Hi Friends! Has this happened to you before? You see an idea and think about doing it but for one reason or another… you never get around to it. When you FINALLY do, you realize how easy it is… and you have the greatest time putting the project together and an ever better time playing with it?
Yes you say? Well… it just happened to me! My kids and I just made chalk and as my 6 year old would say "It was easy peasy lemon squeezy!"
Supplies: Plaster of Paris, dry Tempera paint, silicone molds, measuring cups, plastic conatiners (for mixing) and plastic spoons (also for mixing).
Mix 1 cup of Plaster of Paris with 3/4 cups of water.
Add 3/4 cup of dry tempera paint (3/4 cup gives you brightly colored chalk).
Stir it up well and break up any lumps.
Then pour into mold(s). It sets pretty fast. After about an hour, gently remove chalk from mold(s). Set the chalk on some paper towels and let them dry for another day.
My kids and I headed outside to test our creations:
We drew a rainbow…
Tulips…
And a flower leaning toward the sun. Cheap summer fun!
Some of the places I like to link:
Monday
http://rebeccacooper.blogspot.com/
http://www.creatingreallyawesomefreethings.com/
http://www.craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/
http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com/
http://craftomaniac.blogspot.com/
Tuesday
http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/
http://funkypolkadotgiraffe.blogspot.com/
http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/
http://todayscreativeblog.net/
Wednesday
http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/
http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/
http://gingersnapcrafts.blogspot.com/
http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/
Thursday
http://www.yesterdayontuesday.com/
http://answerischocolate.blogspot.com/
http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/
http://www.houseofhepworths.com/
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/
http://alliemakes.blogspot.com/
Friday
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/
http://romantichome.blogspot.com/
http://www.chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/
http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/
Saturday
http://www.itsoverflowing.com/
http://www.fingerprintsonthefridge.com/
http://thirtyhandmadedays.com/
http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/
http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com/
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/
Sunday
MaryBeth says
Oh, Malia! Another wonderful idea…I love the shapes and colors….so unique and ‘happy’!
Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says
This is so fun Malia!! What a great summer activity!!
PragmaticMom says
Wow, your homemade chalk looks really professional! I am going to try to make it. You’ve inspired me!
Jodi says
This is so cool. I didn’t know you could make your own chalk like this, and I love the fun shapes.
Heather says
Wow – awesome tutorial! You are so crafty and talented!! These would make great birthday party favours and kids birthday gifts too! Love the beautiful colors you chose! Pinnning this and am your newest follower :) Heather settingforfour.blogspot.com
Brittany @ Crafty Mischief says
How fun! Thanks for the tutorial! I can’t wait to try this with my kiddos!
Rebecca Cooper says
SO fun Malia!! :)
Robin says
What a fantastic idea!!! so cute. visiting you from a blog party. thanks for sharing!
http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/2012/07/handmade-baby-sign.html
ang says
Hi! What a cute project! I’m stopping by from the Friday Fav’s Link Up – I’d love for you to visit me at jugglingactmama.blogspot.com
Carrie says
This is so much fun! Thanks for sharing!
Blessings,
Carrie
christy larsen says
what a darling project! i don’t have little ones, but i have friends that do…and i love the idea of making some adorable chalk for them to play with. Love this idea :)
Lisa Mallette says
What awesome ideas!!! Going to have to give the jars and chalk a try!!
~lisa
partycraftsecrets says
Love it!
Linda @ http://partycraftsecrets.blogspot.com/