These DIY faux gingerbread ornaments are simple to make and can be used year after year. Perfect for using as present toppers and other Christmas decor as well!
I adore the charm of gingerbread decor. There’s something incredibly cozy and nostalgic about it. These adorable DIY faux gingerbread ornaments not only smell amazing but can be enjoyed for many Christmases ahead. There are countless ways to incorporate them into your Christmas decorations. Get creative and enjoy crafting with them!
How to Make DIY Faux Gingerbread Ornaments
Supplies
- apple sauce
- cinnamon
- plastic wrap
- cookie cutters of choice {I used a couple of sizes of snowflake cookie cutters}
- white puffy fabric paint
- twine, ribbon, or clear fishing wire to hang
To Make
- Preheat the oven to 200 F.
- Using your hands, mix the applesauce and cinnamon together until a smooth ball of dough is formed. If the dough feels crumbly, you can add a small amount of water.
- Place about 1/3rd of the dough between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and roll into a thin sheet approximately 1/3rd of an inch thick.
- Remove the top layer of plastic wrap and cut out dough with the cookie cutters. Repeat as needed until all of the dough has been used.
- Place the ornaments on a cookie sheet and use a skewer to make a hole if desired. Alternatively, you can wrap them with fishing line to hang.
- Bake for 2 hours and 30 minutes and allow to cool. Ensure they are loosened from the cookie sheet before cooling.
- Add details with the white puffy paint and allow to dry.
- Add baker’s twine or ribbon to hang.
You can create these DIY faux gingerbread ornaments in any shape you desire – gingerbread men, little trees, even gingerbread houses! The possibilities are endless. I can’t wait to make more!
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