Salt Dough Angels and other Christmas Gifts

It has been a long time since I made anything from salt dough. Regular readers of this blog will know that it started out as a gift idea blog in 2006 and then turned into a salt dough blog for nearly 6 months.

I also subscribed to Google Alerts for updates on salt dough "happenings" at that time and it is amazing how many updates I have received recently, most of them dealing with salt dough. It seems there is a revival of this craft. The lovely ideas that mothers come up with to make Christmas decorations or to just teach their children the joy of being creative are wonderful. Read more...

My salt dough nativity figures have taken their place under the Christmas tree yet again. They have really survived so well for a long, long time. The secret of salt dough items is to seal it with two to three coats of clear varnish (more for bigger items). Make sure to seal the backs of the items as well.

A few months ago I started a Squidoo lens on how to make the salt dough nativity scene. You will find step by step photos and tips as well as the instructions for the stable. Be sure to take a look at the salt dough carriage I found on a web site one day. Salt dough is not only for kids!

My nativity scene figures survived the test of time, these cute little salt dough angels did not make it.

You can find the instructions for them and other salt dough nativity Christmas tree decorations on the Squidoo lens as well.

More craft and gift ideas:

There is a cute little doilie angel on Mia's blog and if you have trouble coming up with a gift for the men in your life, why don't you try the tomato and chilli relish on my edible gifts blog.

Have fun and remember, the best gifts are those that come from the heart!