DIY Holiday Gift Ideas: Paw Print Ornament

This week I'm sharing DIY projects that would make great gifts for either the dog or dog lover in your life.

Today's project we are making Paw Print Ornaments.

Here is what you need:

1 Cup Flour

1/2 Cup Salt

1/2 Cup Water

Mixing Bowl

Measuring Cups

Cookie Sheet

Rolling Pin

Spoon

Cup

Straw

Ribbon/String

Preheat the oven for 200 degrees F

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes (depends on how cooperative your dog is.)

Cook Time: About 2 hours

Skill Level: Easy

Great Project for Kids

Combine the flour, salt and water in your bowl. Then knead with your hands on a well floured surface until dough is smooth.

Roll dough with rolling pin until dough is about 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick.

Use a cup to cut out a circle in your dough. Make sure your cup is big enough to fit your dog's paw print comfortably.

Then, take your dough and place it onto your cookie sheet and press your dog's paw into to dough firmly. This took us a couple of tries to get it just right.

Next, use a straw to cut out a small circle into your dough. This will allow you to hook a string onto your ornament.

Place your cookie sheet into the oven on 200 degrees for about 2 hours or until your dough is cooked through. 

Take your cookie sheet out and let cool. You can then paint your ornament, write your dog's name and/or the year, or you can leave them plain.

You don't have to do just your dog's paw, I also did my nose and my pal Callie's paw. Kids could do their hand print or you could make plain circles and decorate after they are done baking.

Don't forget to enter our giveaway that runs through Saturday. This giveaway is open to US residents who are 18 years of age or older. 

*Note: The tree is not part of the giveaway.

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