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1/2 c. soft butter
1 c. flour
1/4 c. honey
1 c. wheat germ
Mix ingredients shape into numbers. Cover with chopped nuts. Gently press. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Eat! Nice'n Nutty. NOTE: To form numbers, roll "snakes" use a large number written on paper an covered with wax paper as a guide.
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302 -- MONSTER TOAST
Pour small amount of milk in small cups add a different color of food coloring in each one. Paint a monster on bread. Toast. Butter lightly,not to cover monster. Munch your monster.
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303 -- SOFT PRETZELS
1 pkg. yeast
4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. warm water
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
Coarse salt
Mix yeast, water, sugar and salt in a bowl. Stir in flour. Dump dough onto table and knead until smooth. Cut off lumps and make into ropes to shape. Place on cookie sheet. Brush with egg and sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake at 425 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
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304 -- YUMMERS
6 tsp. cheese, grated
2 tbsp. butter
10 tsp. flour
10 tsp. rice Krispies
Form into little balls. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Yummy! NOTE: This recipe is named after the storybook Yummers by James Marshall. Try a different crunchy cereal in place of rice krispies. Choose one with very little sugar in it.
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305 -- HEART TO HEART PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY COOKIES
1/2 c. margarine
1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. peanut butter
1 egg
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
2 tbsp. milk
1 sm. jar raspberry jam
Beat margarine, shortening and peanut butter together. Add egg and beat well. Add sugar, vanilla and flour with milk. Chill 2 hours or more. Roll dough on lightly floured board to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out heart shapes with cookie cutters. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes (until slightly browned). Remove to cooling rack. Spread Jam on each cookie (1 teaspoon) and cover with another cookie for the peanut butter and jelly sandwich effect. NOTE: You might like to try different jams.
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306 -- PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
1/2 c. peanut butter
2 1/2 tbsp. nonfat dry milk
2 tbsp. raisins
2 tbsp. honey
1/4 c. coconut
Sesame seeds
Mix ingredients form into balls. Roll in sesame seeds. Eat. NOTE: sesame seeds are cheaper in bulk at a health food store you can get unsweetened coconut there too.
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307 -- ANTS ON A LOG
Celery stalks
Peanut butter
Raisins
Fill celery stalks with peanut butter and put raisins in a line on top of peanut butter. They look like ants or a log. Kids love them.
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308 -- EGG BOATS
Peel hard boiled eggs. Cut in half. Remove yolk. Mix with mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Cut 2 paper triangles. Tape them to toothpicks. Put yolk mixture and sails into egg halves. Sail it into your mouth. Makes 2 boats.
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309 -- TUNA TREATS
1 egg
1/2 can tuna
1/2 slice bread, crumbled
4 tbsp. peas (fresh or frozen)
1/4 c. grated cheese
Butter
Mix egg, tuna, bread, peas. Press into 6 buttered muffin tins. Sprinkle grated cheese on top. Dot with butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Eat! Tops! Double the recipe for 6 lunch size tuna treats.
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310 -- VEGGIE BITES
1/3 c. margarine, melted
1 egg
2 tsp. water
1/2 c. flour
2 c. fresh vegetables (broccoli
flowerets or cauliflowerts, 1/4
inch carrot
slices, 1/2 inch zucchini slices, 1/2
inch strips green or red pepper)
Heat oven to 450 degrees. Brush bottom of 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan with 1 tablespoon of melted margarine. Beat egg and water with a fork in a shallow dish. Put flour in another shallow dish. Dip 1/4 of the vegetables into the egg mixture. Remove 1 piece at a time with a slotted spoon or fork. roll in flour to coat. Place in pan. Repeat with remaining vegetables. Pour remaining margarine carefully over each vegetable piece. Bake uncovered turning once, until crisp tender and golden brown 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with some Parmesan cheese if desired. Makes 2 cups.
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311 -- QUICK KABOBS
Bananas, cut
Apple, cut
Melon, cut
Cheese, cut
Put on skewer. Dip in orange juice. Then roll in coconut. Eat. Make "favorite kabobs" with your favorite fruit and cheese. Serves 8 to 10.
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312 -- SUNSHINE SALAD
1/2 carton plain yogurt
1 tsp. honey
Pineapples slices
Mix and put: 1 slice pineapple in each dish
1 tbsp. yogurt mixture in the middle
Eat the sunshine. You can use any flavor yogurt you like in center of pineapple. Serves 8.
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313 -- RAISIN ENERGY SNACK
2 tsp. raisins
Put in a bowl. Add: 1 tsp. peanuts
1 tsp. sunflower seeds
1 tsp. coconut
1 tsp. carob chips
Mix. Eat now or on a bike. Serve 1.
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314 -- YOGURT AND GRANOLA
1 c. plain, lemon or vanilla yogurt
1/4 c. granola (any flavor)
1/4 c. strawberries
Mix all ingredients in cereal bowl and enjoy!
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315 -- PLAY - DOH
3 c. water
1 tbsp. cooking oil
4 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 tbsp. alum
Bring water to a boil. Add cooking oil. Turn off heat, then stir in flour, salt and alum. Knead to desired consistency.
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316 -- KOOL KLAY
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tbsp. alum
3 tbsp. cooking oil
1/2 c. salt
2 pkgs. unsweetened Kool Aid
2 c. boiling water
Mix all dry ingredients together. Add oil and water. Stir quickly, mixing well. When clay cools, knead it until it is soft and pliable. Kids like the feel, smell and color of Kool Klay, but it is NOT edible!
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317 -- FACE PAINT
--UTENSILS:--
Small plastic bowl
Teaspoon
--INGREDIENTS:--
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream
2 drops food coloring of your choice
In a small mixing bowl stir in all the above ingredients. Make sure they are all mixed well. Now you are ready for lots of fun, see how creative you can be.
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318 -- SILLY PUTTY
2 c. glue (Elmers)
1 c. Sta Flo starch
Mix well, keep in plastic container. When playing with, kids should use plastic smocks to keep off of clothes.
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319 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
1 c. cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
1 c. applesauce
2 tbsp. white glue
Mix and roll like cookie dough. Add extra applesauce if necessary. Cut with cookie cutters. Lay on wax paper to air dry for 2 to 3 days. Use straw to poke a hole while wet if want to string. Makes 25 to 30 ornaments.
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320 -- HOMEMADE FACE PAINT
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream
Food coloring (variety of colors)
Sm. containers (one for each color
paint)
Sm. paintbrush
Stir together the cornstarch and cold cream until well blended. Add water and stir. Add food coloring, one drop at a time until you get the desired color. Experiment with different colors. Pain on with a paint brush. Store in covered containers.
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321 -- MODELING DOUGH
1 c. flour
1 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1/2 c. salt
Food coloring
Mix ingredients in a pan. Cook over medium heat until mixture pulls away from sides of pan and becomes doughy in consistency. Knead until cool. Model different colors of clay into any shape you can image. Not edible. Can be used over and over again. Keeps 3 months unrefrigerated.
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322 -- HALLOWEEN FACE PAINT
Cornstarch
Food coloring
Shortening (Crisco)
Mix together and paint face.
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323 -- FINGER PAINT
3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. cold water
1/2 c. cornstarch
Food coloring
Mix sugar and cornstarch and add water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until well blended. Can be divided and add different colors. Store in a covered container.
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324 -- SILLY PUTTY
1/2 c. liquid starch
1/4 c. white glue
1/4 tsp. salt
Mix starch and salt. Add glue and beat well. Pour into colander and let sit for 10 minutes. Knead well.
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325 -- SILLY PUTTY
Elmers glue, regular
Liquid starch
Food colorings
Pour a medium bottle of Elmers glue into a plastic tub. Add a few drops of the desired food coloring. Slowly add starch, mixing as you pour. As substance begins to get "stringy" stop adding starch. Mix until all the starch is absorbed. Begin adding starch as before until a putty like substance is formed. Putty will begin to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Work putty until it is no longer sticking to your hands. If putty begins sticking to your child's hands, pour a little starch onto their hands and then let them play with it. This can be stored in a lidded plastic container and used several times. The putty can stick to clothing, so have your child wear a smock. If it does become stuck on clothes, just soak in warm water to remove.
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326 -- SILLY PUTTY
2 c. Elmers School glue
1 c. liquid starch
Mix together until ball forms. Silly Putty will be wet and slimmy at first as children play with it, the wetness will mix into the glue. *Note: Silly Putty will stick to clothing, carpet etc. Encourage children to push sleeves up and play with it at a table. *It does launder out clothes.
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327 -- FINGER PAINTS
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. water (cold)
Food coloring
Dish detergent
Mix sugar and cornstarch together in a saucepan. Add cold water and stir completely. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly about 5 minutes. Cool, then divide into 4 cups or bowls. Add food coloring and a drop of detergent to each bowl.
