Play Sand

There is a lot of hoo hah about the kinetic sand lately and thus I googled for the video.  It does look impressive.  What is even more impressive is the price.  So instead of spending so much money to buy the sand, which I am sure my little boy would have scatter them around and lost them all in no time, I searched for some methods to make something similar to that.

So here it is :


5 cups           play sand
2 1/2 cups     flour
1 1/4 cup       vegetable oil


First, mix the sand and flour till well combined.  Gradually add in the vegetable oil while mixing.  The sand should be able to hold the shapes well but does not feel oily. 


It was fun to play with the sand.  My girls like it very much and spend a long time playing.  The sand does not stick to the hands and even if it did, it can be brushed off easily.  But then it is of course not as good and clean as the original kinetic sand so best to bring it outdoor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sand doesn't stick to hand


 

 

 

 

DIY Queen Elsa's Coronation Dress

When we were watching the movie 'Frozen' together, my brother in law casually said that it wouldn't be long before I come out with all the costumes in the movie.  I told him that it is impossible.  The dresses are too complicated and have too many details that I couldn't reproduce.  However, as time goes by, I thought, 'why not?'  It has since, become my challenge.  

So far, I have sewn the Elsa's blue dress as well as the folk dress that Anna wore in the latter part of the movie.   And now, I am proud to present the dress that Queen Elsa wore at her coronation.  Elsa looked regal in the dress, which came complete with a cape.  The details at the bodice and the hem of the dress made it a classy piece.


Doesn't my girl look as regal a queen as Elsa? 

Details at the hem