DIY Cookie Cutter Ornaments

Learn how to make the cutest Cookie Cutter Ornaments. Get the kids involved making easy Christmas ornaments with washi tape.

We love easy and frugal craft projects. The kids will have a blast making DIY Cookie Cutter ornaments. It’s really simple and so fun to make. The whole family can help and make their very own ornament decorated with washi tape.

I also love to make Cinnamon Ornaments, and the kids enjoy making the shapes with a rolling pin and cookie cutters. We also make Over 30 Homemade Christmas Ornaments. While a Hallmark Keepsake Ornament is nice, these homemade ornaments are my favorite.

Why We Love These

I am always on the hunt for vintage metal cookie cutters at yard sales and thrift shops. The only issue is they often have a layer of rust on them. These are not good for pressing into food but make great Christmas ornaments.

They can be picked up pretty inexpensively. Plus, that same layer of rust and time can make for a beautiful vintage decoration on your tree.

Add a touch of washi tape to brighten them up a bit and they are really eye catching. You can make so many different color combinations or patterns for the holiday season.

It is ok if you can’t find any old cookie cutters. You can get new cookie cutters inexpensively.

They are so pretty tied on a Christmas gift or used as holiday decor. I think it adds a special touch to gifts without much time or money.

Supplies

• Vintage (or not so vintage) metal cookie cutters. You can get a huge set of cookies cutter for cheap on Amazon. Choose from Christmas cookie cutters and regular ones.
• Washi tape – Amazon has some cute ones for really inexpensive. We normally have some in our craft bin so you might check to see what you have at home first.
• Rubbing Alcohol and Cotton Balls

How to Make Cookie Cutter Ornaments

• First, wash the cookie cutters. Make sure to dry each one well to remove any loose rust.

• Second, wipe them down with a cotton ball soaked in alcohol. This will remove any oils and create a clean surface for tape to adhere to.

• Then, pick up traditional Christmas colored washi tape or use unique colors to mix modern and vintage together. Decorate in any pattern you like.
  
  Sprucing up your metal cookie cutters with washi tape is pretty straight forward, you can cover them completely or add one stripe around the middle. I personally like just the one stripe. If there are ripples, try smoothing with a toothpick.

• The last step is to tie a knot with the twine or ribbon. This will be used to hang on Christmas tree or to attach to gifts as decoration. When not in use, place in storage until next year.

Variations

• Glitter. Add glitter to the ornaments for a festive touch.
• Ribbon. Instead of washi tape, add thin ribbon to the top of the cookie cutter or inside of the cookie cutter with hot glue. You can also use ribbon to thread thru with a needle to use to make a loop for a ribbon hanger.

 

More Homemade Christmas Ornaments

• Salt Dough Cutout Ornaments
• Button Wreath Ornament
• DIY Bottle Cap Snowman Ornament
• Scrabble Letters Ornament

It is a really fun and frugal way to decorate your Christmas tree and have a fun activity. Give this DIY with easy instructions a try and then leave a comment.