Salt Dough Pumpkins
A few weeks ago Michelle made salt dough veggies with her children. They have a knit play mat that she made (and must share with everyone soon) and they wanted veggies to plant in their garden. We...
View Article“Building Blocks”– Part 3 – Finishing the Wood & Recipe
Now that we are done cutting, sanding, and painting the All Natural “Building” Blocks, it’s time for my favorite part… finishing the blocks. Because wood will dry out over time causing cracks and...
View ArticleCooked Playdough
After 30 years of parenthood, 6 years of gammyhood, and over 10 years of being a preschool teacher, I have collected over a hundred different "Make Your Own" recipes. From the mundane to the...
View ArticleBath Tub Paints
This is a recycled post from Wee Folk Activities, first published October 2008. We have made this recipe for Bath Tub Paints several times now… with some modifications (namely I’ve added more...
View ArticleGluten Free Playdough
Although Fairy’s problems with gluten are not as sever as others, it has made me more sensitive to the plight of those around us that have serious allergic reactions to gluten. Because of that, I...
View ArticleCoffee Playdough
EDIT: Oops… I forgot to add flour to the ingredients' list. A lovely reader caught my mistake, and the recipe my includes 2 cups of flour. Thank you, Laura I have a confession to make. Actually, not...
View ArticleMake Your Own Modeling Beeswax
I like to make natural crafting materials for the wee ones. I’ve made paints and crayons, play dough and paste. I like the cost savings, and I especially like being in control of the ingredients, BUT...
View ArticleAutumn Cinnamon Ornaments
Scents play a huge role in our seasonal celebrations. We love the smell of lilacs in spring, roses in summer, evergreens in winter, and spicy cinnamon in autumn. No autumn is complete without making a...
View ArticleEat Rainbows :: Uncommon Goods Review & Fruit Snack Dip Recipe
If you “know me” at all, then you know I love to make handmade gifts. It’s part of the reason we started Wee Folk Art I certainly don’t make all my gifts, however, and when I do buy a gift, I like to...
View ArticleHomemade Bubble Recipe
If you are following along with our Puddles and Ponds home school unit, or just want to enjoy some classic summer time fun, whip up your own batch of homemade bubbles. Homemade bubble materials: 2/3...
View ArticleNatural Easter Egg Dye Recipes Showcase
For the last several years I have wanted to make our own natural Easter egg dyes. Every year we seem to run out of time before Easter and end up doing a quick round of dying with the standard grocery...
View ArticleNatural Easter Egg Dyes
So we finally did it. This year we made our own natural Easter egg dyes using a variety of food items. The results were fine if I were doing the eggs myself, but my kids eventually requested the old...
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