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    Edible Sand Art Recipe & Party Printables

    Crafting, Easy Recipes, Kids' Crafts, Kids' Parties, Printables, Snacks

    Do you remember making sand art as a kid?

    Kids will love making edible sand art creations. Mix up a batch of colorful, edible  "sand" using sugar and your favorite Kool-Aid flavors. The sweet and sour flavor will remind you of your favorite candy.

    And do you remember those Fun Dip candies that your mom would only let you eat outside?

    Today’s crafty recipe is a mashup of those two childhood throwbacks.

    Kids will love making edible sand art creations. Mix up a batch of colorful, edible  "sand" using sugar and your favorite Kool-Aid flavors. The sweet and sour flavor will remind you of your favorite candy.

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    Sweet and sour edible sand art made with Kool-Aid!

    Kids will love making edible sand art creations. Mix up a batch of colorful, edible  "sand" using sugar and your favorite Kool-Aid flavors. The sweet and sour flavor will remind you of your favorite candy.

    We served up a tasty palette of colors and flavors at our backyard beach bash.

    Kids will love making edible sand art creations. Mix up a batch of colorful, edible  "sand" using sugar and your favorite Kool-Aid flavors. The sweet and sour flavor will remind you of your favorite candy.

    The kids loved making their “sand” art creations in miniature mason jars and snacking on the tart, Kool-Aid flavored sugar.

    Learn how to make an easy no-sew party banner using a beach towel. Plus, you'll find lots of great ideas for colorful beach party decorations.

    It’s a cinch to make your own edible sand art.

    Kids will love making edible sand art creations. Mix up a batch of colorful, edible  "sand" using sugar and your favorite Kool-Aid flavors. The sweet and sour flavor will remind you of your favorite candy.

    You only need three ingredients: sugar, water and Kool-Aid.

    Kids will love making edible sand art creations. Mix up a batch of colorful, edible  "sand" using sugar and your favorite Kool-Aid flavors. The sweet and sour flavor will remind you of your favorite candy.

    Start by mixing a packet of Kool-Aid with 1 tablespoon of water. You want just enough water to dissolve the powdered drink, but no more.

    Kids will love making edible sand art creations. Mix up a batch of colorful, edible  "sand" using sugar and your favorite Kool-Aid flavors. The sweet and sour flavor will remind you of your favorite candy.

    Pour a cup of sugar into a zippered sandwich bag, then add in the Kool-Aid water.

    Kids will love making edible sand art creations. Mix up a batch of colorful, edible  "sand" using sugar and your favorite Kool-Aid flavors. The sweet and sour flavor will remind you of your favorite candy.

    Seal the bag and squeeze it until the Kool-Aid is fully incorporated in the sugar.

    Kids will love making edible sand art creations. Mix up a batch of colorful, edible  "sand" using sugar and your favorite Kool-Aid flavors. The sweet and sour flavor will remind you of your favorite candy.

    Pour the colored, flavored sugar into a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Use a pastry cutter or butter knifes to spread the sugar into a thin layer on the parchment paper.

    Preheat your oven to its lowest setting. (Mine was 170 degrees F.) Put the colored sugar into the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, just long enough to dry out the sugar mixture without melting it.

    If your oven’s lowest temperature is hotter than 170 degrees, reduce the cooking time. Be sure to watch the sugar carefully and remove it before it melts or caramelizes.

    Kids will love making edible sand art creations. Mix up a batch of colorful, edible  "sand" using sugar and your favorite Kool-Aid flavors. The sweet and sour flavor will remind you of your favorite candy.

    Allow sugar to cool and break up any clumps with a rolling pin. Transfer to a dry, airtight container, like a mason jar. Shake before using to break up any clumps that have formed.

    Kids will love making edible sand art creations. Mix up a batch of colorful, edible  "sand" using sugar and your favorite Kool-Aid flavors. The sweet and sour flavor will remind you of your favorite candy.

