28 DIY Salt Dough Ornaments the Kids Will Love Making for Christmas
The ingredients are right in your pantry!
There's no denying that the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. They mean the arrival of cooler weather, Christmas movies, and a lot of family activities. However, you don't have to wait until December to begin thinking of things to do with your kids. If you're brainstorming Christmas crafts for your kids to get in the holiday spirit a little early, we suggest sitting down with them and making salt dough ornaments. The reason? They're fun vintage ornaments that'll bring you back to when you were little, they're so easy to make—and involve just three ingredients!—and they can be made into almost any shape. But don't just take our word for it—look to the following DIY salt dough ornaments that you can start making right now. Craft handprint ornaments, traditional Christmas trees, and even doughnuts—if you can think it, you can create it with salt dough! To get inspired, we've rounded up some of our favorite salt dough ornaments right here. By the time you're done looking through the following ideas, you'll be ready to throw on your apron and get started!
Doughnut Salt Dough Ornaments
Calling all sweet tooths! Don't be fooled by these doughnut ornaments—they're actually made out of salt dough and look good enough to eat.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
Photo Frame Salt Dough Ornaments
Talk about a keepsake! Not only are these ornaments meaningful because you made them with your children, but they can also feature your little ones.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids.
Christmas Tree Salt Dough Ornaments
If you're not sure what to make, you can't go wrong with a classic Christmas tree. The best part about these tiny ornaments is that you can decorate them however you like. Tie with a bow, add sprinkles, or make them shine with glitter—the choice is yours!
Get the tutorial at Dear Crissy.
Gluten-Free Salt Dough Ornaments
If your family is gluten-free, you may not have flour readily available. Don't worry! You can still make gluten-free salt dough ornaments that are just as pretty.
Get the tutorial at This Mess Is Ours.
Santa Handprint Salt Dough Ornaments
Turn your child's handprint into a masterpiece with this clever project. Just have them press down into the dough, cut around the print, and paint away.
Get the tutorial at Momma Society.
Salt Dough Ornaments
Michigan homeowners Christine and Gabe Bridger have a jolly time making these decorations with their kids. To create your own, combine 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup salt, and 1 1/2 cups of warm water in a mixing bowl. Knead until the dough is firm and smooth. Roll out dough and cut desired shapes (use a straw to poke a hole for hanging). Bake at 300°F until dry, approximately 1 hour; cool completely.
Christmas Scented Salt Dough Ornaments
Take a tip from this blogger and string your sweet smelling DIY together to make a beautiful holiday garland.
Get the tutorial at Rocky Hedge Farm.
Salt Dough Finger Print Ornaments
Even the tiniest tots can lend a finger to create these easy-to-make decorations.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids.
Unicorn Salt Dough Ornaments
Celebrate the magic of the season with these unicorn Christmas decorations.
Get the tutorial at Let's Do Something Crafty.
Melted Snowman Salt Dough Ornament
Frosty has definitely seen better days, but this craft is still super cute!
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things To Do.
Salt Dough Tree Ornament
Use green sea glass to make this gorgeous little tree.
Get the tutorial at Red Ted Art.
'Trolls' Salt Dough Ornament
Kids will have a blast transforming their handprint into one of the characters from Trolls.
Get the tutorial at Viva Veltoro.
Cinnamon Salt Ornaments
Your home will smell like you just baked a fresh batch of Christmas cookies when you make these cinnamon-scented decorations.
Get the tutorial at A Pretty Life in the Suburbs.
Initial Salt Dough Ornaments
These gilded baubles are a thoughtful—and easy—gift for a newlyweds' first Christmas.
Get the tutorial at Burlap and Blue.
Salt Dough Olaf Ornament
Do you want to build a snowman... ornament? Your kids will love making this adorable Olaf decoration (right after watching Frozen for the hundredth time).
Get the tutorial at Viva Veltoro.
Sparkly Salt Dough Ornaments
Use Christmas cookie cutters to make these three-ingredient ornaments.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids.
Simple Salt Dough Mitten Ornament
This little mitten is an even cuter version of a classic handprint ornament.
Get the tutorial at Fun Handprint Art.
Classic Salt Dough Ornaments
Salt dough can be transformed into fun, festive ornaments like these with cookie cutters and a little paint and glitter.
Get the tutorial at Wholefully.
No-Bake Salt Dough Ornaments
No oven, no problem. Just let these simple salt dough ornaments air dry before decorating them with paint pens and holiday stamps.
Get the tutorial at Tag & Tibby.
Salt Dough Star Ornaments
Make your Christmas tree shine with these salt dough stars.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas For Kids.
Katelyn Lunders is the Deputy Digital Editor of House Beautiful, where she oversees the brand's digital strategy and audience growth. When she's not obsessing over the latest trend on TikTok, you can find her binge-watching house tours or online shopping for her Upper East Side apartment.
Jennifer Aldrich was the editorial assistant for CountryLiving.com.
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