Rustic DIY Herbal Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments: A Handmade Holiday Touch

Cass
Dec 23, 2024
2 min read

Create personalized, herbal ornaments perfect for gifts, keepsakes, or adding charm to your holiday decor.

Looking for a fun and meaningful holiday craft? Herbal salt dough ornaments are easy to make, and bring a rustic, handmade and personalized touch to your holiday gifting and decor!

DIY Herbal Salt Dough Christmas Personalized Ornament — DIY Herbal Salt Dough Christmas Ornament- Personalized on Christmas Tree

Whether you’re making them with your kids or as a creative project for yourself, these ornaments are a beautiful way to add a personal, handmade touch to the season.

Ingredients / Materials

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup salt
1/2 cup water (adjust as needed)
Fresh or dried herbs (e.g., rosemary, thyme, lavender)
Rolling pin
Cookie cutters or a knife
Letter stamps (optional)
Straw or skewer for making hanging holes
Mod Podge (Satin, Gloss, or Matte) or clear acrylic spray
Ribbon or string for hanging

Directions

Step 1: Mix the Dough

Combine the flour and salt in a bowl. Gradually add water while stirring until the dough forms a smooth, non-sticky consistency. If it’s too sticky, add a little more flour; if too dry, add a small amount of water.

Step 2: Roll It Out

Lightly flour your surface and roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.

Step 3: Add Herbs

Sprinkle fresh or dried herbs over the dough. Gently roll over them with the rolling pin to press them into the surface.

Step 4: Cut & Personalize

Use cookie cutters or a knife to cut out shapes. Stamp names, dates, or special words into the ornaments using letter stamps for a personalized touch.

Step 5: Create Hanging Holes

Poke a hole at the top of each ornament using a straw or skewer.

Step 6: Dry the Ornaments

Oven Method: Bake at 200°F (90°C) for 2-3 hours, flipping halfway through.
Air Drying: Leave the ornaments in a cool, dry place for 1-2 days until completely hardened.

Step 7: Seal the OrnamentsOnce the ornaments are fully dry, seal them with Mod Podge (Satin, Gloss, or Matte) or clear acrylic spray to protect the surface and add a finished look.

Step 8: Thread and Hang

Add a ribbon or string through the hole, and your ornaments are ready to display or gift!

Makes

Approximately 12-15 ornaments, depending on the size of your designs.

Why You’ll Love This Craft

These herb salt dough ornaments aren’t just beautiful; they’re also fun to make and can be customized for any occasion. The pressed herbs give them a natural, rustic charm, while the personalized stamps make them one-of-a-kind.

They’re perfect for gifting, decorating your tree, or even using as gift tags.