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DIY Minion Pencil Cases

The 'Crochet Minion Pencil Case' Resembles Villains from 'Despicable Me'

— August 15, 2013 — Art & Design
With the start of the school year right around the corner, there's no better time to start getting all the school supplies ready, and these mini minion pencil cases are a great DIY project for parents and kids who enjoy the Despicable Me movies.

With the recent release of 'Despicable Me 2' garnering such widespread popularity around the globe, there's no surprise as to why retailers are starting to infuse these adorable characters into their designs. So, why not replicate the adorable minion characters and turn them into something useful that kids and even some adults will enjoy? Simply requiring a paper towel tube, yarn and some crocheting tools, these minion pencil cases will definitely have kids smiling at these adorably designed villainous creatures.

Featured on the blog 'Petals to Picots,' this DIY activity is a great way to provide kids with practical school supplies with an added humorous touch.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Pencil Cases - Creating customizable pencil cases at home using creative designs and materials.
2. Character-themed School Supplies - Incorporating popular movie characters into school supplies for added personalization and enjoyment.
3. Crocheting Crafts - Using crocheting as a creative outlet to make unique and practical items.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Retailers can capitalize on the popularity of character-themed school supplies by offering a wide range of customizable options.
2. Craft and Hobby - Craft and hobby stores can promote crocheting as a fun and useful skill with a variety of DIY projects like minion pencil cases.
3. Education - Educational institutions can incorporate DIY crafts like minion pencil cases to encourage creativity and personalization in the classroom.
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