Are you looking for a fun and easy way to get into the holiday spirit? Why not try making some unique {and one of a kind!} paper Christmas star cookie ornaments that look like COOKIES for the tree!
This simple gingerbread star ornament craft project is perfect for kids of all ages, and it’s a great way to get into the Christmas baking mood. So gather up your supplies and let’s get started! I’ve even included a FREE star shape printable {below} to get you started even faster on “baking” this sweet craft up in your home today!
Paper Gingerbread Star Cookie Ornament Craft Idea
Do you need a last minute Christmas craft idea for kids? Then you are in the right place with us today! Below you find our unique tutorial that is a super easy, fun, and festive one!
These paper gingerbread star cookie ornaments are perfect for preschoolers through early elementary age kids to recreate this holiday season. No baking required either! Plus, they are so easy to make that even the most inexperienced crafter can handle them! Get creative and have some fun with your little ones this holiday season crafting these adorable ornaments.
Happy crafting! Don’t forget to share pictures of decorated paper snowman cookies on our Facebook page wall. I seriously can’t wait to see how extra sweet your paper gingerbread iced ornaments turn out!
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These gingerbread star cookie ornaments are super easy and fun to make, and they look really cute when they’re finished.
Craft Supplies:
- Free Cookie Star Printable
- Kraft or Light Brown Colored Cardstock Paper {one sheet per cookie ornament}
- Color Printer
- Basic Paper Craft Scissors
- Single Hole Punch
- White Tulip Puffy Paint
- Ribbon or Twine
- Rhinestone Stickers
- Loose Craft Glitter
Directions:
- First grab and print out the FREE printable on a single sheet of kraft or brown colored cardstock paper. You need ONE print per star gingerbread cookie craft.
- Next using your scissors, trim out the star design in the printable. Discard excess paper afterwards.
- Take the hole punch and punch a single hole at one of the “points” so you can turn it into an ornament later on.
- Now you are ready to BAKE up your masterpieces with some decorating.
- Use the white puffy paint to outline the star design.
- Next add the rhinestones and loose craft glitter to really make it sparkle!
- When you are done decorating your pieces, go ahead and set them aside to let them dry completely.
- Finally – add some twine and/or ribbon through the hole punched hole, so you can display it proudly on the tree.
- And that’s it! You now have a awesome paper gingerbread Christmas star ornament to show off ALL season long!
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Create a holiday worth remembering with our easy step-by-step kid craft tutorials! Be sure to check out these fun posts, listed below, for even MORE crafty & festive inspiration from us!
And as always – if our “Gingerbread Christmas Star Ornament” post inspires you, be sure to share it on our Facebook page or in our group. We love seeing our inspiration come to life and can’t wait to see your unique Christmas star cookie pieces in action!
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Paper Gingerbread Star Cookie Ornament
- Free Cookie Star Printable On Box.com
- Kraft or Light Brown Colored Cardstock Paper {one sheet per cookie ornament}
- White Tulip Puffy Paint
- Ribbon or Twine
- Rhinestone Stickers
- Loose Craft Glitter
Instructions
- First grab and print out the FREE printable on a single sheet of kraft or brown colored cardstock paper. You need ONE print per star gingerbread cookie craft.
- Next using your scissors, trim out the star design in the printable. Discard excess paper afterwards.
- Take the hole punch and punch a single hole at one of the "points" so you can turn it into an ornament later on.
- Now you are ready to BAKE up your masterpieces with some decorating.
- Use the white puffy paint to outline the star design.
- Next add the rhinestones and loose craft glitter to really make it sparkle!
- When you are done decorating your pieces, go ahead and set them aside to let them dry completely.
- Finally - add some twine and/or ribbon through the hole punched hole, so you can display it proudly on the tree.
- And that's it! You now have a awesome paper gingerbread Christmas star ornament to show off ALL season long!
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