Handmade Cookie Mould Ornaments: seasonal adornments on a thrifty budget under $1
In the spirit of the festive season, we present a delightful craft project that transforms ordinary plastic cookie cutters into charming Christmas ornaments. This simple yet creative endeavour is perfect for the whole family, offering an opportunity to bond over the holiday season and add a personal touch to your decorations.
**Materials Needed:** - Plastic cookie cutters (various shapes) - Scrapbook paper (assorted colours and patterns) - Ribbon (for hanging) - Craft glue - Scissors - Optional: decorations like glitter, stickers, or stick-on gems
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Cookie Cutters:** Clean and dry the plastic cookie cutters thoroughly to ensure the glue adheres well.
2. **Cut Out Paper Shapes:** Use the cookie cutters as templates to cut out corresponding shapes from the scrapbook paper. Place the cookie cutter on the paper and draw around it with a pencil. Cut out the shapes carefully.
3. **Assemble the Ornaments:** - Apply a thin layer of craft glue to the inside of the cookie cutters. - Place a paper shape into each cutter, pressing it gently into the glue. - Allow the glue to dry completely. This may take a few hours, depending on the glue.
4. **Decorate the Ornaments** (optional): - Use glitter, stickers, or stick-on gems to decorate the ornaments before the glue dries. - Be creative with your decorations to match your desired theme.
5. **Add a Hanger:** - Once the glue is completely dry, remove the paper shapes from the cookie cutters. - Cut a small piece of ribbon and glue it to the top of each ornament, creating a loop for hanging.
6. **Final Touches:** - Allow the glue on the ribbon to dry completely. - Your ornaments are now ready to use on your tree or in other decorative settings.
These ornaments are a fun and creative way to reuse scrapbook paper and add a personal touch to your holiday decorations. The cookie cutters used in the project are plastic and cost $1 for four. No specific skills are required for this craft project, making it accessible to all ages.
The author found various craft materials in the Target dollar bin, including the plastic cookie cutters, glitter tape, and other supplies likely already on hand. Additional Christmas decoration ideas, such as candy cane, crochet angel, crochet bell, cross stitch, DIY gnomes, DIY snow globe, mandala, mini wreath, origami, poinsettia, polymer clay, temporary tattoos, washer star, wood bead, wood bead snowman, wood bead star, wood slice, and yarn wrapped, were also discovered in the Target dollar bin, offering a wealth of possibilities for holiday decoration.
The idea of using cookie cutters to make ornaments is a fun and easy craft idea that can be made as a group activity or kids' craft. So, gather your family and friends, and create a memorable holiday season with these delightful cookie cutter ornaments.
This craft project, transformed from ordinary plastic cookie cutters, not only offers a unique addition to your home-and-garden decorations during the festive season but also provides an enjoyable lifestyle activity that the whole family can participate in. This affordable endeavor, which involves materials obtainable from the Target dollar bin, allows you to create charming Christmas ornaments that showcase your creativity.
