It was a play dough making kind of day! With a gray chill in the air, my little guy and I decided to hole up at home, crank the heater and have a little fun. My son requested orange dough the other day, so I snagged a cheap box of said-colored gelatin during my last grocery shopping trip and was thankful to have it on hand.
My little guy loves to mix all the ingredients for this gelatin-based recipe and even stir for a bit, but it doesn’t take long for his little arms to get tired and relinquish the spoon to mama. I really don’t blame him; even my arms get tired before the dough completely cooks. The key to this recipe is to just keep stirring as it cooks — it will set up, eventually.
If you’re looking for some creative ways to spend the last several chilly days of winter, you might give this playing dough recipe a go. It’s not cheaper than buying the original stuff at the store, but it is a lot more fun.
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Hi Shawnna! This is so cute! I love making play doh, never thought to use Jello! Where did you buy the playdoh toys? I think my daughter would love them.
Thanks for stopping by, Crystal. I have to admit that the Jello was not my idea (Pinterest). I believe the toys were a gift from a couple of years ago, so I haven’t a clue where they were purchased. You might try Target online or Amazon. My niece finds some of the coolest Playdoh stuff.