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    Home » Family

    Ice Cream Play Dough

    Published: May 16, 2015 · Modified: Apr 22, 2022 by Ang Paris · 3 Comments
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    Let's make a super fun scented ice cream play dough that your kids will love.

    Ice Cream Play Dough + Smart School House Review

    Some of the items below contain affiliate links; I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. I am also an affiliate for other programs. However, I only promote things that I love and think you will love, too. For more information, please see our Disclosure Policy. 

    And, I'm sharing a review of the Kelly Dixon's new book Smart School House Crafts for Kids. Thank you to Plain Sight for sponsoring this review and giveaway.  #ad

    My daughter loves three things more than anything else - ice cream, bubbles, and play dough.  If she could plan her favorite day, it would be playing with those three things, and possibly eating an entire watermelon by herself.  (Seriously, that girl is cray cray when it comes to watermelon!)

    Watermelon & Creamsicle Ice Cream Play Dough - Juggling Act Mama

    Now that I work from home full time, I decided to keep the kids home with me this summer.  I've been feeling a little anxious about how I was going to keep my kids entertained (and away from screens!) and still get work done. My friend Kelly from Smart School House, has the best projects on her blog, and just came out with a new book. 

    It's full of awesomely fun projects for kids, like edible ice cream play dough for starters! There are tons of fun projects and lots of things to keep the kids busy and entertained this summer.

    Smart School House Crafts for Kids

    About the Book:

    Have fun with your kids as you create unique crafty gifts for family, friends, teachers, and neighbors. These adorable and educational crafts are perfect for preschool- and elementary-age kids. Now you can have lots of hands-on fun without a lot of prep time before or a big mess after. With easy step-by-step tutorials, these crafts are sure to entertain your family for hours on end. (Source)
     
    Who doesn't want to make Cupcake Sidewalk Chalk, Cake Pop Marshmallow Shooters, and Glow-in-the-Dark Wiffle Balls this summer? I mean, come on! Pick up a copy of Smart School House Crafts for Kids and you won't hear the words 'I'm bored' once this summer!

    How to Make Scented Edible Ice Cream Play Dough

    I couldn't figure out how to incorporate bubbles into this ice cream play dough.  But, I was able to include another of Olivia's favorites by using watermelon flavored pre-made frosting.  There are any number of fun flavors available in the store this time of year.  I chose creamsicle as the second flavor, since that's one of my favorites.

    Watermelon and Creamsicle Ice Cream Play Dough - Juggling Act Mama

    Materials:

    • an electric mixer with paddle attachment
    • 1 carton premade frosting in your flavors of choice
    • 3 cups +/1 powdered sugar
    • olive oil (as needed)
    • ice cream cones, bowls, ice cream scoops, etc.

    Instructions:

    1. Add 1 cup of the pre-made frosting with 2-¾ cups of powdered sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.  Beat together, frequently stopping to scrape down the sides. Remove the dough from the mixer bowl and form into a ball.
    2. Tweak the consistency as needed by adding more powdered sugar or olive oil so that the dough is neither crumbly nor sticky.
    3. Store the dough in an airtight bag or container in the refrigerator. Since it will get hard, you'll need to let it rest on the counter for 30 minutes before playing with it.  You may need to add more olive oil if it has dried out any.

    Watermelon Ice Cream Play Dough - Juggling Act Mama

    You will end up smelling like a creamsicle or watermelon cupcake when you're done, and so will you kids.  I call that a bonus!

    Love Homemade Play Dough?

    Try making our Frozen-inspired Sparkle Dough, or check out this article with loads of homemade play dough "recipes".
    Frozen Inspired Sparkle Play Dough

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    1. Beverly says

      May 21, 2015 at 9:40 pm

      Wow, your picture of the play dough looks good enough to eat and I guess you can. What a great idea. I bet your kids loved it.
      Thanks for sharing,
      Bev

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    2. Heather Hennessee says

      May 25, 2015 at 5:31 pm

      Such a fun activity for summer! I am putting this on my list of things to do with the kids:)

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    3. brenda says

      June 10, 2015 at 11:17 am

      What a clever idea - I love this! I can't wait to make this with the grandkids!

      Reply

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