In case you missed it, a few years ago, I made my first batch of salt-dough with our then-toddler. It was such a fun project that kept her occupied for hours! Since we hadn’t done it since, I figured it was high time we took this project to the next level!
You will need:
1/2 cup salt
1/2 cup water
1 cup flour
cookie sheet
Using flour, salt, and water, we mixed the ingredients in a mixing bowl. This is a great opportunity for little ones to practice measuring and stirring, and this part in itself is tons of fun for them, so no need to rush through this part!
1. Pre-heat oven to 250.
2. Mix flour and salt with water until it forms a dough.
3. Spread flour out on flat surface, and flour your hands.
4. Roll or flatten dough to around 1/4 inch thickness.
5. Cut desired shapes. Use cookie cutters if you have them! Cut holes for ornaments.
(We actually used the cookie cutters from our Play-Doh Deluxe Fun Factory!)
6. Place shapes on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for two hours.
Remove from oven when slightly brown and let cool.
7. Paint away! We used standard craft paint.
To make the “dots” for ornaments, I dipped the end of the paintbrush in paint, which made pretty consistent little circles.
Once they’re dry, you can hang them on your tree, or attach to a simple candy jar gift!
Merry Christmas!
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