School is out for the summer and the kids are looking for snacks to eat and something entertaining to do. Gather the kids in the kitchen for some family fun time with tasty art projects.

These projects are simple, cheap and will keep their creative wheels turning, not to mention their little mouths smiling.

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Fill the kitchen with sweet smelling artwork. Don’t be afraid to taste each color!

Scratch ‘n’ Sniff Water Colors

1 tablespoon unsweetened powdered drink mix
1 tablespoon warm water
muffin tins or ice cube trays
Paintbrushes
Paper

1. Mix water and drink mix in small mixing bowl. Use different drink mixes for different colors. Pour paint mix into muffin tin or ice cube tray.
2. Paint on paper using brushes.
3. Allow paint to dry overnight. Scratch and sniff.

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Create some chocolate masterpieces in the kitchen with this edible clay.

Chocolate Clay

10 ounces chocolate
1/3 cups corn syrup

In a small bowl, melt chocolate in microwave until smooth. Add syrup and blend thoroughly. Pour onto waxed paper and spread with fingers until about ½ inch thick. Cover loosely with waxed paper and permit to stiffen for a few hours.
Kids can play with clay making shapes, worms, letters, flowers…etc. Use chocolate flowers or other shapes to top cupcakes or ice cream.

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This sweet-tasting finger paint is a fantastic textile experience for young and old alike. The entire family will enjoy the smooth texture, pretty pastel colors and the delicious smell and taste of this paint. Play some music while you paint and completely enjoy this sensory activity.

Glossy Finger Paint

1 can sweetened condensed milk
several drops food coloring
muffin tin or ice cube tray

Mix ingredients together. Use fingers to paint paper plates or paper (feel free to lick your fingers as you paint). Paint will be pastel and glossy when dry. For a really shiny picture, try painting on the shiny side of aluminum foil (may take longer to dry).

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This classic edible dough is so simple to make and can provide plenty of creating time as well as scrumptious snack.

Nutty Putty

½ cup cornstarch
½ cup peanut butter

Mix equal parts of cornstarch and peanut butter. Let kids play with dough on a clean surface and then eat with graham or animal crackers and milk as a snack.

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Have a deliciously creative summer!

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