Sure, Kool-Aid is meant for drinking (I should know; I swigged my fair share of it as a kid). But let’s explore the powdered packets’ full potential, shall we? I’m talking DIY Kool-Aid crafts for kids. With minimal supplies—and ones you probably already have on hand—you and your kids can create some amazing, colorful, and delicious crafts that put Kool-Aid in a whole new light.
Want to try out some new, colorful uses for Kool-Aid? You’ll love these 22 DIY Kool-Aid crafts for kids, including lip balm, temporary hair dye, frosting, and more.
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Things to Make with Kool-Aid
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Kool-Aid Dip Dyed Muslin Bags
Give cloth treat bags or other fabrics a quick dip in Kool-Aid for a pretty watercolor look.
Photo and DIY: Momtastic
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Easy Kool-Aid Sherbet
This delightful dessert requires just three ingredients—and very little culinary know-how. Simply stir, freeze, scoop, and enjoy!
Photo and recipe: Butter with a Side of Bread
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Kool-Aid Dyed Pasta
Whether you want to craft pasta necklaces or use dry noodles for sensory play, you can easily dye dried pasta any color with Kool-Aid.
Photo and DIY: Growing a Jeweled Rose
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DIY Kool-Aid Puffy Paint
Make 3-D puffy paint using Kool-Aid. Not only will kids have lots of colors to play with, but it smells good too.
Photo and DIY: Learn ~ Play ~ Imagine
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Homemade Kool-Aid Taffy
Whip up a batch of taffy using your favorite flavor of Kool-Aid for a sticky homemade treat.
Photo and recipe: Skip to my Lou
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How to Dye Hair with Kool-Aid
Is your kid begging you for hot pink locks? There's no need to buy dye when you can use Kool-Aid to give hair a bold, funky, and—maybe most importantly—temporary shock of color.
Photo and DIY: Double Duty Mommy
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Rainbow Kool-Aid Foam
Kids will love playing with this colorful, scented foam. Made with Kool-Aid, it's a fun sensory activity for kids to try, and you can mix it up with supplies you probably already have in the kitchen.
Photo and DIY: Growing a Jeweled Rose
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Kool-Aid Dyed Yarn
Customize your next knitting or crochet project by dying yarn with Kool-Aid. Dye it all one color, or mix hues to create multi-colored skeins of yarn.
Photo and DIY: Knit One, Blog Two
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No-Bake Kool-Aid Pie
This gorgeous no-bake dessert is as easy as, well, pie! It calls for only three ingredients, plus the crust.
Photo and recipe: Dinner, Dishes and Desserts
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Kool-Aid Lip Balm
This lip-softening salve takes only 15 minutes and two ingredients that you probably already have around the house. It's a fun project that doubles as an even cooler (or should we say Kooler?) gift.
Photo and DIY: I Don't Have Time for That
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Sweet Grape Body Scrub
This Kool-Aid infused sweet grape body scrub smells so good you'll be tempted to eat it.
Photo and DIY: Savvy Naturalista
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Kool-Aid Play Dough
This homemade play dough smells better than any store-bought version because it's colored and scented with packets of Kool-Aid.
Photo and DIY: The 36th Avenue
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Fruity Kool-Aid Frosting
Give your favorite cake or cupcake recipe a vibrant, fruity flourish with Kool-Aid frosting.
Photo and recipe: Smart School House
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Dyed Kool-Aid Rice
Rice makes a great addition to sensory bins, and it's easy to dye it a rainbow of colors using Kool-Aid.
Photo and DIY: Kiwi Co
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Homemade Kool-Aid Snow Cone Syrups
Make your own flavored syrups for topping snow cones with Kool-Aid. Since it takes only three ingredients, you can make it in every flavor for a well-stocked snow-cone bar.
Photo and recipe: Hoosier Homemade
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Tie-Dye Kool-Aid Easter Eggs
Skip the store-bought kits and dye your own Easter eggs with Kool-Aid this year.
Photo and DIY: Kraft
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Colorful Kool-Aid Slime
Make a Borax-free, completely edible slime that's dyed with Kool-Aid. It's colorful and tasty.
Photo and DIY: Growing a Jeweled Rose
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Kool-Aid Yogurt Pops
Give classic yogurt pops a twist by adding flavor and color with packets of Kool-Aid.
Photo and Recipe: In Katrina's Kitchen
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Kool-Aid Marshmallows
Give marshmallows a punch of color and flavor with Kool-Aid.
Photo and recipe: Shauna Sever
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Kool-Aid Popcorn
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this Kool-Aid dusted popcorn.
Photo and recipe: Tasty Kitchen
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Kool-Aid Snow Paint
Brighten up a winter day with snow paint. Simply mix Kool-Aid and water in a plastic squeeze bottle, and you're ready to create a frosty masterpiece.
Photo and DIY: Growing a Jeweled Rose
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Kool-Aid Candy Dot Strips
This three-ingredient, no-bake candy recipe will delight the kids for hours.
Photo and DIY: This Grandma is Fun
