Salt Dough Easter Egg Tags

2 min read September 13, 2026 Laura Russell
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Let kids have fun personalizing their own Easter egg-shaped salt dough tags at an Outdoor Easter Egg Hunt Party! Make the egg tags ahead of time using a simple salt dough recipe, then let the kids get creative decorating their own egg tag. Once each tag is dry, the kids can hang their tags onto Easter baskets so they will know which one is theirs.

 

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

To make the salt dough, mix together 2 cups of flour and 1 cup salt. Slowly add 1/2 cup warm water, then mix with a mixer or wooden spoon. Keep mixing until the dough comes together in a ball and is smooth. If necessary, add more water to get to a dough-like consistency.

 

Salt Dough Easter Egg Tags step 1
Step
2

Roll out the dough with a rolling pin. Use a plastic egg half like a cookie cutter to cut out an egg shape.

 

Salt Dough Easter Egg Tags step 2
Step
3

Press a straw into the top center of the dough egg to create a hole. Repeat for as many egg tags as you would like.

 

Salt Dough Easter Egg Tags step 3
Step
4

Place all the egg tags on a baking sheet and bake in a 250 degree oven for 1-2 hours, or until tags are hard and dry. Remove from oven and let cool.

 

Salt Dough Easter Egg Tags step 4
Step
5

Place colorful paint into paint palettes. Let kids paint their own egg tags with paintbrushes and paint. Let dry.

Salt Dough Easter Egg Tags step 5
Step
6

Use wire, ribbon, or string to attach a tag to each child's Easter basket for the big hunt!

See the entire Outdoor Easter Egg Hunt Party as well as how you can make Easy Bunny Donuts and a fun DIY Easter Bunny Toss Game.

Salt Dough Easter Egg Tags step 6

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