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Heart Necklace
To make this craft you will first have to make
some homemade play dough. You can use this recipe to make play
dough any time.
What you need:
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An adult helper |
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1 cup flour |
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2 tablespoons cream of tartar |
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1 cup water |
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1 package of unsweetened Koolaid |
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1 tablespoon oil |
What you do:
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With the help of an adult mix all the ingredients
in a pot.
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Cook and stir mixture over medium heat for
3-5 minutes.
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Your mixture will look like a big globby
mess. Don't worry.
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When the mixture forms a ball in the center
of the pot put it on a lightly floured surface and knead.
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Be careful not to burn your hands. The mixture
will be hot from cooking. Ask an adult to check the temperature
of the dough and if it is too hot wait for it to cool down and
then knead it.
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Store your play dough in an airtight container
or bag. |
To make the necklace:
What you need:
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Red, pink or purple play dough |
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Rolling pin or empty bottle |
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Heart shaped cookie cutters |
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String, ribbon or wool |
What you do:
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Roll out your pink, red or purple play dough
and press out hearts using heart shaped cookie cutters.
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With a pencil poke a hole in the centre of
the heart near where the two humps of the heart join.
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Let your heart(s) dry. 1-2 days.
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Thread string, ribbon or wool through the
hole and tie your necklace on. |
... more Valentine fun.
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