Craft Recipes Wanted
Mark Goodine
I am looking for any type of craft recipes, anything from how to make your
own chalk to types of clay or paints and dies.
Thanks
MGoo...@stratos.net
Chris
Dear Mark,
look up the "kool aid" web site it might be of help.
Barbara
Philip E Cutone
I got this off the prodigy site and did some reformating and
such for my own personal use. (it was originally zips of many single
text files.)
http://pages.prodigy.com/parenting/ has the originals i think
sorry, but i don't know who posted these originally...
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BALLOON TEST
You will need:
1 T. baking soda,
20 oz. plastic pop bottle
1-inch of vinegar poured into it.
1 balloon.
Put the baking soda into the unblown balloon by use of a funnel.
Attach the neck of the balloon over the bottle opening TIGHTLY,
without spilling any soda into the bottle.
Then lift the bulb of the balloon dumping all of it's contents
into the bottle.
The resulting chemical reaction when the soda hits the vinegar, fills
the balloon.
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Dough Crafts
There's no end to the wonderful things you can make with
dough, which is also known as Baker's Clay. Breadbaskets,
Christmas ornaments, plaques and decorative pins are just
a few of the creations that can emerge from your oven!
The recipe is simple; the project directions are complete.
The next step is to clear the kitchen table and begin!
Baker's Clay
1 cup salt (plain or iodized)
1 1/2 to 2 cups warm water
4 cups flour (any kind)
In a large bowl, combine salt and warm water; add flour and
mix well with a spoon until the ingredients stick together.
With your hands, form the dough into a ball and knead for
five to ten minutes until satiny smooth. If it is sticky,
add a little flour. Ideally, the dough should be somewhat
stiff yet smooth as baby's skin. Dough that is too dry will
crack and fall apart while baking; dough that is too moist
will puff up.
Dough dries out when exposed to air, so wrap it in plastic
when not using it. Also, try to make only as much dough as
you intend to use at one sitting since it does not keep
particulary well. However, if necessary, it can be
refrigerated in an airtight plastic container for a few
days.
Dough Tips:
1. Your project is likely to have more than one part. Join
parts together by dabbing on water sparingly with your
fingertips or applying water with paintbrush.
2. Assemble your art object on a cookie sheet or on a
piece of aluminum foil that can be lifted and put on
a cookie sheet.
3. If your object is to be hung, insert the hooks, wires,
etc.., into the dough before baking.
4. Experiment! Use various "Gadgets" to achieve interesting
textures. For example, push dough through a garlic press
to create hair and fringe, or use cake decorating
equipment with softer dough to make pretty designs.
5. If you're having trouble manipulating the dough, knead
it until it works well for you.
6. If your dough is wrapped around an object or is resting
on a piece of foil, grease the prop so the dough can be
lifted with ease.
7. Remember this dough is not edible---Do Not Eat!
Baking:
Preheat the oven or small baking appliance to between 275 F
and 350 F and allow 1/2 hour per 1/4" thickness. If your
project has varying thicknesses and the thinner parts are
browning too fast, cover them with foil. Bake your dough art
slowly until it's completely dry and hard as a rock. Some
people bake their art all night long to be sure it's
completely done! If you are baking something (such as a
breadbasket) that is wrapped around a form, remove it from
it's mold before it cools or it will crack as it shrinks
during the cooling process.
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SEEDS AND BEANS
* Pinto beans * Kidney beans
* Popcorn * Black-eyed peas
* Small red chili beans * Sunflower seeds
* Black turtle beans * Green split peas
Materials:
Assorted dried seeds and beans (see list above).
Pencil
Colored poster board or colored paper plates.
Thick white craft glue.
Directions:
1. Use a muffin tin or small bowls to keep beans & seeds
separate and easy to use.
2. With a pencil, outline the shape of your drawing on
poster board or paper plate.
3. Pour glue on areas of the pencil drawing to be covered
with beans or seeds. Drop beans or seeds in glue.
Pat down; shake off excess. Let each area dry before
starting a new group of beans.
4. For a three-dimensional effect, stand beans on edge.
5. Allow to dry thoroughly on a flat surface before
displaying.
What can you create? A tree? A flower? A landscape?
An animal? a robot? a truck?
A portrait of yourself?
Have fun...Im sure your little ones will come up
with some really cute self portraits!..LOL........
,,,,,,, Moooo!
U<. .>U Moooo!
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Bead Clay recipe
3/4 c flour,
1/2 c salt,
1/2 c cornstarch,
warm water,
bowl,
toothpicks,
string
paint
Mix flour salt and cornstarch in bowl. Add warm water
gradually until mixture forms a shape. Knead. Make tiny
beads about the size of peas. Pierce with toothpicks andl
allow to dry. Paint and string them. Use a sealant if
desired.
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ORANGE CUP BIRD FEEDERS
make this bird feeder with your daycare kids.
1. cut an orange in half.
2. carefully scoop out all the fruit. set orange cups aside.
3. let your children help you cut or break the fruit of the orange and
several other kinds of fruit into small pieces.
4. have your children fill the orange cups with the fruit.
5. let them place the cups on a table or on the ground.
6. from inside, observe the birds that come to dine.
7. encourage them to count and describe the birds!
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COLOR BLOTS
REQUIRED:
paper,
tempra
paint,
pencil,
crayon
Fold a piece of paper in half, then open it up.
Place various pools of tempra paint on one side
of the crease. Now fold paper in half, so the
paint smears. When you unfold the paper you will
find all sorts of interesting patterns.
What does your child see, if its a face,draw the
outline{after the paint dries of course} a bug,
a butterfly, etc.
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Bead Snakes
Materials: Foam core
Craft Knife
Modeling clay
Pony beads 6 x 9mm
Instructions:
1. Draw the outline of a snake on a sheet of foam core,
then cut it out with a craft knife.
2. With the modeling clay, coat the top surface of the
snake with a thin layer of one or several colors.
3. Set the beads out in bowls or cups and let the children
create their patterns. Encourge them to begin with the
snake's eyes and work their way down to the tip of it's
tail. Let dry over night.
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BUBBLES
1 gallon water
2 tbls. dawn dishwasher soap
1 capful of glycerine
stir, ready to use.
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bubble magic
2 cups joy dishwasher soap
6 cups water
3/4 cup white karo corn syrup
shake, refrigerate for 4 hours.
bring to room temperature before using.
Have lots of fun!!
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Milk Bursts
Take a shallow bowl or pan and pour in a small amount of
lowfat milk (2%) Add a few drops of liquid dishwashing
detergent. Do not stir. Add a couple of drops of food
coloring. What the colors do is fabulous looking.
Add more detergent and food coloring as needed.
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CRAWLY CATERPILLAR
MATERIALS:
* body: yellow paper (9x12)
orange paper "
green paper "
white paper "
pipe cleaner "
*supplies crayons, scissors, pencil
DIRECTIONS:
1. Cut circles out (3" around circles.)
each child will need 3 of each color
circle 12 individual circles.
3 yellow
3 orange
3 green
3 white
2. Pick one to be the caterpillars head and
draw a face on it.
3. Poke a hole in the center of each circle
using a pencil point.
