DIY Faux Sugar Cookie Ornaments
A few years ago I created some faux sugar cookies and shared a tutorial for them here on Creature Comforts. Unfortunately for some reason that post has vanished, so I decided that this year it was time for a redo. These DIY Faux Sugar Cookies can be used as ornaments, gift toppers, holiday decor (or to decorate a wreath like the one I posted earlier today). These are a tad more time-involved than some of my other projects, but they are loads of fun to make and the finished cookies will last forever.
You will need:
- Fimo Soft Clay - The color I used is #70 (Sahara), but you can use any brown/tan color you want. You can get between 1-3 full-sized cookies out of a block of clay. I was able to make 9 ornaments using 3 blocks of clay.
- Non-stick rolling pin - they also sell little rolling pins in the clay isle at Michael's specifically designed to work with Fimo/polymer clays.
- Wooden bamboo shish kabob skewer or small drinking straw for piercing the hole for hanging. Other fine-tipped things can be used to create patterns in the clay (I just used one bamboo shish kabob skewer for mine - the flat and the pointy sides).
- Cookie cutters - I used standard cookie cutters along with a linzer cookie cutter. The linzer cutter comes with several shaped inserts and I used those to punch out the center of one of my snowflakes as well as imprint the scalloped cookies (the round scallop shape is from the linzer cookie cutter).
- Acrylic paint - any colors you want.
- Paint brushes in sizes ranging from fine-tipped to regular (2-3 brushes will probably do you).
- Glitter - I used Martha Stewart's Smoky Quartz color for mine and love it (I tried the crystal fine white glitter and it didn't look good on mine at all).
- Sculpey brand Gloss Glaze (or something comparable) - I bought mine in the same section as the clay (it's made for polymer clay actually) in my local craft store. For this project I used it to adhere the glitter to the ornaments. You could also try standard clear glue if you want.
- Something to cover your work surface with, like freezer paper with the waxed side up.
- Cookie sheet
- Paper plates or scrap sheets of paper
Directions for making your cookies:
1. Roll out your clay (it's pretty firm so it might take a minute) until it is as thin as you want. You can roll out more than one pack at a time if you'd like. I made mine about as thick as a normal sugar cookie. They don't need to be super hefty since they are solid once cooked.
2. Cut shapes from your flattened clay using your cookie cutters. If you use the linzer cookie press you can either punch the center design all the way through or press it down half way so that it just leaves a shape impression in your cookie. Either way looks good.
3. Leave your cookie on the work surface and use the flat side of your bamboo skewer to press down into the cookie where you want to place your hook for hanging, turning lightly as you push down. This will automatically make a hole. Add more holes for decoration if you'd like or use the pointed side of your skewer to add smaller impressions.
4. Repeat until you've made as many as you'd like.
5. Carefully transfer prepared cookies to a cookie sheet and bake according to the clay packaging specifications (I baked mine at 230 F for 30 minutes). Once finished baking, remove tray from the oven and allow cookies to cool completely.
Directions for decorating your cookies:
1. Use acrylic paints and a smallish paintbrush to paint the "icing" onto your cookies. I left a small border around the outside edge to give it a more realistic "sugar cookie" effect. The paint dries pretty fast, and you can add additional coats if you want it to be thicker.
2. Glittering/Glossing: Once your paint is dried (make sure it really is dry or the glitter will stick to the entire thing), paint decorative areas of your cookies with the Sculpey Gloss Glaze (such as borders, decorative dots, etc.). Place your cookies (one at a time) onto a paper plate or scrap piece of paper (this will catch excess glitter so you won't have to waste it). Quickly (before the gloss dries) sprinkle your glitter all over your cookie to coat the wet glossy areas. Turn the cookie over and tap the excess glitter off onto your paper plate or scrap paper. You will be left with a beautiful glittery design. Repeat with all cookies and pour extra glitter back into the jar when you are done.
3. Allow your cookies to dry and you're done! If needed you can use a dry paintbrush to dust off any extra glitter that might be clinging to the painted portion of your cookies.
Hang on your tree, string on a gift or attach to a wreath and enjoy!
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| by Ez Tuesday, December 7, 2010 
Reader Comments (22)
These are so pretty , thanks for sharing!
I love it. I shared it on Face
brilliant!
These are simply gorgeous!
What cute little cookie's!!! Thank you so much for sharing!
AK xo
Oh my! These are just divine, and you make it sound utterly do-able. I love the gorgeous photos too x
These are so beautiful!! I was planning on making gingerbread cookies for my tree (knowing that they would only last for a few weeks) but these would so be worth all the creative energy and knowing that they will last for future holidays to come! So great! I can't wait to start creating!
So *sweet*!
:D
These are lovely! My daughter loves to work with Fimo and we made somesimilar ornaments but I never thought to paint them. Inspired.
You've inspired me again. These are brilliant.
These feel like a soft, pretty wintery wonderland -- just gorgeous. Great project and beautiful palette.
Thank you for your kind comments everyone! I hope you will have a blast making your own "sugar cookies." xo Ez
ok you know how much i LOVE these!!! I'm halfway done... (Hillsy even survived the Michael's trip) but of course they don't look nearly as good as yours!!! xo
the result of tnis nice project is just great!
These are adorable and look so fun to make. I think my daughter would love to make them. Thanks so much for sharing this.
Edible art! Love it!
These are really cool! Thanks for the tutorial!
what a great idea..they look amazing!!!
These are cute! I did make gingerbread cookie ornaments [stars & ginger men] 2 years ago--and they are still good! My husband was SO excited to have our home-crafted ornaments up again!
I love this! I am going to have to make these. You have some lovely holiday project ideas!
oh these are too cute! I did something slightly similar to these, posted about them today. :)
http://balancedcrafts.com/blog/2010/12/handmade-holidays-pinecone-ornaments/
These are too cute for words! I have plenty of projects lined up for myself, but this one is going to the top of my to-do list! I checked out my local Michael's store last night, and the Fimo was on sale 4 for $5! A little tip: clear nail polish works perfectly as a substitute for the gloss glaze.