Novelty - page #8

finger paint



cornstarchboiling watersoap flakes not detergent

May add food coloring.|| Dissolve cornstarch in a little water. Add boiling water. Boil until thick. Take off heat. Beat in soap flakes. Be sure to use real soap flakes...

 

play dough



floursaltwateroil

Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and oil in the water. Cook on stove top at medium heat until a mashed potato consistency. Add the food coloring of your choice....

play dough



saltflourwateroil

In a quart jar or bottle, mix hot suds made with soap, 1 lump of sugar and 4 tablespoons of salad oil. Shake well. Water color paint may be added,...

 

dog biscuits



sugaregg, slightly beatenshorteningall-purpose flour

Mix all together. Make into a ball and pat out 1/2-inch thick. Cut out and place on cookie sheet....

sad cake



eggsvanillanutsBisquick

Beat eggs; add sugar, Bisquick and vanilla. Beat until well blended. Add nuts and coconut. Bake in a large pan at 350° for 30 minutes. Cool and cut in squares....

 

play dough



saltflourwateroil

Mix and cook on medium heat. Stir constantly until right consistency. Knead in food coloring....

play dough



saltflourwatervegetable oil

Put dry ingredients into a large bowl. Add liquids and stir with wooden spoon until dough pulls away from sides of bowl. Knead dough as it cools. Store in airtight...

 

play dough



saltflourwateroil

Mix flour and salt. Add oil and mix. Add water and mix (may add food coloring with water). Stir and cook over low heat until thick like...

rosemary tea



tea leavesdried rosemary leaves

Grind tea and rosemary in a blender or food processor. Store in airtight container.|| To brew tea, place 1 teaspoon tea per 8 ounces of water in warm teapot. Bring...

 

window cleaner



cornstarchammoniawhite vinegar

Mix in a bucket of warm water....

play dough



saltflourwateroil

Combine all ingredients in medium saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until dough forms. Knead until smooth. Add coloring while cooking.Coloring: jello food coloring (leftover Easter egg coloring works...

 

play dough



saltflourwatervegetable oil

Mix together and cook over low heat, stirring constantly. When it sticks together, remove from pan. Keep in covered containers....

homemade stickers



parts white glue, water basepart white vinegardrop of flavor

Mix together. "Paint" on the back of your picture. Let dry. Add a second coat. Let dry, lick it and stick it. Use own drawings, gift wrap, copies of photos,...

 

window cleaner



ammoniarubbing alcoholwater

Put into spray bottle to use. Will leave no streaks and windows stay bright and shiny. You may add a few drops of food coloring to identify it....

play dough



saltflourwaterCrisco

Mix in heavy saucepan and cook until thick (3 or 4 minutes). Cool. Knead on wax paper about 5 minutes. Store in airtight container. Rainy day fun....

 

sassafras tea



sugarwatersassafras roots

Dig sassafras roots. Clean well and cut in small pieces. Better to let dry before using. Boil roots in water until it reaches the strength you want. Add sugar to...

play dough



saltflourwateroil

Cook over low heat until it makes a ball, stirring constantly. Knead and add desired food coloring....

 

play dough



saltflourwateroil

*Alum is the secret ingredient that helps to preserve this dough from molding.|| Mix water and salt together and bring to boil until salt is dissolved. Remove from heat and...

play dough



saltflourwateroil

Mix the ingredients in a pan while stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until the dough pulls away from the pan. Remove the dough and knead for a few minutes....

 

play dough



saltflourwateroil

In large bowl mix together flour, salt and oil. Add enough water to make a good consistency, about 1 to 1 1/2 cups. Add food coloring.|| To store: keep in...