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The Busy Mess - Homemade Play Dough

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The Busy Mess - Homemade Play Dough

A small business in Cape Breton, selling colorful, fun play dough for all ages.

02/19/2026

Two more party orders this month 🎉

02/13/2026

Extra creativity went into this order !

Two different jars for different ages, with a fishing theme🐟🐟

Stamp cubes were a cute addition 🥰

I've started 3D printing for custom orders! There are so many options for stamps and play dough themes.. stay tuned!

Message for order questions or requests 😊

01/20/2026

Valentine's Day is coming! Play dough is an easy gift for littles 🥰

Here are the prices for Valentines-themed dough:

4oz jar - $4
2oz jar - $3
*Both sizes include gem and cutter

Heart roller - $2

Gift pack (four pack with roller and cutter)- $12

As always, labels can be personalized 🥰
Pick up Sydney Forks or Reserve Mines.

As always, labels can be personalized 😊

12/23/2025

Finished up the last few play dough kits this weekend !
Thanks to everyone who supported this little business ! I hope your little ones love the play dough ❤️

Starting up the Busy Mess really made me appreciate the effort that goes into every little business, especially those craft show tables!

If you have any shopping left, find the smaller shops and businesses.. your dollar is so much more valuable there! It allows our local community members to do, make and/or sell what they love ❤️

12/11/2025

Friendship Bracelet Play Dough Jars 😍
Your choice of colors!
$8 each

12/08/2025

Chocolate and Peppermint scented dough 😍

Scented with real cocoa and peppermint essential oil, these doughs smell good enough to eat!

$5 per jar or
$8 for one of each!

12/04/2025

Themed Play Dough Kits 🎁
$8 each
Paw Patrol, Spider Man, Frozen

Toy Story and Stitch will be avail on December 20 (waiting on a few items).

Christmas Play Kits ($7) and Snowman Kits ($8) also available until Christmas 🎄

Each kit includes a croc charm (which work as a stamp too!). Charms are not all the same. If you have a character request, please let me know 😊

11/22/2025

Getting a few new items ready for Emera Centre next weekend!

Chocolate scented "Cocoa Dough" - $5

Christmas kit - $7

Sensory Bin Filler with scoop - $7

Custom labels will be available for the $5 Christmas jars too!

11/12/2025

Stocking stuffer?
School Secret Santa gift?
Christmas party favors?
A surprise from your Elf?

Play dough is an easy one!

Here are some new jars for the season ✨️🎁✨️

Price list:
4oz Christmas Candy -$5 (orders of 12 or more, $4 each)
Gift set with roller - $15
"Build a Buddy" Play Kit - $8
"Construction Zone" Play Kit - $15

10/27/2025

Tomorrow is the last day to order Halloween.. dough can be ready for Thursday morning.

Play kits $7, regular jars $5 ($4 for orders of 12 or more).

Pickup in Reserve Mines or Sydney Forks (message if pickup is an issue, I can likely drop off!)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🍂🎃

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