Homemade Christmas Ornaments!

@911Ricki (13588)
Canada
December 22, 2012 12:39pm CST
I found a recipe online its just water, salt, and flour to make homemade ornaments for your tree. I was thinking of trying this for the brats, instead of buying the kits online.
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mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
22 Dec 12
we used to make those when I was a kid... then once my son brought them home from school. Have fun there.
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911Ricki
@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
22 Dec 12
Its a cute and inexpensive craft you could do. I hope they turn out I was thinking of doing them on Christmas.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (160610)
• United States
22 Dec 12
Make a flat shape and do a paw print in the middle from each one. You would have a real memory there.
911Ricki
@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
26 Dec 12
That's what I was thinking, and put their names on them.
peavey
@peavey (16936)
• United States
22 Dec 12
I've used that before and they came out great. Be aware that if the ornaments are very thick they will be heavy. I used food coloring to color small amounts of the dough before shaping ornaments from them.
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peavey
@peavey (16936)
• United States
23 Dec 12
I'm sure it would be cheaper. You should be able to make them as thin as you like, but if they're too thin, they break easily. Have fun!
911Ricki
@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
26 Dec 12
I may make them middle thickness, as I plan on having a small tree, so if it's too heavy it wont stay on the tree.
911Ricki
@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
22 Dec 12
They look thick in the pictures online. I thought it would be cheapier to make cute ornaments for the animals, than buy the kits online. Its all natural ingredients so it wont hurt them.
Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (160610)
• United States
22 Dec 12
There are tons of great dough recipes, and I hope this one works well for you. There are even some that are made of ground cinnamon. Have a ton of fun doing this. You can make them so personal as well
Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (160610)
• United States
25 Dec 12
Love the smells of the holidays.
911Ricki
@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
26 Dec 12
You just put them in a baggy and the smell will be the following year as well.
911Ricki
@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
22 Dec 12
I know a lady gave us a cute ornament out of a gingerbread man recipe. Smells so good, and cute on the tree.
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lilybug
@lilybug (21107)
• United States
24 Dec 12
Are they the ones you bake or no? I have seen both kinds of recipes. I think making them is a good idea. Much cheaper than buying a kit online.
911Ricki
@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
24 Dec 12
Yes, you bake them for a few hours on a low heat. I find they last longer than the no bake ones.
heaytheblogger
@heaytheblogger (2876)
• Philippines
26 Dec 12
I love making Do it Yourself Crafts, it also saves you in terms of buying some decorations for the holidays. It also gives a personal touch to your ornaments. Happy Holidays!
911Ricki
@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
26 Dec 12
Yes, it does save you money but gives that personal feel to it.
heaytheblogger
@heaytheblogger (2876)
• Philippines
27 Dec 12
Very true... and people will appreciate your decors because you made effort to make it.
myatlovetikloy
@myatlovetikloy (13)
• Philippines
23 Dec 12
thats great!a nice way to decorate your christmas tree without spending too much..aside from spending less it is also a great way to showcase your creativeness..good luck and have fun!
911Ricki
@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
23 Dec 12
You are exactly right. I hope they turn out as well.
KrauseHome
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
30 Dec 12
I am sure back in the day I can remember doing something like this. I know I do remember doing this with a clay like recipe you could use food coloring with to change the colors. Anytime you can do something to save a little money and give things a homemade touch you always can impress as well.
ElicBxn
@ElicBxn (63593)
• United States
22 Dec 12
if you add cinnamon they smell good... maybe catnip would make them interesting to the cats...
911Ricki
@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
22 Dec 12
I was thinking catnip but then they might eat it. They already climb the tree, and adding a reason Im sure wouldnt help Cinnamon might be nice as well.
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (47254)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
22 Dec 12
I still have the ornament my first nephew made for me out of that stuff.
911Ricki
@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
22 Dec 12
I know my parents have some from us as kids. I thought it would be cute for all the animals to have one, when I move out on my tiny tree.
Blondie2222
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
22 Dec 12
That sounds interesting. It would be a good business to get into as well make ornaments and sell them :) good luck
911Ricki
@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
22 Dec 12
They are cute, and I know a couple people who have had them for years from their kids. I thought when I moved out, it would be neat to have them on my tree.
randylovesdar
@randylovesdar (4932)
• United States
24 Dec 12
That's a great idea. I like making homemade ornaments and wish that I had more time to do this this year. Next year I am hoping that things will be better. It is the 23rd and I am still decorating the house and the tree. I had been so busy with school and all of Randy's doctor's appointments. My three cats will be getting a stocking each with toys, cat treats, cat food and catnip.
MarksvilleandMe
@Pegasus72 (1898)
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30 Jan 13
There are so many ideas on line, with things we have in our own homes. I love to do crafts with the kids.