Easy DIY Find It Game | Perfect for Road Trips

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Does your kid love those Find It games? They’re the perfect quiet activity to entertain little ones again and again. That’s why it also makes a great road trip activity. This easy DIY find it game is the perfect travel size to entertain your kiddos in the car with less than half the bulk.

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When my youngest first started to express a defined interest in books outside of the bedtime stories we read, he loved ISpy books. Like, he couldn’t get enough of them. That was when I had the idea that he might also love the Find It games. He got one that was specifically geared for young kids for his 4th birthday and he still loves playing with it a year later.

You would think looking for things would get old, especially when you’ve found them a thousand times before, but not for him. That’s is what sparked this most recent project. We’re driving all the way to Disney World this summer (15+ hour drive, one way) and I thought this would be a great way to keep him entertained on our trip.

Even better, it’s so super simple that you can easily make more than one in different themes. In case you’re wondering, yes, I’m totally going to make a Disney themed one. It’s too easy and to much fun not to.

 

DIY Find It Game next to Yellow Blocks

DIY Find It Game Materials

 

White Rice in Plastic Bag

Step 1

First, add your rice into a resealable bag.

 

Red Food Coloring on White Rice in Plastic Bag

Step 2

Next, add in your food coloring.

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Red Dyed Rice in Plastic Bag

Step 3

Then seal your bag and shake your rice to color. If your rice is still too light after shaking, add in more food coloring and shake some more.

 

Tray Lined with Parchment Paper

Step 4

Now cover your baking sheet with a layer of parchment paper.

 

Red Rice on Parchment Paper

Step 5

Next, pour your colored rice onto the baking sheet and let it set out to dry.

Note:

 

Red Rice in Plastic Bottle

Step 6

After the rice is dried, add it to your bottle. Do not fill the bottle all the way to the top. Take into account the room for your slime charms and also leave room to shake the mixture.

 

Close Up of Small Charms on Rice in Plastic Bottle

Step 7

Now add your slime charms to the bottle. I used 1 of each letter I could find in the set and then some of the picture ones as well.

 

Small Charms Lined Up on Wooden Background

Optional:

Step 8

Put the lid on and shake up your mixture to incorporate the slime charms.

 

Glue Inside of Blue Lid

Step 9

Once the charms and rice are mixed, take the lid off and add a layer of E6000 along the inside of the lid.

 

Lid Glued on Find It Game Bottle

Step 10

Return the lid to the container and set the bottle on its side to dry. Try to keep the rice and charms from touching the lid so that they don’t get stuck in any glue that seeps down.

 

Smiling Child Holding Find It Game

Step 11

Allow your glue to dry 24 hours before playing with your new DIY find it game.

 

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It’s definitely time to start saving those juice bottles. Now you can keep little ones entertained no matter how long your road trip is. This easy DIY find it game is the perfect size for travel and easily customizable for your kiddos. Dye the rice in their favorite color and add in items that are fun for them.

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How to Make DIY Sidewalk Chalk That Glows

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The night takes longer to get here in the summer but it’s still fun to stay up late and enjoy it with the kiddos. Now you can enjoy some outdoor fun during the day and after it gets dark. Find out how to make DIY sidewalk chalk the glows for all day and night fun!

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I love sidewalk chalk as much as (if not more than) the kiddos because there are so many fun things you can do with it. Of course, you can create masterpieces on the driveway but you can do so much more than that. Use it to make a hopscotch game or create a street hockey court. Seriously, can you think of a more versatile toy?

How do you make a fantastically versatile toy even better? You make it glow in the dark! That’s exactly what I did with this easy chalk recipe. Instead of using regular pigment powder, swap it out for glow in the dark powder. It’s truly that easy.

 

 

Sidewalk Chalk on Concrete

Glowing DIY Sidewalk Chalk Materials

Step 1

First, add your plaster to a medium glass mixing bowl.

 

Water and Plaster in Glass Mixing Bowl

Step 2

Then add your water to the mixing bowl.

 

Mixed Plaster in Glass Mixing Bowl

Step 3

Mix your water and plaster together until smooth.

 

Divided Plaster Mixture in Small Bowls

Step 4

Once your plaster and water are mixed, separate the mixture into four smaller plastic bowls.

Tip:

 

Color Powder on Plaster Mixture in Small Bowls

Step 5

Add different colors of glow in the dark mica powder to each bowl of plaster mix.

