Homemade Face Paint
Yesterday was one of those afternoons that lingered FOR-EV-ER.
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.)
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.
Even when my “Spiderman Spider” turned out like an octopus.
What do YOU do to get through tough indoor days?
Very cute idea! I will be trying this with my kiddos this weekend. With the impending snow storm, I’m looking for any and all ideas to keep my munchkins entertained while cooped up inside!
You are one brave mama. 🙂 That is so cool! My kids would LOVE that.
What a great idea!! We are so using this recipe later in the week!!
I am using this at my son’s 5th birthday party this weekend. Great, cheap craft idea:D yay
Does the food coloring stain their faces?
I HOPE IT DOES NOT STAIN MY FACE. I just coated my face to match my ketchup bottle costume and my fingers are stained soooooo now I’m worried….. Lol
can I use flour instead?
I’ve never tried it! Let me know if you do and how it turns out!
This was a life saver!!! We were panicked because we couldn’t find any at the store… We found this the DAY OF…