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Adding a little sweet sparkle to your holiday tree is easy!
Using some store bought gingerbread men and a crap-ton of shellac, you too can preserve some holiday sweetness! Just remember to do your spraying in a well ventilated area so you don't pass out, and store these well packed so that they will remain unbroken for next year's tree!
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Step 1
Sort through your bag of cookies and set all of the whole gingerbread men aside. Stuff the broken ones in your mouth.
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Step 2
Using a pastry brush, brush all of the crumbs from all sides and edges of the cookies.
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Step 3
Lay the brushed cookies out on a non stick, disposable surface outside or in a well ventilated area, like your garage. I used a slick poster board, but parchment or wax paper would work. Make sure you read the instructions and drying times on the can before you start! Spray well with a coat of shellac or laquer (or if you're like me, have your husband do it. Those fume aren't good for baby!) Once dry, flip and spray the backs. Repeat to give cookies three coats of shellac.
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Step 4
Move your little project inside where it's warm. Using a foam brush, brush each cookie with a coat of Sparkle Mod Podge. Yes, it looks white, but don't fret. It will dry clear and shimmery. Allow to dry completely.
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Step 5
Carefully slide an eye pin straight down into the top of each cookie. Right into the little man's noggin. Be gentle! Even though you've sealed them, they can still break! Remove the eye pin, dip into E6000, and slide back into the hole. Wipe any excess glue and allow to dry overnight.
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Step 6
Measure out your desired length of baker's twine. Make a knot a few inches from one end and string on beads and a cookie in your desired pattern. Make another knot next to the last bead. I used three fingers to measure the spaces between cookies and tied another knot before continuing to string. Repeat until you run out of cookies or twine.
