17+ Recipe For Clay Christmas Ornaments Prepare To Be Amazed!
Published on: Mar 1, 2024
Christmas is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by making your own clay Christmas ornaments to decorate your tree with? Not only is it a fun and creative activity, but it also adds a personal touch to your holiday decorations. This recipe for clay Christmas ornaments is easy to follow and requires only a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. So gather your friends and family, put on some festive music, and let's get crafting!
Main Ingredients: Candy, Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Miniature Peanut
Add a fun twist to your holiday decor with these adorable Oreo cookie Christmas ornaments! Not only are they cute, but they are also delicious and easy to make. Simply dip Oreo cookies in melted white chocolate, add some festive sprinkles, and let them cool. Hang them on your tree or use them as a tasty party favor for your holiday gatherings.
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Aromatherapy Christmas Ornaments
Main Ingredients: Applesauce, Ground Cinnamon, Cassia, Ginger, Orange
Bring some relaxation and holiday spirit into your home with these DIY aromatherapy Christmas ornaments. Fill clear glass ornaments with your favorite essential oils, add some glitter or dried herbs, and hang them on your tree. Not only will they look beautiful, but they will also fill your home with a calming and festive scent.
Add some charm to your tree with these traditional gingerbread Christmas ornaments. Make your own dough using flour, sugar, spices, and molasses, and use cookie cutters to create festive shapes. After baking and cooling, decorate them with icing and hang them on your tree with a festive ribbon.
Add a personal touch to your tree with these edible Christmas cookie ornaments. Make your favorite cookie dough and use cookie cutters to create small shapes. Before baking, poke a hole at the top of each cookie and bake as usual. Once cooled, decorate with icing and string them with ribbon to hang on your tree.
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Fruity Pebbles Christmas Ornaments
Main Ingredients: Butter, Marshmallows, Fruity Pebbles, Baking Spray
Add some color and whimsy to your tree with these fruity pebbles Christmas ornaments. Melt white chocolate and mix in fruity pebbles cereal, then spoon the mixture into silicone molds. Once cooled, pop them out of the molds and use a toothpick to poke a hole for hanging.
Add some character to your tree with these cute gingerbread man Christmas ornaments. Use a gingerbread man cookie cutter to trace and cut out shapes from felt or foam sheets. Decorate with buttons, ribbon, and use a hot glue gun to attach a loop of ribbon for hanging.
This addictively delicious treat is a must-have for the holiday season. Made with crackers, butter, brown sugar, and chocolate chips, this sweet and salty snack is perfect for gifts or as a festive addition to your holiday party menu.
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[DIY Bliss] Baking Soda Christmas Ornaments
Main Ingredients: Cornstarch, Baking Soda, Water
Get creative with these DIY baking soda Christmas ornaments. Mix together baking soda, cornstarch, and water to create a dough, then use cookie cutters to create festive shapes. After baking and cooling, decorate with paint and glitter and string with ribbon to hang on your tree.
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No Bake Cinnamon Applesauce Christmas Ornaments
Main Ingredients: Ground Cinnamon, Applesauce, Ground Nutmeg
Get your kids involved with holiday decorating with these no-bake cinnamon applesauce Christmas ornaments. Mix together cinnamon and applesauce to create a dough, then use cookie cutters to create shapes. Let them dry overnight, then poke a hole and string with ribbon to hang on your tree.
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Homemade Christmas Scented Salt Dough Ornaments
Main Ingredients: Plain Flour, Salt, Water, Ginger, Cinnamon, Ground
Add a festive scent to your tree with these homemade Christmas scented salt dough ornaments. Mix together flour, salt, and water to create a dough, then use cookie cutters to create shapes. Before baking, poke a hole for hanging and add in some holiday spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
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Christmas Morning Wife Saver
Main Ingredients: Bread, Ham, Cheddar Cheese, Large Eggs, Black Pepper
Simplify your Christmas morning with this delicious and easy breakfast casserole. Layer bread, eggs, cheese, and your favorite breakfast meats and spices in a baking dish, refrigerate overnight, and bake in the morning for a stress-free and tasty holiday breakfast.