4. Fold pipe cleaner at one end to form a
"knot." push pipe cleaner through circles
leaving head until the end. Fold another
"knot" at the other end to make nose for
caterpillar and to hold circles in place.
Spread circles out evenly over length of
pipe cleaner.
~shelley~
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BIG CAT MASK
WHAT YOU'LL NEED...
* Luncheon-size
paper plate
* scissors
* pencil
* seven 1x3-inch
strips of paper
* white crafts glue
* crayons
* 4 pipe cleaners
* tape
* 2 pieces yarn or string,
about 8 inches long
1. Cut the paper plate in half. with adult help, hold one of the
paper-plate halves up to your face, and mark where to cut holes for
your eyes. Cut out 2 triangles or circles for eyes. Hold the paper
plate up to your face again, and mark on the front side of the plate
where your nose is. Cut out a triangle- shaped piece.
2. Wrap one of the construction paper strips around a pencil to make
it curl. Repeat until all of the strips have been curled. Glue the
strips around the edge of the front side of the plate. Add more
decorations to the mask with crayons and construction paper to make
the type of cat you want.
3. For whiskers, take 2 pipe cleaners and fold them in half. Tape the
folded pipe cleaners on one side of the nose. Do the same with the
other 2 pipe cleaners. With adult help, use a pencil to poke holes in
both sides of the mask next to where your ears will be. Push a piece
of yarn through each hole, and tie a knot to hold.
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Street Chalk
1 Cup plaster of paris
Almost 1/2 cup of cold water.
Pour Plaster into a disposable container using a disposable
stirring stick, stir in most of the water. Add 2-3
tablespoons liquid tempera paint, mixing well, especially at
the bottom. Add a little more water as mixture thickens.
Stir well and pour into containers. 3oz. dixie cups work
well Peel paper off when chalk is dry. Have fun.
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HOW TO MAKE PLAY CLAY
It doesn't take marble, chisels and an "old master"
to make modern masterpieces out of Play Clay. They come
right from the kitchen and are made from a mixture of baking
soda, cornstarch and water. Follow the basic recipe, then
let your imagination take over. Jewelry, toys, decorations,
even art objects can be fashioned by youngsters as well as
adults. Play Clay is inexpensive and safe for children. It
is satisfying to work with, simple to make, and the finished
pieces can be both beautiful and useful. Play Clay objects
are great for gifts or fund raising at clubs or church
bazaars. So move over Michelangelo. Some other artists
are joining in the fun!
The Basic Recipe
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2 cups ARM & HAMMER pure baking soda (1 pound package)
1 cup cornstarch
1 1/4 cup cold water
1. Stir together baking soda and cornstarch in saucepan.
Add water and cook over medium heat, stirring
constantly. When mixture is the consistency of moist
mashed potatoes, turn out on a plate and cover
with a damp cloth.
2. When Play Clay is cool enough to handle, gently pat
until it's smooth, then follow directions for object
you wish to make. Or let the artist in you come out
and create your own designs. You can store any unused
portions in a tightly sealed plastic bag in the
refrigerator but remember to bring them to room
temperature before using.
3. When the objects have been fashioned, place them on a
plate, cookie sheet or other flat surface to dry
overnight. Thick designs may need more time. To
shorten the drying time, heat shapes in a 350 degree F,
preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes. If they
are not hard enough, continue to heat, five minutes at
a time. If any designs become loose, they can be glued
on with craft glue after drying is complete.
COLORING TIPS
*Color may be added as the clay is being made or
pieces may be painted after they have been allowed
to harden.
*For solid colors, a few drops of food coloring may
be added to the water before it is mixed with the
baking soda and cornstarch.
*For a marbleized effect, sprinkle a small amount
of dye powder on a ball of soft clay and knead it
in lightly.
*For bright glossy colors, paint hardened pieces with
water colors, poster paints or felt tip pen.
ATTRACTIVE GIFTS AND ACCESSORIES
Vases, Pencil Holders, Paper Clip Holders
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Mold clay around a jar or can of appropriate size.
To smooth surfaces, rub moistened clay with moistened
hands. Decorate with small circles or other shapes of
rolled out clay. Moisten and press onto container.
Allow to harden. Finish as desired.
Plaques
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Roll out clay on waxed paper to 1/4 inch thickness.
Cut out flowerpots and leaves from pre-made cardboard
patterns.
BACHELOR BUTTONS - Use bottle cap to cut out small circles.
Press length of paper clip into clay to mark out petal
patterns.
ZINNIAS - Cut out circles with cookie cutter.
Roll over lightly to distort shape. Cut out small
circles with bottle cap; moisten and press
into center of large circle. Use tip of paper
clip to make pricks in center. Use side of paper
clip to mark out petals.
TULIP - Cut out 3 identical petals using pre-made
cardboard pattern. Attach picture hanger to plywood
scrap available at lumber yard, or to basket bottom,
available at hobby shop. Paint reverse side in bright color.
Mount hardened, painted and shellacked Play Clay flowers,
pots, and foliage with clear drying glue. When glue has
dried, paint in stems.
CREATIVE JEWELRY
General Directions
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Divide clay into handfuls. Add about one teaspoon of
powdered dye in different colors to each portion of clay
and knead into clay to make solid color beads.
Mix several clay colors to get a marbled effect.
All necklaces are made of three types of shapes in various
sizes. To form balls, roll small amounts of clay in palm
until round. To make disks flatten ball shapes with palms
or fingers. To make tubes, roll clay into coil: cut
with knife into desired lengths. To square off tubes,
flatten with fingers. To vary shape, twist or taper ends of
tube with fingers. When beads are shaped, insert large pin
or wire through center to form holes. For the thicker disks
holes may be made lengthwise as well as crosswise. Set beads
on waxed paper to dry thoroughly overnight.
When beads are dry, string together, mixing bead sizes and
co,ors as desired. For a protective finish, coat beads with
spray-on varathane. Use string doubled to 38" length.
String on two disk-shaped beads about 3/4" diameter; place
at center of string. String beads of same shape, size, and
color on each side of center until you have a 28" length;
knot ends of string together securely and cut off excess
string.
For pendant you will need a 2 1/4" diameter disk with a 1"
diameter disk pressed onto center of one surface. Press on
a medium-sized ball bead at edge. Moisten each piece
slightly so they will stick together, or glue pieces
in place when dry. String pendant onto center of 12"
length of string; on each side, string three small ball
beads, then insert both string ends through
larger ball bead, through tube, ball, tube, and a small
ball; knot string at last bead and then knot around necklace
string between two disks at center. Cut off excess string.
BASIC JEWELRY
Pendants, Pins & Earrings
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Roll out clay on waxed paper to 1/4 inch thickness.
Cut shapes with cookie cutters or other small objects,
and make a hole near the top for a pendant. Dry; then
add a chain, ribbon or leather thong for pendants. Glue
on clasps or earring backings for pens or earrings.
(In cooking, baking, cutting and etching Play Clay,
adults should assist children.)
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
Candlesticks
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Starting with ball of clay, model freehand to desired shape.
Insert broad end of candle to form hole. Remove. When dry,
paint as desired. Shellac.
Three-Dimensional Ornaments
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Roll clay into ball or tear-drop shapes 2 inches in
diameter. Roll in colored glitter, or press colored
cord in spiral pattern around ornament while clay is soft.
