Oh lordy- had a fiasco last night with using a template instead of a cutter. I needed a raindrop- which I did not have and didn't plan ahead well- so didn't order one in time. No biggie, I thought- I'll just use a template and cut them. I had to do 12- which was not a huge amount- but it took a while- and then had to do it all over again on the RBC. I was not pleased with the result. They were all a tad uneven, since I had to press down a bit to cut- and the sides were all jaggedy. It was too late to fix them- and I'm probably the only one who will notice, but darn. I learned my lesson. I will get flashing and make a cutter from now on. Too much work and not a good result!! 
I did that for my sample shamrock cookies. I hurried up and bought a cutter before my first order came in because it was a disaster. The only way I could have it come out well was to freeze the dough and then cut it with a knife. I smoothed out the edges before I baked them. I hope I never have to do that again!
Buy a couple cheap large round cutters and have them on hand for when you need to bend a cutter in a pinch. I just did that with an oval shape I needed.
Good idea for the cheap round cutter and modify...and did I think of freezing at 1am??- of course not...duh!! 
You can also save some time with the RBC. drop a piece over the cookie that is a bit larger than the cookie. then, using your fingers, press off the excess against the edge of the cookie. Sort like wiping off the edges. It seems to work well for me in a pinch.
You can also save some time with the RBC. drop a piece over the cookie that is a bit larger than the cookie. then, using your fingers, press off the excess against the edge of the cookie. Sort like wiping off the edges. It seems to work well for me in a pinch.
Never thought of that!...
I've posted a pic of the water drops I did in my photos- take a look if you like After the fact, I went to Michael's and found a flimsy heart-shape cutter- bent it, and now I have a water drop for next time!!
i think you're right...you're the only one who will notice. i think the whole thing looks great. where did you get your paint can? i love that idea
Thank you!! I think I answered you on my photo comments, too- but in case anyone else is wondering...Home Depot- but they're a little pricey- $3...will only use them for my large bouquets where I'm charging a good amount. Thanks!
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