Artist-Series 3D Tunnel Book: Dinosaurs (Med / Mini)

A DIY Pop-Up Book that "Pops-In!"

Make your own book! These MINI 3D Tunnel Book kits are like DIY pop-up books, except they pop IN. Create a beautiful heirloom art book that was designed by a professional artist and is finished by you!

This isn't your average art kit with generic clip art—it is a real art project based on natural history.

Why These Kits are Special:

Award-Winning: Winner of the 'Best Art and Craft' award from Autism Live for their engaging, sensory-friendly design!

Museum-Quality: Trusted by museum gift shops for its focus on real-world science and high-quality artist materials!

Real Science, Not Cartoons: Every design is hand-drawn by artist Erin Sparler. These dinosaurs are based on the latest research and concept sketches from the National History Museum in DC. You’ll find a T-Rex, a Raptor, and a flying Pterodactyl designed with scientific accuracy.

A "Walk" Through Time: The "tunnel" through the center of this book isn't just a shape—it is based on a real, ancient fossilized dinosaur footprint. 

No Right Way to Play: These pages are blank because you are the storyteller. Use the prehistoric creatures to make a nature-based art journal, a field guide, or a gift for a fellow explorer. It’s up to you!

What’s Inside Your Kit:

• 8 Sturdy Pages: 4 sheets (making 8 pages) of thick, 500gsm cardstock (5x7 inches) that won't flop or tear.

• Art Supplies: 8 smooth and creamy watercolor pastels and a portable, refillable water brush.

• 3D Elements: Mini dinosaur shapes of a T-Rex, Raptor, and Pterodactyl.

• Easy Assembly: Clear glue dots and silver rings to hold your book together.

⚠️ Pro-Tip: How to Open Your Brush

Our brushes are pro-quality and counter-threaded so they don't leak in your bag.

• To open: Twist to the RIGHT (Clockwise). 

• Remember: Twist the opposite way you are used to opening!

Which Size is Best for You?

• Medium (This Kit): We call this the "Mini" world. It is 5x7 inches. It’s perfect for travel, restaurants, or a quick afternoon project. Great for ages 3 to 99!

• Large (Deluxe): Best for a big art project or a room display. Best for ages 8 and up.

Why I Created These (The Artist's Mission)

I originally designed these for my own sons... and I am proud that these kits are now featured in museum stores, providing the kind of sophisticated, gender-neutral art projects that curious boys and girls are looking for.

• Built for Discovery: While many crafts feel "too simple," this kit respects the intelligence of young explorers. It is particularly popular with boys and "tom-boys" who want a project that feels like a real-world scientific discovery rather than just a toy.

We Make Art Easy, and STEAM Fun

This is not a "paint-by-numbers" kit. We provide the original artist-drawn background and you add the color and the story!

• Spatial Reasoning: Kids learn how 3D layers work as they build the tunnel through the book.

• Scientific Observation: Every silhouette is originally conceived and hand-drawn by Erin Sparler, a professional artist and educator, based on actual museum research.

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