for my cookies.) Wipe away any excess stain with a dry cloth. Allow the stain to set and dry as per the manufacturers recommendations. Then with a fine brush and some white acrylic paint, create the "icing" by painting fine line around the perimeter of the cookie. Add a smile, some eyes and a bow-tie. I did not add a top coat of varnish, preferring instead a flat finish. If you prefer to varnish your project, apply a coat of which ever varnish the wood stain manufacturer recommends. 24 comments: I love craft projects and homemade ornaments! I fill my Christmas vases with some Epsom salt to make it look like snow, particularly since we rarely have snow but I like the idea of using white beans too! Thanks for all the tips! Great ideas! I just happen to have some crystals tucked away in a drawer! Also, I really love how you've used the little tins and boxes with ribbon...definitely pinching that idea! Your comment about trying to get excited about decorating in warm weather made me laugh. Welcome to my world!! What a beautiful seasondecoration you are showing. Over here the weather is not cold at all. Not the temparture for this time of the year. I have not the idea that we are close to christmas. gr. Marijke I really do love your decorations! Such charm and not at all over the top or tacky. The boxed glass baubles remind me very much of ones my Mum