Category Archives: Crafts

Re-Post: Natural Egg Dye

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Katie

Last year I did a guest post for A Teaspoon and A Pinch on how to dye eggs naturally. Please take a stroll over to Sara’s site to see how we had a great time dying eggs with God’s own … Continue reading →

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Easy Pumpkin Craft

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Katie

I’ve been saving up our toilet paper rolls and giving them to my son’s school or our church preschool to use for crafts as a way to reuse them. I found an easy craft to do with toilet paper rolls … Continue reading →

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Easy Play-Doh Recipe!

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Katie

Who needs the store bought stuff, when you can whip up a batch of your own! 2 cups flour 1 cup salt 2 tbsp oil 1 cup water *6 tsp alum (preservative, if you want to keep it longer) Mix … Continue reading →

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Sidewalk Chalk Paint Recipe

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Katie

How easy is this sidewalk chalk paint recipe?   Simply mix 1 cup of water with 1 cup of cornstarch. Pour into muffin tins and mix in food coloring. Find some large kid paintbrushes and have at it! When it … Continue reading →

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Make Your Own Puffy Paint

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Katie

I came across a cool recipe for homemade (non-toxic) puffy paint in Family Fun Magazine this month. It is very simple! 1 tbsp flour 1 tbsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 2 tbsp water (might need a touch more) food … Continue reading →

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How to Make Your Own Red and Pink Dye

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Katie

Yesterday, I mentioned some of the dangers of Red Dye 40. Today, I want to show you how easy it is to make your own dye. Beets are naturally a beautiful, deep maroon color. I personally do not like the … Continue reading →

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Homemade Clay (Oats, Flour, Water)

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Katie

There are many clay recipes out there, but I find the ones with salt make my hands itchy. This one is very simple and works well! 1 cup oatmeal (best if ground in coffee grinder, but not necessary) 2/3 cup … Continue reading →

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