17 DIY Salt Dough Crafts Ideas For Kids

DIY Salt Dough Crafts Idea
Calling all clay crafters! If you’ve been searching for a fun project to work on, this list of 17 DIY Salt Dough Crafts Ideas For Kids is going to be just right for trying something new and exciting.
All of these salt dough crafts kid kids are going to be fun for tiny hands and also creative enough to engage adults in the process, too!
There are all sorts of little shapes that you can make.
You can design a salt dough ornament that will be perfect for decorating a Christmas tree or even just putting them up around the home.
There are also mice, hedgehogs, gingerbread men, and more.
If you want to, you can even create a garland with any or all of these beautiful shapes to help create something unique and sweet.
You can also design flat stones that are perfect for putting letters on and using as tokens or even a sign that you make and stick these stones to.
For something a bit more kid-themed, they can make trucks, dinosaur fossils, snakes, or starfish.
Exploring color and shape with personalization, you can create mini flower magnets that you can stick gemstones on or even a photograph of someone that you love for a personalized fridge magnet.
For a practical approach, enjoy working on a trinket dish.
There are several choices here to choose from to help you design just the right one for your goals.
It’s fun to create a unique one for each room in your home, too!
One of the best projects to work on for the whole house is a gingerbread house that is going to smell just slightly of cinnamon for a festive and aromatic appeal!
This is fun for letting the kids decorate or just decorating yourself for some precision.
It’s all about creating the right festive decoration!
There’s going to be nothing but charisma in all of these easy salt dough recipes!
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Discover The DIY Salt Dough Crafts Below
Now the hard part — choosing which of these you want to work on first. They’re all fun and exciting for crafters that want something new to do with the kids.
We suggest that you scroll slowly through — with your little ones there to offer suggestions — and pick something that is going to be fun for the whole family to try together.
When you’re ready to go, click on the link of the pattern you like most, and you’ll be taken to the designer’s page to get started.
You won’t have to log in or sign up for anything.
Just get to work and enjoy the sheer creativity waiting for you!
If you like what you see, consider taking a moment to let the designer know your thoughts and opinions!
Salt Dough Flower Magnets
Make these adorable salt dough flower magnets for a colorful addition to your kitchen or home office. Perfect for a fun DIY project with the kids or as a handmade gift for friends and family.
Designer: Kim of The Best Ideas For Kids
Materials Used:
- Salt Dough Recipe
- Flower Cookie Cutter
- Acrylic Paint
- Mod Podge (glossy)
- Glitters
- Craft Magnet
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Salt Dough Ornaments
Get into the holiday spirit with these homemade salt dough ornaments. Personalize them with different shapes and colors for a unique touch to your Christmas tree or to give as gifts to loved ones.
Designer: Shannon of Shannon Torrens Simple Living
Materials Used:
- 4 Cups Flour
- 1 cup Salt
- 1 1/2 Cup Water
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Salt Dough Fossils
Learn about ancient life forms and make your own discoveries while creating these unique and realistic fossils.
Designer: Cerys Parker of Rainy Day Mum
Materials Used:
- 1 cup of flour (all-purpose)
- 1/2 cup of salt
- 1/2 cup of water
- Bowl Small Toy Dinosaurs
Completion Time: 2 hours and 35 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

DIY Alphabet Salt Dough Stones
Get creative and make your own unique alphabet with these DIY salt dough stones. A fun project for both children and adults, use them as educational tools, room decorations, or as a personalized gift.
Designer: Gina of Whirly Bobble
Materials Used:
- 1/2 Cup of Salt
- 1 Cup of Plain Flour
- 1/2 Cup of Water
- 1/2 Cup of White Acrylic Paint
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

