23 Simple and Creative DIY Salt Dough Ornaments

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Maybe it was glittery, or scented. Perhaps you painted it. And more likely than not, it ended up getting wrapped up and given to your parents as a gift at some point.

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This Christmas, check out your parent’s tree and see if any of those old ornaments bring your own salt dough ornament-making memories back.

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Faux Salt Dough Pet Paw Print Handmade Ornaments

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Salt Dough Ornament Christmas Garland

[{"selector":"#anim-896ecdb7-228e-474c-ad7c-a00488165eb7","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Combine salt dough ornaments with wooden beads for a fun, rustic decoration for your holiday home. Photo: hearthandvine.com Learn more

Salt Dough Donut Ornaments

[{"selector":"#anim-8e54dce7-d960-474c-adb9-b644f2254175","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Why not turn your salt dough recipe into donut ornaments? This is so creative and would look great on a themed tree. Photo: abeautifulmess.com Learn more

Salt Dough Gingerbread Man Ornaments

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Chocolate Salt Dough Ornaments

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23 Simple and Creative DIY Salt Dough Ornaments

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