The kitchen contains so many ingredients and items for kids to make creative and delicious craft ideas for kids especially food crafts.
Food crafts for kids are so fun for kids but it is also a great opportunity for your child to make wonderful gifts to give to family and friends.
Keep in mind, craft ideas for kids and the food craft project should focus on the process rather than the product, no matter what just have fun!
Craft Ideas for Kids: Grape Surprise
-1/2 cup peanut butter
-1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
-2 tablespoons honey
-grapes
Mix the peanut butter, dry milk, and honey in a small bowl until soft dough is formed. Form the dough into 1-inch balls and flatten the balls into circles about 2 inches in diameter. Have your child place a grape in the center of each circle and wrap the dough around each grape and pinch to seal. Eat the treat or refrigerate and serve them later. This recipe makes 8-10 treats. This fun and delicious food craft is one of the most easy crafts for kids to make!
Craft Ideas for Kids: Cappuccino Gift Mix
-2/3 cup instant coffee crystals
-1 cup powered nondairy creamer
-1 cup chocolate drink mix
-1/2 cup sugar
-3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-3/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
-Food processor or rolling pin
-Small coffee can (with lid), wrapped with
-construction paper and decorate with
markers or stickers
-Index card
-Pen or marker
Grind the coffee crystal in a food processor or crush them with a rolling pin. Combine the crystals with the rest of the cappuccino ingredients in a bowl. Let your child decorate the coffee can, then pour the cappuccino mix into the can. (Or pour the mix into small canning jars. Cut circles from fabric to cover the lids and tie them on with ribbon.) This wonderful food craft is a favorite for gift giving.
Write the following instructions on an index card:
Cappuccino Mix: Stir 1/4 cup cappuccino mix into 1 cup boiling water.. Attach the card to the can.
Craft Ideas for Kids: Candy Jar
-Assorted wrapped candies
-Small canning or baby jar with lid
-Scissors
-Fabric
-Ribbon
Allow your child to choose favorites from an assortment of wrapped candies. As he/she drops each candy in the jar, talk about its color, smell, shape, and so on. If you like, count the candies as they are dropped into the jar. When your child has filled the jar to his/her satisfaction, put on the lid. Cut a circle from the fabric to cover the lid and tie it on with the ribbon. Label the jar however you like. Kids love making this food craft to give as a gift to that special person.
The craft ideas for kids highlighted here are easy crafts for kids to make and people love receiving food crafts as a gift, it is a win-win situation for everyone involved!
