 2013 at 10:11 am

      Thanks for sharing!

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    Coombemill
    July 1, 2013 at 9:57 am

    I love the double use of the Kinder egg carton. Popping over from parenting pin it party.

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      jenny
      July 1, 2013 at 10:11 am

      Thanks for visiting!

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    Donna @ Little Lilypad Co
    July 1, 2013 at 10:46 am

    I think I love these more than my daughter does! I can’t help but laugh at them every time!! Going to pin this now, great idea!

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    Susan Mann
    July 1, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    These are fab, I have pinned them to make xx

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    Jess @ Catch A Single Thought
    July 1, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    This is perfect for any minion fan…seriously tempted to make some for myself!!

    Hopping over from parenting pin it party x

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    MsXpat
    July 2, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    Hey VERY clever, lol My son loves Kinder and hubby and I like the lil minions

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    Chris of Yoda Archives
    July 4, 2013 at 5:33 am

    Very cool project. I’ve started a collection of Minions from the Surprise minion blind bags.

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    Paul
    July 5, 2013 at 11:09 am

    A good way to make children’s toys. At the same time we can make toys with them.

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    Sammie Hodges
    July 16, 2013 at 7:42 am

    Omg Love love love these! Another thing bookmarked for summer holiday activities!

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    November 4, 2013 at 11:46 am

    Los minions de kinder quedan perfectos pegando ojos “google” y haciendo los brazos com 10cm de limpiapipas atravesando por el medio, con recortes de eva negra para pies y manos.

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    funkidsgo
    August 18, 2015 at 1:54 pm

    ah bummer just thrown a whole load of these away. Still will keep in future, brilliant idea, our little ones adore minions and they would love to make these, even more so than the kinder surprise inside.

    Thank you for sharing

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