Dear Just Be: Do you have an art project for kids to do over Spring Break?

An art project that is, cheap, easy to make and work with, not just one time, but over several days is homemade playdough. Below are two homemade playdough recipes you can try out. One is edible, so you don’t have to worry about little ones putting the playdough in their mouth. What I like even more about these recipes is that you don't have to cook the playdough.

Roll up your sleeves and have some fun!

NonEdible Playdough

Materials
• Bowl
• 1 C cold water
• 1 C salt
• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• Food coloring
• 3 C flour
• 2 Tbls cornstarch

Directions
1. In bowl, mix water, salt, oil, and enough food coloring to make a bright color.
2. Gradually add flour and cornstarch until the mixture reaches the consistency of bread dough.
3. Store covered.


Edible Playdough

Materials
• 2 C peanut butter
• 6 Tbls honey
• Nonfat dry milk or milk plus flour
• Cocoa for chocolate flavor (optional)
• Edible treats for decoration

Directions
1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix, adding enough dry milk or milk plus flour to reach the consistency of bread dough.
2. Add cocoa, if desired.
3. Shape, decorate with edible treats, and eat!

For more homemade playdough recipes check out:

Create-Kids-Crafts.com

Mommyfootprint.com