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DIY Cookie Cutters

November 23, 2015~ Christmas, DIY and craft projects

I’ve been sitting on this project for a while now. It’s been in the back of mind mind for about a month as I’ve tried to figure out how to do it. You’d be surprised how hard it is to find metal that is thin enough that you can bend it by hand, but sturdier than embossing metal.

This DIY cookie cutter tutorial is super simple and will allow you to gift your favourite shapes to your family and friends this holiday season.

Materials needed

Connector Metal Duct sleeve
Metal sheerers
Hot glue gun
Needle nose pliers
Decorative ribbon
Sandpaper
Cookie cutter inspiration?

You can buy everything you need at your local Home Depot, as well as a surprising amount of Christmas items.

diy cookie cutter

Instructions

Step 1: Start by flattening the metal coupling due, and then taping a straight line that you’ll use to guide your cuts.

Keep in mind that the width of the metal strip you’re laying-out will be the depth of your cookie cutter.

diy cookie cutter supplies

Step 2: Using the metal shearers cut a strip of aluminium.

Step 3: Sand down the edge you just cut to make sure there aren’t any metal slivers. It would suck to get a little sliver in your next cookie!

Step 4: Wash the alluminm! I can’t stress this enough! It’s coated for industrial use, so give it a good scrub or two with some soap and water.

Step 5: Using the needle nose pliers, start bending the metal strip to make the shape of your desired cookie cutter.

diy cookie cutter pliers

I made an atomic starburst and a dove. I based the dove off the image below, and the atomic star off my favourite cookie cutter shape.

Step 6: Once you’ve achieved the desired shape hot glue the two ends of the metal strip together.

Be careful because the hot glue will heat the metal very quickly, so use the needle nose players to hold the two bits together while it dries.

Step 7: Add a huge bow and voila! Your very own christmas cookie cutter.

diy cookie cutter ribbon

The final product cuts beautifully as long as the dough is thick enough.

diy cookie cutter dough

diy cookie cutter

Sadly,this was also the last week of the Canadian Home Decor and DIY bloggers’ hand made Christmas gift blog hop. Here’s what everyone else made this week:

DIY Maple Candle (A Roots Knockoff) from Vin’yet Etc.

Homemade Candied Citrus Peel from Personally Andrea

Hand Lettered Ornaments from Lemon Thistle

Christmas Breakfast Gift Basket from Craftberry Bush

Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar from Sustain My Craft Habit

Cashew Coconut Brittle from Life Is A Party

DIY Serving Tray for the Coffee Lover from DIY Passion

DIY Cookie Cutters from PMQ For Two

Christmas Cupcake in a Jar from The DIY Mommy

DIY Growler Carrier With Dry Erase Label from Hello Creative Family

DIY Wood Slice Ornaments from The Sweetest Digs

Galvanized Letter Tree from New House New Home

DIY Animal Bookends from Lifeovereasy

Industrial Watch Holder from Love Create Celebrate

DIY Gifts for the New Mom from Fresh Crush

Homemade Barbecue Spice Meat Rub Gift from Time With Thea

16-DIY-Christmas-Gift-Ideas

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  1. Lindi says

    November 23, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    Wow! This is a super creative gift! Love it! I could definitely see myself making these 🙂

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  2. Heather @ New House New Home says

    November 24, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    You are so talented!!! These are gorgeous. But I think mine would look a bit wonky if I attempted this -lol

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    • Ariel says

      November 24, 2015 at 12:55 pm

      Thank you so much Heather! I think yours would probably turn out beautifully though ????????

      Reply
  3. Dannyelle @ www.lifeisaparty.ca says

    November 25, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    These are so cute. Love this idea, thanks for sharing.

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    • Ariel says

      November 28, 2015 at 6:01 pm

      Thank you Dannyelle! thanks for sharing with your friends 🙂

      Reply
  4. Sonja @ SustainMyCraftHabit says

    November 26, 2015 at 6:35 am

    So fun AND impressive! The cookie cutters turned out beautifully!

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    • Ariel says

      November 28, 2015 at 6:00 pm

      Thanks Sonja <3

      Reply
  5. Colleen Pastoor says

    December 6, 2015 at 11:48 pm

    I’m so impressed! I’m not sure I could make mine look so beautiful… and not crinkled 😉 These would be fun to make if you can’t find a specific shape (I’ve been known to run to every craft and baking store in town!)

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    • Ariel says

      December 13, 2015 at 11:43 am

      You should definitely try making some! They’re a delightfully easy DIY, it will definitely save you some time next holiday season 😉 They also make great gifts.

      Reply

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