<p>When it comes to household items that work double duty (like <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/how-to-curl-your-hair-with-toilet-paper" target="_blank">using a loo roll to curl hair</a> or <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/how-to-get-foundation-out-of-clothes" target="_blank">getting make-up stains off clothing with shaving cream</a>), we're all for it. Finding alternative uses for what you already have lying around the house can mean spending less money and learning a new skill, not to mention having some fun along the way.</p><p>That's why these surprising uses for <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/search/cookie%20cutter" target="_blank">cookie cutters</a> are pure genius! Typically only brought out of the kitchen cupboard in the lead-up to Christmas, cookie cutters can be used for so much more than just your favourite <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/gingerbread-tree-biscuits" target="_blank">gingerbread biscuits</a>.</p><p>From sparkling Christmas ornaments to festive napkin holders, discover 7 unusual but brilliant uses for your cookie cutters below. They can even be used to create a totally unique holiday gifts for friends and family. Who knew that your trusty cookie cutters could be the most versatile piece of kit in your kitchen? Have fun!</p><h2>Make Christmas ornaments</h2><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/175007135493582321/"></a><br><script async defer src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script></p><p>You could simply tie your cutters with some pretty ribbon and hang on the tree as is, or add some <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/sticky-tapes-glues-tacks/asda-washi-tape-3-pack/910002290536" target="_blank">pretty washi tape</a> to the edges for a beautiful and colourful decoration.</p><h2>A Christmas wreath</h2><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/360358407667575777/"></a></p><p>Tie cutters together with a festive ribbon to make a totally unique Christmas wreath - perfect for hanging on the front door. <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/create-a-Christmas-wreath1" target="_blank">Get more amazing Christmas wreath ideas here</a>. </p><h2>Adorable pancakes</h2><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/497436721323621771/"></a></p><p>Get into the holiday spirit from the moment you wake up with these sweet pancake shapes, made using Christmas cookie cutters. </p><h2>Napkin rings</h2><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/113012271874482404/"></a></p><p>Having friends round? Wow them with a stunning dinner table display using your cookie cutters as napkin rings. </p><h2>Wrapping paper</h2><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/104779128808530138/"></a></p><p>Little ones will love making their very own festive gift wrap. To make, dip your holiday cookie cutters into colourful paint and use then use them to 'stamp' the paper. Simple! </p><h2>Bird feeders</h2><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/274790014742881001/"></a></p><p>Here's another project that children will love - making their very own, cookie-cutter shaped bird food. Hang these pretty shapes outside and watch as birds flock to your garden!</p><h2>Christmas candles</h2><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/483503709970118699/"></a></p><p>Why not make your Christmas gifts this year? These candles in the shapes of flowers, stars and trees are so pretty and a fabulous way to give a totally unique gift. </p><p><strong><em>Pick up your festive cookie cutters and more fun holiday items at <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/search/cookie%20cutters?cmpid=ahc-_-ghs-_-asdacom-_-hp-_-search-cookie-cutters" target="_blank">Asda.com</a> or in store at your <a href="http://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">local Asda</a>.</em></strong></p>

7 weird but wonderful ways to use your cookie cutters

By Asda Good Living,18th November 2016

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