by Trenna Sue Hiler

Created on: November 01, 2009

Wreaths are a fun way to decorate for the holidays. This particular wreath can be used for a variety of holidays, based on the cookie cutters used. The other spectacular news it that one year it is a decoration and the following year it helps to make treats. It is easy and quick to put together and makes an excellent fund raiser project.

Supplies
*metal cookies cutters for the holiday (30)

*ribbon to make the bow - 3 yards of 1-inch-wide-ribbon
*paper clips (small)
*tacky wax
*scissors
*a nice big flat surface to work on

Arrange the cookie cutters in a circle. All of them need to be touching on one next to them. It is the only way they will hold together. Use the tack wax and small paperclips to hold the wreath together. Flip the wreath over and adjust and shape as needed.

Make the bow and attach it to the wreath with tacky wax and paper clips.

Give the gift with some instructions attached and a cookie mix. The instructions should read. "This year display the wreath, and then take it apart, wash and bake cookies to the hearts content. Year three there is yet another use. Turn them into ornaments for the tree. It's the gift that keeps on giving."

Even more fun would be to give them a jar mix for the sugar cookies. If a jar is not your thing cloth sacks with the ingredients in a zip lock work too. It's simple.

1 1/4 cup sugar
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Don't forget the instructions for the making and baking.

Stir the cookie mix into 1 cup soft butter, 3 beaten eggs and a dash of almond extract. Form into a ball and chill. Roll out to 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface and use the wreath parts to cut into shapes. Don't forget the sprinkles and icing.

For a fund raising project this gives those who make the purchase two price points. They get can the wreath alone or with the mix.

It also works great as a neighbor gift. In fact, in some neighborhoods the giver may end up as the recipient of some very nice cookies. Maybe they will even get some ornaments embellished with cloth and lace.

Mini cookie cutters can be formed into smaller wreaths and be given with some chocolate melts.

There are cookie cutters for all occasions, don't be afraid to share several wreaths with those you know. Because of some very enthusiastic cheerleaders anyone in our home can find a cookie cutter for any occasion. And the gift has crossed over that big pond to our friends there.

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