Looking for a fun craft to try with your kids over the weekend? They’ll love this cool, homemade puffy paint recipe we found over at Happy Hooligans. Mix together 3 ingredients to make the paint, then create some artwork with your kids. Then simply toss in the microwave to reveal the puffy magic.

What You Need:

-1 tbsp self-rising flour
-food coloring in chosen colors
-1 tbsp salt
-1/4 tsp water

How to Make:

Mix together the flour and salt in a small bowl. Next add in a little bit of water (starting with 1/4 tsp) and stir until smooth, like the consistency of yogurt. Add in food coloring and mix well. If it thickens up again, just add a small amount of water.

When you’re ready to paint, grab some paintbrushes or q-tips, some study card stock or thin cardboard, and get painting.

Once you and your kids are happy with your creation, just pop the whole piece of artwork into the microwave for 30 seconds. Be careful when removing it from the microwave as it will be hot. Then, marvel at your puffed-up masterpiece!