Insert loop, wire or pipe cleaner into one end for hanging.
Finish as desired.
Flat Ornaments
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On waxed paper, roll out clay to 1/4 inch thickness.
Cut with cookie cutters into circles, stars, triangles,
Christmas tree or animal shapes. For raised designs, cut
small circles with bottle caps, or model freehand; moisten
and press onto larger cut-out. Etch patterns with knife or
paper clip. Insert loop of wire into one edge for hanging.
Let dry. Paint and finish.
Snowflakes
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Fill pastry tube with clay. Using a rosette point,
press out four 2-inch strips of clay onto waxed paper,
overlapping strips to form 8-pointed flake. Lightly press
bottle cap into center to form design and anchor pieces
together. Insert loop of wire into one point for hanging.
Let dry in place. Leave unpainted.
FINISHING TECHNIQUES
Allow thin designs to harden overnight.
Light objects or thick designs
should be allowed to dry for a longer period.
You can speed hardening of thin
designs by placing on a wire rack in a 350 degree oven,
but this procedure
should not be used with larger objects.
It may cause cracking.
Once objects are finished they can be varnished
to protect them with a shiny glaze so they will
last for years. You can dip them into clear varnish
or shellac, coat them with liquid plastic,
or paint them with one or two coats
of clear nail polish.
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CLAY ZOO BABIES
What you'll need...
Homemade Clay
1 cup cornstarch
1 1-pound box baking soda
1 1/2 cups water
* 2 tlbs of ground cinnamon for smell.
At xmas time I call this reindeer dropping's..
the kids think its really funning.
Make in to shapes and let dry over night.
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MUFFIN CRAYONS
YOU WILL NEED:
* bits of old crayons, paper removed.
* well greased muffin tin or line each section with a
a aluminum muffin liner.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 400.F
2. Place crayon bits of same color into muffin sections.
3. Place muffin tins in oven until the crayons are
melted.
4. Remove the tin from the oven. Cool completely on a
cooling rack before removing the crayons from the tin.
THESE CHUNKY HOMEMADE CRAYONS ARE JUST THE RIGHT SIZE
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FACE PAINT
YOU WILL NEED:
muffin tin
1 tablespoon shortening
1 teaspoon flour
food color
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In one section of a muffin tin, mix together
shortening, flour and one drop of food color.
2. Repeat to make several colors in the sections
of a muffin tin.
3. Use fingers to paint face.
4. Wash off face paint with soap and warm water.
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FALL SCIENCE FUN
APPLE STAR
Show your child an apple and tell him or her that
there is a star inside of it. Then cut the apple
in half sideways to reveal the star shape made by
the seeds. If desired, let your child use one of
the apple halves to make star prints on paper.
COMPARING LEAVES
Go outside with your child and collect as many different colors and
kinds of leaves that you can find. Have your child set the leaves out
on a table and look at them. Which leaves are from the same kind of
tree? Which leaf is the biggest? The smallest? Which leave does your
child like the best?
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Great homemade gifts that show Dad on his special day how much he's
appreciated.
ROCK
PAPERWEIGHT
Turn a round, smooth rock into a colorful critter to keep Dad company
at work. Paint rock and let dry. Then glue on ribbon bows or
pipe-cleaner antennae...
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Great homemade gifts that show Dad on his special day how much he's
appreciated.
Rubber Ball Maze
Materials:
cardboard fruit divider
small rubber ball
nontoxic waterbased
acrylic paints
paint brush
How To:
1. Paint raised bumps of fruit
divider different colors.
2. Paint trail for ball to follow. Let dry.
3. To play, place ball at one end of trail.
Tilt board at different angles to roll small
ball around maze. Objective: Get ball to other
end of trail without dropping.
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"Color Mixing"
Make 10 color-mixing cards by drawing combinations of
different colored dots on index cards. For example, draw
combinations such as: three blue dots and two red dots;
two yellow dots and one blue dot; one blue dot two red dots
and one yellow dot, ect.
Fill 10 clear-plastic cups halfway with water. Set out
small bowls of food coloring and eyedroppers. Place the
index cards beside the cups. Let your children use the
eyedroppers to place the appropriate number of drops of
food coloring in each cup. If desired, have the children
predict what color the water will become before adding the
food coloring.
Extension: Set out clear-plastic cups with blank index
cards and let the children make their own color-mixing
cards.
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Fizzle Fun
In a bottle pour in vinegar about 2 inches??, in a balloon
use a funnle and fill with baking sodea put the balloon on
the bottle and let the baking sodea sall in to the viegar.
the mixing will cause a gas that will blow up the balloon.
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SMELLY JARS
Soak extract in cotton balls
Put the balls in a 35mm film container.
Poke holes in the plastic lid.
Have your children guess the smell.
Sock Express: Have children put large socks over thier
shoes. Then go for a seed walk. Take children to a grassy
area and see what kind of "hitchhikers" come along for the
ride.
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COFFEE FILTER FLOWERS
YOU WILL NEED:
* food coloring in various colors
* containers for water
* plastic eyedroppers
* coffee filters
* construction paper
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Perpare colored water for younger children.
older kids can do their own.
2. With eyedropper, using different colors,
drip colors onto the coffee filters; allow to dry.
3. Glue onto construction paper. Add cut-out
leaves and stems.
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Flubber "Gak"
2 cups white glue
1 1/2 cups of water
1 tsp. of borax powder bleach
1/3 cups of water
Mix glue and water together in a bowl.
In separate bowl mix Borax and 1/3 cups of water together.
Add glue mixture and mix well into a ball.
Add more of the Borax and water mixture, if necessary.
Food coloring makes for more fun.
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SOAP FLUFF
Half Cup Ivory Snow* Soap Powder
Half Cup Corn Starch
One Cup Water
Cookie Sheet
Large Unbreakable Mixing Bowl
Food Coloring (optional)
Mix the soap powder, corn starch and water together.
Add eight drops of food coloring then beat with a
mixer at high speed till smooth and fluffy. The mixture
will resemble whipped cream, so remind your child not
to eat it. You can then "paint" a cookie sheet or thick
drawing paper. Helpful Hint: Please use Ivory Snow*
because other soap powders will not fluff up when mixed!
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SPECIAL STRUCTURES
miniature marshmallows
many toothpicks
Children can put toothpicks into marshmallows and begin to
create all different kinds of shapes and structures.
Instead of marshmallows, try using styrofoam peanuts(the
kind sent inside of packages) and connect with toothpicks.
Use a styrofoam meat tray as a base.
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FRUIT LOOP NECKLACES
Tie a knot at the end of a piece of yarn. Wrap masking tape
around the other end to make it easier to string. Start
stringing fruit loops. When done wear as a necklace or eat.
Instead of yarn try stringing fruit loops on licorice shoe
strings. The whole necklace will be edible.
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FRUIT TREE ART
Give each child a piece of construction paper and
a fruit tree shape. Have the children glue their tree
shapes to their papers. Then set out red, orange,
and yellow self-stick circles. Let the children add
"fruit" to their tree shapes by pressing on the
self-stick circles. ooooo
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COLOR LOOKING GLASS
1/4 c. karyo syrup
3 empty sandwich bags (ziplock)
3 colors of food coloring (yellow,green,blue)
Mix karyo syrup with food coloring in separate bowls.
