Homemade Face Paint

Yesterday was one of those afternoons that lingered FOR-EV-ER.

easy homemade face paint recipe

I’m sure you never have days like these 😉 … but we’ve had some fevers and colds this week, so we are a tad stir crazy, grumpy, and tired.

I picked up my copy of The Preschooler’s Busy Book in search of a craft or something we could make together to get us through the afternoon. I decided on a whim to give the Homemade Face Paint a try. The recipe from the book seemed simple enough, but in order to have several colors and enough for four faces I tripled the recipe.  (I had more than enough, so next time I would probably just double the recipe.)

playing with homemade face paint

Homemade Face Paint: (Double Recipe)

    • 2 tsp. Cornstarch
    • 1 tsp. Facial Cream or Lotion
    • 1 tsp. Water
    • Food Coloring

Combine the cornstarch, cream, and water in a small bowl.  Divide into a few smaller bowls to make separate colors. Add several drops of food coloring in each individual bowl until desired color is reached.

I am in no stretch an “artist”, but they didn’t seem to notice.

homemade face paint for kids

Even when my “Spiderman Spider” turned out like an octopus.

   How to Make Homemade Face Paint

What do YOU do to get through tough indoor days?