Thursday, December 24, 2015

Christmas Shenanigans



Is it really Christmas Eve? Have I really been so busy with Christmas Shenanigans that I have neglected this blog? WAIT, is Christmas really tomorrow and I am just sitting here blogging? and the answer to all those questions is YES!!

While you patiently wait for my New Year's resolution to blog more, I bring you a fun post of just one of the many things done during this holiday season. 

Salt dough ornaments! 

         

I made these for our Sunday School Christmas party and couldn't have been more happy with the results.  
One of my favorite things I've seen done is making gift tags with the ornaments. Seeing as I made enough for an army, I may make some tonight if I have time.


           


We had way too much fun decorating these and successfully decorating the church with glitter, just in time for Christmas. :D

 Oh, and before I forget, these are NOT to eat; just in case salt dough ornaments sound appetizing to you. Ha.


If you are in the area, come check us out at Life Tabernacle, Porterville, CA. 
Don't forget the reason for the season and have a very Merry Christmas!!
~ Steph



Recipe: Salt Dough Ornaments (not edible)

Yields: 2 dozen 
Time: 1 hour and 20 min.

Ingredients: 
2 cups flour
1/2 cup salt
3/4 cup warm water
drinking straw 
string
(cinnamon and other spices can be added for scent if desired)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowel. Add water slowly while stirring, then knead dough until soft and pliable. Roll dough out on a floured surface till about 1/4" thick. Using cookie cutters, cut shapes out of dough and place on cookie sheets. With a straw, punch holes at the top of the ornaments for string. Bake about 1 hour or until ornaments are hard as rocks. Decorate with paint, sharpies, glitter, glue, or whatever brings you Christmas Cheer!






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