Pour each color in empty sandwich bag.
Press out all air bubbles.
The syrup is translucent so when you position the yellow ontop of the
blue you get green, etc. etc.
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glitter bottle
1 plastic salad dressing bottle (with lid)
fill with 95% karo syrup
2.5% water
2.5% cooking oil
glue lid shut, duck tape and shake!!
(all types of bottles with lids will work)
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GLUE DOUGH
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup white liquid glue
1/4 cup thick liquid shampoo
Supervise as you have children follow these steps:
1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Knead. Add more flour if needed.
3. Roll out, shape, or cut into designs.
This dough can be painted when dry.
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GLURCH
1 cup white school glue
3/4 cup liquid starch
Pour the glue into a plastic container and then add the starch. stir
the mixture and then knead with you hands. If it sticks to you r hands
wipe a little starch on your palms. to get the best results
allow the mixture to set for a while. You may need to heat the
mixture in the microwave in order to get them to mix well. You can
store this in a closed container in the refrig. This is on the order
of play dough. You can make a ball and push a straw into it and make
a bubble, also can let the kids color it with markers.
You might make a note that this only works with Sta-Puf starch, not
Vano. I tried it with Vano and it is just runny like glue. It never
sets up. Then someone told me about the other brand of starch.
Unfortunately we can't get Sta-Puf on the West Coast. Boo Hoo. The
recipe with Borax and glue will also make the same stuff, however.
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GOOFY GOGGLES
*Cut two adjoining cup sections out of an egg carton.
*Cut an eye hole in the bottom of each section.
*Attach a piece of elastic string to the sides of the
goggles to hold them in place on a child's face.
*Let your children decorate their Goffy Goggles with
crayons of felt-tip markers.
*To make Color Goggles, cover the bottom of each egg cup
with a different color of cellophane.
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Gumdrop Tree
You will need: Cone-shaped piece of styrofoam
in size desired
Round toothpicks
Gumdrops
Instructions:
1. Stick a toothpick onto the bottom of each gumdrop.
2. Cover the Styrofoam (except for the bottom) with
the gumdrops. The more gumdrops you can get on the
cone, the prettier the tree will be!
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Gunk
2 pounds cornstarch
3-3/4 cups water
food coloring
Add a few drops of food coloring to the water and stir it
into the cornstarch. When the cornstarch is dissolved, drop
the whole batch onto a table top for the children to play
with.. Gunk is almost liquid, which makes an interesting
change from doughs. Any left over can be stored in a clean
jar and allowed to dry out. It can be made again by adding
water.
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HAND PRINT BOOKMARKS
TRACE AROUND THE CHILD'S HAND ON COLORED PAPER.
CUT OUT.
LET THE CHILD DECORATE IT WITH:
GLITTER
MARKERS
SMALL PICTURES
ETC...
LAMINATE WITH CLEAR CONTACT PAPER.
BE SURE TO WRITE:
HAPPY FATHERS DAY
LOVE, (NAME)
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MUSIC AND MOVEMENT
HAT, HATS, HATS
Sung to: "THREE BLIND MICE"
Hats, hats, hats; hats, hats, hats.
I love hats, I love hats.
Hats to wear for work or play,
Hats for night and hats for day,
Hats from here and far away.
I love hats.
fold paper fold corners
in half in half
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ARTS AND CRAFTS
MARCHING HATS
Making a marching hat for each child
by folding a sheet of newspaper in
half, fold corners in, fold bottom
parts up.
Let the children decorate their hats.
Play marching music and give them
instruments to play for variety.
~shelley~
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Milk carton blocks
I know that buying milk in 1/2 gallon containers is more
expensive, BUT you can take two each of the 1/2 gallon
containers, cut them in half. Fill one with newspaper and
then use the other half to cover it. Tape securly and maybe
add contact paper or brown wrapping paper (have kids then
color it) You will have 1 large sturdy building block. You
can also deduct the extra milk cost on your taxes (?) This
is a personal favorite of mine.
Children love playing with shaving cream on a table or
pans.Try adding food coloring. Also sand added to shaving
cream really makes a neat textured sand activity!!!
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IVORY SNOW
To make a great gloppy, washable finger paint, use a little
(very little-it
goes a long way) powder tempera paint, LOTS of ivory snow,
and some water (until it gets a thick texture). The
children I teach love it, mainly because it's nice and
thick. Their picture dry with a 3-D appearance. The ivory
snow keeps it from staining clothing. --
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Toy truck tunnel
You need: round oatmeal box (no lid) scissors, tape or glue.
cut off bottom of box. Cut box in half lenthwise. Child
covers box with brown paper and deocrates.
Water color leaf
Cut a leaf from yellow construction paper. Paint leaf with
water colors. Tie a fishing line string and hang it from the
ceiling as a mobile.
Seed Number book
Cut construction paper in half. Staple piece together at top
to make a book of 5 to 10. On the first page, write the
number 1 and glue on one seed. continue using the next
number adding seeds until you complete the book.
Bean Bag toss: let children pour beans into a sock. Knot
open end and turn down cuff. Children can count tosses made
into a trash can or empty box.
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Fall Fun
You will need: dried leaves
floor wax
a bowl
newspaper
waxed paper
an old catalog
Instructions:
1. When the leaves begin to fall, go outside and gather some
beautiful ones.
2. Lay newspapers out on the table where you will work.
3. Pour some floor wax into the bowl.
4. Brush the wax on both sides of the leaves. This will
make them shiny!
5. To dry the leaves throughly. place them between two
pieces of waxed paper then put them between the pages
of the catalog.
6. Use to decorate your home!
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PLASTIC LID CONSTRUCTION
Collect an assortment of plactic lids from a variety
of containers such as margarine tubs and coffee cans.
Cut the rim off each lid. Make several slits around the
edges of the lids. Let the children use the lids to make
structures, using the slits to slide them together any
way they wish!
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Lily pad jump
Place 5 to 10 carpet samples on the ground to represent lily
pads. Children can jump like frogs from lily pad to lily
pad, counting each step
Thunderbird: Glue 2 popsicle sticks together to form a
cross. Glue real or paper feathers onto cross, leaving top
part of cross for head. Glue paper head to top of cross. Add
facial features.
Kachina doll: draw a large stick figure person on
construction paper. glue different colored shapes onto
figure. Add facial features. (examples of shapes are square,
oval, diamond and crescent)
Log cabin: glue popsicle sticks onto paper to make cabin.
Color with crayons to complete details.
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LINT ART
SAVE YOUR DRYER LINT. HAVE THE CHILDREN PLACE IT
ON TOP OF WAX PAPER AND SPRAY IT WITH A MIXTURE OF WATERED
DOWN LIQUID STARCH AND GLUE. WHEN IT IS VERY WET, HAVE THE
CHILDREN FOLD THE WAX PAPER IN HALF AND USE A ROLLING PIN
TO FLATTEN IT OUT. WHEN THEIR CREATION IS DRY, PEEL OFF THE
WAX PAPER. THEY WILL HAVE A HARD, INTERESTING SHAPE. THEY
CAN USE A HOLE PUNCH TO MAKE A HOLE AT THE TOP AND MAKE A
SUN CATCHER OR COMBINE THEM ALL TOGETHER TO MAKE A MOBILE.
