11.   A conventional cardboard puzzle is die-cut with a stamping machine that is not unlike a cookie cutter.

12.   A cookie cutter was used to create the cheesecake cow, representing eight maids a-milking.

13.   A host of new cutting tools are now being developed, including ones based on X-rays, electrons themselves and ultrafine molds that work like cookie cutters.

14.   A recent purchase of cookie cutters in cute holiday shapes.

15.   Again, basic shapes and cookie cutters are a great place for beginners to start.

16.   Break out the star-shaped cookie cutters for an Independence Day flair.

17.   But if their outlines come from cookie cutters, their uneasy souls are their own.

18.   Current offerings include copper oil cans, spaetzle makers and alphabet cookie cutters.

19.   Cut dough with a round cookie cutter or the rim of a drinking glass.

20.   Cut out with star or other cookie cutters.