Easy Salt Dough Ornaments Recipe for Handprints, Shapes and Keepsakes

Come learn how to make homemade salt dough ornaments. Made with only three simple ingredients, this easy recipe is perfect for special keepsakes like handprints, footprints and paw prints – or use cookie cutters to create festive shapes like stars or snowflakes. You can leave salt dough ornaments plain or decorate them with paint, glitter, bells and more. I've included tips on how to seal them to last as long as possible too. Enjoy this fun holiday craft project with kids, friends, or the whole family. I love to make DIY salt dough ornaments with the footprints of our beloved pets, including my soul kitty Bodhi Moon and our 12 year old chicken Hennifer. I will cherish this ridiculous golden chicken foot forever. What is Salt Dough. Salt dough is a simple, natural, malleable dough made from flour, salt, and water. It's a great inexpensive alternative to clay and can be used in a wide variety of crafts including ornaments.