Looking for a fun + crafty project to do with the kids this weekend? Salt Dough Ornaments are so fun & super easy…a great way to personalize the holidays!
I’m sure most of you have prettied up your Christmas trees all ready, but if you wish to add some more embellishments these Salt Dough Holiday Ornaments are the answer! They make super cool gift tags too…
So how do you make salt dough anyways?
The dough is 2 parts water to 1 part salt. You add just enough water to make a firm (not gooey, sticky dough.) After that, roll the dough nice & thin, then cut pretty shapes out of it. Pop a hole in each ornament with a straw.
Bake the ornaments at 200 degrees F for 2-3 hours (depends on how thick you rolled the dough.) You will know when they are done ~ they will be hard to the touch.
After the dough is baked it’s time to paint!
We used acrylics (they dry super quickly) & then we topped them with sparkly Mod Podge.
If you need to keep the kiddos super busy then this is the perfect craft! If you love to be crafty then have fun making some of your own…
Happy crafting!
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More DIY Holiday Ornaments….
- Button Ornaments Live Love DIY
- Cookie-Cutter Ornaments Martha Stewart
- Ombre Ornaments Ambrosia Creative
- Paper Diamond Ornaments How About Orange
- Sparkle Ornaments Little Gray Fox
- Washi Tape Ornaments Odessa May Society
9 Comments
How cute! I love making salt dough ornaments!
Thanks! Aren’t they soon fun! So many pattern & color themes you can do too 😉
I bet your kiddos loved making these, so fun!
Hi Laura! Yes…..they really did have the BEST time!! xx
Well aren’t you just the crafty one! Come over here…I need some help on that front 🙂
Ha! It really felt good to indulge that side of my personality! The kids had a blast doing this. Didn’t even have to bribe them!! xx
What a great idea for ornaments and so much cheaper than buying them. Have a merry Christmas and all the best for 2015. Diane
You too Diane!! Thank you 🙂
Love this idea Marla!!! So fun with the kids!