COLORED GLUE PAINTING: FORGET THE COLORED ELMERS GLUE! MAKE
YOUR OWN. MIX FOOD COLOR (I HAVE HAD THE BEST LUCK WITH
WILTON CAKE COLORS) INTO THE GLUE. POUR BACK INTO THE GLUE
BOTTLE. WALA! YOU HAVE COLORED GLUE. ONE FUN THING I HAVE
DONE WITH THE COLORED GLUE IS SIMILAR TO THE LINT ART. THE
CHILDREN USE THE GLUE TO MAKE A DESIGN ON WAX PAPER. WHEN
IT IS DRY, THEY PEEL IT OFF. THE CHILDREN HAVE MADE
NECKLACES WITH THEIR CREATIONS.
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MAGIC PICTURES
White Candle
Dark Colored Crayon
Drawing Paper
Press heavily on the candle and draw a small figure or
letter on the paper. Give your child the crayon and ask
him to color the whole paper. The figure or letter will
show up when covered with the crayon. Helpful Hints:
For two-year-olds use a 5-1/2" X 8-1/2" sheet of paper
so they have less of area to cover. Coloring with crayons
uses many small muscles and can tire little hands rather
quickly. Also a smaller paper will yield the magic picture
alot faster.
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CORNSTARCH MAGIC
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup water
food coloring
teaspoon
margarine tub
Supervise as you have children follow these steps:
1. Place cornstarch into margarine tub.
2. Slowly add water, 1 tsp at a time, and stir.
Feel the mixture with your hands.
3. Continue adding water, 1 tsp at a time, until the
mixture is a thick paste. Observe the changes in
the mixture as you add water.
4. Pick up the mixture. Squeeze it. Open your hand and
let it ooze through your fingers.
5. Without mixing them in, add 3 drops food coloring.
Observe as the food coloring disperses through the
mixture.
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RICE MARACAS
Take two paper cups of equal size and stand them
side by side. Fill one 1/2 full with uncooked rice
Place empty cup on top. Wrap tape around the rim
to secure. SHow child how to make a Variety of sounds
by slowing down or speeding up. Have fun.
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MARBLE PAINTING
You need the following:
Empty Quaker oatmeal container with the lid
constuction paper
tempra paint
Marbles, different sizes if you have them
Roll paper and fit inside can, coat marbles in paint and
drop in
can. Put on lid have kids roll and shake can { have them
hold one
hand on the lid}. Open lid take out paper, Presto a picture
with little mess.
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Marbelized Chalk Pictures
Precut large shape on white paper(I have done eggs at Easter
time). Pour several inches of water into a large, deep,
pan.Using a plastic or table knife, scrape some colored
chalk over the pan,letting the powder float on top of the
water. Lay egg shape on the water so it floats. Quickly
pull it out of the water lifting at the corners. The chalk
sticks to paper in beautiful patterns and the children love
scraping the chalk. Hint: if the pieces of chalk that are
being scraped get wet,you'll need a new piece of chalk.
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VENETIAN MASK
MATERIALS:
* 25-Pound bag of red potter's clay (makes up to 4 masks).
* Newspapers
* Scissors
* Tape
* White glue
* Acrylic paint
* Two 2-foot ribbons
* Plastic bag
* Butter knife
* Petroleum
* Craft knife
* Paintbrushes
DIRECTIONS:
1. To make the clay form: Tightly crumple some newspaper,
pack it into a plastic bag,(be sure its very firm)
form it into a firm egg shape about the size of a face.
Tape the bag shut and cut off end of bag.
Place the form on a work surface covered with newspaper.
2. Roll out a 1/2-inch-thick, 10-inch oval of clay,
stretch and press it over the form. Smooth with your
palms and trim any excess with a butter knife.
Moisten your hands and rub the surface gently for a
final smoothing.
3. Using small pieces of clay, build up a nose, chin,
mouth, eyebrows, ears, and other features. Smooth the
seams with moistened fingers. Let the clay partially
dry overnight. In the morning, cover it with petroleum
jelly.
4. Tear 3 sheets of newspaper into 1-5" strips. Mix equal
parts glue and water in a bowl (1/4 cup each should be
enough to start). One by one, lightly brush each strip
with the glue mixture and smooth the strip onto the
clay mold. Repeat until you've covered the entire clay
surface with 3 layers of newspaper. Allow to sit for 3
days in a dry place. (Note: If the newspaper is too wet
when applied, the inner layers of the mask won't dry
properly.)
Gently pull mask off the base, check for thin places,
and reinforce where necessary with more glue brushed
newspaper. Allow the mask to dry for up to 3 more days.
5. If you wish, cut the holes for the eyes and mouth with
a craft knife (parents should be on duty here); other-
wise, paint them in. Make a small slit on each side of
the face just above ear level to attach the ribbons.
Brush the mask with a solution of 2/3 cup white glue
and 1/3 cup water to seal the surface. Let it dry,
then paint with acrylics. Thread the ribbon through
the holes and secure with knots.
Actors in Italy's commedia dell'arte street theater wear
vibrant, expressive masks to enhance their costumes.
The traditional mask is made of leather dried over a
wooden form, but the more common commercial variety is
a papier-mache. The simplified decorative version makes
a wonderful wall hanging.
~shelley~
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Personalized place mats
Let children decorate paper any way they wish. Add their
name in block letters and cover back and front with clear
contact paper. These can be used over and over and wipe
clean easily.
Thumb prints
Use ink pad and make each child's finger prints; talk about
how weveryones's fingerprints are different; look at them
with magnifying glasses. These can also be used to make name
tags or bookmarks. Make a few thumb prints and add arms and
legs with marking pens and print at the top, "I'm (child's
name) thumb body special. These thumbprints can also be
changed into insect drawings, butterflies, faces, people,
all kinds of things.
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Brown bread modeling
(good for holiday decorations, jewelry)
1/2 c plain salt, 3/4 c hot water, 2 c whole wheat flour, 1
tbl vegetable oil, bowl, cookie sheet, and foil
Dissolve salt in water in a bowl. Add flour and oil. Mix
with hands and knead (hint; keep hands wet) Mold, or roll
out and cut. Bake on a foil lined cookie sheet at 300 degree
for one hour. makes about 2 cups
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MONKEY'S IN A TREE
What you'll need...
* 1 piece of construction paper(for back ground)
* Tree parts,
for tree trunk, tear a strip of brown paper.
for grass along the bottom, tear a strip of green.
for branches, tear about 10 strips of green paper.
* White crafts glue.
* Peanuts in shell.
* Crayons or markers
* Pieces of yarn or string, about 2" long.
1. Turn the piece of construction paper so the
longest side is to you. Glue the tree trunk
on the paper. Glue the grass to the bottom of
the paper, overlaping the tree trunk.
To make a branch, fold a green paper strip in
half. Glue the folded ends along the top of the
back ground, let them fall over the trunk.
2. For the a monkey's body, put glue on the paper,
on top of branches or on tree trunk, and place
a peanut in the shell on it. Use crayons to draw
a face, legs, and arms.
