Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Pretend play: birthday play dough

My son and I have been sick since the weekend. He's got a double ear infection and I, tonsillitis. Thankfully he is getting better day by day, and I thought I was on the mend, but I woke up worse this morning.

So things have been quiet around here in the past few days. I have not even lifted the finger to craft once, that should tell you something.

While I'm busy nursing myself back to health and boosting our immunes, while keeping up with everyday life, I though I'd share something I did a few weeks ago with the kids.


Birthday play dough!

It's super simple.


Whip up your favourite play dough recipe in fun colours or take out some you already have on hand. Now go in your cupboards and dig out your birthday cake supplies, such as candles and decorations, and also some play dough supplies you might already have.

I also took out my silicone muffin moulds for the kids.

Sky is the limit!

A few colourful cupcakes were made by both.

A cake was made also, I think it was a collaboration of the two of them ;)

And lots of fun was had!


I love finding new ways to play with play dough (like when we did the space play dough activity). It's a great boredom buster, rainy day activity, or simply some "it will keep the kids busy while mama's making supper" activity.

Do you have a special activity you've done with play dough you'd like to share? I'd love to hear about it!



Linking to:

Beneath the Rowan Tree

2 comments:

  1. Hope you're both feeling better soon!

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  2. I hope everyone's feeling all better.
    I think this is such a cute idea - very much needed for these cold rainy days ;)
    Big Hugs.

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