You don’t have to spend a lot of money on crafts to keep your kids entertained – DIY expert Denise Wild shows us three easy crafts you can do at your home that will eliminate boredom all summer long!
Kinetic sand
Materials
- 50 lb. bag of sand
- 3 tbsp Great Value dish soap
- 6 cups of water mixed with Great Value cornstarch (in a 50/50 proportion)
- Splash of vinegar (optional)
- Container for mixing
- Spoon for mixing
Instructions
- Mix the water and corn starch with the dish soap.
- Add sand and mix.
- Add more water or sand until the desired consistency has been reached.
Sidewalk chalk paint
Materials
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup Great Value corn starch
- Great Value food colouring
- Container for mixing
- Spoon for mixing
Instructions
- Mix the water and corn starch.
- Add drops of food colouring until the desired colour has been achieved.
- Stir the paint before using.
Bubbles
Materials
- 1 cup distilled water
- 1 tbsp Great Value dish soap
- 1 tsp of glycerin
- Container for mixing
- Spoon for mixing
- Bubble wands (try Great Value straws or Styrofoam cups for an inexpensive alternative)
Instructions
- Mix the water, dish soap, and glycerin
- Cover and let the jars set for 24 hours before using
- Try adding 2 table spoons of water-based glow-in-the-dark paint to the soap, then place the containers in the sun for several hours before using.
