"KOOL" Classmate Gifts--2012

I finally got my daughter's classmate gifts done.  Each of her classmates is getting Kool-Aid packets with a list of 10 different things that they can do with Kool-Aid besides drink it.  This was very inexpensive.  The only items that I spent any money on were the Kool-Aid packets. Everything else I already had at home.

All you need...

1. Plastic baggies
2. Kool-Aid packets (I did 3 per each child)
3. Stapler
4. Paper
5. Labels
6. Computer/printer
7. Scissors--I used the decorative edged scissors

I printed up some blister pack toppers.  I did those in Publisher.  As soon as I figure out how to upload the template I will.  

The top section is inverted so when folded it will be right side up

Next, I stuffed 3 packets into the plastic sandwich bag.  Folded the bag in half so the Kool-Aid packets were to one side.  Sealed it and then stapled the topper to it.  I then added name labels. I made those at Avery.com.

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My 10 Kool Things to do with Kool-Aid Besides Drink It are...

1. Kool Play-doh—Mix 1C flour, 1/2 C salt & Kool-Aid powder in bowl. Add 1C boiling water & 3T oil. Stir until mixture forms a ball. Gently knead a couple of times then set aside to cool. Keep in a re-sealable plastic bag or in small container.

2. Kool Eggs—mix Kool-Aid packet & 2/3 C water. Set hardboiled eggs in mixture until desired intensity

3. Kool Frosting—mix any flavor Kool-Aid into your favorite frosting

4. Kool Scratch & Sniff Paint—mix Kool-Aid with water (more H2O=lighter color; less H2O=more intense color) OR mix with same color tempra paints

5. Kool Scented Sensory Rice/Pasta/Sand—completely dissolve Kool-Aid in a small amount of hot water. Mix 1T rubbing alcohol, 1-2Ts of dissolved Kool-Aid w/ 1C white, uncooked rice/pasta/sand.  Lay out on wax paper/tin foil covered cookie sheets until completely dry. Store in baggie

6. Kool Cookies/Cupcakes—add Kool-Aid to favorite cookie/cupcake recipe for a flavor boost

7. Kool Spritz Tie-Dye—combine 1/2 C water, 1/2 C vinegar/rubbing alcohol & 2 pkgs Kool-Aid.  Pour into spray bottle.  Hang up T-shirt, “spritz”, dry & set in dryer on hot before washing. 

8. Kool Popcorn—boil 2C sugar, 1C corn syrup, 2/3 C butter for 3 min.  Spread 6 quarts popped popcorn on cookie sheet. Combo Kool-Aid w/ 1t baking soda.  Add to sugar mix.  Then pour over popcorn & mix.  Place in 225 oven for 30 min stirring every 10.  When cool break apart. 

9. Kool Scented Sidewalk Paint—1C water, 1C cornstarch.  Mix. Pour in cups.  Mix in various flavors of Kool-Aid and paint

10. Kool Ice Cube Art—mix Kool-Aid with water to desired color intensity.  Pour in ice cube trays and freeze. Once frozen, set out on white sheet, shirt, canvas, anything and allow to melt in the sun.   When dry, you have “art” Or freeze w/ popsicle sticks and use as “paint brushes”.

*BONUS—for the parents, use lemonade Kool-Aid to clean out your dishwasher.  Pour 1 packet into the detergent dispenser and run the empty dishwasher.