Turn your favorite classic cookies into actual keepsakes! Perfect for crafters of all skill levels, this DIY project transforms simple materials into festive, cookie-inspired creations that look good enough to eat.
Remember the pretty frosted animal cookies you’d beg your mom for at the grocery store? I loved eating way too many of those delicious animal cookies! In fact, as an adult, I’ve even caved and eaten almost an entire bag on my own. I remember wanting them not only because they tasted so yummy—crunchy yet soft—but also because of their pretty rainbow sprinkles and fun hot pink and white colors!
While strolling through my local Dollar Tree store, I spotted a pack of laser-cut animal shapes that were absolutely perfect for this fun DIY craft. With just a little paint and glue, you can create these adorable handcrafted ornaments too! I’ll link a couple of options to get your own perfect circus animal shapes in the Supply List below. Let’s get into it!
Everything you need to make this easy craft is in the list below! Don’t sweat it if you can’t find the same cutouts—they might only be available at Dollar Tree seasonally. You can grab the SVG file at the link below. It wouldn’t be much harder to trace the shapes onto thin wood and cut them out with an X-Acto knife, or even simpler, print them onto cardstock and decorate!
Supply List
- Animal Cutouts SVG or you may be able to find them here
- Pink & White Acrylic Paint
- Faux Sprinkles
- Craft Glue or Mod Podge
- String
- Hand Drill or similar
How To Make DIY Holiday Decorations:
I’ve slowly been collecting ornaments to make my own food-themed or candy-themed tree next year, and I cannot wait to display these! They make the perfect addition to any Christmas tree or to give as a sweet gift.
Start off by drilling small holes into the top of each animal cut out. I used a small piece of sandpaper to smooth out the drilled area.
Paint both front and back of each animal shape in your desired colors. Set aside to dry.
For an original Mother’s Circus Cookie-inspired look, paint your DIY ornament cookies in varying shades of pink and white.
Using a clear craft glue(I used Tacky Glue), paint on a layer of glue to one side of your homemade ornament.
Sprinkle your DIY animal ornament with faux sprinkles and then set them aside to dry.
Once dry, tie each colorful cookie ornament with a string and hang up to display! The end result is SUPER cute!
I get the BEST nostalgic feels admiring these cute pieces! 😍 Did you make these? Tag @Nerdcraftopia on Instagram or Facebook to get featured! 💜
Don’t Forget To Pin This Cookie Craft For Later!
