Twine Wrapped Snowflake Cookie Cutter Ornament Tutorial

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There’s something so satisfying about taking a simple cookie cutter and transforming it into a rustic ornament with just twine, macrame cord, and a bit of glue. This is the kind of project that proves how approachable handmade decorating is for everyone — no fancy tools, no complicated techniques, just steady hands and a love for creating something meaningful for your home.

These wrapped ornaments also blend beautifully with other handmade Christmas pieces, like my salt dough gingerbread man ornaments, hand-stitched felt bird ornaments, and cranberry orange popcorn garland. When you mix crafts like these together, you create a tree full of texture, warmth, and that nostalgic, old-fashioned charm so many of us want to adorn our home with during the holidays.

Materials you’ll need

• Jute twine: Offers the most classic, rustic contrasting finish to the final piece, and its natural fibers grip the metal cookie cutter well, helping each wrap stay snug, instead of sliding out of place.
• Macramé cord: Use a cord with a similar thickness to your twine so the layers build evenly and the finished ornament looks balanced. Cotton cord is especially forgiving and easy to work with for beginners.
• Hot glue sticks: Stock several so you can maintain a steady workflow; hot glue cools quickly on metal cookie cutters, so having extra sticks ready helps you secure each wrap cleanly and without gaps.

Equipment you’ll need

• Cookie cutter: A sturdy metal cutter with a clear, recognizable shape works best; bold outlines hold their form once wrapped, while intricate edges tend to disappear under twine and cord.
• Tape measure: Useful for getting a rough idea of how much twine or cord you’ll start with, even though the final length is always adjusted as you wrap.
• Craft scissors: Sharp scissors give the cleanest cut on natural fibers, helping to keep the ends from fraying so they glue down neatly.
• Hot glue gun: Provides fast, secure adhesion on metal, which is essential since cookie cutters cool the glue quickly and require a reliable bond for every wrap.

How to make a wrapped cookie cutter ornament

This craft comes together quickly with just a few simple steps. Once you get the feel for wrapping the first side, the rest of the ornament is finished with ease.

Step 3: Clean and add the hanging loop. Remove any glue strings, then slide a short piece of jute through an opening at the top of the ornament and tie the ends together to form a loop for hanging.

Diane Gail’s tips for success

• Choose sturdy cookie cutters: Metal cutters maintain their shape under tension, which keeps the wraps smooth and prevents the ornament from warping over time.
• Keep your wraps gently snug: Apply light, steady tension so the twine and cord sit close together without crushing or distorting the cookie cutter’s outline.
• Anchor each section with precision: Small, well-placed dots of hot glue at the start and end of every wrap create a cleaner finish and dramatically extend the ornament’s lifespan.
• Stick to clean, recognizable shapes: Designs with too many tight curves or delicate points are difficult to wrap and often lose definition once the cord is in place.
• Use thoughtful color pairings: Combining natural jute with a coordinating or contrasting macramé cord highlights the shape’s details and adds intentional depth to the finished ornament.

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