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Eco-friendly Sidewalk Paint

A few weeks ago, we had some warm days, so the boys and I headed outside to paint our street with some environmentally friendly sidewalk paint.  All you need to DIY your own paints is: 1/4 cup corn starch, 1/4 cold water, and about 8 drops food coloring. 


Mix the cornstarch and the water thoroughly, and then add the food coloring.  Repeat for each color of paint you would like to have.  We made red, blue, yellow and green.


I found that foam brushes worked well, but I am sure you could use whatever you have in your craft cupboard/drawer.



We had a great time with this simple summer activity, and we can't wait to make another batch of this easy and inexpensive sidewalk paint!  Let me know if you give it a try.

♥ 

Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)
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11 comments:

  1. Nichole10 April 2012 at 20:55

    fun!! Think I found a new project for this weekend...

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  2. Simply Tasheena11 April 2012 at 09:11

    This is such a clever idea. I would love for you to link up to my Linky Party via: http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/2012/04/show-me-what-you-got-linky-party-9.html

    Mrs. Delightful
    www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  3. Christine11 April 2012 at 14:57

    Fabulous idea!!! I always have TOO MUCH cornstarch here.. great way to use it!

    Thanks for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

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  4. Taylor-Ann12 April 2012 at 16:49

    This looks like something great for summer coming up. I would love it if you linked it up to my link party.

    http://momslifevents.blogspot.com/

    Thanks~ Taylor

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  5. Dar13 April 2012 at 15:14

    Thanks for the idea!My kids will be painting after naptime today.

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  6. Christina at I Gotta Create!15 April 2012 at 09:37

    That brings back memories of mom making glue from flour and water for our art projects. lol! Thanks so much for sharing this environmentally and kid-friendly tip at The Mother Lode linky party over at I Gotta Create!
    <3 Christina
    http://igottacreate.blogspot.com

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  7. Unknown16 April 2012 at 09:28

    How fun! I would have loved doing this as a kid! Very cool for the kids! Thanks for sharing at the Rock N Share.

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  8. Printabelle9 May 2012 at 03:57

    So fun! Great idea! I'd love for you to add it on my link party at: http://printabelle.com/?p=3188 Thanks!

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  9. MadisonLee21 August 2012 at 02:05

    Lovely great ideas..Really liked the creative work..

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  10. Anonymous23 April 2020 at 16:27

    I love it

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  11. Unknown30 April 2020 at 17:24

    nice idea

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