Give these salt dough Christmas decorations ideas to try
Some of our favourite Christmas crafts double up as great decorations or gift ideas. And one of those crafts, which also just so happens to be trending right now, is salt dough decorations.
Chances are, you most likely have everything that you will need to make salt dough Christmas decorations in your kitchen cupboards or pantry already.
A quick, easy and affordable way to make your own ornaments, all you really need is plain flour, salt and water to make the dough. And while it looks suitably rustic on its own, salt dough decorations really come into their own when you add some colour, shapes or even festive scents to them.
Not only are they a great way to get the whole family involved, but the end product are decorations that will take pride of place on your Christmas tree year after year.
Salt dough decoration inspiration
So, if you're looking for some inspiration, we've handpicked some of our favourite designs for you to try out...
Family hand ornament
If you're looking for a festive family keepsake, you won't find much cuter than this hand print tree ornament shared by @hinckkadie on Pinterest. Make sure to roll your dough out as thin as possible so that the ornament isn't too bulky when layered together.
Advent spiral
This salt dough advent spiral shared by @rootedchildhood on Instagram is a fun and easy DIY project to get the kids involved with, as well as being a great opportunity to discuss the different ways people celebrate and mark the lead up to Christmas.
Tealight trees
If you like your Christmas decor to have a modern look, why not try making some tealight trees similar to the ones shared by @creativekhadija on Pinterest. Make sure to use battery powered tealights to keep things safe.
Fingerprint tree
A lovely way to mark the years and commemorate each Christmas, this sweet fingerprint tree decoration by @courtneyramage on Instagram immediately caught our eye.
To make your own, simply push your finger into the soft salt dough to create what will become dazzling baubles or lights. It looks particularly effective with fingerprints of different sizes, allowing the whole family to get involved.
Gingerbread houses
Pinterest user @bellewoodcottage shared the most adorable DIY for mini salt dough gingerbread houses that would be so much fun to recreate. Why not try adding beads or sequins too look like sweets and add to the whimsical feel.
Santa handprint
It doesn't get more traditional than a Santa Claus ornament, and these charming Santa handprint salt dough decorations are the perfect way to mark a little one's first Christmas. Shared by @xng.yng on Instagram, four of their fingers will become Santa's famous white beard, with their thumb working as the pom pom on the end of his hat. They are just so effective!
Do you love crafting? Share your creations with us by tagging @primamag in your pictures on Instagram!
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