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328 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
10 tbsp. applesauce
4 oz. cinnamon
Mix together. Split dough in half, roll out. Use cinnamon to keep from sticking. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters. Bake at 200 degrees for 1 hour.
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329 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
1 lg. bottle ground cinnamon
3/4 c. applesauce
No baking and simple for kids. Combine ground cinnamon with applesauce to form a stiff dough. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make hole for ribbon. Let air dry several days. Makes 12 ornaments.
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330 -- PLAY - DO
1 c. flour
1 c. warm water
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
Any color food coloring (uses 1/2
bottle per batch, little bottles)
In medium bow, mix dry ingredients. In medium saucepan, stir water, oil and food coloring together. Slowly add dry mixture, stirring well. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture pulls away from pan and balls up (2 to 3 minutes). Take pan away from heat right away. Cool slightly, knead, and put in ziploc bag. Between uses store in ziploc in refrigerator. Keeps up to 3 to 6 months. Does not stain hands or clothes.
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331 -- SILLY PUTTY
Mix well: 2 parts white glue (Elmers)
1 part Sta-Flo liquid starch
It needs to dry a little before it is "workable". It may not work well on a humid day. Store in airtight container. Note: If you use Elmers School Glue instead of regular white it doesn't bounce or pick up pictures, but it makes a gooey delight your kids will love. Use on a smooth surface.
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332 -- PEANUT BUTTER PUTTY
1 c. peanut butter
1 1/4 c. dry milk
1 c. white Karo
1 1/4 c. powdered sugar
Mix until creamy. Kids love to mold and shape; just like Play Doh, then they can eat the finished products.
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333 -- SILLY PUTTY
1 small paper cup
Liquid starch
2 oz. white liquid glue
Food coloring (opt.)
Fill small paper cup 1/2 way full of liquid starch. Add about 2 ounces of white liquid glue. Stir with finger for about 30 seconds. Pour off liquid starch. Use finger to keep working the clump of silly putty. Work until not really wet and messy. Then work in palms until it gets to a good dough texture. Store in a plastic bag.
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334 -- RAINBOW FINGER PAINTS
1/2 c. cornstarch
3 c. cold water, divided
Food coloring (red, yellow, green or
blue)
In a large bowl, place cornstarch and blend in 1 cup water. Add remaining water. Microwave on high 8-9 minutes or until thickened, stirring every 2 minutes. Pour 1/2 cup thickened mixture into each of six small bowls. Add desired food coloring. Cool.
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335 -- SCENTED PLAY DO
1 c. flour
1/3 c. salt
1/3 - 1/2 c. water
Don't let it get sticky. Add a few drops of flavored extract and a few drops of food coloring. Mix in order. Then have fun!
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336 -- AIR FRESHENING ORNAMENTS
1 (8 oz.) bottle of cinnamon
1 can of applesauce
Cookie cutters of choice
1 rolling pin
1 sm. straw
Cookie rack
Ribbon of your choice
Mix the cinnamon and applesauce together in a large mixing bowl to form a dough. Next take rolling pin and flatten out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Then use the cookie cutters of your choice to make wonderful designs for your family and friends. Small straw and make a small hole at desired place to put ribbon through. Place your cut out designs on cookie rack to dry several days. When completely dry thread ribbon through.
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337 -- BUBBLE - BLOWING FUN
1/4 c. Dawn dish detergent, liquid
2 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. glycerin
Combine the 3 items. Use funnels, spools, berry baskets, bubble pipes and rings, colanders, etc. to make the bubbles. Go outside on a breezy day and have fun!
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338 -- BUBBLE RECIPE
2 c. Joy dishwashing detergent
6 c. water
3/4 c. Karo light corn syrup
Mix together, shake well. Pour into flat pan if using large bubble wand. Go out in Grandma's yard and blow fun bubbles.
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339 -- FINGER PAINTS (NON-EDIBLE)
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Few drops food coloring
Mix sugar and cornstarch; add water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until well blended. Divide mixture into 4 or 5 portions and add a different color food coloring to each, plus a pinch of detergent. The latter facilitates cleaning up.
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340 -- FINGER PAINTS
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring
Mix the first two ingredients and then add the water. Cook over a low heat, stirring constantly until well blended. Divide the mixture into 4 or 5 portions and add a different food coloring to each, plus a pinch detergent. VARIATIONS: Just beat warm water into Lux or Ivory Flakes until consistency desired and add paint or food coloring. If you don't wish to go to the trouble to mix finger paints, add a drop of food coloring to aerosol shaving soap.
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341 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground allspice
2 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. ground nutmeg
Mix above 4 ingredients. Stir in one cup of applesauce. Roll out 1/4" thick and cut with cookie cutter. Poke hole with big needle. Let dry 4 to 5 days (on wire rack works well). 18 to 20 shapes.
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342 -- KOOL AID MODELING DOUGH
1 c. all purpose flour
1/4 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 env. Kool Aid unsweetened soft
drink mix, any flavor
1 c. water
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and soft drink mix in medium saucepan. Stir in water and oil. Stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes until mixture forms a ball in the center of the pan. Remove to floured surface and knead for 1 minute. Store in plastic bag or air tight container in refrigerator.
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343 -- FINGER PAINTS
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Mix sugar and cornstarch. Add cold water and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until well blended. Add colorings.
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344 -- BUBBLE - BLOWING FUN
1/4 c. Dawn dish detergent, liquid
2 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. glycerin
Combine the 3 items. Use funnels, spools, berry baskets, bubble pipes and rings, colanders, etc. to make the bubbles. Go outside on a breezy day and have fun!
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345 -- BUBBLE RECIPE
2 c. Joy dishwashing detergent
6 c. water
3/4 c. Karo light corn syrup
Mix together, shake well. Pour into flat pan if using large bubble wand. Go out in Grandma's yard and blow fun bubbles.
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346 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
Mix 3/4 cup applesauce and 1 (4.12 oz.) bottle ground cinnamon to form a stiff dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make hole for ribbon. Carefully put on rack to dry by air for several days, turning occasionally. Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments. Decorate with tube paints and glitter. No baking and simple for kids!
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347 -- FINGER PAINT
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring
Mix the first 2 ingredients, add water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until well blended. Divide mixture into 4 to 5 portions and color each portion. A little addition of detergent makes cleanup easier.
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348 -- SILLY PUTTY
Sta-flo liquid starch
Elmer's glue
Put equal amounts of each in a bowl. Mix together with hands. Soon the glue will thicken. Add more starch, if needed. Glue will take the shape of silly putty. Remove from remaining starch, keep in airtight container when not in use.
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349 -- NO COOK FUN DOUGH
3/4 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. powdered alum
1/3 c. water
1 tbsp. cooking oil
1/2 tsp. food coloring
Stir together flour, salt and alum. Combine water, oil and food coloring. Add to flour mixture and mix well. Knead well to form smooth balls. Makes 1 cup. Lacee Minke's Grandmother
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350 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
1 c. cinnamon
3/4 c. applesauce
Combine 1 cup cinnamon with 3/4 cup applesauce to form a stiff dough (adding additional applesauce if necessary). Roll out dough - 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make hole for ribbon (optional). Carefully place on wire rack to dry. Let air dry for several days, turning over occasionally. Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments.
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361 -- FACE PAINT
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. cold cream
1/2 tsp. water
Food coloring
Mix first 3 ingredients. Add food coloring for desired color. Paint face - easy to wash off.
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362 -- SPICE ORNAMENTS
3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. allspice
2 tbsp. ground clove
1 tbsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. natural applesauce
Mix all spices into applesauce, blend until mixture becomes like play-dough. Roll dough onto a non-stick surface about 1 inch thick. Cut shapes with your favorite cookie cutter(s) and let dry 3 to 5 days.
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363 -- FINGER PAINTS
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring
Mix the first 2 ingredients and then add the water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until well blended. Divide the mixture into 4 or 5 portions and add a different food coloring to each, plus a pinch of detergent. The latter facilitates cleaning up.
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364 -- FACE PAINT
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream
A couple of drops food coloring
Muffin tin
In each cup of muffin tin, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon water, 1/2 teaspoon cold cream and a couple drops of food coloring - a different color for each cup. Stir and you're ready to paint faces.
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365 -- FINGER PAINT
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. water
Food coloring
Dish detergent
4 plastic or paper cups
Mix the sugar and cornstarch together in the saucepan. Then add the water and mix a little more. Cook over medium heat, stirring all the time. The mixture should start to boil, then thicken. Takes about 5 minutes. Remove from stove, cool and pour into the plastic or paper cups. Be careful with food coloring, since it can stain, but add a little of it in each cup then add a drop of detergent.
