Holiday DIY Project: Creating Christmas Book Ornaments and Teddy Bear Decorations
Get ready to create a festive addition to your Christmas tree with these homemade salt dough bear ornaments! Inspired by the beloved Christmas book Bear Stay Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson, these ornaments are a perfect activity for preschoolers and a fun project for the whole family.
Here's what you'll need:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup salt
- 1 cup warm water
Mix these ingredients together to form a firm but pliable dough. Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it's about 1/8 of an inch thick. Use bear-shaped cookie cutters or shape the dough by hand to create your bear ornaments. Don't forget to poke a hole at the top with a straw for hanging later!
Bake the ornaments in a low oven (around 200°F/90°C) for 2-3 hours or until they're completely hard. Once cool, decorate the bear ornaments with paint, markers, or seal with varnish for added durability.
For an extra touch, consider adding cinnamon or other natural spices to the dough for a festive smell. And if you're looking for more holiday craft ideas, consider making Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments, Family Tree Mini-Ornaments, Snowflake Ornaments, or Clothespin Angel Ornament.
With these simple steps, you'll have your very own salt dough bear ornaments to hang on your Christmas tree and cherish for years to come. Happy crafting!
Acts of kindness can extend beyond the holiday season; consider making these salt dough bear ornaments as a heartfelt gift for loved ones, blending creativity with festive cheer. Alongside crafting DIY ornaments from food-and-drink ingredients, incorporate a touch of fashion-and-beauty by adorning your crafted bears with personalized paint designs or glitters. For those who desire a lifestyle that merges home-and-garden projects with culinary pursuits, explore various food-and-drink themed recipes, such as Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments or Clothespin Angel Ornaments, to add delight to the season and feed your creative spirit.
