Make a DIY Doggy Ornament with us!

Does your dog dream of getting involved in the decorating?

Looking for a way to add a personal (or should we say ‘paw-sonal’?) touch to your Christmas decor? These DIY paw print ornaments are a great way to celebrate your furry friend this snowy season! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or new to the DIY world, this simple and sentimental activity is fun for all pet parents.

Read on for the full instructions, or follow our quick & easy video tutorial HERE.

What You’ll Need

• Salt Dough ingredients: 120g of flour, 60g of salt, & 120ml of water. 
• Rolling Pin
• Cookie Cutter, glass or cup
• Paint & paintbrushes
• Ribbon or Twine
• Your Pet’s Paw!

Let’s Get Crafting!

1. Preheat: Before we begin, we’re going to set the oven to 180 degrees.
2. Dough: We’re then going to move on to making the dough. All you’ll need to do is combine the flour, salt and water in a bowl and getting it to a hard dough like consistency. (You may need to add some more flour if your dough is too wet)
3. Roll: Roll out the dough to about ½ inch thick, and cut out your desired shape with a cookie cutter, glass or mug depending on your desired shape. You’ll also need to poke a small hole at the top of the shape for your ribbon to hang from.
4. Press: It’s then time to enlist the help of your willing furry friend! Gently press your pet’s paw into the dough to leave a clear impression and reward handsomely with lots of delicious treats! 

1. 1. Bake: Place the ornaments on a baking sheet and bake for around an hour & a half maximum, until hard. Ideally checking in every half an hour. 
   2. Decorate: Once cooled, paint your ornament with festive colors, glitter or leave it natural for a rustic look. If they’ve made Santa Paws’ nice list, you can also add their name!
   3. Seal: To make your ornament last a little longer, you can also seal it with any type of sealant, glaze or clear coat.
   4. Add a Hanger: Thread ribbon or twine through the small hole you made earlier and it’s ready to be hung on your tree for all to see!