Christmas is a great time to reflect on the year passed and of course, look back on the years gone, our children grow so quickly and I love being able to display my Christmas tree full of memories and keepsakes. Such a fun way to spread Christmas cheer too. These Handprint crafts are all for tree ornaments, perfect for gift giving to friends and family as a treasured keepsake. Some use paint and clear baubles
whilst others use handmade salt dough and air drying clay
. Pick a crafting medium to suit what you have on hand.
Recipe for Salt Dough for one ornament
½ cup salt
1 cup flour
½ cup water
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Using keepsake hand prints to create Christmas ornaments is a special and meaningful way to preserve memories and to involve children in the holiday season.
These 18 DIY Christmas Ornaments Using Keepsake Hand Prints provide a wide range of creative and easy projects that will inspire children of all ages to get into the holiday spirit. From simple crafts like handprint salt dough ornaments and handprint clay ornaments, to more complex projects like handprint fingerprint ornaments and handprint ornament decorations.
Not only are these ornaments fun and easy to make, but they also provide a great opportunity for families to bond and create lasting memories together. Plus, many of these ornaments can be customized to suit different ages and skill levels, so everyone can join in the fun.
So, gather your materials, break out the paint, and let the crafting begin! With these 18 DIY Christmas Ornaments Using Keepsake Hand Prints, your family is sure to have a memorable and enjoyable holiday season.
These ornaments can be a great way to decorate your home, give as gifts to loved ones or even to make a special ornament for your own Christmas tree. These crafts are not only fun but also educational as they can help children develop their creativity, fine motor skills, and imagination. They are also a special way to preserve memories and to keep your children’s hand prints with you for years to come.
Salt dough is a versatile and easy-to-use material that can be used to make a wide variety of crafts, including Christmas ornaments. It’s a simple mixture of flour, salt, and water that can be shaped and molded into any shape you desire. One of the great things about salt dough is that it’s inexpensive and non-toxic, making it a safe option for kids to use.
Here’s a simple recipe for making salt dough:
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup salt
1 cup water
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
Gradually add the water and mix the dough until it comes together.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for a few minutes until it becomes smooth and pliable.
Roll out the dough to your desired thickness and use cookie cutters or a knife to cut out your desired shapes.
Use a straw or toothpick to make a hole at the top of your ornament, to thread string or ribbon through later.
Place the ornaments on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 200 degrees F for 2-3 hours or until dry and hard.
Once cool, paint, decorate and add a ribbon or string for hanging.
Salt dough is a great option for making Christmas ornaments, it’s easy to make, easy to shape, and it’s safe for children to use. You can paint and decorate them however you like, and they will last for many years to come.