Creativity For Kids sent me one of their Shrinky Dinks Monster Lab kits for the kids and I to check out. I was pretty excited about it because it was a craft kit that appealed to BOYS. I also knew both kids would like it because it contained shrinky dinks which we craft with regularly.Here's why I liked the kit:
My kids (ages 5 & 7) could do most of it on their own. Of course, I had to shrink the monsters for them in the toaster oven.
Even though it was a kit it stilled allowed them to be creative. They could color the monsters anyway they wanted and there were other fun things to decorate the monsters with such as pipe cleaners, colored brads, and googly eyes.
This kit was a life saver when I was sick. Seriously, I'm not making this up. I was really sick a couple weeks back and could barely move. I got this kit out and let the kids go to town coloring the monsters. It kept them busy for a good hour and kept me resting for an hour. Which brings me to my next point. . .
There's enough craft supplies in the kit to keep two kids busy creating. Maybe three if your children are good at sharing.
What I would change
The one thing I regret was gluing the lab into place. I wish I made it so it could collapse and fold flat for when it's not being played with. Otherwise, I have no complaints.
Okay onto the Giveaway . . .
Two lucky winners will receive their own Shrinky Dinks Monster Lab. Here's a little more information about the kit:- Includes 50+ pre-cut Shrinky Dinks, Faber-Castell color EcoPencils, brads, chenille stems, wiggly eyes and more.
- When you are finished, place them inside the 3-D pop-up laboratory (measures 16" x 7 3/4" x 6”).
- Winner of The National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval and FunFare - All Stars Award
- Ages 7 and up
- $19.99
How to enter: Leave a comment with your best shrinky dink monster name. One entry per household. Please leave an email address so I can contact you if you win. The last day to enter the contest is Friday, July 15 2011. I'll announce the winners Saturday, July 16, 2011. If I do not hear back from the winner after two weeks, I will choose a new winner. Open to US and Canada residents only.
Good Luck!
This looks so fun-my kids would love this. I asked my son a good monster name and he said Stinky Monstersaurus!
ReplyDeletecan't enter because i love overseas, but wanted to thank you for reminding me about shrinkydinks - i had'nt thought about them since i was a kid!
ReplyDeleteMy son thought about it and decided he would name his "Roar"y. Love it!!
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My girls said they'd name their monster "Fred" or "Bloopazz." Where do they come up with these things?!
ReplyDeleteWe love shrinky dinks. We would name our monster mr. Shrinksalot.
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Every Sunday night I go to my daughter's house to keep my grands for 2-3 days, and every Monday morning my grandgirl Ellie asks, "Did you bring a craft for us to do, Gran?" This will do nicely, thank you. My fav monster name comes from my great-nephew, he named a fat caterpillar 'Swollen Nolan.'
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I'm the 3rd Michele to enter out of 7 people so far. chances are good that a Michele will win. and maybe that Michele will be me. i'm feeling pretty good about this!!! thanks for the giveaway Jessica!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cool! My boys would love these! Our best monster name is "Laser-Rex" {A robot looking T-Rex that can shoot lasers!} :)
ReplyDeletemy monster-loving daughter would love this kit! her shrinky-dink monster name would be: Shrinkazor!
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oh, we LOVE shrinky! our monster would be called Mr. Boooo.
ReplyDeleteThanx!
Ooh, sign me up, thanks! Looks pretty cool. My best monster names: Shrinkzilla and his brother Dinkasaurus.
ReplyDeleteI like the name "OOGLY GOOGLY BOY"
ReplyDeleteWe love shrinky dinks! My boys think goobeldy rotten head is a good monster name.
ReplyDeleteI have loved Shrinky Dinks since I was a little girl and would love to pass that along by making these with my niece,another Michelle. Our name Morton the Monster.
ReplyDeletelifeinsarahland(at)yahoo(dot)com
My grandkids are always looking for crafts to do at Grandma's house. This would be their favorite and our monster would be Boogermonster.
ReplyDeleteMy monster would be named Red Signal. This looks like a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteSnort-o-puss is my contribution. Such fun...
ReplyDeletemy son would love this - I asked him what he thought a good monster name would be, and he said "totoro"
ReplyDeleteBug-eyed booger Bob
ReplyDeleteStink Magink would be a great monster name!
ReplyDeleteOh, my boy would love this! His monster name is "Captain Stinkypants"
ReplyDeleteBest monster name? Hmm....one eyed slime-inator. LOL Dunno, I'm not great with monster names. =)
ReplyDeleteThese look fantastic. My nieces would love these. Meltin' Elton would be a good name for a blob monster.
ReplyDeleteSometimes is sucks not living in the US anymore. :D
ReplyDeleteJust a few weeks ago, I saw an old Garfield shrinky dink that we had when I was little. It made me want to find some new ones to play with. Glad to hear they are still out there, I'll have to search for them online.
such a cute pic of him! i have a hard time getting him to take a normal smiling picture. he must have been happy. did he hold your hand after? ;o)
ReplyDeleteOh, we would love this! We'd love to make a Google-Eyed Goblin. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
Monster name....hhhmmm.....maybe I would call it monsters hulk, yeah I'm not good of thinking up a name. :)
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to do Shrinky Dinks for years. This would be great to do with my son for both our first times!
ReplyDeleteMy first monster's name would be Mr. Moogly!
msargent08 (at) yahoo (dot) com
Masper the Friendly Monster
ReplyDeleteSlinky Dink would be my monster's name.
ReplyDeleteThis would be a great gift for my nephew!
scherne72@yahoo.com
We would name our monster Mr. Drinky Shink
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I bet my 5 year old would love this!
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