One of my favorite gifts we've given the boys' teachers over the years are these notepads and homemade ornaments. The ornaments are super simple to make and a heartfelt gift for some of our favorite people. Sharing the recipe and instructions below for anyone interested in doing this as a Valentine's Day gift for their teacher this year!
Salt Dough Recipe + Heart Ornament Instructions
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups flour | 1 cup salt | 3/4 cup water
CRAFT SUPPLIES: Red acrylic paint | Small paint brush | Skinny ribbon | 1 Straw
DIRECTIONS:
- Set oven to 200 degrees
- Mix flour and salt in stand mixer. Gradually add water.
- Knead until smooth.
- Roll out on lightly floured surface - 1/3" thick.
- Use opening of cup or circle cookie cutter to cut shape.
- Use straw to poke hole at the top.
- Guide the kids fingers to make a v-shape/heart with their fingers tips - it's okay if they aren't perfect. Be sure not to close the hole when doing this.
- Place baking sheet covered with parchment paper and bake for 25-30 minutes
- Once cool, using red acrylic paint and small paint brush, paint the finger prints to make a heart shape
- Once dry, thread ribbon through and cut long enough for them to be able to tie a bow
