With the fourth of July approaching fast. I thought S and I would make a Patriotic Star Banner using salt dough.
To make the salt dough mix together:
1/2 cup of salt
1 cup of flour
1/2 cup of water (you may not need all of it)
You want the salt dough to be well combined but not sticky. If your dough is dry add more water, if it’s sticky add more flour. I dusted my granite countertop with flour before rolling out the dough. We used several different sizes of star cookie cutters, but you could just use one size. Once the stars were cut out I used a bamboo skewer to make holes for the string. To dry the salt dough out you usually place in the oven on the lowest heat setting for several hours, but I live in the south and the summers are HOT! I did not want the oven, so we placed our stars in the microwave for 2 minutes and then flipped for 2 more minutes. The dough should be dry, if it is not dry keep cooking in 30 second intervals until dry. While the microwave worked, they were a little poofy in places.
Once the stars were dry, it was time to paint them. We used regular washable paint in red, white and blue. The white paint was a little hard to see on the salt dough.
When the paint was dried, we painted two coats of mod podge on the stars including the sides and backs (S did one coat on each front before I lost her).
To assemble the banner measure out the length of string (I used bakers twine) you need for your area and then add two feet. I start with the center star feeding the twine through the holes and then tie knots behind each hole to keep the star in place. I continue feeding the stars onto the twine and tying the knot. Then I tied a loop on each end to use for hanging.
To hang the banner, I used two small Command Strip hooks stuck to the top of my mantel. If you saw my post about arranging multiple picture frames in a grid, you know that I LOVE my Command Strips! 
The perfect patriotic addition to my mantel!
I love your star banner!!! It’s too cute. I’ve got to pin this!
Thank you Alli, I love how perfectly imperfect the banner is.
This is adorable! I love that you git the kids involved.
Thank you Logan, my daughter is always ready and asking to help.
That is way too cute! My girls would love to do that craft! I need to share this with their daycare since they do a lot of arts and crafts. Pinning for later!
Thank you Louida! I hope they have fun creating with salt dough.
A great craft activity and very effective too
Thank you Fiona, we enjoyed playing with the salt dough. I think it is special to S to see that I display and cherish her creations.
This is great! We’ve been needing something for our mantel too and I think I’ve found it! Looks great, nice job!
Thank you Susen! I hope a salt dough banner makes it’s way to your mantel soon.
The stars look so cute above your mantel and I love that this is a project your daughter can help with.
I love evolving my daughter in projects! Thanks for stopping by~
This is so cute. I love making things with salt dough. Cute banner for the Fourth of July. My little boy would have fun making this! Thank you for linking up with us at the Click and Chat Social Media link up. I’m sharing this on my facebook page at This Ole Mom.
Kim
Thank you so much Kim! We love salt dough too!
Love it! And you could make these for a Christmas garland too. My last attempt at sugar dough was a disaster so I may have to give these a try.
I think small stars for Christmas garland would be so cute!
Cute idea!! Perfect for me and the grandkiddies! Come link up to Centerpiece Wednesday and share your post with us http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2014/07/centerpiece-wednesday-linky-party.html
Karin
Thank you, I’ll stop by your blog and link up. I hope you and the grandchildren have fun creating with salt dough!
I LOVE salt dough projects, but I’ve never thought of making a garland with it. So adorable and creative! Thank you SO much for linking at our first On Display Thursday party. We are so happy to have you! Happy 4th of July! – Bre @ Average But Inspired
Thank you Bre! I hope you turn your salt dough creations into a banner!
i always think of slat dough for xmas ornaments, This is a great idea for it though, I’d love if you came by and shared this on our #kidsinthekitchen linky this week http://lookwhatmomfound.com/2014/07/cinnamon-apple-crisp-recipe-kidsinthekitchen.html
Thank you Melinda for the invite. I’ll stop by your link party.
now this looks like lots of fun!
thanks for linking up with #magicMoments x
What a fun idea! Pinned. Thanks so much for being a part of our party! Please join us tonight at 7 pm. We love having YOU! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
Thank you, I can’t wait to join the party
Thanks so much for linking up at Teach Me Tuesdays last week. Your link is very much appreciated! Hope to see you again, starts tonight @ 8pm CST. http://3glol.net/2014/07/07/teach-tuesday-3glol-11/
Have a great week!
Thank you Bobbi, can’t wait to join in on the fun.
Adorable! Perfect for Independence Day, great post!
Thank you Jess!
I forget about using salt dough for things! Turned out so cute! Thanks for linking up at the Creative Inspiration Link Party!
Thank you Kristen!
I’m in love with this! Thank you for sharing this with us! Pinned and tweeted! I hope to see you at tonight’s party. We are always so impressed with your creations and can’t wait to see them! Lou Lou Girls
Thank you so much Kimberly!