If you’re searching for some easy Christmas activities to do with your newborn, try the following. Ray and I had so much fun on these projects, and I was so proud to display these ornaments on my Christmas tree. Even better, creating multiples allows you to give them as thoughtful gifts to your loved ones.

Salt Dough Santa Handprint Ornament

Materials Needed:

• Salt dough (made with salt, flour, and water)
• Red, white, black, and peach-colored paint
• Paintbrushes
• Ribbon or string
• Rolling pin
• Parchment paper
• Scissors

Steps:

       Prepare Salt Dough:

• Mix 1 cup of salt, 1 cup of flour, and 1/2 cup of water to form a dough.
• Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness on parchment paper.

       Make Handprint:

• Press your child's hand firmly onto the rolled-out dough to create a handprint.
• Use a knife or cutter to trim around the handprint, leaving some space around it.

      Create Santa:

• Paint the fingers of the handprint with red paint for Santa's hat and coat.
• Paint the palm area with peach-colored paint for Santa's face.
• Use white paint for the fluffy trim on the hat and coat.
• Add black paint for Santa's belt and eyes.

       Add Details:

• Once the paint is dry, use a fine brush to add details like a nose, mouth, and any other decorations.

       Finish Off:

• When everything is dry, punch a hole at the top of the ornament.
• Thread a ribbon or string through the hole to create a hanger.

       Let Dry:

• Allow the ornament to dry completely before hanging or displaying it.

It's a fun and creative way to make ornaments for the holiday season! You’ll look back at these over the years and wonder how your baby was ever this small. See full directions

Handprint Ornament For Baby's First Christmas

Order unfinished wooden Christmas ornaments on Amazon and if you don’t have any paint make sure to add them to your cart also.
Looking back, I wish I had done additional handprint colors, but I choose to make mine all red.
Visit your local Michaels to pick out some ribbon and some holly/accessories.
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas,

Susanna & Ray