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Easy Halloween Crafts—Homemade Slime

Want a fun and unique non-treat Halloween gift idea for the kids this year? I recently shared some fun Halloween Playdough a couple of weeks ago as a non-sugared Halloween treat. In keeping with the non-treat theme, I thought Halloween slime would be another fun option. I know my kids love this stuff. And it is an easy Halloween craft to make and can be packaged in some creative ways. I saw something similar to these test tubes on Martha’s site and decided to make my own version.

I know many/most of you will not have test tubes lying around your home like I did…don’t ask…long story about how I used to teach high school science! I know you can buy some on Amazon for a few dollars and they are plastic. And I am trying to get better at making printables. I struggle with creativity in this area so I am trying to branch out a bit. I made some labels to go on the test tubes and you can download blank ones which you can then create your own names…or download the pre-named labels that I have pictured.

And…if a free printable weren’t enough…I made a video demonstrating how we made our slime. I know…I am getting a little crazy over here. My son was really excited about it so I thought…why not? So much easier seeing something then reading directions right? Especially if you are a creative type. But I must make a disclaimer…I have no idea what I am doing. I could not get the two videos together to make just one video, so you get part 1 and part 2. I am sure there is an easy way…but I was feeling challenged. And…I sound really boring, monotone and quiet in the video…so you have been warned! I will see if I can learn how to do this better.

How to Make Slime Part 1

How to Make Slime Part 2

Pretty easy right? So go and make some for your parties and Trick-or-Treaters. You can find Borax in the laundry aisle.

If you don’t want to make slime, you can fill them with playdough using the Homemade Playdough Recipe I shared earlier. Or go with the common and easy Halloween fall back…CANDY! Because honestly…can you ever have too much candy for Halloween?