The Mom I Want to Be

A project for even the really young!

 

Edible “Glitter”:  Mix a few drops of food coloring into sugar.

 

Edible “Glue”

 

3/4 cup water

2 T corn syrup

1 tsp vinegar

3/4 cup cold water

1/2 cup corn starch

 

In a small saucepan, add the water and corn syrup and vinegar, stir well and bring to a rapid boil. Meanwhile measure 3/4 cup cold water and 1/2 cup cornstarch, stir until dissolved then slowly add cornstarch to the first mixture, stirring constantly until it thickens and cools and you have yourself glue!

 

Lightly brush the gourds with “glue” and give to child along with shallow dishes of your colored sugar.