3. To make a monkeys tail, put glue in the shape of
a tail, at the bottom of the peanut, Lay a piece
of yarn on the glue. Let dry.
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BAG OWL
Make a whole flock of owls from brown paper bags.
Big grocery bags will make grandfather owls;
small candy bags turn into baby owls; and all the
sizes in between can be made into other members of
the flock.
Loosely stuff the bag half-full of crumpled newspaper.
Bring the top together and fold the two outside edges
in toward the center and glue to form a point.
Fold the point down.
Cut eyes and feet from construstion paper and glue
to the owl.
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PAINT WITH CORN SYRUP
MIX FOOD COLORING WITH CORN SYRUP
AND LET THE CHILDREN PAINT ON THICK PAPER PLATES WITH IT.
IT DRIES TRANSPARENT AND VERY PRETTY.
PAINT ON BUBBLE WRAP
BUY OR SAVE THE BUBBLE WRAP USED IN
MAILING PACKAGES. HAVE ENOUGH TO SPREAD OUT ON A TABLE (BE
SURE TO SECURELY TAPE IT DOWN) HAVE DIFFRENT COLORS OF
PAINT AVAILABLE FOR THE CHILDREN TO PAINT ON THE BUBBLE
WRAP. WHEN THE CHILDREN ARE READY, HAVE THEM PLACE A PIECE
OF PAPER ON TOP OF THEIR PAINTING ON THE BUBBLE WRAP. THIS
MAKES A VERY UNIQUE PRINT.
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Peanut Butter Playdough
Mix equal parts peanut butter
dry milk,honey.
1/4 to 1/2 c. powdered sugar
Mix together and kneed.
The children will enjoy playing with the dough
and eating the finished products.
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PENNY WASH
Combine 1 Tbsp. of vinegar with 1c tsp. of salt into a small
clear cup. Drop in a tarnished penny and stir it around for
one minute, or until the penny becomes clean and shines.
Explanation:the vinegar breaks down the tarnish and the salt
acts as an abrasive to scrub it!)Kids LOVE this!!!!!
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MR PIGGY
Materials:
newspaper strips (I use old phone books)
one 1 1/2" piece of paper towel roll.
four 1" pieces of paper towel roll.
two cardboard triangles for ears.
transparent tape
paint brush
balloon
pipe cleaner
nontoxic water-based acrylic paints
scissors
1 cup flour
1 cup water
1. Blow up balloon. Tape largest tube
to balloon for nose, smaller tubes
feet, and triangles for ears.
2. Mix flour and water. Dip newspaper
strips into paste, and cover balloon.
Let dry overnight. Try hanging pig
upside down so ears dry straight up.
3. Paint. With scissors cut a money slot
in top of pig, and poke hole in end for
pipe-cleaner tail.
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CREATE PINCHED-TISSUE ART
NEEDED: several sheets of brightly colored tissue paper,
cut into 1/2" x 16" strips
white art paper or construction paper
paper cup
white school glue (water soluble)
paintbrush
newspaper
sequins, glitter, small beads, (optional)
This is perfect for a preschooler's first art project.
Pour a small amount of white glue into a paper cup
(enough to cover the bottom) and add about 1/4 cup water.
Mix thoroughly. Cover your work surface with newspaper, and
lay out white paper, glue mixture, tissue-paper strips and
paintbrush.
Using the paintbrush, the children should "paint" the glue
solution on the art paper "the more glue the better" then
crumple up strips of tissue paper and press them onto the
art paper. Encourage them to use a variety of colors and
arrange the wads of paper in whatever fashion they wish.
Add more glue solution whenever needed. Once satisfied with
the picture, set it aside to dry.
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I love this one!
PORCUPINE POTATO
YOU WILL NEED:
1 large potato
1 spoon
4 golf tees
2 buttons
2 pins
1 eye dropper (optional)
childs handful of grass seed
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. lay the potato on its side and, using the
spoon, scoop out a shallow "boat"
2. on the opposite side insert the golf tees
to make four legs.
3. in the front, stick the pins into the potato,
attaching buttons for eyes.
4. sprinkle the grass seed into the scooped out
section and water each day with the eye
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Homemade playdough
"cooked"
1 cup flour, 2 tsp cream of tartar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 cup
water, 1 tbl vegetable oil, food coloring
Cook all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat for
approximately 4-5 minutes. Stir vigorously until mixture
forms a ball. Remove from pan and let sit on counter until
cool enough to kneed. Knead until mixture is smooth. Do not
over cook. Store in a zip loc bag or margerine container.
Option: add a spice for a special scent.
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MASHED POTATO SCULPTURES
MATERIALS:
1. Instant mashed potatoes
2. 2 eggs
3. Baking dish
4. Pastry brush
5. Modeling
DIRECTIONS:
Prepare the instant potatoes according to the package
directions. Beat in 2 egg yolks. Empty mixture into the
buttered baking dish. Using modeling tools, such as
toothpicks, teaspooons, fork, and popsicle sticks, form
the potatoes into shapes...animals, faces, robots etc.
Beat the egg whites slightly and spread it onto the
sculptures with the pastry brush. Bake in the oven at
350 degrees F. until brown and shiny. Cool slightly
before serving.
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HANDPRINT PLAQUE
MATERIALS:
1. Plaster of Paris
2. Aluminum pie dish
3. Water
4. Nails
5. Food color (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
Prepare plaster of Paris according to directions.
When ready, pour a small amount into the greased
pie dish. Lightly grease your child's hand and press
it gently into the center of the dish. Hold it there
until the plaster sets - just a couple of minutes.
Remove hand and let plaster set completely. A nail
can be inserted while the plaster is still moist so
the handprint can be hung on a wall. Also try adding
food color to the plaster mix at the start. Similar
plaques can be made from footprints, elbows, and knees.
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PAPER PLATE SPIN
record player
paper plates with holes in the center
markers
loops of masking tape
Place paper plate on record player like it was a record.
Put loop on back of plate to secure it to record player.
Turn on record player. Gently touch marker to plate as it
spins around. Try it at different speeds.
Hint for dyeing shaped pasta, rice or macaroni:
Place 2 tablespoons of rubbing alcohol and a desired amount
of food coloring in a big Ziplock bag. Fill 3/4 of the bag
with rice, pasta, etc., seal and shake. Remove from bag
and spread on wax paper to dry.
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PUFFY PAINT
MIX EQUAL PARTS OF WATER, SALT, AND FLOUR
TOGETHER IE: 2 CUPS WATER TWO CUPS SALT, TWO CUPS FLOUR.
MAKE AS BIG OR AS SMALL OF RECIPE THAT YOU NEED. ADD FOOD
COLORING OR TEMPRA PAINT TO MIXTURE (IF YOU WANT MORE THAN
ONE COLOR, SPLIT THE MIXTURE UP. SPOON THE COLORED MIXTURE
INTO A SQUEEZE BOTTLE (THE KIND THAT YOU BUY AT PIC-N-SAVE
THAT ARE EMPTY AND YOU FILL WITH KETCHUP OR MUSTARD). HAVE
THE CHILDREN THEN SQUEEZE THE MIXTURE OUT ONTO A THICK PAPER
PLATE. HAVE ENOUGH COLORS OF THE PUFFY PAINT THAT THEY CAN
MIX THE COLORS. WHEN THIS DRIES, IT IS ROCK HARD AND THE
SALT SPARKLES.
