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DIY Paw Print ornament

Paw Print Salt Dough Ornaments

All you need are three ingredients, an hour of time, and a happy pet to create this memorable holiday gift.

  • Author: Liz Santo
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4-9 ornaments 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup of flour
  • 1/2 cup of salt
  • 1/2 cup of warm water

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, salt, and warm water together in a medium-sized bowl.
  2. When dough starts to form, shape or roll it into a ball.
  3. Roll ball out, about 1/2 inch thick and place on a baking tray.
  4. Place baking tray on the ground and call your pet over.
  5. Gently take their paw, press firmly into the dough, and hold for 3-5 seconds.
  6. Cut out paw prints using a cup to get a perfect circle. Use a metal straw to create a hole at the top of the ornament.
  7. Bake ornaments at 350°F or 180°C for one hour.
  8. When cooled, paint your ornaments to add finishing touches.