Hello, Spring!

Yes! The first day of spring is finally here.

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We made some homemade play dough the other day and my five-year-old made this cheery picture. Here’s the recipe we used:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/4 cup salt
  • food coloring

Mix together. Cook over medium heat until it reaches the consistency of dough. I tried to make this before and it didn’t turn out because I didn’t realize that you really do have to cook it. Let it cool and knead it. You may need to knead in a bit more oil. You could use natural food coloring. I think it would also be nice to add a few drops of essential oil.

9 Replies to “Hello, Spring!”

  1. What a lovely picture made out of clay! Love the full sun and large apple. Someone else gave me that recipe and it works like a charm and lasts a long time. The cream of tartar ingredient is a little bizarre, but I found it in my spice cabinet, otherwise mostly unused. Happy Spring!

  2. this was lovely! a really nice consistency and so soft on the hands~not drying like most salt based doughs. thank you for sharing!!

  3. That was just the thing to kick off the summer for my little ones. Thank you!

  4. Yes! This is a perfect craft for my little girl! Olivia will love this! Thanks so much! This is a wonderful craft to kick off for summer!

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