I am blessed with three girls and some of my favorite moments are the times when we get to share mommy and me moments. Recently, I got to spend some special one on one time with my youngest making a Minnie Mouse Craft.
We played, laughed and created. If you are looking for some fun ways to enjoy time with your child, check out what we did and learn how to make this fun craft.
I came up with a fun Minnie craft to make with my daughter to give to my mom for Mother's day. This Minnie craft is perfect for anyone you know who is a Disney lover.
You will need:
- 8 x 10 art canvas
- Paintbrushes
- Acrylic paint in various colors
- Contact paper
- Marker
- Scissors
- Red and white or pink and white polka dotted scrapbook paper
- Minnie Mouse head and bow template (free printables and worksheets)
- White glue
Print and cut out the Minnie Mouse head pattern. Trace it onto the side of contact paper where you can see the writing. Cut the Minnie Mouse head out from the contact paper and peel the backing off.
Stick the contact paper Minnie onto the canvas, a little lower than center. Make sure the edges of the contact paper are securely pressed down so paint will not seep underneath. I did this by running my fingernail over the edges.
Set up some paints and brushes for your child. My daughter was very specific about the colors she wanted to use. She made sure to pick colors that Grandma would like.
Paint the canvas as you wish. There is no wrong way to do this. You can paint over the contact paper too and when it dries and is peeled off, you can use it as a sticker.
When the paint is dry (ours took 2 hours to dry) carefully peel off the contact paper from the canvas. My older daughter made a Minnie Mouse craft too.
Now it's time to choose a bow for Minnie. I found some red and white and pink and white polka dotted scrapbook paper at my local craft store and used it to make some of Minnie's signature bows.
You have already gotten the template for the bow. Simply print it, cut it out and trace onto the scrapbook paper. Cut out the scrapbook paper bow. Glue it on Minnie's head to complete your Minnie Mouse craft.
Don't you just love how the bow on her Minnie Mouse craft matches the bow on her dress?
Carla
We made these for my daughter’s 7th birthday. They turned out adorable ❤️
Di
Those outfits are absolutely darling! We went to disneyland recently and it was so fun seeing all the little princesses!
Eileen
Such a wonderful day you spent with your daughter. My niece is a huge Minnie fan and would love these outfits. I am going to make the craft with her next week when I watch her
Mary
What an adorable idea! I'll have to try this with my niece!
Vicky
Thanks Mary!
Heather
Such a fun idea! As my kids get older, I realize how important one on one time is to them (and to me!). This is a great activity!
Vicky
It is a great way to bond and recharge isn't it?
Lauren Gnapi
She is adorable, and what a cute craft!
Vicky
Awww, thank you for the kind words Lauren!
Julie
What a cute idea! I love all her Minnie outfits..she's adorable!
Vicky
Thank you so much Julie. She loves wearing her Minnie Mouse outfits.
Cara (@StylishGeek)
Minnie Mouse is my favorite and I am glad my daughter felt the same way! I love the craft you did...very similar to what my kid did years ago. I love the outfit too!
Kirsten
What fun Minnie stuff! I loved it when my daughter could wear these fun dresses too. Looks like you guys had lots of fun, and I loved your Minnie art craft! Pinned!