DIY Play Dough Kits

Play Dough kits are all the rage on Etsy, Pinterest, etc! But if you're like us and go through play dough quickly and often, sometimes its just cheaper to make them yourself here and there!

Leo is super into outer space these days and Xander and Taso also like it and love the snow, so I figured I'd incorporate those themes this time. I found these Toob toys through Safari Ltd. (they have many different themed tubes, too!) and made my own colored & glittered play dough to go along with them!

You can also use other small toys or items to go into your play dough kits without buying new items, but I figured we could do with some fun, new themes around here!

Here's the base play dough recipe:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup salt
• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 tsp cream of tartar

Mix all together over medium/low heat, until It comes together and Isn't very sticky. If It Is still too sticky, you can add more flour, but not too much as it will dry the play dough out.

To make It fancy, you can add In your food coloring In the last few stirs. I wait to add any glitter or essential oils until it has cooled off and I can mix those in by kneading it into the dough!

There you have It! DIY play dough kits are super fun and easy and will easily last a couple of weeks kept sealed in a airtight bag or container!