{"id":6233,"date":"2022-01-21T19:30:08","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T20:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/?p=6233"},"modified":"2025-04-16T14:40:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:40:27","slug":"how-to-make-crunchy-slime-free-printable-valentines-day-labels-fun-gift-idea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/2022\/01\/21\/how-to-make-crunchy-slime-free-printable-valentines-day-labels-fun-gift-idea\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Crunchy Slime + FREE Printable Valentine\u2019s Day Labels (Fun Gift Idea!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Make this easy and satisfying crunchy slime for Valentine&rsquo;s Day to gift to friends!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9385885 size-full skip-lazy lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"hand in pink crunchy slime \" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/addictive-crunchy-slime.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Need a fun <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/category\/holidays\/valentines-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Valentine&rsquo;s Day activity<\/a> to do with the kiddos?&nbsp;&#128147;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How about making some awesome crunchy slime!? Adding colorful <a rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">slime craft&nbsp;beads<\/a> to your <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/category\/how-to-make-slime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">slime recipe<\/a> adds a neat texture that&rsquo;s super addicting to play with and also EASY to make. Oh and not to mention the crunchy sound it makes when squished&hellip;&#128525; You can add them to your favorite slime recipe, or try using this simple recipe I&rsquo;m sharing today using contact solution.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10083803 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"ball of crunchy slime\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ball-of-crunchy-slime-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"contentwrap knockout default-blue\">\n<blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Tips for making Valentine&rsquo;s Day slime:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>I find that <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/hip2save_c4db4_hip2save?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgoto.walmart.com%2Fc%2F12116%2F565706%2F9383%3Fveh%3Daff%26sourceid%3Dimp_000011112222333344%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.walmart.com%252Fip%252FElmer-s-Liquid-School-Glue-Washable-Great-for-Making-Slime-1-gal%252F19682637%253F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fhip2save.com%2Fdiy%2Fhow-to-make-crunchy-slime%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"false noopener\">Elmer&rsquo;s brand glue<\/a> yields the best slime results, so try to use it if possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3AcYPnw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\">Small beads<\/a> and <a rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">glitter<\/a> are such fun add-ins for slime to make it festive and crunchy!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure the brand of contact solution contains boric acid and sodium borate so it&rsquo;ll work as an activator <a rel=\"false\" target=\"_blank\">Renu<\/a> or Blink are some brands to consider for making slime. For an alternative, try using 1\/2 cup of liquid starch like <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/hip2save_c4db4_hip2save?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgoto.walmart.com%2Fc%2F12116%2F565706%2F9383%3Fu%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.walmart.com%252Fip%252FPurex-Sta-Flo-Liquid-Starch-Great-for-Crafts-Concentrated-64-Ounce%252F22374157&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fhip2save.com%2Fdiy%2Fhow-to-make-crunchy-slime%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stay-Flo<\/a>&nbsp;instead of contact solution and baking soda.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>As far as storage goes, slime can be kept for around a week if it&rsquo;s kept covered in a bag or container!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10083736 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"valentine&#039;s day slime supplies on the counter\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/valentines-day-slime-supplies-on-the-counter-.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10083744 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"mixing up slime in a bowl with beads and glitter\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/mixing-up-slime-in-a-bowl-with-beads-and-glitter-.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10083741 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"stretching pink crunchy slime\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/stretching-pink-slime-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"recipe recipe-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"recipe-title\">\n<h2>DIY Crunchy Slime <\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"button button-transparent print-recipe\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-print\"><\/i>Print<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"padding-top small\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Supplies Needed<\/h4>\n<div class=\"ingredients-list background\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/12116\/565706\/9383?veh=aff&#038;sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&#038;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FElmer-s-Liquid-School-Glue-Washable-Great-for-Making-Slime-1-gal%2F19682637%3F\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t6 oz. Elmer&#039;s school glue\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/12116\/565706\/9383?veh=aff&#038;sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&#038;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FArm-Hammer-Pure-Baking-Soda-2-lb%2F10291027\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1\/2 tablespoon baking soda\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 tablespoon water\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/12116\/565706\/9383?veh=aff&#038;sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&#038;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FRenu-Contact-Lens-Solution-Advanced-Formula-Triple-Disinfectant-Contact-Cleaning-Solution-From-Bausch-Lomb-12-fl-oz-355-mL%2F840230287\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1\/2 tablespoon contact lens solution (make sure it contains boric acid and sodium borate for it to work)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3AcYPnw\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1\/4 cup slime beads\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3nAlEfZ\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfood coloring and glitter, if desired\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"margin-top margin-bottom\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Directions<\/h4>\n<div class=\"directions background\">\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Add glue to the bowl. Stir in baking soda and then stir in water using a spoon.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Stir in contact solution. This is the activator, so you should notice it start to get firm as you continue stirring.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Add in pony beads, food coloring, and glitter (if desired). We added red beads, glitter, and red food coloring to this batch for a fun Valentine&#8217;s Day theme!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Use your hands to knead, and continue kneading until slime forms! If it&#8217;s super sticky, you can add more contact solution as needed. Eventually, you&#8217;ll get this wonderfully addictive crunchy slime to play with!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10083751 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"crunchy slime valentines for the class\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/crunchy-slime-valentines-for-the-class-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Need a creative DIY classroom Valentine&rsquo;s Day idea? &#10084;&#65039;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How about making little individually packaged slime to share with friends? My daughter and I made a few batches of this Crunchy Slime and packaged it in some <a rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">2 oz. sized cups with lids<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Grab the <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/free-printable-slime-labels.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FREE printable labels<\/a> I&rsquo;ve designed and just tape them on the lid for a really fun and easy Valentine&rsquo;s Day idea!<\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<p class=\"intro lead\" style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/free-printable-slime-labels.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Print FREE Be My Valen-Slime Labels HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10083755 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"compiling slime valentines for classroom\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/compiling-slime-valentines-for-classroom-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><strong>These are so darn cute!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In case you&rsquo;re wondering, one batch of this slime will fill about seven of these small containers. One year my daughter gave slime to all her friends on Valentine&rsquo;s Day and she was so excited about it! Such a fun little project. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10083758 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"holding a small container of valentine&#039;s day slime\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/holding-a-small-container-of-valentines-day-slime.jpg\"><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Check out more fun &amp; easy <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/category\/crafts-diy-projects\/how-to-make-slime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DIY slime recipe<\/a>&nbsp;ideas!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make this easy and satisfying crunchy slime for Valentine&rsquo;s Day to gift to friends! 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