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366 -- DOUGH ORNAMENTS
2 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1 c. water
Mix all together, adding more flour if needed. Cut shapes with cookie cutters or make your own shapes. Bake at 200 degrees for 30 minutes, longer for larger ornaments. Paint with acrylic paints. If you wish to hang your ornaments, use a straw to make a hole before baking.
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367 -- FRIED DOUGH
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. shortening
1/3 c. milk
Mix dry ingredients in large bowl. Blend in shortening with pastry blender. Stir in milk with a fork until soft dough is formed. On lightly floured surface, knead dough 2 or 3 times. Pat smooth to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into fourths with a floured knife. Place two at a time into the fryelator, turning often once they reach the top to brown evenly. Cook for 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. You may sprinkle with cinnamon, confectioners' sugar or butter. Sit and eat.
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368 -- FINGER PAINT OR CRAFT COLORS
1/2 c. cornstarch
1 c. cold water
1 env. unflavored gelatin
2 c. hot water
1/2 c. mild soap flakes or detergent
Rit dye
Combine cornstarch and 3/4 cup of the cold water in a medium size saucepan; soak gelatin in remaining 1/4 cup cold water. Stir in hot water to starch mixture and cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and is smooth, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; blend in softened gelatin. Add soap or detergent and stir until soap or detergent is thoroughly dissolved. Makes about 3 loaves. Ntoe: If Liquid Rit is to be used, increase cornstarch ot 3/4 cup. Divide into portions in jars or bowls. Stir in about 1 teaspoon Rit powder or 1 tablespoon Rit Liquid Dye for every cup of mixture. If not using immediately, cover tightly for storage. Recipe may be multiplied. In preparation finger painting sets, it is suggested that scarlet, yellow and royal blue, plus black and brow Rit dye be selected. Orange, kelly green and fuschia may be added for larger sets. For white, mix in white tempera powder. Use glazed shelf paper.
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369 -- PAPER MACHE
Niagra instant laundry starch
Cold water
Tissue paper, facial tissue,
newspaper, string, cotton, etc.
Make a paste by mixing equal parts of Niagra instant laundry starch and cold water until starch is dissolved. Let stand a few minutes to thicken. Dip in desired materials. Shape as desired, molding over balloon, wire or cardboard frame for interesting forms. Allow to thoroughly dry on waxed paper for rigid finished objects. Drying time varies depending on object size. Allow 2-3 days for hats or balloon decorations.
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370 -- FINGER PAINT
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. water
Food coloring
Mix first and second ingredients, then add water. Cook over low heat and stir until well blended. Divide into 4 or 5 portions and add colors plus a pinch of detergent.
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371 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
Cinnamon ornaments are simple for kids to make, no baking required, and they add a sweet smell to the Christmas tree. Mix 3/4 c. of applesauce with one (4.12 oz) bottle of ground cinnamon to form a stiff dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make a hole for the ribbon. Carefully put cookies on rack to dry. Let air dry several days, turning occasionally. Makes 12 ornaments.
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372 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
1 c. cinnamon
1 c. applesauce
Mix equal parts cinnamon and applesauce, stir and knead until doughy. If it is too wet, add a little flour. Roll out thinly, cut shapes. Be sure to poke a tiny hole at the top of your shape for threading a loop through. Lay shapes flat on a screen or rack to air dry. When dry, you may push thread or wire through the hole for a hanger. Use as Christmas tree ornaments or closet air fresheners. They smell great! No, they do not get moldy; but handle carefully because they do break.
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373 -- FINGER PAINTS
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring, several colors
Liquid dish detergent
Mix 3 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 cup cornstarch together in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add 2 cups cold water and continue stirring until the mixture is thick. Remove from heat and divide the mixture up into four or five portions. Use a muffin tin or small cups or empty yogurt containers. Add a drop or two of food coloring and a drop of detergent to each portion. Stir and let cool. Freezer paper makes excellent finger painting paper. You may keep the leftover paints, covered tightly, in the refrigerator.
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374 -- PLAY - DO
1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1 tbsp. cooking oil
Several drops food coloring (any
color)
Boil water, add food coloring and oil. In separate bowl, mix dry ingredients. Then add them to boiling water and stir fast with plastic spoon. Take off stove; as soon as possible, use hands to mix well. Store in airtight container.
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375 -- FUNNY FINGER PAINT
1 pkg. of your favorite flavor instant
pudding made according to directions
1 cookie sheet or freezer paper
Round up the kids, give them aprons or old clothes. Give them each a cookie sheet or freezer paper. Add a few tablespoons of pudding and let the kids "finger paint." They can lick their fingers and enjoy for a long play time.
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376 -- SNOWFLAKE FROSTING ORNAMENTS
1 c. powdered sugar
1 egg white
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. vanilla
Beat egg white, sugar and cream of tartar until very thick. Beat in vanilla. Spoon frosting into cake decorator bag. (Size of hole in tip determines the thickness of the snowflake.) Draw a snowflake design the size you want on a piece of paper with a small dark, felt tip pen. Place the pattern under a sheet of wax paper. Squeeze frosting onto the waxed paper, following the lines of the design. Let harden overnight, then gently remove the waxed paper backing. Attach a loop of dark thread for hanging.
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377 -- FUN WITH COLOR
Holidays and everyday are more fun with color! Color your food for kids, they love it. --ST. PATRICK'S--
Green mashed potatoes
Green tapioca pudding or vanilla
Green cauliflower
Green 7 UP
Green milk (yummy)
Black and orange colors. The bathtub have candles and spooky music (to sit the little ghouls in to serve Hiem newts and toads, etc!!) Black potatoes
Orange potatoes
Black 7 UP
Orange sherbet mixed with black
vanilla YUM!
You get great Halloween.
Use baking coloring pastes for widest variety of colors and deepest brightest hues. A toothpick tipped with paste will deeply color anything. To decorate cakes buy a piece of window screening or use a tea strainer lay color on wire mesh and use a new toothbrush to brush screen to spatter. Cover over doilies, designs, etc. then remove and you have beautiful silhouettes on your cake etc. --CHRISTMAS--
Red jello with limegreen whipped cream
Red and green 7 Up or Sprite
Mashed potatoes with red striped into them, looks like candy cane. Vanilla cake made with red and green dropped in and slightly swirled. Have wild creative fun!
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378 -- FINGER PAINTS
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. hot water
Food coloring
1 c. cold water
1/2 c. soap flakes or detergent
1 env. Knox gelatin
Combine cornstarch and 3/4 cup cold water. Soak gelatin in remaining cold water. Stir hot water slowly into cornstarch mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and is clear. Remove from heat, blend in softened gelatin. Stir in soap flakes or detergent until dissolved. Cool mixture, then divide into ajar for each color. Stir food color into mixture in each jar. Cover jars to store. Use a coated paper such as shelf paper.
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379 -- HOMEMADE FACE PAINT
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. cold cream
1/2 tsp. water
Food coloring (variety of colors)
Stir together the cornstarch and cold cream, until well blended. Add water and stir. Add food coloring, one drop at a time until you get the desired color. Paint designs on faces with a small paintbrush. Remove with soap and water. The face paint may be stored in covered yogurt containers. Alison Mejeur
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380 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
3/4 - 1 c. applesauce
1 (4.12 oz.) bottle ground cinnamon
Mix together to form a stiff dough. Roll out 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make hole for ribbon, carefully put on rack to dry. Let air dry for several days, turning occasionally. Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments. Accounting/Main Office
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381 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. allspice
2 tbsp. cloves
2 tbsp. nutmeg
1 c. applesauce
Mix all together, knead like dough. Roll out (use wax paper). Dough will be stiff. Cut into designs or use cookie cutters - punch hole in top of each one with a straw. Place on a cookie sheet, let dry 4 or 5 days. Put wire of ribbon through hole. Smells wonderful for holidays.
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382 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS (NOT EDIBLE)
3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. allspice
2 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. applesauce
Combine all 4 spices and blend. Mix with applesauce. Knead until smooth. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and roll out to desired thickness. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and attach string, if desired for hanging. Place on waxed paper to dry for 5-7 days. Turn over periodically. Store in tins or sealed jars.
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383 -- HOMEMADE BUBBLE BATH
2 c. baby oil
2 tbsp. shampoo
Several drops of favorite perfume
Mix thoroughly pour in bath. Great gift idea.
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384 -- PLAYING DOUGH
1 c. white flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. alum (available at drugstores)
1/3 c. water
Food coloring
Mix flour, salt, oil and alum. Add 6 drops food coloring to water, add 2 to 4 more if not dark enough. Add colored water to other ingredients slowly. Knead into dough.