Serve up some holiday cheer with this festive Christmas Grinch juice. Mix together apple juice, lemon-lime soda, and lime sherbet for a sweet and tangy drink that will bring a smile to everyone's face. Add a splash of vodka for a more adult version.
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Easy Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments for Kids
Main Ingredients: Flour, Salt, Warm Water
Get your kids involved in holiday decorating with these easy salt dough Christmas ornaments. Mix together flour, salt, and water to create a dough, then let them use their creativity to make shapes and decorations. After baking and cooling, decorate with paint and glitter and hang on your tree.
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How to Make Homemade Cinnamon Christmas Ornaments
Main Ingredients: Unsweetened Applesauce, Badia Cinnamon Powder
Add a touch of warmth and nostalgia to your tree with these homemade cinnamon ornaments. Mix together cinnamon, applesauce, and glue to create a dough, then use cookie cutters to create shapes. Let them dry overnight, then add a ribbon for hanging and enjoy the festive scent on your tree.
Don't forget to add some greens to your holiday spread with this delicious Christmas salad. Toss together mixed greens, cranberries, pecans, and feta cheese, and top with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette for a refreshing and colorful addition to your menu.
Indulge in this addictive and easy-to-make treat during the holiday season. Made with crackers, butter, brown sugar, and chocolate chips, this sweet and salty snack is perfect for gifts or as a festive addition to your holiday party menu.
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Ice Cream Ornaments
Main Ingredients: Breyers R French Vanilla Ice Cream, Peanut Butter Cups
Add a unique and tasty touch to your tree with these ice cream ornaments. Use clear plastic ornaments and fill them with colorful sprinkles, then add a spoon and string with ribbon to hang on your tree.
Serve up a delicious and festive drink with this Christmas punch recipe. Mix together cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, and ginger ale, and add some fresh cranberries and mint leaves for a beautiful and delicious holiday beverage.
Add some international flair to your holiday cookie tray with these Italian Christmas cookies. Made with butter, sugar, almonds, and lemon zest, these soft and crumbly cookies are a delightful addition to your holiday sweets.
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Christmas Breakfast Casserole
Main Ingredients: Italian Sausage, Onion, Roasted Red Peppers, Frozen
Start your Christmas morning off right with this delicious and hearty breakfast casserole. Layer bread, eggs, cheese, and your favorite breakfast meats and spices in a baking dish, refrigerate overnight, and bake in the morning for a stress-free and tasty holiday breakfast.
Gather Your Ingredients
What You Will Need:
To get started, you will need the following ingredients:
All-purpose flour
Salt
Water
Acrylic paint
Paintbrushes
Rolling pin
Cookie cutters
Straw
Baking sheet
Why These Ingredients?
You might be wondering why we are using such simple ingredients like flour, salt, and water. Well, these are the basic ingredients for clay - yes, you read that right, we will be making our own clay for these ornaments! Not only is this a cost-effective option, but it also allows for a smoother and more malleable clay compared to store-bought options.
Making the Clay
To make the clay, mix 1 cup of flour and 1/2 cup of salt in a large bowl. Slowly add 1/2 cup of water and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for a few minutes until it becomes smooth and pliable. If the dough is too dry, add a little more water, and if it's too sticky, add more flour. Once you have your desired consistency, roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Creating Your Ornaments
Now comes the fun part - creating your clay Christmas ornaments! Use cookie cutters to cut out different shapes, such as stars, Christmas trees, and snowflakes. Use a straw to make a hole at the top of each ornament for the string to go through later. You can also use a toothpick to add details or designs to your ornaments. Once you have all your ornaments ready, place them on a baking sheet and bake in the oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 hours. This will dry out the clay and harden it.
Painting and Decorating
Once your ornaments have cooled down, it's time to paint and decorate them! Use acrylic paint to add color and designs to your ornaments. You can also add glitter, sequins, or any other decorations you like. Let your creativity run wild and make each ornament unique.
Final Thoughts
Making clay Christmas ornaments is a fun and easy activity that the whole family can enjoy. It's also a great way to add a personal touch to your holiday decorations. So gather your ingredients, get creative, and have fun making beautiful and unique ornaments to hang on your tree. Happy crafting!
