Salt Dough xmas tree Decorations- From the Etsy blog

You will need:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweet cocoa powder
1 cup salt
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 to 1 1/4 cups water
Parchment paper
Rolling pin
Cookie cutters
Plastic straw
3D fabric paint in squeeze bottles
Mod Podge or clear gesso
Small sponge brush
String or ribbon

Preheat the oven to 170°F. Cover two large cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Pour the flour, cocoa powder, salt, cinnamon and ginger into a large mixing bowl.

Toss the dry ingredients together with your hands. Add 1 cup of water and mix with your hands until it forms and elastic dough. This may take some experimenting – if it’s too dry, add a little more water; if it is too wet and sticky, add a bit more flour.

Roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness with a rolling pin between two pieces of parchment. Remove the top layer of parchment paper. Use cookie cutters  to cut shapes from the dough; transfer the cut-outs to the parchment-lined baking sheets.

Before baking, use the plastic straw to make a hole in the top center of the ornaments. This is where you’ll tie string for hanging.

You may also choose to cut two holes, approximately 2-inches apart, in the middles of each ornament to thread them as garland.

Bake the shapes for 2 hours. Rotate the pans and bake for 1 to 2 more hours, or until the shapes are dry and rigid. Use the small sponge brush to apply the varnish. This will seal the cookies and intensify their natural color.

When the varnish is completely dry, use the 3D paint to decorate the cookies.  Allow the ornaments to dry completely, about 2 hours.

Thread ribbon or string through the holes and hang as desired.

Note: These ornaments are lovely hanging on pine branches, but they also make pretty gift tags for wrapped presents. This dough may also be used to make beads for jewelry. Baking times will vary according to the sizes of the beads, so keep a careful eye on your creations while they dehydrate in the oven. This recipe is not intended for consumption.