Homemade Christmas Ornaments
Add a personal touch to your holiday celebrations with these delightful Homemade Christmas Ornaments! Crafted from a simple salt dough mixture of flour, salt, and water, this budget-friendly project is perfect for bringing the family together. Roll out the dough, cut it into festive shapes with cookie cutters, and bake to create durable, customizable ornaments. Unleash your creativity with colorful acrylic paints or markers, and preserve your designs with an optional clear sealant for a glossy finish. Perfect for hanging on your tree or using as holiday décor, these DIY ornaments are not only easy to make but also add charm and character to your seasonal festivities. Whether you're starting a new family tradition or gifting a bit of handmade love, this stress-free recipe ensures your holidays are filled with warmth and creativity. Keywords: DIY Christmas ornaments, salt dough ornaments, homemade holiday crafts, family holiday activities, personalized Christmas decorations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Salt
- 0.75 cup Water
- Optional: Acrylic paints or markers for decoration
- Optional: Clear sealant spray
- String or ribbon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
Gradually add water to the mixture and stir until it forms a dough. If it's too sticky, add a little more flour; if it's too dry, add a small amount of water.
Knead the dough on a clean surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and pliable.
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Use festive cookie cutters to cut out shapes like stars, trees, or snowflakes. Alternatively, shape the dough by hand for a personalized touch.
Poke a hole at the top of each ornament using a straw or skewer. This hole will be used to hang the ornament later.
Place the ornaments on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 2-3 hours, or until the ornaments are completely dry and hardened. Flip them once halfway through to ensure even drying.
Remove the ornaments from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
Decorate the ornaments with acrylic paints or markers as desired. Let the paint dry before proceeding.
If you'd like, spray the ornaments with a clear sealant to preserve them and give them a glossy finish.
Thread string or ribbon through the hole in each ornament and tie a knot to create a loop for hanging.
Hang your homemade ornaments on your Christmas tree or use them as festive decorations around your home!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
874 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.3 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 113289 mg | 4926% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.1 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 24.8 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 257 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
