Sure, Kool-Aid is meant for drinking (I should know; I swigged my fair share of it as a kid). But let’s explore the powdered packets’ full potential, shall we? I’m talking DIY Kool-Aid crafts for kids. With minimal supplies—and ones you probably already have on hand—you and your kids can create some amazing, colorful, and delicious crafts that put Kool-Aid in a whole new light.
Want to try out some new, colorful uses for Kool-Aid? You’ll love these 22 DIY Kool-Aid crafts for kids, including lip balm, temporary hair dye, frosting, and more.
Give cloth treat bags or other fabrics a quick dip in Kool-Aid for a pretty watercolor look. Photo and DIY: Momtastic This delightful dessert requires just three ingredients—and very little culinary know-how. Simply stir, freeze, scoop, and enjoy! Photo and recipe: Butter with a Side of Bread Whether you want to craft pasta necklaces or use dry noodles for sensory play, you can easily dye dried pasta any color with Kool-Aid. Photo and DIY: Growing a Jeweled Rose Make 3-D puffy paint using Kool-Aid. Not only will kids have lots of colors to play with, but it smells good too. Photo and DIY: Learn ~ Play ~ Imagine Whip up a batch of taffy using your favorite flavor of Kool-Aid for a sticky homemade treat. Photo and recipe: Skip to my Lou Is your kid begging you for hot pink locks? There's no need to buy dye when you can use Kool-Aid to give hair a bold, funky, and—maybe most importantly—temporary shock of color. Photo and DIY: Double Duty Mommy Kids will love playing with this colorful, scented foam. Made with Kool-Aid, it's a fun sensory activity for kids to try, and you can mix it up with supplies you probably already have in the kitchen. Photo and DIY: Growing a Jeweled Rose Customize your next knitting or crochet project by dying yarn with Kool-Aid. Dye it all one color, or mix hues to create multi-colored skeins of yarn. Photo and DIY: Knit One, Blog Two This gorgeous no-bake dessert is as easy as, well, pie! It calls for only three ingredients, plus the crust. Photo and recipe: Dinner, Dishes and Desserts This lip-softening salve takes only 15 minutes and two ingredients that you probably already have around the house. It's a fun project that doubles as an even cooler (or should we say Kooler?) gift. Photo and DIY: I Don't Have Time for That This Kool-Aid infused sweet grape body scrub smells so good you'll be tempted to eat it. Photo and DIY: Savvy Naturalista This homemade play dough smells better than any store-bought version because it's colored and scented with packets of Kool-Aid. Photo and DIY: The 36th Avenue Give your favorite cake or cupcake recipe a vibrant, fruity flourish with Kool-Aid frosting. Photo and recipe: Smart School House Rice makes a great addition to sensory bins, and it's easy to dye it a rainbow of colors using Kool-Aid. Photo and DIY: Kiwi Co Make your own flavored syrups for topping snow cones with Kool-Aid. Since it takes only three ingredients, you can make it in every flavor for a well-stocked snow-cone bar. Photo and recipe: Hoosier Homemade Skip the store-bought kits and dye your own Easter eggs with Kool-Aid this year. Photo and DIY: Kraft Make a Borax-free, completely edible slime that's dyed with Kool-Aid. It's colorful and tasty. Photo and DIY: Growing a Jeweled Rose Give classic yogurt pops a twist by adding flavor and color with packets of Kool-Aid. Photo and Recipe: In Katrina's Kitchen Give marshmallows a punch of color and flavor with Kool-Aid. Photo and recipe: Shauna Sever Satisfy your sweet tooth with this Kool-Aid dusted popcorn. Photo and recipe: Tasty Kitchen Brighten up a winter day with snow paint. Simply mix Kool-Aid and water in a plastic squeeze bottle, and you're ready to create a frosty masterpiece. Photo and DIY: Growing a Jeweled Rose This three-ingredient, no-bake candy recipe will delight the kids for hours. Photo and DIY: This Grandma is Fun
Kool-Aid Dip Dyed Muslin Bags
Easy Kool-Aid Sherbet
Kool-Aid Dyed Pasta
DIY Kool-Aid Puffy Paint
Homemade Kool-Aid Taffy
How to Dye Hair with Kool-Aid
Rainbow Kool-Aid Foam
Kool-Aid Dyed Yarn
No-Bake Kool-Aid Pie
Kool-Aid Lip Balm
Sweet Grape Body Scrub
Kool-Aid Play Dough
Fruity Kool-Aid Frosting
Dyed Kool-Aid Rice
Homemade Kool-Aid Snow Cone Syrups
Tie-Dye Kool-Aid Easter Eggs
Colorful Kool-Aid Slime
Kool-Aid Yogurt Pops
Kool-Aid Marshmallows
Kool-Aid Popcorn
Kool-Aid Snow Paint
Kool-Aid Candy Dot Strips
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