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Seasonal Activities
Seasonal Activities

Make any holiday more special for kids with these creative playtime activities that capture the spirit of the day. Kids can give or display their creations during the holiday season. And don’t forget to share your creations on our Facebook page!

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Valentine's Day

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PLAY-DOH Compound Valentine's Cards

Kids can show someone how much they care with a heart, flowers, or chocolates made of PLAY-DOH Compound. Take photos of their Valentine's Day creations and make them into cards -- or post them on our Facebook page..
   
Colors of PLAY-DOH Compound you’ll need:
Red
Pink
Purple
Brown
Green

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St. Patrick's Day

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"Kiss me, I'm creative!" Bask in the luck of the Irish when you and your kids create four-leaf clovers for St. Patrick's Day.

Four-Leaf Clover
Level:
beginner
Feeling lucky? No need to search for a four-leaf clover -- create your own! Make some for friends, and share your good fortune.
 
Color of PLAY-DOH Compound you'll need: 
Green

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Easter / Spring

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Spring has sprung, and so have a bunch of ideas for creating adorable Easter projects out of PLAY-DOH Compound. Kids can share their creations with friends and family on our Facebook page.

Colors of PLAY-DOH Compound you’ll need:

Yellow
White
Pink
Green
Orange


Easter Egg
Level:
intermediate
The hunt for a super-fun Easter craft activity is over! Use our suggested PLAY-DOH Compound colors or mix your own
Colors of PLAY-DOH Compound you’ll need:
Magenta

Purple

Soft Blue
Yellow

Easter Basket
Level:
advanced
You won't have to hunt for fun when you make this Easter basket and fill it with brightly colored eggs.

 

Colors of PLAY-DOH Compound you’ll need:
Purple
Green
Red
Pink
Yelllow

Bunny
Level:
advanced
Making this adorable little bunny is the perfect Easter activity. Break out the PLAY-DOH Compound and hop to it.

Colors of PLAY-DOH Compound you’ll need:
White
Pink
Blue

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Earth Day

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They've got the whole world in their hands. Celebrate Earth Day with activities inspired by the great outdoors -- and beyond. Go one step further and take playtime outside.

Earth
Level:
intermediate
You already know the world is yours when you create with PLAY-DOH Compound. Now here's how to make your very own Earth -- or a whole universe of planets.

Colors of PLAY-DOH Compound you’ll need:
Blue
Light Green
White

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Halloween

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Creating silly or spooky monsters, witches, cats, goblins, jack o'lanterns, and other Halloween fun is a howling good time. 
    
Colors of PLAY-DOH Compound you’ll need:
Black
Orange
White
Purple

Jack O'Lantern
Level:
beginner
Making a friendly jack o'lantern for Halloween is a treat. Have a howl and make him spooky or silly just by changing his expression.

Colors of PLAY-DOH Compound you’ll need:
Orange
Blue


Spider and Web
Level:
beginner
This itsy-bitsy spider will stay put on her cute little web. Play with different colors to create an array of eight-legged pals.
 
Colors of PLAY-DOH Compound you’ll need:
Purple
Blue
Red
Yellow



Ghost
Level:
beginner
Boo! This friendly little ghost will brighten your Halloween. You can change his face to make him look spooky or silly for a spirited good time.

Colors of PLAY-DOH Compound you’ll need:
White
Blue


Witch
Level:
advanced
This witch is wickedly fun to make at a Halloween play-date or party. Make pumpkins, black cats, and vampires, too, for a spellbindingly good time. 

Colors of PLAY-DOH Compound you’ll need:
Green
Black
Brown
Yellow

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Christmas

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From making "gingerbread" men to Santa's hat and more, crafting with PLAY-DOH Compound is a favorite holiday activity. Kids can give their creations as gifts or simply put them on display for the season. Click here for more fresh ideas and  inspiration.      

Colors of PLAY-DOH Compound you’ll need:

Red
Green
White
Silver
Gold

Santa Hat
Level:
beginner
'Tis the season to be creative. With flecks of color in its "fur," this Santa hat has an extra twinkle of cheer.


Colors of PLAY-DOH Compound you’ll need:
Red
White
Blue
Green
Orange
Yellow


"Candy" Cane
Level:
beginner
Creating candy canes out of PLAY-DOH is a jolly holiday activity. Perfect for one or a play-date, it's so-ho-ho fun.

Colors of PLAY-DOH Compound you’ll need:
Red
White


"Gingerbread" Man
Level:
beginner
This handsome "gingerbread" man is as adorable as the real thing, but he's much easier to make. Make one, or make a whole group to give to friends.


Colors of PLAY-DOH Compound you’ll need:
Red
White
Blue


Christmas Tree
Level:
beginner
Oh, Christmas Tree, you're so fun to make! Creating your own miniature tree -- and a few for friends -- is a very merry activity.

Colors of PLAY-DOH Compound you’ll need:
Green
Yellow
Orange
Red
Light Green

Christmas Wreath
Level:
intermediate
Making this Christmas Wreath is a jolly holiday craft that gets the season off to a fun start -- especially when the weather outside is frightful. This can be a fun holiday gift from the little one, or a charming display item!

Colors of PLAY-DOH Compound you’ll need:
Green
Red
Light Green
Purple


Snowmen
Level:
intermediate
Making this snowman is a great holiday activity -- or just something fun to do when you want to bring out warm smiles on a cold day.

Colors of PLAY-DOH Compound you’ll need:
Orange
White
Soft Blue


Snowflake
Level:
intermediate
Celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or any winter's day with this pretty snowflake. No two are alike -- just like imaginations.

Color of PLAY-DOH Compound you’ll need:

White 


Sled     
Level:
intermediate
Make a sled for a super-fun winter's day activity. Use our suggested PLAY-DOH Compound colors or choose your own ... like Rosebud?

Colors of PLAY-DOH Compound you’ll need:
Blue 
Orange 

Santa      
Level:
advanced
Dear Santa, this Christmas we made your portrait out of PLAY-DOH Compound. Nice!

Colors of PLAY-DOH Compound you’ll need:

Red
White
Soft Blue
Yellow


Ornaments 
Create festive ornaments you'll cherish for years to come. Or give them as heartwarming gifts for your loved ones.

What You Need:
    • PLAY-DOH Compound can lds
    • Decorations, photos, pictures, etc
    • Glue
    • Utility knife or scissors
    • Ribbon

Instructions:


1.  Punch a small hole at the top of the lid.
2. Decorate lids with pictures, glitter, beads, etc. (Be sure not to cover the hole.)
3. Thread a ribbon through the hole and tie a loop.
Hang ornament for all to see and cheer -- or give it as a gift.