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PUFF DOUGH
1 cup flour
3/4 to 1 cup water
1 bag small cotton balls
Supervise as you have children follow these steps:
1. Mix flour and water together until you have a
smooth, thick paste.
2. Coat the cotton balls with the paste. They tend
to puff up and will remain puffed up if you
handle them gently.
3. Carefully lift each cotton ball from the mixture,
allowing excess to drop off.
4. Form the cotton balls into desired shapes on a
nonstick cookie sheet.
5. Bake in an oven at 325 F for about an hour or until
the shapes are lightly browned and hard to the touch.
When the shapes are cool, they can be painted.
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RABBITS IN THE HOLE
MATERIALS NEEDED:
2-3 RABBITS (CUT OUT OF CARDBOARD OR FELT)
1 SUN
1 TREE
1 TREE TRUNK (WITH CUT SO IT CAN BREAK IN HALF)
2-3 ROCKS
1-2 CARROTS
(COLORING BOOKS CAN PROVIDE GREAT PATTERNS)
An earthquake preparedness story for young children.
(place trees and rocks and sun on flannelboard
to start story)
Deep in the forest there was a special place where all
the little bunnies went to school. They would practice
all their bunny lessons, like wriggling their noses and
hopping and their favorite game; hide and seek.
For snack they always had carrots to eat because that's
what bunnies like to eat most!
They enjoyed playing together in the warm sun and were safe
and happy.
(put bunnies up on rocks, playing and hopping while
you are reading)
One day, Teacher Bunny taught the bunnies a special lesson
to help keep them safe.
Sometimes lumberjacks would come to the forest to cut
down trees for wood.
The teacher didn't want her bunnies to get hurt by the
falling trees, so when the lumberjacks would cut down trees
close to the special bunny school the teacher would say...
"RABBITS IN THE HOLE!" "RABBITS IN THE HOLE!"
All the little bunnies quickly hopped down in a hole
under the rocks (the tree falls on top of the rock).
They stayed there until the teacher could see that
it was safe to come out.
Then she would say...
"RABBITS COME OUT!" "RABBITS COME OUT!"
And all the little bunnies would come climb out under the
rocks and play.
NOTE: Make sure that children understand they will probably
not be able to run anywhere during a real earthquake.
The challenge is to find some protection within a yard or
two of one's position when the earthquake starts.
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ROLL-ON PAINTERS
Empty roll-on Deodorant Bottle
Non-toxic Tempera Paint
Drawing Paper
Butter Knife
Slowly pop off the top of the bottle with the
butter knife. Fill the bottle with paint and
snap the top back in. You now have a new tool
for your child to paint with. Each time you
get an empty bottle you can add a new color to
your collection. Helpful Hint: after each use,
rinse the bottle tops off with some warm water.
This prevents the paint from caking up the top.
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Backyard Sciencing
What you need:
2 clear plastic glasses
3/4 full of water
2 different colors of food
coloring put into each cup
of water.
2 white roses
Place 1 white rose in each container
of colored water. Watch the rose change
to the color of the water.
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Salt Painting:
Mix 1/8 cup of liquid starch, 1/8 cup of
water and 2 squirts of food coloring plus 1/2 cup of table
salt. Give each child a paper plate , matt, or cardboard.
Keep stirring mixture. Let the children apply the mixture
with their brush. It will crystallize as it dries and the
salt will sparkle in the sunlight to create an interesting
effect!
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SAND MAKING
Have you ever made sand?. Just place 15 to
30 small shells, 4 -10 small smooth rocks and 1/2 to 3/4
water into some kind of large clear plastic container.
Screw lid on tight and let the children shake,shake,shake!
Sand will begin to form and can be seen on the bottom of
thejar. This is best done over a few days or longer....
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Bubble Splash
1/4 cup liquid detergent
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon sugar
food coloring
Mix together all but food coloring. Seperate into 6
different small cups. Then add different colors to each cup.
With pipe cleaner-shape one end of it into a circle and
twist to secure loop. Bend loop back at an angle and place
in cups. Place white paper on table. Have children blow
gently so bubbles will land and pop on the paper. These make
beautiful bubble pictures!!!!
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SEAFOAM WAVES
3 capfuls of Dawn dish detergent
2 Tbs liquid starch
food coloring
Beat ingredients together with egg beaters. Mixture will
whip up and foam. Children may form it. When mixture dries
it will stay that way. You can triple recipe,etc., depending
on number of childen.
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SECRET ENVELOPES
Three Envelopes
Crayons
Flat Objects (e.g., keys, coins, or paper clips)
Place an object in each envelope and seal them closed.
Then have your child color the envelopes and the crayon
outlines will reveal the contents.
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SHOEBOX GUITAR
Take a shoebox and step on the lid lightly first,
the idea is to avoid the strings touching the lid.
Now cut a hole in the lid about 2 1/2 in in diameter.
Put the lid back on the box and carefully stretch
4 to 6 rubber bands around the box and over the
sound hole. Now the child is ready for the stage.
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Soap Fun!
To make a great gloppy, washable finger paint, use a little
(very little-it
goes a long way) powder tempera paint, LOTS of ivory snow,
and some water (until it gets a thick texture). The
children I teach love it, mainly because it's nice and
thick. Their picture dry with a 3-D appearance. The ivory
snow keeps it from staining clothing. --
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SPRAY BOTTLE PAINTING
REQUIRED:Water based markers, Smooth paper,
Squirt bottles
Have your child decorate a sheet of finger painting paper
with wasable markers. Next bring the sheet of paper into
the bathtub and hang on shower wall. Have your child
stand outside of tib and aim for the picture and-without
touching the sheet by hand - try to " erase " the
artwork. Theb water will change the colors to run into
the tub creating fascinating patterns. When your child
feels the artwork is done remove the sheet and let dry.
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STYROFOAM STENCILS
Styrofoam use the ones you get from the
grocery store or from take out meals.
First take a tray and have your child draw
a picture using a ball point pen. Press
the pen deep enough to make an indention,
but not deep enough to cut through.
Once you have etched your drawing, use a brush
to apply a thin coat of tempra paint. If you
apply to much paint the indentions will fill up,
and you won't get a clear image. Then press the
styrofoam on to a white piece of paper.Your
drawing should appear as white lines on a
solid color background.
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SPAGHETTI SUBS
* clear glass bowl
* 2 cups water
* stir 1 tbs baking soda
* break uncooked spaghetti into 1" pieces
and put in bowl (they will sink to the bottom)
* Stir in 3 tbs of vinegar
A chemical reaction produces carbon dioxide gas which
forms bubbles on the pieces of spaghetti at the bottom.
The bubbles float the pieces to the top where the bubbles
break and they then sink back to the bottom and the process
starts all over again. When the action slows add a few tbs
of vinegar, also try food coloring in the water.
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SUGAR SPRINKLES
Empty Salt or Pepper Shaker
Powdered Tempera Paint (red or blue)
1/4 Cup of sugar
construction Paper (light color)
Non-Toxic Liquid Glue
Mix two tablespoons of the powdered paint into
the sugar. Pour some of this mixture into the
salt shaker. Have your child squeeze some of the
glue out onto the construction paper and then
sprinkle the shaker over the glue. The colored
sugar will coat the glue for a pretty design.
