27 Cute Salt Dough Ornament Ideas for Keepsakes, Gifts and Decorations

Are you looking for a DIY gift or a craft for a Star Wars fan? These Star Wars salt dough ornaments are unique and make 7 character ornaments including Darth Vader, Yoda, and Chewbacca.

Your kids can get creative and explore colors with these easy-to-make Christmas tree ornaments. What an ideal keepsake to cherish your little ones for many years.

Follow step-by-step directions for these adorable donut ornaments. You can add an extra touch by getting artsy and adding icing and sprinkles

These sophisticated tree ornaments are a great craft for kids (and adults) of all ages. For a special touch, you can add a design of your choice using vinyl and a craft cutter.

Get your child giggling and using their motor skills with this fun, one-of-a-kind melted snowman ornament.

Let creativity come to life with these painted Ninja Turtles ornaments. The recipe makes a large batch or can be cut in half for fewer ornaments.

For another adorable keepsake, kids can paint a penguin onto their footprint. This is an unforgettable gift or ornament to hang on your tree for many years to come.

These classic candy cane ornaments are simple to make and have a neat, rustic finish to them.

For a versatile ornament that can be hung year-round, these salt dough owls are perfect. After creating the owl, kids can express themselves and decorate their owl using sequins and paint.

These sea glass ornaments are beautiful and make for a great family activity. If you don’t have access to sea glass, don’t worry because you can get innovative and use other materials like buttons, shells, or beads.

Entertain any Frozen lover with these simple but fun painted Olaf footprint ornaments.

Your old-school handprint ornaments are done with a twist as kids can decorate each finger as a snowman.

Add a little love to your Christmas tree with these easy heart ornaments. These can also be hung all year long if you choose because do hearts ever go out of style?

Your child can explore art and science with this snowflake suncatcher garland craft. Once salt dough snowflakes are finished, string them and hang them on your tree or as decoration around your home.

We’ve got another handprint ornament, but this one is painted on because don’t all kids love a good painting activity? These make for excellent decor to keep or to gift to teachers and grandparents.

Kids will have a blast inviting pets in on the fun with painted paw print ornaments. This makes for a special memento that you can pass down to your little one later on.

This recipe for 4 is an excellent family activity. Make a fingerprint snowman and decorate a snowy background with paint.

If your kid likes sparkles, this puppy (or kitty) paw print ornament is for them. After creating your pet’s print, embellish your ornament with glitter and chalkboard paint for writing on.

If you’re looking for a bigger project for a day’s worth of entertainment, this one is it. Create lots of snowflakes to adorn your Christmas tree with or make garland to string around your home.

This adorable, versatile ladybug ornament can also be placed on a shelf or desk making for an ideal year-round craft and gift.

Kids will enjoy turning their handprint into a painted Santa. Directions call for modge podge to make this an ornament to treasure for a long time to come.

For another unique ornament, use glass beads to create a lovely stained glass look. This one is enjoyable for children and adults alike.

Create this painted handprint Grinch with the Santa above for a fun collection of ornaments.

Get a seaside vibe with these cute yet simple starfish ornaments. Make a few and place them around your home or in a bowl for year-long or party decor.

Crafting is almost effortless with this easy-to-follow tutorial. Let your little one practice letters with these initial ornaments or older kids can have fun spelling out their name or other fun words.

Smell the holiday season with salt dough ornaments with a touch of cinnamon for a good fragrance. Use any cookie cutters on hand for different shapes.

Kids can explore their imagination and creativity with these reindeer footprint ornaments. Get crafty and add eyes, a red nose, and antlers.