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385 -- PAINT AND VARNISH REMOVER
Mix thoroughly 1 cup Borax, 1 cup ammonia, and 1 cup Sal soda and 2 cups water. Brush on woodwork or furniture, let stand a few minutes and wipe with warm water and steel wool. Will work on most old paints and varnishes.
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386 -- MODELING DOUGH
For children to play with. 1 c. flour
1 c. water
1 tbsp. oil
1/2 c. salt
1 tsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring
Mix ingredients in a pan. Cook over medium heat until mixture pulls away from sides of pan and becomes doughy in consistency. Knead until cool. Model different colors of clay into shape you can imagine. NOT EDIBLE. Can be used over and over again. Keeps 3 months unrefrigerated.
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387 -- FINGERPAINTS
1/2 c. cornstarch
1 c. cold water
1 env. unflavored gelatine
2 c. hot water
1/2 c. soap flakes or detergent
Pure food colors, Tempura paint or
all-purpose dye
Combine cornstarch and 3/4 cup cold water. Soak gelatine in remaining cold water. Stir hot water slowly into cornstarch mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and is clear. Remove from heat. Blend in softened gelatine. Stir in soap or detergent until dissolved. Cool mixture then divide into jar for each color. Stir color into mixture.
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388 -- SALT DOUGH ORNAMENTS
2 c. flour
2 c. salt
1 c. water
Mix and roll out on floured surface. Form cookies and put in hooks. Bake at 200 degrees for 1 hour.
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389 -- SPICE ORNAMENTS
4 oz. cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce (warm)
2 tbsp. white glue (Elmer's)
Combine all ingredients. Knead dough for 3 minutes. Roll a portion at a time to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out with appropriate cookie cutters and place on cookie sheets. Make holes with toothpick or straw. Dry at room temperature 2 to 3 days. Decorate when dry. Makes approximately 32 (2 inch) cookies. NOT EDIBLE!!
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390 -- CLOWN FACE MAKE-UP
1 tsp. flour
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream
Food coloring
Mix and use!
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391 -- SALT DOUGH
4 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 1/2 c. hot water
Let your kids use cookie cutters and garlic press to make Christmas shapes or any shapes. Bake at 375 degrees until light brown.
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392 -- FINGER PAINT
1/2 c. liquid starch
1/2 c. water
1 qt. boiling water
1/2 c. powder tempra
Mix 1/2 cup liquid starch with 1/2 cup water. Add to boiling water, stirring to paste. Use 1/2 cup powdered tempra to add color.
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393 -- FINGER PAINTS
1/2 c. cornstarch
1 c. cold water
1 env. unflavored gelatin
2 c. hot water
1/2 c. soap flakes
Combine starch and 3/4 cup cold water. Soak gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water. Stir hot water slowly into starch mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until clear. Remove from heat. Blend in softened gelatin. Stir in soap until dissolved. Add tempra or food coloring. Divide for different colors if desired. Store in air tight containers. Provide shelf paper, butcher paper or newspaper and let the children have fun. 2nd Grade
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394 -- HOMEMADE FINGER PAINT
1/2 c. cornstarch
1 c. cold water
2 c. hot water
1 env. unflavored gelatin
1/2 - 1 c. Ivory Snow
Food coloring
Mix cornstarch and 3/4 cup cold water in a saucepan. Dissolve gelatin in other 1/4 cup of water. Pour hot water over starch and water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir constantly until mixture is clear. Remove from heat and stir in gelatin. Add soap and stir until mixture is thick. Add food color. Store in tight closed jar.
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395 -- HOMEMADE "SILLY PUTTY:
2 parts Elmer's Glue
1 part Sta-Flo Liquid Starch
Mix well. It needs to dry a little before it is "workable". Store in an airtight container. Note: If you use Elmer's School Glue instead of regular white, it doesn't bounce or pick up pictures, but it makes a gooey delight your kids will love.
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396 -- ORNAMENTS
1 lg. box cinnamon (scant c.)
3/4 c. applesauce
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp. Elmer's glue
Mix all together. Roll out dough and cut with desired cookie cutters. Punch hole in each ornament with a drinking straw. Place on cooling rack for 3 days.
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397 -- CLAY FOR ORNAMENTS
2 c. salt
2/3 c. water
Stir and bring to a boil. Do not let this stick to the bottom of the pan. Add: 1 c. cornstarch
1/2 c. cold water
Stir until this mixture thickens. Pour out on a smooth surface lightly dusted with cornstarch. Knead and roll out. Use cookie cutters to form designs. Poke hole for ribbon hanger. Add glitter to decorate. Dry overnight. This mixture is "tough" on the hands, so you may want to use plastic gloves or place it in a zip lock bag when rolling out this mixture.
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398 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
No baking and simple for kids! Mix 3/4-1 cup applesauce with 1 (4.12 ounce) bottle ground cinnamon to form a stiff dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make holes for ribbon. Carefully put on rack to dry. Let air dry several days, turning occasionally. Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments. (Dashes of other ground spices add to the aroma.) Drewryville, VA
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399 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground allspice
1 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. applesauce
Copper wire
1/8 or 1/4 inch satin ribbon
Combine spices, blending well. Stir in applesauce, mix well (mixture may be stiff). Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness, on an ungreased cookie sheet. Using small or medium-size cookie cutters, cut dough into desired shapes. Peel away excess dough and reroll as necessary. Cut wire into horseshoe shapes, and insert ends into tops, leaving half-circles of wire exposed. Let ornaments dry uncovered for 4 to 5 days. To hang, cut ribbons into 10 inch lengths as needed. Fold ribbon in half, knot ends together and pull tight. Push loop of ribbon underwire and pull knotted ends of ribbon through loop. Use additional ribbon to tie bow at top of wire, if desired. After ornaments have dried, store in plastic bags until ready to use. Yield: 25 small ornaments or 18 medium size.
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400 -- HOMEMADE GREASE PAINT
2 tbsp. Crisco
5 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. flour
Blend with a flat spoon. Makes enough for 2 faces. For brown, add powdered cocoa. Other colors, add food coloring.
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301 -- NUTTY NUMBERS
1/2 c. soft butter
1 c. flour
1/4 c. honey
1 c. wheat germ
Mix ingredients shape into numbers. Cover with chopped nuts. Gently press. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Eat! Nice'n Nutty. NOTE: To form numbers, roll "snakes" use a large number written on paper an covered with wax paper as a guide.
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302 -- MONSTER TOAST
Pour small amount of milk in small cups add a different color of food coloring in each one. Paint a monster on bread. Toast. Butter lightly,not to cover monster. Munch your monster.
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303 -- SOFT PRETZELS
1 pkg. yeast
4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. warm water
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
Coarse salt
Mix yeast, water, sugar and salt in a bowl. Stir in flour. Dump dough onto table and knead until smooth. Cut off lumps and make into ropes to shape. Place on cookie sheet. Brush with egg and sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake at 425 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
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304 -- YUMMERS
6 tsp. cheese, grated
2 tbsp. butter
10 tsp. flour
10 tsp. rice Krispies
Form into little balls. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Yummy! NOTE: This recipe is named after the storybook Yummers by James Marshall. Try a different crunchy cereal in place of rice krispies. Choose one with very little sugar in it.
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305 -- HEART TO HEART PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY COOKIES
1/2 c. margarine
1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. peanut butter
1 egg
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
2 tbsp. milk
1 sm. jar raspberry jam
Beat margarine, shortening and peanut butter together. Add egg and beat well. Add sugar, vanilla and flour with milk. Chill 2 hours or more. Roll dough on lightly floured board to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out heart shapes with cookie cutters. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes (until slightly browned). Remove to cooling rack. Spread Jam on each cookie (1 teaspoon) and cover with another cookie for the peanut butter and jelly sandwich effect. NOTE: You might like to try different jams.
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1/2 c. peanut butter
2 1/2 tbsp. nonfat dry milk
2 tbsp. raisins
2 tbsp. honey
1/4 c. coconut
Sesame seeds
Mix ingredients form into balls. Roll in sesame seeds. Eat. NOTE: sesame seeds are cheaper in bulk at a health food store you can get unsweetened coconut there too.
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307 -- ANTS ON A LOG
Celery stalks
Peanut butter
Raisins
Fill celery stalks with peanut butter and put raisins in a line on top of peanut butter. They look like ants or a log. Kids love them.
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308 -- EGG BOATS
Peel hard boiled eggs. Cut in half. Remove yolk. Mix with mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Cut 2 paper triangles. Tape them to toothpicks. Put yolk mixture and sails into egg halves. Sail it into your mouth. Makes 2 boats.
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309 -- TUNA TREATS
1 egg
1/2 can tuna
1/2 slice bread, crumbled
4 tbsp. peas (fresh or frozen)
1/4 c. grated cheese
Butter
Mix egg, tuna, bread, peas. Press into 6 buttered muffin tins. Sprinkle grated cheese on top. Dot with butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Eat! Tops! Double the recipe for 6 lunch size tuna treats.
