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Candy Cane Playdough

Time

Age

Level

Materials

Playdough (see recipe below)

Peppermint extract or essential oil

Red food colouring

Glitter

Christmas cookie cutters or other playdough tools

Small sandwhich bags

Candy Cane Playdough tags (if desired)

Method

Make your favorite playdough or use the following recipe.

Let the dough cool.

Fold out on parchment paper or a cutting board. Knead until smooth.

Add peppermint extract or essential oil for desired smell. Knead into the dough.

Split dough in half.

Add silver or white glitter to your white dough if you

Add red colouring and red glitter to the other half of the dough. Knead until mixed well.

Get out the playdough toys and Christmas cookie cutters and play!

If you wish to give Candy Cane Playdough away as a gift, take a small ball of each of the red and white dough. Roll out into a long worm shape.

Twist the red and white worms together.

Put into a bag or jar and ad a label.

Gift to a neighbour or friend!

Categories

Combine the fun of play dough with the great smell of candy canes. A great Christmas activity or super hand made gift to give!: 15 minutes to prepare: Under 5's, 5-10's: Easy2 1/2 cups water1 1/4 c. salt1 1/2 tbsp. cream of tartar5 tbsp. vegetable oil2 1/2 cups flourMix all ingredients together and heat over low heat. Keep mixing until the dough gets sticky and appears to be drying on the side of the pot.wishThis is a great stocking stuffer or gift to give neighbour or school friends!Looking for other homemade gifts for Christmas? Try this magnetic fishing toy game , an I spy bag or magic ladder!