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Twenty-seven creative ideas for Jello-based activities, crafts, and tasty treats

Jello Fun: Explore 27 creative activities, crafts, art, and treats! Let's set things jiggling and wiggling! We're joining the 31 Days of ABCs series, showcasing J - for Jello! Last year, we contributed with D is for Dough. We're thrilled to participate again this year!

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Twenty-Seven DIY Jello Funnctions, Arts, and Treats
Twenty-Seven DIY Jello Funnctions, Arts, and Treats

Twenty-seven creative ideas for Jello-based activities, crafts, and tasty treats

Discover a fun-filled world of Jello-based activities that blend art, craft, and tasty treats for children. Here's our round-up of 27 exciting Jello-themed projects to explore:

1. Pool Party Jello Cups 🏊‍♂️🍹

Transform ordinary Jello cups into colourful summer party snacks with gummy bears, peach gummy rings, sour ribbon candy squares, and tiny paper umbrellas. Kids can help assemble these delightful snacks and enjoy them too[1]!

2. Mini Jello Fish Bowls 🐠🐟

Create edible "fish tanks" using Jello, Nerds candy, and Swedish Fish gummies. This craft is perfect for celebrating themes like Dr. Seuss week or shark week, combining crafting and snacking[2].

3. Tasty Tile Art 🎨🍫

Make edible mosaics using crackers spread with colourful spreads, topped with sweets to create patterns or art designs. This 10-minute snack-and-craft project encourages creativity and fine motor skills[3].

4. Jello Sensory Cubes 🧪🧽

Cut firm Jello into cubes, layer them in a bin, and pour cool water over for toddlers to explore slippery, jiggly textures in safe sensory play[5].

Additional Craft Ideas

  1. Construct paper jellyfish with paper loops glued to a cardboard base, mimicking jellyfish tentacles for an under-the-sea theme[4].
  2. Paint with cars using small cars as paintbrushes for an easy snack-craft combo[4].
  • Edible treats with candy toppings and themed decorations.
  • Sensory exploration with tactile Jello cubes.
  • Combining food and art by arranging sweets and Jello for creative presentations.

These projects mix hands-on crafting with delicious snacks, keeping kids entertained and engaged[1][2][3][5].

Further Jello Snack Ideas

  • Jello Popsicles from One Sweet Appetite.
  • Pin89 offers a series of Jello snack ideas.
  • Rainbow Jello Cups from Mess for Less.
  • Create edible Eyeballs from Craftulate.
  • Jello Shaved Ice from Tips from a Typical Mom.
  • Rainbow Jello Orange Slices from Tablespoon.
  • Make edible Jelly Worms from Adventures of Adam.
  • Mini Jello Aquariums from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen.
  • Jello can be used to create various edible snacks.

[1] Shark Fin Jello Cups can be made from Oh My Creative. [2] Dreaming of Summer Teddy Bear Jello Snack can be made from Childhood 101. [3] Jello Monsters can be made from Mama Pea Pod. [4] Additional craft ideas indirectly related but great for creative kids. [5] Jello Sensory Cubes can be found in the Sensory Play section.

  • Incorporate 'sensory play' into your homemade lifestyle by creating Jello Sensory Cubes, a safe and fun activity for toddlers that allows them to explore slippery, jiggly textures.
  • Enhance your food-and-drink options and bring a touch of art to your table setting with Tasty Tile Art, a 10-minute snack-and-craft project that encourages creativity.

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