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Remember making creations out of salt dough as a kid? Now there are even more ways to have fun with salt dough, thanks to these awesome salt dough crafts !
If you’re looking for something easy, inexpensive, and fun to do with your kids, just whip up a batch of salt dough and let their imaginations run wild! Grab the simple salt dough recipe here and try one of these crafts this week! And if you want to have fun with play dough, check out over 25 play dough activities for kids too!
Be sure to scroll down for the salt dough recipe!
These are a fun set of craft ideas for the kids!
Salt Dough Flower Fingerprints
These Salt Dough Flower Fingerprints are so easy even your smallest kids can get involved!
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Easy Salt Dough Keepsakes – Shell Pendant
Use the shells from a family beach vacation to make these Salt Dough Seashell Pendants.
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“DAD” Salt Dough Picture Frame
Let the kids give Dad a special gift with this Salt Dough “Dad” Picture Frame.
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Button Salt Dough Hearts
These Button Salt Dough Hearts are adorable and great for family gifts!
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Crafty Kids Salt Dough Leaf Prints
Go for a nature walk with your kids and then use the leaves you find to make Salt Dough Leaf Prints.
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Handprint Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Salt Dough Ornament
If your kids love the Ninja Turtles, they’ll love making this Handprint Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Ornament!
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Kid Made Salt Dough Paper Weight
This Kid Made Salt Dough Paperweight is fun and easy enough for kids to make on their own!
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Salt Dough Leaf Bowls
Make these beautiful Salt Dough Leaf Bowls to welcome autumn!
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South America Geography Salt Dough Map + Printable Pennants
Learn about the geography of the Americas with this South America Geography Salt Dough Map!
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Scented Salt Dough Pendants
These Scented Salt Dough Pendants use essential oils, which makes them smell wonderful!
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Salt Dough Votive – Quick and Easy!
Let your kids add to your home decor with these Salt Dough Votives made with dough and perler beads.
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Footprint Penguin Salt Dough Ornament
This Salt Dough Footprint Penguin is a great craft when the weather turns cold!
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Salt Dough Olympic Medals!
Get your kids into the Olympic spirit with these Salt Dough Olympic Medals!
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Salt Dough Snake Craft
Do you have kids who love snakes? This Salt Dough Snake Craft lets kids make and then paint clay snakes that almost look like the real things!
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Make Your Own Salt Dough Rainbow
Learn about rainbows and then make this cute DIY Salt Dough Rainbow!
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Salt Dough Handprint Frame
These Salt Dough Handprint Picture Frames are great for kids to share with friends and family!
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Salt Dough Snowman Keepsake for Kids to Make
Round up a winter unit with this simple Salt Dough Snowman Keepsake Craft!
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Salt Dough Suncatchers
Making these Salt Dough Suncatchers would be a super spring craft! Be sure to hang them in a sunny window!
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Summer Camp for Kids: Salt Dough Beads
These Salt Dough Beads are fun to make and string on a necklace!
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Counting Cookies Math Game
If you need some simple math counters, have the kids make these Salt Dough Counting Cookies!
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Because some of us actually need the recipe to go along with the craft!
2 cups of salt
2 cups of flour
1 cup of water
Food coloring (optional)
Mix the salt, flour, and water together until a dough forms. Add in food coloring to dye the dough, if desired. Store in a covered container.
Use these salt dough crafts resources to make your own creations!
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