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310 -- VEGGIE BITES
1/3 c. margarine, melted
1 egg
2 tsp. water
1/2 c. flour
2 c. fresh vegetables (broccoli
flowerets or cauliflowerts, 1/4
inch carrot
slices, 1/2 inch zucchini slices, 1/2
inch strips green or red pepper)
Heat oven to 450 degrees. Brush bottom of 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan with 1 tablespoon of melted margarine. Beat egg and water with a fork in a shallow dish. Put flour in another shallow dish. Dip 1/4 of the vegetables into the egg mixture. Remove 1 piece at a time with a slotted spoon or fork. roll in flour to coat. Place in pan. Repeat with remaining vegetables. Pour remaining margarine carefully over each vegetable piece. Bake uncovered turning once, until crisp tender and golden brown 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with some Parmesan cheese if desired. Makes 2 cups.
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Bananas, cut
Apple, cut
Melon, cut
Cheese, cut
Put on skewer. Dip in orange juice. Then roll in coconut. Eat. Make "favorite kabobs" with your favorite fruit and cheese. Serves 8 to 10.
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312 -- SUNSHINE SALAD
1/2 carton plain yogurt
1 tsp. honey
Pineapples slices
Mix and put: 1 slice pineapple in each dish
1 tbsp. yogurt mixture in the middle
Eat the sunshine. You can use any flavor yogurt you like in center of pineapple. Serves 8.
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313 -- RAISIN ENERGY SNACK
2 tsp. raisins
Put in a bowl. Add: 1 tsp. peanuts
1 tsp. sunflower seeds
1 tsp. coconut
1 tsp. carob chips
Mix. Eat now or on a bike. Serve 1.
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314 -- YOGURT AND GRANOLA
1 c. plain, lemon or vanilla yogurt
1/4 c. granola (any flavor)
1/4 c. strawberries
Mix all ingredients in cereal bowl and enjoy!
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315 -- PLAY - DOH
3 c. water
1 tbsp. cooking oil
4 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 tbsp. alum
Bring water to a boil. Add cooking oil. Turn off heat, then stir in flour, salt and alum. Knead to desired consistency.
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2 1/2 c. flour
1 tbsp. alum
3 tbsp. cooking oil
1/2 c. salt
2 pkgs. unsweetened Kool Aid
2 c. boiling water
Mix all dry ingredients together. Add oil and water. Stir quickly, mixing well. When clay cools, knead it until it is soft and pliable. Kids like the feel, smell and color of Kool Klay, but it is NOT edible!
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317 -- FACE PAINT
--UTENSILS:--
Small plastic bowl
Teaspoon
--INGREDIENTS:--
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream
2 drops food coloring of your choice
In a small mixing bowl stir in all the above ingredients. Make sure they are all mixed well. Now you are ready for lots of fun, see how creative you can be.
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318 -- SILLY PUTTY
2 c. glue (Elmers)
1 c. Sta Flo starch
Mix well, keep in plastic container. When playing with, kids should use plastic smocks to keep off of clothes.
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319 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
1 c. cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
1 c. applesauce
2 tbsp. white glue
Mix and roll like cookie dough. Add extra applesauce if necessary. Cut with cookie cutters. Lay on wax paper to air dry for 2 to 3 days. Use straw to poke a hole while wet if want to string. Makes 25 to 30 ornaments.
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320 -- HOMEMADE FACE PAINT
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream
Food coloring (variety of colors)
Sm. containers (one for each color
paint)
Sm. paintbrush
Stir together the cornstarch and cold cream until well blended. Add water and stir. Add food coloring, one drop at a time until you get the desired color. Experiment with different colors. Pain on with a paint brush. Store in covered containers.
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1 c. flour
1 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1/2 c. salt
Food coloring
Mix ingredients in a pan. Cook over medium heat until mixture pulls away from sides of pan and becomes doughy in consistency. Knead until cool. Model different colors of clay into any shape you can image. Not edible. Can be used over and over again. Keeps 3 months unrefrigerated.
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322 -- HALLOWEEN FACE PAINT
Cornstarch
Food coloring
Shortening (Crisco)
Mix together and paint face.
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323 -- FINGER PAINT
3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. cold water
1/2 c. cornstarch
Food coloring
Mix sugar and cornstarch and add water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until well blended. Can be divided and add different colors. Store in a covered container.
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324 -- SILLY PUTTY
1/2 c. liquid starch
1/4 c. white glue
1/4 tsp. salt
Mix starch and salt. Add glue and beat well. Pour into colander and let sit for 10 minutes. Knead well.
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325 -- SILLY PUTTY
Elmers glue, regular
Liquid starch
Food colorings
Pour a medium bottle of Elmers glue into a plastic tub. Add a few drops of the desired food coloring. Slowly add starch, mixing as you pour. As substance begins to get "stringy" stop adding starch. Mix until all the starch is absorbed. Begin adding starch as before until a putty like substance is formed. Putty will begin to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Work putty until it is no longer sticking to your hands. If putty begins sticking to your child's hands, pour a little starch onto their hands and then let them play with it. This can be stored in a lidded plastic container and used several times. The putty can stick to clothing, so have your child wear a smock. If it does become stuck on clothes, just soak in warm water to remove.
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2 c. Elmers School glue
1 c. liquid starch
Mix together until ball forms. Silly Putty will be wet and slimmy at first as children play with it, the wetness will mix into the glue. *Note: Silly Putty will stick to clothing, carpet etc. Encourage children to push sleeves up and play with it at a table. *It does launder out clothes.
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327 -- FINGER PAINTS
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. water (cold)
Food coloring
Dish detergent
Mix sugar and cornstarch together in a saucepan. Add cold water and stir completely. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly about 5 minutes. Cool, then divide into 4 cups or bowls. Add food coloring and a drop of detergent to each bowl.
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328 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
10 tbsp. applesauce
4 oz. cinnamon
Mix together. Split dough in half, roll out. Use cinnamon to keep from sticking. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters. Bake at 200 degrees for 1 hour.
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329 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
1 lg. bottle ground cinnamon
3/4 c. applesauce
No baking and simple for kids. Combine ground cinnamon with applesauce to form a stiff dough. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make hole for ribbon. Let air dry several days. Makes 12 ornaments.
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330 -- PLAY - DO
1 c. flour
1 c. warm water
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
Any color food coloring (uses 1/2
bottle per batch, little bottles)
In medium bow, mix dry ingredients. In medium saucepan, stir water, oil and food coloring together. Slowly add dry mixture, stirring well. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture pulls away from pan and balls up (2 to 3 minutes). Take pan away from heat right away. Cool slightly, knead, and put in ziploc bag. Between uses store in ziploc in refrigerator. Keeps up to 3 to 6 months. Does not stain hands or clothes.
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Mix well: 2 parts white glue (Elmers)
1 part Sta-Flo liquid starch
It needs to dry a little before it is "workable". It may not work well on a humid day. Store in airtight container. Note: If you use Elmers School Glue instead of regular white it doesn't bounce or pick up pictures, but it makes a gooey delight your kids will love. Use on a smooth surface.
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332 -- PEANUT BUTTER PUTTY
1 c. peanut butter
1 1/4 c. dry milk
1 c. white Karo
1 1/4 c. powdered sugar
Mix until creamy. Kids love to mold and shape; just like Play Doh, then they can eat the finished products.
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333 -- SILLY PUTTY
1 small paper cup
Liquid starch
2 oz. white liquid glue
Food coloring (opt.)
Fill small paper cup 1/2 way full of liquid starch. Add about 2 ounces of white liquid glue. Stir with finger for about 30 seconds. Pour off liquid starch. Use finger to keep working the clump of silly putty. Work until not really wet and messy. Then work in palms until it gets to a good dough texture. Store in a plastic bag.
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334 -- RAINBOW FINGER PAINTS
1/2 c. cornstarch
3 c. cold water, divided
Food coloring (red, yellow, green or
blue)
In a large bowl, place cornstarch and blend in 1 cup water. Add remaining water. Microwave on high 8-9 minutes or until thickened, stirring every 2 minutes. Pour 1/2 cup thickened mixture into each of six small bowls. Add desired food coloring. Cool.
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335 -- SCENTED PLAY DO
1 c. flour
1/3 c. salt
1/3 - 1/2 c. water
Don't let it get sticky. Add a few drops of flavored extract and a few drops of food coloring. Mix in order. Then have fun!
