Make this cute little sign to welcome summertime into your home! This plaque makes a fun addition to your front porch or looks adorable hanging on your door. A perfect project for a hot summer day.
What you need
1 cup salt
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup water
ice cream cone cookie cutter
acrylic paint in pink, coffee bean, light brown, yellow, purple, blue, orange, green, white
paintbrushes
stylus or toothpick
clear acrylic sealer (matte)
white and brown craft paint pens
7" wood slat
20 gauge craft wire
drill or small nail and a hammer
black fine tip craft pen
white craft glue
IMPORTANT NOTE: This recipe for salt dough makes a lot of ornaments. If you only plan on making a few, cut this recipe into fourths or in half, or you can make the whole batch and store the leftovers in a zipper lock plastic storage bag.
Getting Ready
Cover table with newspaper, a plastic tablecloth or even an old shower curtain.
Gather your supplies and have them all within arm's reach. Cover kids clothes with a smock or old t-shirt.
Now you are ready to begin making your ice cream sign...
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