DIY CRYSTAL GEMS 💎💚 Ingredients: 1 cup very hot water (just below boiling) 3 tablespoons borax powder Green food coloring (gel or liquid) Materials: Green pipe cleaner White ceramic plate Small heatproof bowl or measuring cup Spoon Wooden skewer, pencil, or chopstick (for support if needed) Directions: 1. Shape the Heart: Bend the green pipe cleaner into a heart shape. Twist the bottom ends together to form a small stem. Stand the heart upright in the center of a white ceramic plate. If needed

DIY Rainbow Crystal Forest Recipe Materials Borax powder (found in laundry aisle) Very hot water (recently boiled — adults only) Pipe cleaners in multiple colors Wide, clear glass jar or container Pencils or chopsticks (to suspend trees) Food coloring (optional, helps tint crystals) String Spoon for stirring Step-by-Step Instructions 1. Shape Your Mini Trees Take each pipe cleaner and twist it into a small tree shape: A straight trunk Branches that get shorter toward the top Trim as needed — sma