Archive for the 'Craft Recipes' Category
Spring Potpourri
4 oz. rosebuds
2 oz. lavender flowers
2 oz. deer’s tongue herb
2 oz. peppermint
2 oz. calamus root
1 oz. black malva flower
1 oz. marigold flowers
1 oz. peony flowers
1 oz. bay leaves
20 drops orris root oil
10 drops blue lilac oil
Mix all dry ingredients, then add the essential oils, which have also been pre-mixed. Mix and store away from direct […]
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Clay
1 c. cornstarch
2 c. salt
Enough water to make a thick paste
Stir while cooking, and cook until stiff. Allow this to cool, and cover with a damp cloth until ready to use. Coloring may be added before cooking or when molded; let dry, then paint with water color. –HOW TO CARE FOR CLAY:–
Clay can always be […]
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Play Dough
1 c. salt
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. oil
A few drops of food coloring
(optional)
Mix thoroughly and store in plastic bag or covered jar. Children can pull and pound it and cut out shapes with cookie cutters. If left to dry will harden and then it can be painted. Non-toxic.
Hint: If kids dust their hands […]
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