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DIY Sparkle Snow

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For some kids, snow is a normal part of their holiday season. Deb, Sherri and I are southern California girls, so snow was a rarity for us. Going to the beach and laying on the sand were the norm for us during the Christmas season. A few years after graduating from High School I moved to Bay area. About every 5 years our local mountains would get some snow that would last for a day, sometimes 2 if was really cold.

DIY Sparkle Snow - This quick and easy recipe makes the lighest, fluffiest sparkle snow. It easily compacts to make snowballs and snowmen!

It was quite the event when ever it happened, we would load the kids up in the car (so would most of our neighbors!) and head up to the mountains. Even though there was only an inch or two of snow our family would have a blast sledding and throwing snowballs. It was just enough to remind me that given a choice I prefer visiting the snow over living in an area that gets snow on a regular basis.  I’m a beach girl through and through!

This DIY Sparkle Snow from Crystal at Growing a Jeweled Rose  is my kind of snow.  You don’t have to bundle up and go outside to play with it, it doesn’t get you wet or cold. It is silky soft, fluffy and can be formed into a perfect snowball for making snowmen. The best part is the sparkling iridescent glitter, I can’t wait to make a batch of this for my granddaughter to play with!

If you have never visited Growing a Jeweled Rose you should head on over. Crystal  has 14 different categories with over 1,000 fun and educational activities for kids of all ages. Crystal’s blog is my go to place whenever I’m looking for an creative activity to do with my granddaughter.

DIY Sparkle Snow - This quick and easy recipe makes the lighest, fluffiest sparkle snow. It easily compacts to make snowballs and snowmen!

Supplies

  • 2 16oz boxes of cornstarch
  • 1 can shaving cream
  • peppermint extract (optional)
  • Buffalo Snow Iridescent Flakes pictured below

DIY Sparkle Snow - This is quick and easy to make and will entertain your kids for hours! Everyone can have fun building snowmen without real snow!

Instructions

  • Place both 16 oz boxes of  cornstarch in a large rectangular box
  • Spray the shaving cream over the cornstarch
  • Sprinkle peppermint extract over the shaving cream
  • Mix until all ingredients are incorporated
  • Add Buffalo Snow Iridescent Flakes and mix well
  • DIY Sparkle Snow - This quick and easy recipe makes the lighest, fluffiest sparkle snow. It easily compacts to make snowballs and snowmen!

I love my snowman! I used a regular size Reeses Peanut Butter cup for the base of his hat, a mini Reeses Peanut Butter cup for the top, chocolate chips for his nose and buttons, a small cut carrot for his nose and small sticks for his arms. This is a perfect activity to keep little ones busy and out of your hair during the busy holiday season!

This Pin TOTALLY Rocks!

Made From Pinterest - Three sisters, three states. Keeping our families close one pin at a time!

Made From Pinterest - Three sisters, three states. Keeping our families close one pin at a time!

 This amazing idea has been shared with Whipperberry

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  1. sue says

    November 23, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    HOW LONG does it last…? Hours, days…???
    Adding this detail would help people decide
    if or WHEN the will attempt this craft… Sounds cool though (pun intended! 🙂

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    • Tracy says

      November 29, 2014 at 10:32 am

      Hi Sue!

      If you cover the snow tightly it should last up to a week, you can also put it in the freezer for 10 minutes before playing with it to make it a true “snow” experience. Thanks for following us and commenting! Tracy

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  2. Victoria Burke says

    November 24, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    This looks like perfect project for our winter break coming up. Thank you. It looks like so much fun.

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    • Tracy says

      November 29, 2014 at 10:34 am

      Hi Victoria!

      You are welcome, this stuff is so much fun to play with, I enjoyed it as much as my son did! Enjoy your winter break, Tray

      Reply

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