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1 (8 oz.) bottle of cinnamon
1 can of applesauce
Cookie cutters of choice
1 rolling pin
1 sm. straw
Cookie rack
Ribbon of your choice
Mix the cinnamon and applesauce together in a large mixing bowl to form a dough. Next take rolling pin and flatten out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Then use the cookie cutters of your choice to make wonderful designs for your family and friends. Small straw and make a small hole at desired place to put ribbon through. Place your cut out designs on cookie rack to dry several days. When completely dry thread ribbon through.
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337 -- BUBBLE - BLOWING FUN
1/4 c. Dawn dish detergent, liquid
2 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. glycerin
Combine the 3 items. Use funnels, spools, berry baskets, bubble pipes and rings, colanders, etc. to make the bubbles. Go outside on a breezy day and have fun!
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338 -- BUBBLE RECIPE
2 c. Joy dishwashing detergent
6 c. water
3/4 c. Karo light corn syrup
Mix together, shake well. Pour into flat pan if using large bubble wand. Go out in Grandma's yard and blow fun bubbles.
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339 -- FINGER PAINTS (NON-EDIBLE)
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Few drops food coloring
Mix sugar and cornstarch; add water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until well blended. Divide mixture into 4 or 5 portions and add a different color food coloring to each, plus a pinch of detergent. The latter facilitates cleaning up.
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340 -- FINGER PAINTS
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring
Mix the first two ingredients and then add the water. Cook over a low heat, stirring constantly until well blended. Divide the mixture into 4 or 5 portions and add a different food coloring to each, plus a pinch detergent. VARIATIONS: Just beat warm water into Lux or Ivory Flakes until consistency desired and add paint or food coloring. If you don't wish to go to the trouble to mix finger paints, add a drop of food coloring to aerosol shaving soap.
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3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground allspice
2 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. ground nutmeg
Mix above 4 ingredients. Stir in one cup of applesauce. Roll out 1/4" thick and cut with cookie cutter. Poke hole with big needle. Let dry 4 to 5 days (on wire rack works well). 18 to 20 shapes.
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342 -- KOOL AID MODELING DOUGH
1 c. all purpose flour
1/4 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 env. Kool Aid unsweetened soft
drink mix, any flavor
1 c. water
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and soft drink mix in medium saucepan. Stir in water and oil. Stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes until mixture forms a ball in the center of the pan. Remove to floured surface and knead for 1 minute. Store in plastic bag or air tight container in refrigerator.
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343 -- FINGER PAINTS
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Mix sugar and cornstarch. Add cold water and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until well blended. Add colorings.
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344 -- BUBBLE - BLOWING FUN
1/4 c. Dawn dish detergent, liquid
2 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. glycerin
Combine the 3 items. Use funnels, spools, berry baskets, bubble pipes and rings, colanders, etc. to make the bubbles. Go outside on a breezy day and have fun!
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345 -- BUBBLE RECIPE
2 c. Joy dishwashing detergent
6 c. water
3/4 c. Karo light corn syrup
Mix together, shake well. Pour into flat pan if using large bubble wand. Go out in Grandma's yard and blow fun bubbles.
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Mix 3/4 cup applesauce and 1 (4.12 oz.) bottle ground cinnamon to form a stiff dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make hole for ribbon. Carefully put on rack to dry by air for several days, turning occasionally. Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments. Decorate with tube paints and glitter. No baking and simple for kids!
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347 -- FINGER PAINT
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring
Mix the first 2 ingredients, add water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until well blended. Divide mixture into 4 to 5 portions and color each portion. A little addition of detergent makes cleanup easier.
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348 -- SILLY PUTTY
Sta-flo liquid starch
Elmer's glue
Put equal amounts of each in a bowl. Mix together with hands. Soon the glue will thicken. Add more starch, if needed. Glue will take the shape of silly putty. Remove from remaining starch, keep in airtight container when not in use.
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349 -- NO COOK FUN DOUGH
3/4 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. powdered alum
1/3 c. water
1 tbsp. cooking oil
1/2 tsp. food coloring
Stir together flour, salt and alum. Combine water, oil and food coloring. Add to flour mixture and mix well. Knead well to form smooth balls. Makes 1 cup. Lacee Minke's Grandmother
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350 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
1 c. cinnamon
3/4 c. applesauce
Combine 1 cup cinnamon with 3/4 cup applesauce to form a stiff dough (adding additional applesauce if necessary). Roll out dough - 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make hole for ribbon (optional). Carefully place on wire rack to dry. Let air dry for several days, turning over occasionally. Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments.
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351 -- BUBBLE SOLUTION
2 c. Joy dishwashing liquid
6 c. water
3/4 c. white karo syrup
Mix all ingredients together and stir well. Let set for 4 hours. Store in refrigerator. Let solution come to room temperature before using. Don't stir solution.
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352 -- FINGERPAINT
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring
Cook over low heat until it thickens and becomes a fingerpaint. Add a pinch of dishwashing detergent for easier clean-up.
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353 -- PLAY GOOP
1 1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. baking soda (1 lb. box)
1 1/2 c. water
Food coloring
Mix no cooking.
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354 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
3/4 c. cinnamon
1 tbsp. allspice
2 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
1 to 2 c. applesauce
Combine spices, add 1 cup applesauce. Mix well, add more applesauce - if needed - to make dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness on ungreased cookie sheet. Cut out with cookie cutters, pull away excess and unroll as necessary. Make holes for hanging and let dry, uncovered 4 to 5 days. (You may want to use some cinnamon like flour to roll out the dough.)
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355 -- ULTIMATE BUBBLE SOLUTION
3 c. Joy (the brand is important)
6 c. water
3/4 c. clear corn syrup
1 tbsp. glycerine (optional)
Mix. Use with bubble sticks outside for loads of fun. I enjoy making the giant bubbles as much as the kids do.
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356 -- HOMEMADE PAINT
1/4 c. vinegar
1/4 c. cornstarch
Food coloring
Mix and shake. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
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357 -- CREATIVE DOUGH
1 c. flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. water
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla, if desired
Food coloring
Cook all ingredients in 1 1/2 quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring vigorously until mixture forms a ball. Remove dough from saucepan and let stand on counter 5 minutes. Knead dough about 30 seconds or until smooth and blended. Cool completely. Store in airtight container in refrigerator. NOTE: Use as many drops of food coloring you need for desired color. (Your kids will have hours of fun and this is easier to clean up than playdoh.)
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358 -- SALT DOUGH
2 c. table salt
2/3 c. water
1 c. cornstarch
1/2 c. water
Water colors
Clear shellac
Mix salt and 2/3 cup water in saucepan. Stir about 4 minutes over low heat. Remove from heat. In another pan, mix cornstarch with 1/2 cup water. Immediately add to hot salt mixture. Stir to stiff dough consistency. Turn out on board and knead to form smooth pliable mass. Mold fruit shapes (or whatever). To make fruit ring, assemble fruit in circle on cardboard. Slip bent paper clips into each piece, circling into one unit. Let shapes dry for about a week until rock-like. Paint with water colors. Dry then apply 2 or more coats of shellac.
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359 -- PLAY - DOUGH
1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tbsp. salad oil
1 c. water
Food coloring
Mix all ingredients in saucepan. Heat (on medium) until it thickens and leaves sides of pan. Take out and roll into smooth ball. Store in tightly covered container.
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360 -- FINGER PAINT
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring
Liquid soap
Mix all ingredients except food coloring in saucepan. Cook on low for 5 minutes. Cool. Add a few drops of food coloring and 1 or 2 drops of liquid soap. Paint on freezer paper (waxed side).
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2 c. Joy dishwashing liquid
6 c. water
3/4 c. white karo syrup
Mix all ingredients together and stir well. Let set for 4 hours. Store in refrigerator. Let solution come to room temperature before using. Don't stir solution.
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352 -- FINGERPAINT
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring
Cook over low heat until it thickens and becomes a fingerpaint. Add a pinch of dishwashing detergent for easier clean-up.
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353 -- PLAY GOOP
1 1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. baking soda (1 lb. box)
1 1/2 c. water
Food coloring
Mix no cooking.
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354 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
3/4 c. cinnamon
1 tbsp. allspice
2 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
1 to 2 c. applesauce
Combine spices, add 1 cup applesauce. Mix well, add more applesauce - if needed - to make dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness on ungreased cookie sheet. Cut out with cookie cutters, pull away excess and unroll as necessary. Make holes for hanging and let dry, uncovered 4 to 5 days. (You may want to use some cinnamon like flour to roll out the dough.)
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355 -- ULTIMATE BUBBLE SOLUTION
3 c. Joy (the brand is important)
6 c. water
3/4 c. clear corn syrup
1 tbsp. glycerine (optional)
Mix. Use with bubble sticks outside for loads of fun. I enjoy making the giant bubbles as much as the kids do.