    Once your kids are finished playing with the sand art, you can make a pitcher of Kool-Aid with any leftover “sand.” Just add one cup of “sand” to two quarts of water.

    If your kids are really crazy or adventurous, mix up a pitcher of Kool-Aid using one of their rainbow-colored sand art creations. That’s sure to be one wacky flavor and color blend!

    Edible Sand Art Printable

    I’ve created some fun, free printables that you can use to create an edible sand art station at your next party.

    Click here to download a non-watermarked 8X10 Edible Sand Art Station sign
    Click here to download 2-inch round Edible Sand Art labels for your jar lids
    Click here to download two 4X6 table signs for an Edible Sand Art Station and a Make Your Own Sno-Cone Station

    Homemade Snow Cone Syrup Recipe In Custom Decorated Bottles

    Be sure to check out my recipe for homemade sno-cone syrup, also made with Kool-Aid.

    Learn how to make an easy no-sew party banner using a beach towel. Plus, you'll find lots of great ideas for colorful beach party decorations.

    Get the scoop on how to make this easy no-sew beach towel party banner. too.

    American Flag Mason Jar Decorations

    And if regular sand art is more your speed, check out this patriotic mason jar sand art you can make with your kids.

    Filed Under: Crafting, Easy Recipes, Kids' Crafts, Kids' Parties, Printables, Snacks Tagged With: entertaining, fun kids activities, kids activities, kids birthday parties, kids crafts, KOOL-Aid, party food

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    1. Melissa Vera

      May 25, 2015 at 11:26 pm

      What a cool way to get ready for summer. I never would have thought to make edible sand. Thanks for linking up this week on the #HomeMattersParty. Looking forward to seeing what you link up next week.

      Reply
    2. Rhonda Gales

      May 23, 2015 at 5:32 pm

      I’ve never heard of sand art, but I love this idea. I also love that you make a picture of Kool-Aid with the end result. Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best.

      Reply
      • Rhonda Gales

        May 23, 2015 at 5:35 pm

        That’s “pitcher of Kool-Aid”, lol

        Reply
    3. Nicole

      May 23, 2015 at 3:05 pm

      Wow, this is fantastic! What a great idea and I love the presentation of it. Found you on the #weekendwinddown link up. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    4. Jerusha (@TheDisneyChef)

      May 22, 2015 at 9:56 am

      I am totally swiping this for our upcoming Little Mermaid party! Thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
    5. Lisa @ Fun Money Mom

      May 21, 2015 at 6:19 pm

      What a cute idea! Any kid would LOVE this kind of art! Thanks so much for linking up with #ShareTheWealthSunday!

      xoxo
      Lisa

      Reply
    6. All that's Jas

      May 21, 2015 at 2:13 pm

      Oh, how fun! They can play safely, but I wouldn’t tell them they could eat it. Some parents wouldn’t appreciate their kids high on sugar, lol. Thanks for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things!

      Reply
    7. Kristina & Millie

      May 21, 2015 at 1:50 pm

      ohh too fun! anytime you can play with your food and have something totally cool to show for it, is awesome! I thought why not just mix the koolaid dry into the sugar but realized you wouldn’t get such bold and beautiful colors that way! Love it 😉 and the banner! Thanks for linking to Snickerdoodle Sunday!!

      Reply
    8. Cucicucicoo: Ecological Living

      May 21, 2015 at 5:30 am

      What a great idea! I’ll bet the kids LOVE this! 🙂 Lisa

      Reply
    9. Carmia

      May 21, 2015 at 3:22 am

      This is so cool! I had no idea you could make edible “sand” 🙂 Looks fun, too! Thank you for linking up at Lovely Little Link Party!

      Reply
    10. Kaylene @ The Links Site

      May 21, 2015 at 2:03 am

      Wow what a wonderful idea, would be great for a kids summertime party!

      Reply
    11. Rachel

      May 20, 2015 at 1:04 pm

      Edible sand art looks fun and delicious. It would make a fun kid’s gift too. Thanks for sharing on the Small Victories Sunday linkup.

      Reply

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