3-Ingredient Salt Dough Ring Dish
Elevate your jewelry collection with this simple yet elegant 3-ingredient salt dough ring dish. The perfect addition to any vanity or dresser, it’s easy to make and customize with your favorite colors and designs.
Designer: Meagan of MeaganNicole.com
Materials Used:
- This will make 8 small
- 4 medium, or 2 large jewelry dishes – adjust the recipe accordingly
- 4 C of All-purpose flour
- 1 C of Salt
- 1 1/2 C of Warm water
- Small oven-safe ring dishes – I used our Pyrex dishes and ramekins
- Stamps
- paint
- glitter and any other Supplies needed to decorate your dish
- Clear coat
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Scented Salt Dough Gingerbread Friends Garland
Perfect for the holiday season and make great decorations for the tree or mantel. This a fun project to make with your kids and enjoy the gingerbread smell throughout the house.
Designer: Cerys Parker of Rainy Day Mum
Materials Used:
- Copy of Gingerbread Friends by Jan Brett to read together
- Christmas Scented Salt Dough – from this Christmas Salt Dough Recipe
- Ribbon
- Needle
- Cookie Cutters – Gingerbread Man
- Gingerbread Lady
- and Star all available in this Gingerbread Family Set of 6 Cookie Cutter Set
- Straw or Chopstick
- Window Suction Cups with Hooks
Completion Time: 2 hours and 35 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Salt Dough Animals
Create your own mini zoo with these DIY salt dough animals. A fun and creative activity for children and adults, use them as educational tools, room decorations, or as a personalized gift.
Designer: Marcy of Wolf Creek Crafting
Materials Used:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup salt
- 1/2 water
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Christmas Spice Ornaments with Salt Dough
Perfect for decorating your Christmas tree or giving it as gifts to loved ones. Give them a try and customize them with your favorite spices and colors to suit your taste.
Designer: Julie of Emma Owl
Materials Used:
- Salt Dough
- Spices
- String or Twine
- Circle Cookie Cutter or a Big Glass
- Drinking Straw
- Wax Paper or a plastic or silicone mat or board
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Microwave Salt Dough Trucks
Hit the road with these DIY microwave salt dough trucks. This a fun and creative activity for kids and adults, make them in different shapes and sizes and let your imagination run wild.
Designer: Brandy of Gluesticks Blog
Materials Used:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1/2 cup water
- rolling pin
- cookie cutters
- microwave-safe plate
- acrylic craft paint
- paint brush
- mod podge
Completion Time: 36 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Salt Dough Starfish Kids Craft
This salt dough starfish craft is perfect for a summer day activity or for beach-themed room decor. The salt dough recipe is simple and easy for children to make and provides an opportunity for creativity in decorating the starfish
Designer: Becky of Crafting Chicks
Materials Used:
- 2 c flour
- 2 c salt
- 1 c water
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Salt Dough Snake Craft
Create a realistic and detailed snake replica while learning about different types of snakes, their habitats, and their behaviors. You can also use it as a decorative item or as an addition to a themed room.
Designer: Sarah Dees of Frugal Fun 4 Boys
Materials Used:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup salt
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 T oil
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Salt Dough Christmas Decorations
These ornaments are perfect for personalizing your tree and home. Easy to make with simple ingredients, customize them with your favorite colors, and shapes and even add some sparkle to make them shine.
Designer: Jo of A Rose Tinted World
Materials Used:
- 2 cups of plain flour
- 1 cup of salt
- 1 cup of lukewarm water
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Easy Salt Dough Keepsakes – Shell Pendant
With just a few simple ingredients and some paint, you can create a unique, one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry to wear as a reminder of your special trip, or as a thoughtful gift for a loved one. This easy salt dough craft is a fun and creative way to make a lasting keepsake of your summer memories.
Designer: Maggy of Red Ted Art
Materials Used:
- Small shells (whole or broken)
- 2 cups of flour
- 1 cup of salt
- UPTO 1 cup of water
- Food coloring or paint (we added a generous knife tip of good quality food coloring gel)*
- a tray
- a muslin cloth to keep the salt dough damp if working in the Summer and outdoors
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

DIY Cat Paw Print Keepsakes
Capture the special bond you have with your furry friend with this DIY cat paw print keepsake made with salt dough. It’s a simple and easy project to make with your kids and perfect for creating a unique and personal piece of decor for your home or a thoughtful gift for a cat lover
Designer: Unspecified through Cats Herd You
Materials Used:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup salt, ½ cup water
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Easy Salt Dough Ornament Recipe
Make your Christmas tree truly special this year with these easy homemade salt dough ornaments. This simple recipe requires just a few basic ingredients and the result is a set of beautiful, unique, and personal ornaments that you can treasure for years to come.
Designer: Haeley of Design Improvised
Materials Used:
- 4 cups of flour
- 1 cup of table salt
- 1 1/2 cups of water
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Salt Dough Jewelry Dish
Keep your jewelry safe and organized with this DIY salt dough jewelry dish. A perfect project for a lazy afternoon, you can make it in any shape or size and decorate it to match your home decor. It makes a great decorative piece and a functional storage option
Designer: Danielle of Bee-ing Mommy
Materials Used:
- ½ cup of salt
- ½ cup of flour
- ¼ cup of water
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

DIY Cinnamon Salt Dough Gingerbread House
This DIY salt dough is perfect for the holiday season and makes great decorations for the mantel or as a centerpiece.
Designer: Giustine Miller of Domestically Blissful
Materials Used:
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 Cup Salt
- 3/4 Cup Cinnamon
- 3/4 Cup Water
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Gingerbread House Cookie Cutters
- White Acrylic Paint
- Cake Decorating Kit
- E6000 Glue or Hot Glue Gun with Glue
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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