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1/4 c. vinegar
1/4 c. cornstarch
Food coloring
Mix and shake. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
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357 -- CREATIVE DOUGH
1 c. flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. water
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla, if desired
Food coloring
Cook all ingredients in 1 1/2 quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring vigorously until mixture forms a ball. Remove dough from saucepan and let stand on counter 5 minutes. Knead dough about 30 seconds or until smooth and blended. Cool completely. Store in airtight container in refrigerator. NOTE: Use as many drops of food coloring you need for desired color. (Your kids will have hours of fun and this is easier to clean up than playdoh.)
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358 -- SALT DOUGH
2 c. table salt
2/3 c. water
1 c. cornstarch
1/2 c. water
Water colors
Clear shellac
Mix salt and 2/3 cup water in saucepan. Stir about 4 minutes over low heat. Remove from heat. In another pan, mix cornstarch with 1/2 cup water. Immediately add to hot salt mixture. Stir to stiff dough consistency. Turn out on board and knead to form smooth pliable mass. Mold fruit shapes (or whatever). To make fruit ring, assemble fruit in circle on cardboard. Slip bent paper clips into each piece, circling into one unit. Let shapes dry for about a week until rock-like. Paint with water colors. Dry then apply 2 or more coats of shellac.
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359 -- PLAY - DOUGH
1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tbsp. salad oil
1 c. water
Food coloring
Mix all ingredients in saucepan. Heat (on medium) until it thickens and leaves sides of pan. Take out and roll into smooth ball. Store in tightly covered container.
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360 -- FINGER PAINT
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring
Liquid soap
Mix all ingredients except food coloring in saucepan. Cook on low for 5 minutes. Cool. Add a few drops of food coloring and 1 or 2 drops of liquid soap. Paint on freezer paper (waxed side).
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1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. cold cream
1/2 tsp. water
Food coloring
Mix first 3 ingredients. Add food coloring for desired color. Paint face - easy to wash off.
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362 -- SPICE ORNAMENTS
3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. allspice
2 tbsp. ground clove
1 tbsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. natural applesauce
Mix all spices into applesauce, blend until mixture becomes like play-dough. Roll dough onto a non-stick surface about 1 inch thick. Cut shapes with your favorite cookie cutter(s) and let dry 3 to 5 days.
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363 -- FINGER PAINTS
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring
Mix the first 2 ingredients and then add the water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until well blended. Divide the mixture into 4 or 5 portions and add a different food coloring to each, plus a pinch of detergent. The latter facilitates cleaning up.
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364 -- FACE PAINT
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream
A couple of drops food coloring
Muffin tin
In each cup of muffin tin, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon water, 1/2 teaspoon cold cream and a couple drops of food coloring - a different color for each cup. Stir and you're ready to paint faces.
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365 -- FINGER PAINT
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. water
Food coloring
Dish detergent
4 plastic or paper cups
Mix the sugar and cornstarch together in the saucepan. Then add the water and mix a little more. Cook over medium heat, stirring all the time. The mixture should start to boil, then thicken. Takes about 5 minutes. Remove from stove, cool and pour into the plastic or paper cups. Be careful with food coloring, since it can stain, but add a little of it in each cup then add a drop of detergent.
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2 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1 c. water
Mix all together, adding more flour if needed. Cut shapes with cookie cutters or make your own shapes. Bake at 200 degrees for 30 minutes, longer for larger ornaments. Paint with acrylic paints. If you wish to hang your ornaments, use a straw to make a hole before baking.
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367 -- FRIED DOUGH
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. shortening
1/3 c. milk
Mix dry ingredients in large bowl. Blend in shortening with pastry blender. Stir in milk with a fork until soft dough is formed. On lightly floured surface, knead dough 2 or 3 times. Pat smooth to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into fourths with a floured knife. Place two at a time into the fryelator, turning often once they reach the top to brown evenly. Cook for 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. You may sprinkle with cinnamon, confectioners' sugar or butter. Sit and eat.
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368 -- FINGER PAINT OR CRAFT COLORS
1/2 c. cornstarch
1 c. cold water
1 env. unflavored gelatin
2 c. hot water
1/2 c. mild soap flakes or detergent
Rit dye
Combine cornstarch and 3/4 cup of the cold water in a medium size saucepan; soak gelatin in remaining 1/4 cup cold water. Stir in hot water to starch mixture and cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and is smooth, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; blend in softened gelatin. Add soap or detergent and stir until soap or detergent is thoroughly dissolved. Makes about 3 loaves. Ntoe: If Liquid Rit is to be used, increase cornstarch ot 3/4 cup. Divide into portions in jars or bowls. Stir in about 1 teaspoon Rit powder or 1 tablespoon Rit Liquid Dye for every cup of mixture. If not using immediately, cover tightly for storage. Recipe may be multiplied. In preparation finger painting sets, it is suggested that scarlet, yellow and royal blue, plus black and brow Rit dye be selected. Orange, kelly green and fuschia may be added for larger sets. For white, mix in white tempera powder. Use glazed shelf paper.
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369 -- PAPER MACHE
Niagra instant laundry starch
Cold water
Tissue paper, facial tissue,
newspaper, string, cotton, etc.
Make a paste by mixing equal parts of Niagra instant laundry starch and cold water until starch is dissolved. Let stand a few minutes to thicken. Dip in desired materials. Shape as desired, molding over balloon, wire or cardboard frame for interesting forms. Allow to thoroughly dry on waxed paper for rigid finished objects. Drying time varies depending on object size. Allow 2-3 days for hats or balloon decorations.
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370 -- FINGER PAINT
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. water
Food coloring
Mix first and second ingredients, then add water. Cook over low heat and stir until well blended. Divide into 4 or 5 portions and add colors plus a pinch of detergent.
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Cinnamon ornaments are simple for kids to make, no baking required, and they add a sweet smell to the Christmas tree. Mix 3/4 c. of applesauce with one (4.12 oz) bottle of ground cinnamon to form a stiff dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make a hole for the ribbon. Carefully put cookies on rack to dry. Let air dry several days, turning occasionally. Makes 12 ornaments.
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372 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
1 c. cinnamon
1 c. applesauce
Mix equal parts cinnamon and applesauce, stir and knead until doughy. If it is too wet, add a little flour. Roll out thinly, cut shapes. Be sure to poke a tiny hole at the top of your shape for threading a loop through. Lay shapes flat on a screen or rack to air dry. When dry, you may push thread or wire through the hole for a hanger. Use as Christmas tree ornaments or closet air fresheners. They smell great! No, they do not get moldy; but handle carefully because they do break.
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373 -- FINGER PAINTS
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring, several colors
Liquid dish detergent
Mix 3 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 cup cornstarch together in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add 2 cups cold water and continue stirring until the mixture is thick. Remove from heat and divide the mixture up into four or five portions. Use a muffin tin or small cups or empty yogurt containers. Add a drop or two of food coloring and a drop of detergent to each portion. Stir and let cool. Freezer paper makes excellent finger painting paper. You may keep the leftover paints, covered tightly, in the refrigerator.
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374 -- PLAY - DO
1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1 tbsp. cooking oil
Several drops food coloring (any
color)
Boil water, add food coloring and oil. In separate bowl, mix dry ingredients. Then add them to boiling water and stir fast with plastic spoon. Take off stove; as soon as possible, use hands to mix well. Store in airtight container.
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375 -- FUNNY FINGER PAINT
1 pkg. of your favorite flavor instant
pudding made according to directions
1 cookie sheet or freezer paper
Round up the kids, give them aprons or old clothes. Give them each a cookie sheet or freezer paper. Add a few tablespoons of pudding and let the kids "finger paint." They can lick their fingers and enjoy for a long play time.
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1 c. powdered sugar
1 egg white
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. vanilla
Beat egg white, sugar and cream of tartar until very thick. Beat in vanilla. Spoon frosting into cake decorator bag. (Size of hole in tip determines the thickness of the snowflake.) Draw a snowflake design the size you want on a piece of paper with a small dark, felt tip pen. Place the pattern under a sheet of wax paper. Squeeze frosting onto the waxed paper, following the lines of the design. Let harden overnight, then gently remove the waxed paper backing. Attach a loop of dark thread for hanging.
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377 -- FUN WITH COLOR
Holidays and everyday are more fun with color! Color your food for kids, they love it. --ST. PATRICK'S--
Green mashed potatoes
Green tapioca pudding or vanilla
Green cauliflower
Green 7 UP
Green milk (yummy)
Black and orange colors. The bathtub have candles and spooky music (to sit the little ghouls in to serve Hiem newts and toads, etc!!) Black potatoes
Orange potatoes
Black 7 UP
Orange sherbet mixed with black
vanilla YUM!
You get great Halloween.
