On the 3rd Day of Christmas

my true love made for me a handprint Christmas ornament.

I thought that while Eva Marie was visiting it would be fun to do some salt dough ornaments with her and Braden.  There are so many different recipes and ideas on Pinterest one, and two .  

Materials:

Salt

Flour

Water

Mixing bowls

Measuring Cups

Oven

Paints or Sharpie Markers 

Tutorial:

First I had Braden help me measure out the ingredients and mix up the dough.  The recipe I used was for 1/2 c of salt, 1/2 c of flour and 1/4 c (or so) of water.  He helped me stir things up and then once dough started to form I kneaded it until it was one ball.

Let's get started!

Braden measuring ingredients

  

Braden really enjoyed playing with the ball and dropping it back into the bowl.  He did not enjoy the taste though.

Braden Kneading the dough

Next I formed the ball into three flat circular shapes large enough for each of their handprints (and one for the Sage's paw).  Then I put them on a cookie sheet on the floor and Eva, Braden and Sage each took a turn making their prints.

Eva & Mommy making a handprint

The final step for making the ornaments was to create a hole (for ribbon to be added later for hanging) and then bake them in the oven @ 200 degrees for 3 hours.  Be sure to place it correctly (ours will be hanging upside down - OOPS)!  

The next day we worked on decorating the ornaments with paint and/or markers to create Christmas shapes.  The possibilities are endless: stars, snowmen, Santa Claus, Christmas tree, gingerbread men, candy cane, etc.  We went with Santa Claus & I did a reindeer with Sage's paw.

Eva & Mommy Painting

Braden paints Santa's beard

And then his Hat

Cheese!

Cheese!

Finished Painting