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DIY Playdough Mix in a Jar Gift Idea!

February 18, 2014 By Heidi 6 Comments

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Give the gift of playdough with this fun and whimsical DIY Playdough Mix in a Jar idea!

DIY Playdough Mix in a Jar

DIY Playdough Mix in a Jar is ridiculously easy to make, super fun for little ones, and the mix makes such a simple and thrifty Gift in a Jar, too!

This gift idea is super frugal and a fun way to keep the kiddos busy on a cold, rainy day!

DIY Playdough Mix in a Jar

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What You’ll Need:

  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1/2 cup Salt
  • 2 tsp. Cream of Tartar
  • Pint sized Mason Jar {there will be some extra space after filling it up, but that can easily be hidden with a ribbon} 😉
  • Ribbon or Twine
  • Optional: Mickey Mouse Cookie Cutter

What You’ll Do:

  • Combine ingredients in mixing bowl and stir, then transfer to a mason jar.
  • Affix a tag with the following instructions: “DIY Playdough Mix in a Jar”!  Add entire contents of jar, 1 cup Water and 1 tbsp. Vegetable Oil to non-stick pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.  As soon as the mixture begins to thicken, add in several drops of your favorite color food coloring and continue to stir.  Mixture will begin forming into a solid, and gathering on spoon.  Remove from heat to cool, then remove from saucepan to cool on wax paper or plate.  Store in freezer ziploc bag once cool.  If it starts to get dry after several weeks, just add a few drops of water into play dough to extend it’s shelf life!”

The recipient of your gift will end up with some fabulous Homemade Playdough!

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Comments

  1. Tiffany says

    June 21, 2015 at 7:28 pm

    This is perfect for party favors 🙂 do they store it In the freezer though or can they leave it out?

    Reply
  2. Jass says

    February 13, 2015 at 9:52 am

    Very nice Idea!!

    Reply
  3. Kayla norman says

    December 11, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    Thinking of making these for the kids stockings for christmas. If I want to use Kool aide to color the play dough can I just add it to the dry mix, or does it have to be done while cooking? And how much should I put in either way?

    Reply
  4. monz says

    August 10, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    I am so in love with this idea I think I am gonna make it for my little mans bday party. Thank u so much for sharing… Aloha, Monz

    Reply
  5. Mae says

    June 26, 2014 at 4:35 am

    Wanted to thank you for the post I had fun and my son got lots of play doh to play !! He can even request his colour now!! Save a lot…

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 5, 2014 at 11:40 pm

      Aww ~ you’re very welcome, Mae! So glad your son enjoyed it! 😉

      Reply

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