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Here's a great Do-It-Yourself (DIY) craft I learned from my clever 10-year old daughter! We created these crafts as a way to raise money for our church's youth trip to Rome in August of 2013! They sold like hotcakes and anywhere from $3-$5 each (depending on customization and creativity). This is a great activity you could do with your child and due to oven usage - requires adult supervision. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
2-Cups of All Purpose Flour
1-Cup of Salt
1-Cup of Warm Tap Water
Plastic or Metal Heart Shaped Cookie Cutter (We used old heart shaped candy containers)
Preparation:
Step-One: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
Step-Two: Combine the sale and flour in a large bowl
Step-Three: Add water slowly into the mix while stirring
Step-Four: Continue stirring the mixture until it forms a doughy consistency
Step-Five: Knead dough for about 5-7 minutes
Step-Six: Flatten dough about 1-inch think on floured wooden cutting board
Step-Seven: Press cookie cutter firmly into dough and place shapes to the side on flat and dry surface
Step-Eight: Repeat until all the dough is used (makes approximately 12 pieces)
Baking:
When shapes are complete, place each piece onto an aluminum cookie sheet approximately 2" inches apart in 350 degrees and bake for 20-minutes. *Be sure the pieces are not too thick - otherwise it will not cook evenly. Once each piece is a golden brown it is ready! Remove and let cool for 5-minutes. Place immediately in refrigerator for 1-2 hours to harden (be sure to keep them nice and flat).
Decorating:
Acrylic Paint
Glitter
Beads
Tacky Glue
Craft Glue
Markers
*The great part about these pieces are their flexibility. Decorate as you wish, just be sure to cover the area with newspapers to prevent stains. Enjoy!
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