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Minion Mason Jar Craft

Make an adorable Minion Mason Jar Craft using colored rice, a free printable Minion goggles template, googly eyes, and a few simple craft supplies. This easy Despicable Me-inspired craft is perfect for birthday parties, classrooms, rainy days, or summer craft time with kids.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
drying colored rice2 hours
Total Time2 hours 40 minutes
Course: crafts
Cuisine: kids crafts
Yield: 2 minion jar crafts
Author: Melissa Haines
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Gallon-size zip-top bags
  • Scissors
  • printer
  • Toothpick (for gel coloring)
  • Sharpie

Materials

For the jars

  • 2 ½-pint mason jars with lids purchase plastic mason jars to make this craft extra kid-friendly
  • uncooked white rice
  • large googly eyes (assorted sizes)
  • glue stick
  • black cord or yarn
  • clear tape

For the rice

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Color the rice by mixing 1 cup of uncooked white rice with 1 teaspoon of white vinegar and food coloring in a zip-top bag. Shake until evenly coated, then spread the rice onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it dry completely before using.

  • Step 2

    Print the free Minion goggles template and cut out the goggles and straps for the style of Minion you'd like to make.

  • Step 3

    Fill the bottom of each mason jar with blue colored rice to create the Minion's overalls.
  • Step 4
    Add yellow colored rice until the jar is full, packing it gently to help keep the blue and yellow layers from mixing.
  • Step 5
    Screw the lid securely onto the mason jar.
  • Step 6
    Glue the printable strap around the jar, then glue the printable goggles in place. Finish by attaching the googly eye(s) over the printed goggles with a glue stick.
  • Step 7
    If you'd like to add hair, tape or glue a few short pieces of black cord to the top of the lid.
  • Step 8
    Use a black Sharpie to draw a smile, frown, or silly Minion expression. Your Minion Mason Jar Craft is ready to display!

Notes

Adults should always supervise crafts and activities. Small parts are a choking hazard.