Monster Clips!

myminifactory

Foster creative play in your young ones In a world dominated by electronic devices, endless screen time, and solo activities, children are missing out on an abundance of experiences. Certainly, those devices can be a valuable part of a child's life but all too often it seems things get out of control. Sometimes, they just need the right tool and a gentle push in the right direction Big, chunky clips with endless possibilities This clip is inspired by some Waldorf Playclips (hand-made wooden clips) which are so wonderful for creative play. They are perfect: simple, durable, strong, yet gentle enough not to pinch little fingers too hard. These clips can be used in a multitude of ways - making blanket forts, clipping notes to beds, hanging small toys on chairs... your kids will keep coming up with possibilities! We love these clips but we wanted to offer the kids a larger set, with some that could easily be replaced if broken. We would never dream of discouraging people from buying the original clips (please do buy them!) but the kids are sometimes reluctant to use them for "rougher" play. So... we thought we would design some clips that were similar, with just a little more personality. Meet the CREATIVE CLIP CREATURES! The Creative Clip Creatures are a fun variation of the original clips with two personalities to choose from. One is "angry" looking (but not scary) and the other is kind. Neither are bad creatures - both are helpful. They just have their own way of going about things! These clips are printed in two parts - choose your personality for the eyes, then pair it with a "mouth" piece for a complete clip. If you wish, pause the print and swap out filament colors to really make the features pop. Use glow-in-the-dark filament for fun nighttime forts! Use your imagination to foster your child's own imagination! Once printed, all you need is a rubber band. Some have recommended using lobster bands. We just use some thick bands from the office store. Don't make them too tight! Not only do you not want your kids to struggle opening them but you don't want to make them pinch too hard. You will be surprised at just how well they hold, even with what feels like a gentle pinch! Have fun but be safe! As with any child's toy, age appropriateness is key. NEVER use these clips around a baby or toddler or any child prone to sticking things in his/her mouth. Rubber bands can snap and, if used inappropriately, can cause injury. As a parent, you must use your best judgement and take responsibility for any toy you provide your children. HOWEVER, these needn't be just for kids! You might be surprised at how useful they are around the house - even for hanging laundry! POST YOUR MAKES! Give the Creative Clip Creatures a try and POST YOUR MAKE! We're inspired when others use our designs - it helps keep us going. Consider donating Our budget is tight. We always print our designs before uploading them even if they aren't necessarily something we will keep or use ourselves. As such, we can make more if we have more filament. If you really like our designs, we would truly appreciate any support you can give. We promise we will put it only towards filament or printer supplies and not basic necessities for us! PayPal.me/MrCarefulCreator