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A 30–60 minutes craft for ages 5–12, using supplies you likely already have — Marshmallows, Vegetable Oil, and Popcorn.

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    Find Supplies

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    A cartoon of Marshmallows
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    A cartoon of Vegetable Oil
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    A cartoon of Popcorn
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    A cartoon of Food Coloring
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    A cartoon of Food Coloring
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    A cartoon of Popsicle Sticks
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    A cartoon of Spoons
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    A cartoon of Rolling Pins
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    A cartoon of Candy
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    A cartoon of Mixing Bowls
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    Make Minion Popcorn Treat on a Stick

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    Pop the popcorn

    Pop the popcorn according to the directions on the package. You will need 1 1/2 cups of popped popcorn for this project.

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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

    Reminder, this project used supplies that may trigger allergies. Store them safely!

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    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of Marshmallows
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Seal leftover marshmallows tightly so they don't get hard and stale.
    • A cartoon of Vegetable Oil
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Popcorn
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Food Coloring
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Replace all the food coloring caps.
    • A cartoon of Food Coloring
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Replace all the food coloring caps.
    • A cartoon of Popsicle Sticks
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Candy
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Make sure any unused candy is sealed before putting it away.
    • A cartoon of Spoons
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Rolling Pins
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Mixing Bowls
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