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DIY Scented Colored Glue

07/02/2014 21 Comments

 

DIY-Color-Scented-Glue

Summers in Arizona can become unbearably hot.  That means there are many days our kids can’t stand being outside for long, and end up cooped up inside for hours at a time.  I’m all about finding fun activities that help beat that summer boredom while inside and encourage their creativity. This fun DIY Scented Colored Glue is just the thing to keep them busy.

Supplies:

–  Elmer’s school glue
–  Kool-Aid packets (cherry, orange, lemonade, lime, blue raspberry lemonade, grape)
–  Wooden skewers or popsicle sticks
–  Small funnel

There are two ways you can prep this DIY Scented Colored Glue.

The first way is to empty the Kool-Aid packet in to the glue bottle and either shake vigorously, and/or stir with a long wooden skewer until the colored drink mix & glue have mixed completely.

DIY-Color-Scented-Glue

DIY-Color-Scented-Glue

DIY-Color-Scented-Glue

I found the best way to prep this project was to pour the entire bottle of glue out in to a small bowl.  If your glue is thicker you can heat it in the microwave for 10 seconds.  Add your Kool-Aid drink mix to the glue, and using a popsicle stick mix until you’ve achieved the desired color.  Then using a small funnel pour the glue back in to the glue bottle, using the popsicle stick to push the glue through the funnel.  It should just run back in slowly by itself.

DIY-Color-Scented-Glue

Be sure to rinse the bowl and small funnel with warm water and dish soap between each color mixing.

That’s it!  This DIY Scented Colored Glue works best on firm papers like cardstock, poster board, or construction paper.  The scents of these glues are super fun and fruity, and the kids will love painting with them.

Note:  This school glue is washable, but once the Kool-Aid is added it can stain clothing so be careful when creating beautiful artwork.

DIY-Color-Scented-Glue

DIY-Color-Scented-Glue

 

 

Don’t forget to check out this other fun activity I shared the other day, the kids will love this Wax Paper Crayon Art!

Wax-Paper-Crayon-Art

 

 

This post was originally published at Skip to My Lou on (06/11/14) 

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Comments

  1. Jessica says

    07/02/2014 at 8:22 AM

    Love this! What a great idea! I can’t wait to make this with my 3 yr old.

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      07/02/2014 at 9:41 AM

      Thanks Jessica! Your kiddo will love it.

      Reply
  2. Shirley Chen says

    07/02/2014 at 8:00 PM

    This is sooooo clever now l can make some of this too!

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      07/03/2014 at 8:37 AM

      Thanks Shirley. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Lolly Jane says

    07/08/2014 at 7:44 PM

    Stinkin CUTE, Bec!!

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      07/08/2014 at 10:22 PM

      Thanks girls! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Liz @ Liz on Call says

    07/11/2014 at 3:37 PM

    Ok this is genius! My kids would be all over this! And hopefully the glue wouldn’t be all over my kids!! 🙂 Haha!

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      07/14/2014 at 9:00 PM

      Thanks Liz, they will love it! Have fun.

      Reply
  5. Brooke Bock says

    07/15/2014 at 5:30 AM

    This is an awesome idea…especially with glue on sale for back to school. I will definitely be making this for my classroom and my own art fun at home… THANK YOU!!!

    Best Wishes,

    Brooke

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      07/15/2014 at 6:18 PM

      Oh awesome Brooke, I know you will love it! Have a great week!

      Reply
  6. Clarissa Hooper says

    07/15/2014 at 10:39 PM

    How fun!! This looks like puffy paint but the addition of being scented makes it extra special!

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      07/16/2014 at 8:01 AM

      Thanks Clarissa. 🙂 Have a great week.

      Reply
  7. Danielle says

    07/22/2014 at 10:04 AM

    Awesome! I love this! I am always looking for guest bloggers on my website Blissful and Domestic. My blog is about creating a beautiful life on less and this post fits right in with that 🙂 Check out my blog and see if it would be a good fit for you. I’d love to have you!

    [email protected] Blissful and Domestic
    http://www.blissfulanddomestic.com
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    • craftedsparrow says

      07/22/2014 at 8:34 PM

      Thank you Danielle. I will head over and take a peak right now. 🙂 Have a great week.

      Reply
      • ARiel says

        07/30/2014 at 11:21 AM

        Thanks I needed color brown 🙁 though 🙁 😉

        Reply
        • craftedsparrow says

          07/30/2014 at 11:23 AM

          You could try mixing red and green a little at a time to see if that would make brown.

          Reply
  8. Katherine says

    06/26/2017 at 11:48 AM

    Can you use this as the base for slime? Was thinking it would add 2 elements to it a color and a scent. Or would it be a complete mess and also stain everything it touches?

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      06/30/2017 at 10:36 AM

      Hi Katherine, that’s a great question. The kool-aid would definitely stain so I would not suggest it. I have a great slime recipe posted that uses extracts and food coloring that can be made alone or with the foam balls like shown:
      http://www.thecraftedsparrow.com/2017/06/lemonade-scented-floam-slime.html

      You could basically add any scented extract to the recipe to create different “flavored” slimes. 😉

      Reply

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