Shake off the excess sugar from the picture and
let it dry completely.
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SUN CIRCLE PUPPET
MATERIALS: Yellow self-stick paper
Yellow yarn
Felt-tip markers
Popsicle stick
Pair of scissors
MAKING THE PUPPET: Cut two 4" circles out of yellow
self-stick paper.
Remove the backing from one of the
circles.
Cut yellow yarn into short pieces and
place them around the edges of the sticky
side of the circle to make sun rays.
Remove the backing from the second circle
and place it on top of the first circle,
sticky sides together, with a Popsicle
stick handle in between. Use felt-tip
markers to add facial features.
BRIGHT SUN
Sung to: "Row, Row, Row Your Boat"
Bright sun shining down,
Shining on the ground.
What a lovely face you have,
Yellow, big and round.
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Here' a little project for Father's day
FUNKY TIES
colored poster board.
string.
stickers.
glue.
paint-brush.
nontoxic water-based acrylic paints.
card board.
scissors.
construction paper.
How to: Make the tie 5" x 12".
1. Draw and cut out tie from poster board or cardboard.
2. Decorate with paint, stickers, or construction paper.
3. With masking tape, attach a foot-long piece of string
to top of tie so that Dad can wear it around his neck.
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TEN-TUBE BOWLING
REQUIRED 10 toilet paper tubes
rubber ball or nerf ball
Stand the tubes in a " V " formation, then
have the kids " bowl" with the ball. You
can create lanes using books or boxes.
You can also decorate the tubes with markers,
paint or scrap foil.
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UNDERSEA WORLD
Take a large dish pan and fill it with
a couple of inches of water. Have child add
smooth pebbles,smooth rocks,& or sea shells.
You can add plant cuttings, anchor with rocks.
Cut out fish, whales, squid,& so forth from
sponges.You might want to make a sponge scuba
diver, too just strap on a medicine vial or
35mm plastic film container for an air tank.
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VETERINARY CLINIC
If you're like most adults, you probably assume that
stuffed animals require no special care or maintenance;
any 4-year-old, however, can set you straight on the
health care needs of teddy bears and other companions.
REQUIRED:
*Stuffed animals
*Popsicle sticks
*Flashlight
*Cloth, Velcro strips
Set up a clinic in your living room or playroom by draping
a towel or tablecloth over a coffee or end table. Make that
the "examination" table. Even if your child already has toy
medical supplies, you'll want to improvise-provide popsicle
stick for tongue depressors, and a flashlight to check ears
and throats. You can make a thermometer by drawing a scale
on a popsicle stick. Speaking of scales, you might want to
donate the bathroom scale to the clinic on an as-needed
basis. Finally, you can create bandages from your sewing
scraps and stray strips of Velcro.
Kids will invent their own doctoring tools and methods;
some children might insist that their teddy bears need to
have the blood pressure checked in the ears with a
turkey baster. Who can argue with success? We can't even
remember the last time the bear complained of an earache.
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WARMING TRAY PICTURE ART
Warming Tray Pictures:
Cover warming tray with foil.
Set on low/meduim heat.
Take paper wrapping off of the long crayons.
A child draws directly on the foil and watches the
crayon melt. When finish,
an adult places a piece of white
paper on top and child can rub it with a block.
Lift up and you have a picture.
Children love the process.
They love watching the crayon melt.
This activity needs to be closely monitored
but we have done it often with three
and four year olds.
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Wave Bottles
Save your water bottles or other small
plastic bottles with screw on lids.
Have children use a funnel to fill the bottles
1/2 of the way up with water and
1/2 way up with veg@. oil.
Add a few drops of food coloring.
and add little charms.
Glue the cap on with crazy glue.
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YARN DOG
MATERIALS:
1. Colored rug yarn or thick 8 ply knitting wool
2. Paper
3. White glue
4. Dog photos or pictures
5. Cardboard
DIRECTIONS:
Trace a good, clear picture of a dog, the larger the better
onto the cardboard. Cut the yarn or wool into 1" or 2"
strands. Use an egg carton to separate the colors and to
make selecting and handling of yarn easier. The child then
glues the yarn strands onto the dog outline to make hair
and a tail. Draw a mouth and eyes and define the ears and
the tail. Finally, invent an appropriate name for the new
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Yarn Painting
I recently did yarn painting with my 2 year old class, and
they loved it. I put large sheets of butcher paper, big
globs of paint, and lots of yarn in the water table. The
kids dipped and rubbed the yarn in the paint and then on the
paper. The end result was nice, and the kids loved doing
it. We talked about the colors of the yarn and of the paint
while we painted. Doing it in the water table made it
really easy to clean-up, and the kids love messy things like
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YUM YUM ART
MATERIALS:
1. Vanilla instant pudding
2. Shelf paper
3. Food coloring
4. Small bowls
5. Mixing spoons
DIRECTIONS:
Mix the instant pudding according to directions.
Divide up into 2 or 3 small bowls. Add a different
food color to each bowl and stir until blended.
Spread out some shelf paper and proceed to use
the pudding mix as your child would use finger paints.
Create patterns and pictures with the different colors.
When your child's hands get messy, she or he can lick
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ZOO CAGES
What you'll need...
* Pictures of animals from old magazines or coloring books.
* Scissors
* White crafts glue
* Plastic-foam tray (from the meat dept).
* 1 Piece of yarn or string (about 36" long).
* Tape
1. Find a picture of your favorite zoo animal in a
magazine or coloring book, or draw one of your own.
Use scissors to cut it out. Glue the pictures in
the center of the foam tray.
2. With your scissors, make cuts on both side of tray
stright across from each cut, 1" apart and 1/4 deep,
Tape one end of yarn on the back side of the tray
near one corner.
3. Guide the yarn into the first cut. Wrap it across the
picture into the cut across from the first one, Pull
yarn tight so it goes down into the cuts. Wrap it
around the back of tray. Repeat until all cuts are
filled with yarn. When you get the end, cut the yarn,
leaving about a 2" piece. Tape the extra yarn to the
back of the tray.
" There ya go! Have the children name the animal, have
them tell you what kind it is...& So on.............
Try finding trays of all colors, Have Fun.......!
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(0 0) "woof woof"
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Laura L. Brandon
Hi All !!!
I just found your newsgroup and boy am I thrilled !!!!
The diversity of crafts here is great. I personally love making dried
flower arrangements, scented oils, flower waters, sachets, and things of
that sort and I am going to start candle and soap making soon.
I recently saw an article on making crackers for Christmas/New Year's and I
clipped it out. Unfortunately, I didn't clip out the Source Guide section
for information on ordering the little popper mechanism that makes the
cracker pop. Anyway, does anyone know how to make these? I really want to
make these for my family this year, putting in presents specifically
geared to the person receiving it.
Also, does anyone know where I might get the FAQ for this group?
Sorry if I am requesting something already covered in this group, but I
would appreciate any help.
Thanks !!!!
Laura
O Elaine O
cosmetic and soap recipes and directions (and craft links) at my homepage
http://members.aol.com/oelaineo/soapmaking.html