Use baking coloring pastes for widest variety of colors and deepest brightest hues. A toothpick tipped with paste will deeply color anything. To decorate cakes buy a piece of window screening or use a tea strainer lay color on wire mesh and use a new toothbrush to brush screen to spatter. Cover over doilies, designs, etc. then remove and you have beautiful silhouettes on your cake etc. --CHRISTMAS--
Red jello with limegreen whipped cream
Red and green 7 Up or Sprite
Mashed potatoes with red striped into them, looks like candy cane. Vanilla cake made with red and green dropped in and slightly swirled. Have wild creative fun!
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378 -- FINGER PAINTS
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. hot water
Food coloring
1 c. cold water
1/2 c. soap flakes or detergent
1 env. Knox gelatin
Combine cornstarch and 3/4 cup cold water. Soak gelatin in remaining cold water. Stir hot water slowly into cornstarch mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and is clear. Remove from heat, blend in softened gelatin. Stir in soap flakes or detergent until dissolved. Cool mixture, then divide into ajar for each color. Stir food color into mixture in each jar. Cover jars to store. Use a coated paper such as shelf paper.
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379 -- HOMEMADE FACE PAINT
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. cold cream
1/2 tsp. water
Food coloring (variety of colors)
Stir together the cornstarch and cold cream, until well blended. Add water and stir. Add food coloring, one drop at a time until you get the desired color. Paint designs on faces with a small paintbrush. Remove with soap and water. The face paint may be stored in covered yogurt containers. Alison Mejeur
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380 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
3/4 - 1 c. applesauce
1 (4.12 oz.) bottle ground cinnamon
Mix together to form a stiff dough. Roll out 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make hole for ribbon, carefully put on rack to dry. Let air dry for several days, turning occasionally. Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments. Accounting/Main Office
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3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. allspice
2 tbsp. cloves
2 tbsp. nutmeg
1 c. applesauce
Mix all together, knead like dough. Roll out (use wax paper). Dough will be stiff. Cut into designs or use cookie cutters - punch hole in top of each one with a straw. Place on a cookie sheet, let dry 4 or 5 days. Put wire of ribbon through hole. Smells wonderful for holidays.
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382 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS (NOT EDIBLE)
3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. allspice
2 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. applesauce
Combine all 4 spices and blend. Mix with applesauce. Knead until smooth. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and roll out to desired thickness. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and attach string, if desired for hanging. Place on waxed paper to dry for 5-7 days. Turn over periodically. Store in tins or sealed jars.
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383 -- HOMEMADE BUBBLE BATH
2 c. baby oil
2 tbsp. shampoo
Several drops of favorite perfume
Mix thoroughly pour in bath. Great gift idea.
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384 -- PLAYING DOUGH
1 c. white flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. alum (available at drugstores)
1/3 c. water
Food coloring
Mix flour, salt, oil and alum. Add 6 drops food coloring to water, add 2 to 4 more if not dark enough. Add colored water to other ingredients slowly. Knead into dough.
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385 -- PAINT AND VARNISH REMOVER
Mix thoroughly 1 cup Borax, 1 cup ammonia, and 1 cup Sal soda and 2 cups water. Brush on woodwork or furniture, let stand a few minutes and wipe with warm water and steel wool. Will work on most old paints and varnishes.
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For children to play with. 1 c. flour
1 c. water
1 tbsp. oil
1/2 c. salt
1 tsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring
Mix ingredients in a pan. Cook over medium heat until mixture pulls away from sides of pan and becomes doughy in consistency. Knead until cool. Model different colors of clay into shape you can imagine. NOT EDIBLE. Can be used over and over again. Keeps 3 months unrefrigerated.
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387 -- FINGERPAINTS
1/2 c. cornstarch
1 c. cold water
1 env. unflavored gelatine
2 c. hot water
1/2 c. soap flakes or detergent
Pure food colors, Tempura paint or
all-purpose dye
Combine cornstarch and 3/4 cup cold water. Soak gelatine in remaining cold water. Stir hot water slowly into cornstarch mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and is clear. Remove from heat. Blend in softened gelatine. Stir in soap or detergent until dissolved. Cool mixture then divide into jar for each color. Stir color into mixture.
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388 -- SALT DOUGH ORNAMENTS
2 c. flour
2 c. salt
1 c. water
Mix and roll out on floured surface. Form cookies and put in hooks. Bake at 200 degrees for 1 hour.
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389 -- SPICE ORNAMENTS
4 oz. cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce (warm)
2 tbsp. white glue (Elmer's)
Combine all ingredients. Knead dough for 3 minutes. Roll a portion at a time to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out with appropriate cookie cutters and place on cookie sheets. Make holes with toothpick or straw. Dry at room temperature 2 to 3 days. Decorate when dry. Makes approximately 32 (2 inch) cookies. NOT EDIBLE!!
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390 -- CLOWN FACE MAKE-UP
1 tsp. flour
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream
Food coloring
Mix and use!
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4 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 1/2 c. hot water
Let your kids use cookie cutters and garlic press to make Christmas shapes or any shapes. Bake at 375 degrees until light brown.
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392 -- FINGER PAINT
1/2 c. liquid starch
1/2 c. water
1 qt. boiling water
1/2 c. powder tempra
Mix 1/2 cup liquid starch with 1/2 cup water. Add to boiling water, stirring to paste. Use 1/2 cup powdered tempra to add color.
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393 -- FINGER PAINTS
1/2 c. cornstarch
1 c. cold water
1 env. unflavored gelatin
2 c. hot water
1/2 c. soap flakes
Combine starch and 3/4 cup cold water. Soak gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water. Stir hot water slowly into starch mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until clear. Remove from heat. Blend in softened gelatin. Stir in soap until dissolved. Add tempra or food coloring. Divide for different colors if desired. Store in air tight containers. Provide shelf paper, butcher paper or newspaper and let the children have fun. 2nd Grade
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394 -- HOMEMADE FINGER PAINT
1/2 c. cornstarch
1 c. cold water
2 c. hot water
1 env. unflavored gelatin
1/2 - 1 c. Ivory Snow
Food coloring
Mix cornstarch and 3/4 cup cold water in a saucepan. Dissolve gelatin in other 1/4 cup of water. Pour hot water over starch and water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir constantly until mixture is clear. Remove from heat and stir in gelatin. Add soap and stir until mixture is thick. Add food color. Store in tight closed jar.
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395 -- HOMEMADE "SILLY PUTTY:
2 parts Elmer's Glue
1 part Sta-Flo Liquid Starch
Mix well. It needs to dry a little before it is "workable". Store in an airtight container. Note: If you use Elmer's School Glue instead of regular white, it doesn't bounce or pick up pictures, but it makes a gooey delight your kids will love.
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1 lg. box cinnamon (scant c.)
3/4 c. applesauce
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp. Elmer's glue
Mix all together. Roll out dough and cut with desired cookie cutters. Punch hole in each ornament with a drinking straw. Place on cooling rack for 3 days.
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397 -- CLAY FOR ORNAMENTS
2 c. salt
2/3 c. water
Stir and bring to a boil. Do not let this stick to the bottom of the pan. Add: 1 c. cornstarch
1/2 c. cold water
Stir until this mixture thickens. Pour out on a smooth surface lightly dusted with cornstarch. Knead and roll out. Use cookie cutters to form designs. Poke hole for ribbon hanger. Add glitter to decorate. Dry overnight. This mixture is "tough" on the hands, so you may want to use plastic gloves or place it in a zip lock bag when rolling out this mixture.
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398 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
No baking and simple for kids! Mix 3/4-1 cup applesauce with 1 (4.12 ounce) bottle ground cinnamon to form a stiff dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make holes for ribbon. Carefully put on rack to dry. Let air dry several days, turning occasionally. Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments. (Dashes of other ground spices add to the aroma.) Drewryville, VA
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399 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground allspice
1 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. applesauce
Copper wire
1/8 or 1/4 inch satin ribbon
Combine spices, blending well. Stir in applesauce, mix well (mixture may be stiff). Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness, on an ungreased cookie sheet. Using small or medium-size cookie cutters, cut dough into desired shapes. Peel away excess dough and reroll as necessary. Cut wire into horseshoe shapes, and insert ends into tops, leaving half-circles of wire exposed. Let ornaments dry uncovered for 4 to 5 days. To hang, cut ribbons into 10 inch lengths as needed. Fold ribbon in half, knot ends together and pull tight. Push loop of ribbon underwire and pull knotted ends of ribbon through loop. Use additional ribbon to tie bow at top of wire, if desired. After ornaments have dried, store in plastic bags until ready to use. Yield: 25 small ornaments or 18 medium size.
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400 -- HOMEMADE GREASE PAINT
2 tbsp. Crisco
5 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. flour
Blend with a flat spoon. Makes enough for 2 faces. For brown, add powdered cocoa. Other colors, add food coloring.
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