Remember Making Salt Dough Ornaments in School?

I remember making these ornaments in school, and they were so fun! My mother still has the ornaments we made, and she still hangs them on the tree. What a great thing to keep and collect to pass on later to your child. I think I am going to make two of each child's ornaments. This way I can keep one forever and can pass one along to them when old enough.

4 cups of flour
1 cup salt
Food coloring
Large Mixing Bowl
Water to moisten
cookie sheet
just a tad of oil
a small rolling pin or wooden dowel
a drinking straw
ribbon
a plate for a guide
paint *if desired

*My goal for this batch was to do a handprint with both twins' hands on one keepsake & then to have a separate one for each.* This recipe had enough to make 3 keepsakes. Depending on the size & how many kids you have, you may need to double the recipe.*

In your mixing bowl ~ gradually blend in your flour & salt with water.

*Remember to add gradually, because you can always add more water then takeaway.*

It was easier for me to lightly grease my baking sheet with oil & form & roll out on the cookie sheet. Once you have your form made, I suggest you use your straw to make a whole in it before you have your kids emboss their hand print. Keep in mind you need to have your dough thick enough to form the handprint. If your dough is too thin, it will not work. Place in a 150* degree oven for an hour. Or you can air dry over night & for 24 hours.

Credit: http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2010/11/salt-dough-hand-print-ornament-by.html