Kids always look forward to doing something exciting. One such thing that you can introduce your child to, is the soft dough ornaments. These are fun, exciting, skillful and will yet make your child learn something new. In this article, we will be discussing about 21 soft dough ornaments for your kid. read below to find more:
21 Dough Ornaments for Kids
Stars
I think stars make the perfect decoration material to every party. For those of you who think they may not be able to make a perfect shape can use a star shape cutter because I know, your child will find the other way a little difficult. You can then paint them golden, silver or whatever you feel like.
http://www.freutcake.com/art-design/diy-art-design/how-to-make-salt-dough-ornaments/
Christmas Tree
I know this would be perfect for a Christmas party but trust me, you can also use a few of them for just any other yearly party as well. Moreover, your child will feel like he has contributed at least something to the party decoration.
https://www.goodlifeeats.com/salt-dough-ornaments/
Donuts
Is there any child who doesn’t love donuts? And just imagine how cute those little coloured donuts will look.
https://www.lecreuset.co.za/recipes/rainbow-doughnuts/
Little Hearts
I know painting every other heart red would seem a little boring. But feel free to use any colour your child thinks would look cute.
http://www.diamondsfordessert.com/2010/02/sweetheart-shortbread_21.html
A Foot
All you have to do is form the dough into a circular shape and then, within that circle, form a foot and cut out that shape.
https://www.livingandloving.co.za/for-fun/crafts/hand-and-foot-play-dough-molds
Bell
This one is pretty easy to make because we all would have made it at some point in our lives and thus, it will also be a ;ittle easier to teach our kids.
https://in.pinterest.com/pin/510103095286244903/?lp=true
A Rainbow
Although this may take a little time but it will be worth it once you get done with it. moreover, your little one will get to learn about the rainbow colours!
https://theimaginationtree.com/rainbow-glitter-salt-dough-recipe/
A Bracelet
You just have to form a few little circles and using a thread and needle, form it into a shape of a bracelet. It’s your choice if you want to keep just one colour in every circle or paint them different. Make sure you measure your little one’s hand.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/46927993@N08/6008446151/
Letters
I think every letter will be pretty easy to form. If you are looking forward to creating someone’s name or your child’s name, you can do that.
https://webkindergarten.net/visual_arts_and_crafts/alphabet/alphabet_in_salt_dough.htm
Numbers
In the same way as you created letters, you can also form numbers. Say, you want to create 2019 or the date.
https://www.nigella.com/recipes/butter-cut-out-cookies
Bulbs
Yes, you can also create some colourful bulbs. Over the top of it, you can also add your creativity of let’s say, making the bulbs wear a cap or attaching long hair to it or actually, any other thing you feel like doing.
https://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com/homemade-christmas-ornaments/
A Key Chain
A key chain would also be a great option. Your kid can use it for his/her bag, keys etc.
https://fallingin2place.wordpress.com/2013/05/24/feeling-crafty-salt-dough-key-chains/
Your Little One’s Hand
One of the sweetest things you can do is creating a handprint of your little one. I think they would love doing that!
https://www.nestofposies-blog.com/2011/11/salt-dough-handprint-ornaments/
A Lighted Christmas Tree
Creating a Christmas tree would be easy but making it colourful would seem to be much more fun. Your kid just have to insert his/her little fingers into the formed tree. Make sure you do that before painting the tree complete green. And when you finally get those circular shapes, paint them of different colours.
https://www.buzznewbaby.com/babies/fingerprint-christmas-tree-ornament-8211-air-drying-clay
Little Gloves
I don’t mean your kid would actually be able to wear them but you can at least create the shape of it.
https://busybugs.co/2013/12/the-mitten-and-the-mitten-tree-activities/
A Tie
Believe me, your little one is going to love it (he may even try wearing it). So, you may try creating that way by attaching a thick thread or a ribbon to it.
A Necklace
A necklace can be in any shape because you ultimately have to attach a ribbon to it. you can form a circle, a star or even a teddy if you feel like.
https://www.muminthemadhouse.com/fingerprint-heart-ornaments/
A Snowman
This seems to be a little time consuming but it’s actually simple. You just have to form a little circle and another circle bigger than that. And then, make the snowman wear all the accessories including a hat, a muffler, buttons etc.
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/11126/dough-ornament-recipe/
A Photo Frame
This is surely a DIY because your kid is likely going to use it for further use as well. Make your kid choose any photo and then, accordingly create the size and shape of the frame.
https://in.pinterest.com/pin/503981014543091219/?lp=true
A Purse
Little girls love accessories, be it bag, jewellery, makeup or any other thing.
https://in.pinterest.com/pin/122230577360385131/?lp=true
A Sock
Paint them red, green, blue, yellow, orange or any colour of your choice.
http://www.hohochristmas.com/homemade-christmas-ornaments/
Conclusion
Now that we have provided you with 21 dough ornaments your kid can create, you have a pretty large number of options to choose from. However, you are always free to create something else (apart from the ones listed above) as well.
