Better Than Salt Dough {homemade Clay For Ornaments Or Handprints}
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Capture Those Tiny Hands & Feet Forever – Without the Mess of Salt Dough! 💕
There’s something magical about tiny baby handprints or chubby toddler footprints. They’re a snapshot in time—proof of how little they once were—that you can treasure for decades. But let’s be honest… most of us just slap them on a piece of card or construction paper, shove it in a drawer, and hope it survives the next 20 years.
This project changes everything.
You’ll find a clever and frugal way to preserve those little prints that looks totally professional—but costs almost nothing. It’s better than salt dough, stronger, smoother, easier to make, and it doesn’t leave your hands itchy or dry. In fact, it’s so durable that these keepsakes can be displayed proudly on a wall, gifted to grandparents, or even turned into ornaments for the holidays.
Perfect for babies, toddlers, or even pets (pawprints, anyone? 🐾), this homemade clay recipe gives you a lasting memory that won’t crack or crumble over time like traditional salt dough can. The ingredients are simple pantry staples, and the process is so easy that even your kids can help make the mixture—before pressing their tiny hands or feet in for that perfect imprint.
It’s a budget-friendly, heartfelt DIY gift idea for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, or just because. Imagine the joy of looking back years from now and comparing how small their hands once were!
If you’ve been meaning to make a keepsake before those little hands grow bigger, don’t wait. This clay recipe is stronger, smoother, and a whole lot more reliable than the old-school salt dough method.
👉 Click the link below for the full recipe and step-by-step tutorial. Trust me—you’ll want to make these for everyone in the family! Better Than Salt Dough {homemade Clay For Ornaments Or Handprints}
