Shrink Plastic Ideas: 9 Keepsake Designs

Step back into your childhood with these fun shrink plastic design ideas! Whether you want to make a shrinky keychain or DIY plastic magnet, our list of 9+ keepsake designs is perfect for you.

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Basic Steps To Make Shrink Plastic Crafts

STEP 1: Draw your design. 
STEP 2: Cut it out and/or punch a hole.
STEP 3: Bake your shrink plastic at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 1-3 minutes.
OPTIONAL: Add a clear coat or extra accessories.

9 Shrink Plastic Design Ideas

Use your creativity to make fun shrink designs. This easy craft is best because you can make multiples in minutes.

#1 Portrait Drawing

This shrinky plastic design is great because it only requires a permanent marker pen and a picture. Trace the important details and cut them out to give as a gift to a loved one.

Full Tutorial Alert: Find out exactly what supplies we recommend and how to make plastic shrink keychains here.

#2 Name Designs

Did you know you can use acrylic paint on shrink plastic film? Draw a fun graffiti name, add color, and bake it. Once you are done, you can even add glitter Mod Podge or another clear coat for a fun look.

#3 Simple Shapes

Don’t overthink it when letting your child design a DIY keychain. Repeating the same shape also works well to use the leftover skinny pieces of shrink film you may have.

#4 Rainbow

You can make a more complex rainbow drawing or make one like this from a young child. Have fun being creative with your colors to create a fun shrink plastic craft you will love.

#5 Home Is Where The Heart Is

This simple state design was completed in less than 5 minutes. Adding a heart where you are from can make an easy craft kids can sell or a fantastic gift for those loved ones who have moved away.

#6 Positve Message Design

If you love spreading cheer and happiness, you can create a colorful message to remind you whenever you pick up those keys. Have fun exploring your colored pencils skills on shrink plastic for an excellent effect.

#7 Colorful State Pride

No matter where you live, you can use the free templates provided to make a DIY Shrinky Dink to match your personality.

(Click the link to go to our sister site, to get 50 state templates).

#8 Special Message

You can create the look of notebook paper by drawing lines with blue and red pencils. Your child’s handwriting can be a keepsake everyone will cherish for years to come.

#9 Small Plastic Plant Markers

These cute little garden markers were made by sketching with permanent markers. Their organic nature makes this a super simple drawing idea. Add a little stick and put them in your garden to mark your plants easily.