I've been meaning to make these since my eldest son was 6 months old. (he is now 3 and almost half :) I never got around to it, until this weekend. I was a bit skeptical about how good they looked on the original post here. But I was surprised on the results. I had to bake a bit longer than they recommend, and then i laid out in the sun for about a day after painting, but I am pretty happy with them, and I cant wait to have another excuse to make them as gifts!
All you need is:
1/2 cup of salt
1/2 cup of regular flour
1/4 cup of warm water (I actually used a bit more, I think my flour was extra dry or absorbent)
Knead into a nice not sticky and not crumbling dough— so smooth and stretchy is what you want.
I placed the dough into a large bowl in order to fit my 3 yr old's hand and shaped it into a circle like that, then imprinted his hand, and tried to write his name, I think you can tell a little from the photo.
Bake at 200 for 3 hours. (ovens vary)
voila!
Easy, beautiful and fun!
Hello there!
Whomever happens to find this blog, I am a stay at home mom of two boys, who also happens to run her own graphic design company. We have recently moved to the West Coast (LA), from the East (Miami) so this blog may also be exposing contrasts between both sides. I am also a huge advocate for natural birth, breastfeeding, baby wearing, cloth diapering and being as natural & healthy as possible as a family.
I have found blogs to be a great way to find answers to my innumerable questions about motherhood and graphic design alike. So I figured why not create a blog where I can join forces and have a one stop artsy mom shop!
While you are here, might as well go visit my portfolio here: www.galsdesign.com
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Stay tuned,
—Gaby
