Tie dyed paper towels
This is such a fun craft! No two pieces of art are ever the same! Materials: * Heavy duty paper towels (don’t skim on the heavy duty part because the art will disintergrate) * watercolor paints * water * string Directions: Fold, twist and tie the paper towel. You can do a spiral twist and [...]
Kool-aid play dough
Here is another recipe for homemade play dough. This one smells really good, too! Store in closed container. * 2 1/2 cups of flour * 1/2 cup of salt * 2 packages of dry, unsweetened drink mix (like Kool-aid) * 2 cups boiling water * 3 TBS of oil Mix the dry ingredients in a [...]
Rainbow Crayons
This is a great way to reuse and recycle that box of old crayons that the kids just don’t want to play with anymore. It’s also lots of fun to break up crayons and then watch them melt together! What you’ll need: -old crayons -old muffin tins , empty tuna cans OR I do like [...]
Play Dough for Kids
1 cup flour ½ cup salt 2 teaspoons cream of tartar Combine above ingredients in a large saucepan. Gradually stir in: 1 cup water 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon food coloring Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until a ball forms. Remove from heat and knead until smooth. Add a scent to it! Try the [...]
Cute as a Button Handprint Cat
This adorable cat is made by tracing your child’s hand, but have them leave their fingers together and the thumb outstretched (like a pair of mittens). The hand print is at the bottom of the body of the cat, like he’s sitting on a window or on someplace. The thumb becomes the tail sticking out. [...]