They’re super cheap to make, easy to customize, and they last forever — like, “find them in a Christmas bin 10 years later and still smile” forever.
Let’s get into it. 👇
🌟 What You Need (You Probably Already Have This Stuff)
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2 cups flour
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1 cup salt
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1 cup warm water
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A mixing bowl
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Rolling pin
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Cookie cutters (or just cut shapes with a knife)
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Straw or toothpick (to poke the hole for hanging)
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Baking sheet
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Paint, markers, glitter, ribbon — whatever you want to decorate with
That’s literally it. No fancy ingredients. No running to the store in a blizzard.
🌀 Step 1: Make the Dough
Mix the flour and salt in a bowl.
Slowly add the warm water while stirring.
When it starts coming together, switch to using your hands and knead it like you're making bread.
You want the dough to be smooth and not sticky.
If it’s too sticky → add a little flour.
If it’s too dry → add a tiny splash of water.
Boom. Dough done.
🍪 Step 2: Roll It Out & Cut Your Shapes
Sprinkle some flour on your table or counter so it doesn’t stick.
Roll the dough to about ¼ inch thick — not too thin, not too chunky.
Use cookie cutters to make shapes like:
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stars
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trees
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snowmen
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gingerbread people
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hearts
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dinosaur shapes (because why not?)
No cookie cutters? Use a knife or trace around a cup to make circles.
IMPORTANT: Use a straw or toothpick to poke a little hole at the top so you can hang it later.
🔥 Step 3: Bake Them
Place your shapes on a baking sheet.
Bake at:
250°F (120°C) for 2–3 hours
Low and slow works best so they dry out evenly.
They’re done when they feel hard and dry.
Let them cool completely before painting.
🎨 Step 4: Decorate Like a Pro
This is the fun part — make them YOUR style.
You can decorate with:
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Acrylic paint
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Permanent markers
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Glitter glue
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Puffy paint
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Nail polish (yep, teens use it all the time)
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Stickers
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Fake snow spray
Once everything is dry, tie a ribbon or string through the hole and hang it on your tree.
💡 Cool Ideas for What to Do With Them
Salt dough ornaments aren’t just for your tree. Try these:
1. Make Personalized Gifts
Put someone’s name or the year on it. Boom — instant meaningful gift.
2. Handprint or Footprint Keepsakes
Perfect for little kids or pets. It’s adorable AND hilarious.
3. Turn Them Into Gift Tags
Write a name on the ornament and tie it onto a wrapped present.
4. Make a Christmas Garland
String a bunch together and hang it across a doorway or fireplace.
5. Paint Them Like Your Favorite Characters
Think:
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Grinch
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Olaf
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Santa
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Baby Yoda
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Sonic (for Lex & Julian 😉)
6. Use Them as Room Decor
Hang them on door knobs, bulletin boards, or around your window.
🎁 Final Thoughts
Salt dough ornaments are one of those crafts that look fancy but are secretly super easy.
They’re perfect for snow days, family time, or just something creative to do when you need a break from screens.
Plus — every ornament you make becomes a little memory you’ll keep year after year.
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