Here are 17 creative ways to use cookie cutters! Each of the activities are hot-linked to the tutorial that will show you exactly how to do each activity and tips to make your projects more fun. Your kids will have a blast as you go through these simple, exciting activities:
#1 Fruit Shapes: I give you tips on how to cut fun shapes out of fruit.
#2 Shape Books: Shape books can encourage young writers to write fun stories, descriptions, or summaries. The booklets are just their size.
#3 Sandwiches: Make these cute shape sandwiches, perfect for taking to your next tea party.
#4 Tissue Paper Art: Make wonderful tissue paper art, such as flowers or stained glass windows.
#5 Pancakes: Make pancakes the shape of cookie cutters. I warn you about my mistakes.
#6 Bubbles: Use a cookie cutter as a bubble blower! (Includes link to more bubble activities.)
#7 Patches: This is how you can make a fun patch for your clothing.
#8 Gift Bags: Gift bags are another one of the many creative ways to use cookie cutters, and the recipients of your gifts will enjoy getting their gift in a unique bag.
#9 Quesadillas: Go south of the border with your cookie cutter mania. These quesadillas are simple and will delight your kids.
#10 Jello Shapes: These jello shapes are easy to make and disconnected from the cookie cutter more easily than any other food.
#11 Garlands: These garlands will make people feel special and only take 15 minutes to make.
#12 Dolls and Pillows: Some cookie cutters lend themselves well to make a felt doll. The gingerbread man cookie cutter is fabulous for this toy.
#13 Rice Krispie Treats: Here is the recipe for Rice Krispie treats, as well as tips on how to get them to come out better.
#14 Scrapbooking: When you need a specific shape for your pictures, you can slap down the picture, grab a cookie cutter of the desired shape, and trace around the cookie cutter.
#15 Soap Shapes: Make beautiful shaped soap without having to buy an expensive kit.
#16 Jam Tarts: Make these easy jam tarts with ready-made pie crust, jam, and a cookie cutter!
#17 Sand Shapes: Ideas for how to use cookie cutters effectively in the sand.
