Fun Recipes!

Bakeable "Salt Clay"
2 c. plain four
1c. salt
1 to 1 1/2 c. cold water
2 T. cooking oil

Directions:
Knead well until it forms a soft ball. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil, make the shapes you want, and bake in the oven at 300 degrees until hard (about one hour). You can use food coloring to color the dough before you bake it or paint it afterwards. A finishing coat of shellac or clear acrylic will make your salt clay products last longer. Use cookie cutters for shapes to create refrigerator magnets, jewelry, ornaments, key-chains, necklaces etc.

Bubble Bath Finger Paints
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
food coloring
bubble bath (not the foamy type)
water

Directions:
Mix water with the flour until you get a paste. Add food coloring and bubble bath until you get the thickness you like. Note: These may turn the water the color of the food coloring but it won't stain your child. : )

Finger Paint
1 c. cornstarch
3 c. water
food coloring

Directions:
Boil water, remove from heat. Make a paste with teh cornstarch and a little cold water, and add this to the hot water, stirring constantly. Boil until think and clear (about 1 minute). Add coloring. Use this paing while it is still warm, it feels great!

Playdough
1 c. flour
1 T. vegetable oil
1 pkg. unsweetened Kool-Aid
1/4 C. salt
2 T. cream of tartar
1 c. warm water

Directions:
Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and Kool-Aid in a medium saucepan. Add water and oil. Stir over medium heat 3-5 minutes. When mixture forms a ball in pan, remove. Knead until smooth. Put in a plastic bag and refrigerate.