Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids - The Crafty Crow: Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions

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Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions

Chocolate Salt Dough Ornaments DIY

Mmmmm! Chocolate salt dough smells wonderful and makes
gorgeous ornaments too. Get the recipe at Fun At Home With Kids.

12/15/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Christmas Crafts, Clay Crafts, Crafts, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Family, Group, Ornaments, Sculpture | Permalink | Comments (0)

Cute Clay Pins DIY

These little pins make me happy just looking
at them! Little Monster shares their air dry clay
recipe and then how to make the pins.

06/01/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Clay Crafts, Crafts, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Party Ideas, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (1)

How To Make Oobleck

Here's a great post at Learn~Play~Imagine on how to
make oobleck (all you need is cornstarch and water!)
with lots of variations and ways to play with it.

06/01/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Experiential, Family | Permalink | Comments (0)

DIY Playdough Kits

Kids will love this idea at Mama.Papa.Bubba. for making
playdough kits for their friends. Match the playdough
colors and toy props to the child's interest and you've
got a hit for a homemade present.

05/28/2015 in 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Family, Gifts to Make, Toys to Make | Permalink | Comments (2)

Erupting Baking Soda Paint

Learn Play Imagine shares this idea of erupting baking
soda paint - easy to do with exciting results!

03/12/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Family, Group, Paint, Process Art | Permalink | Comments (0)

How To Make Bubble Slime

Bubbles + slime = lots of fun! Get the directions at Ikat Bag!

03/11/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Family, Group, Science | Permalink | Comments (0)

Glittery Heart Sun Catcher Craft

Salt dough forms the base for these glittery heart sun
catchers at Homegrown Friends and the kaleidoscope
centers are made from melted beads. Such a pretty
Valentine ornament, gift, or party favor.

01/29/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Bead Crafts, Crafts, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Family, Group, Ornaments, Valentine's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Winter Puffy Paint Fun

Find out how to make microwave puffy paint at
The Artful Parent for a fun indoor activity with the kids.
It's perfect for dimensional snowflakes!

01/06/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Inside, Winter Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Salt Dough and Whole Spice Ornaments to Make

Find out how to make these gorgeous chai tea salt dough
and whole spice ornaments at Fun At Home With Kids.
Such beautiful texture and I bet they smell great!

12/18/2014 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Christmas Crafts, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Family, Ornaments | Permalink | Comments (0)

Free Printable Christmas Playdough Mats

Picklebums is sharing three free printable
Christmas themed playdough mats!

12/03/2014 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Christmas Crafts, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Printables & Downloads | Permalink | Comments (0)

Playdough Christmas Tree Fun

This playdough Christmas tree is such a great activity to keep
kids busy (and have fun!) while holiday season details are
attended to. Found at Mama. Papa. Bubba.