 

Color Mixed into Plaster in Small Bowls

Step 6

Carefully mix the mica powder into the plaster mix. The mica powder can be messy and get everywhere so go slowly until it is worked into the mixture.

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Sidewalk Chalk Mix in Bottle Silicon Mold

Sidewalk Chalk Mix in Puzzle Silicon Mold

Step 7

Next, fill your silicon molds with the different color mixtures.

 

Dried Sidewalk Chalk Mix in Bottle Silicon Mold

Step 8

Allow your molds to set until the plaster dries.

 

Sidewalk Chalk Popped Out of Mold

Step 9

Pop your sidewalk chalk out and enjoy! Let them “charge” in the sun all day for fun after dark fun!

 

Child playing with sidewalk chalk

Stacked Sidewalk Chalk in Front of Brick Background

Glowing Sidewalk Chalk

Bonus Tip

If you want the backs of the chalk to be smooth, sand them down on concrete until smooth. Then brush off the dust. Obviously you don’t really need to do this, especially if it’s just for the kiddos to play with. If you want to give them as a gift, however, you may want to give it a try.

 

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Once you know how to make DIY sidewalk chalk that glows you’ll be set for summer fun with the kiddos. Let the kids create masterpieces on the porch then take them outside after the sun goes down to check out their glowing creations. It’s yet another way to enjoy sidewalk chalk! What other ways will you play with your new glowing sidewalk chalk? I’d love to hear in the comments!

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Fun and Easy DIY Sequin Shaker Photo Magnet

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Raise your hand if your little ones love playing with the magnets on the fridge! It’s great when you’re working in the kitchen and need to keep an eye on him while you cook. Now you can give kids something fun to play with that you totally don’t mind displaying on your fridge year-round. This DIY sequin shaker photo magnet is the perfect craft to do just that.

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[bctt tweet=”This DIY sequin shaker photo magnet is so easy to make! It’s fun to play with but it’s also beautiful to display, plus it makes an awesome gift!” username=”diyadulation”]

 

All 3 of my kids went through this phase at some point in their childhood. The letter magnets were popular and then we got these monster magnets. They let the kids build their own monsters on the fridge with different faces and features. That’s what inspired this shaker photo magnet. It’s fun to play with but it’s also beautiful to display. You know how much I love multi-function decor.

These also make a great gift for grandparents. They’re so easy to make and you can fill them with pictures of all the grandkids. It’s a win-win for everyone.

 

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DIY Sequin Shaker Photo Magnet Materials

 

Picture next to Magnetic Container

Step 1

First, clean your magnetic container. Make sure the inside is free of any dust or debris.

 

Circle Traced on Picture next to Marker and Container

Step 2

Then use your container as a stencil to trace a circle on your photo with black marker.

Tip:

 

Circle Cut Out of Picture next to Scissors

Step 3

Next cut out your photo inside the traced line using scissors.

 

Picture in Container next to Scissors

Step 4

Test your cut photo to ensure it fits inside of your container. Trim any extra edges as needed.

 

Mounting Squares on Back of Photo next to Materials

Step 5

Once your photo fits, attach mounting squares to the back of your picture.

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Step 6

Then attach the photo to the bottom inside of your magnetic container.

Step 7

Next, add a small line of E6000 around the inside edge of the container lid.

Step 8

Before attaching it to your container, sprinkle some loose sequins in the center of lid. Try to avoid letting them touch the glue as much as possible.

 

Magnet on Bottom of Container

Step 9

Now carefully place the bottom of your container into the glue-lined lid.

*Important* Do not flip your container over. If you do, the glue will run and damage your photo.

Step 10

Allow your container to dry, face down, for 24 hours.

 

Lidded Container with Picture and Sequins Inside

Step 11

After the glue is dry, flip your container over.

 

Sequins Glued on Sequin Shaker Magnet Lid

Step 12

Lastly, glue sequins around the edge of your container lid. I used quick dry tacky glue to attach mine because it dries faster (duh). However, if you don’t have any, you can use E6000 to attach the sequins and then allow it to dry another 24 hours.

 

Sequin Shaker Magnet on Polka Dot Background

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I love how this DIY sequin shaker photo magnet turned out (the second one at least). Use it as a way to display your favorite vacation or family photos and to occupy little hands while you work on dinner. Plus, it’s budget-friendly enough to make an awesome gift for grandparents, friends, and extended family.

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