DIY Christmas decorations – felt gingerbread man, aubergine

The Advent wreath is up and the first biscuits are baking. Only the window and the gift table are still missing something to complete your Christmas decorations. This felt gingerbread man in aubergine is made for exactly that. It is a clear, friendly figure. You simply lay it down, hang it up or use it in your crafts. With just a few steps, you create festive Advent and Christmas decorations all around the room.

What changes for you

• You decorate in minutes instead of hours – because the gingerbread man arrives ready cut and ready to use.
• You craft without frayed edges – the laser cut seals the edges, so every figure keeps its clean shape.
• You find exactly your size – from 3 cm as table scatter to 60 cm for walls or shop windows, selectable in 1 cm steps.
• Your decorations look planned rather than thrown together – the aubergine shade combines well with other felt colours.
• You can plan larger projects with ease – order singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.

Why this felt gingerbread man makes a difference in everyday use

Making Christmas decorations is most fun when the material plays along. The soft felt feels pleasant in your hand. The figure keeps its shape. And the aubergine shade stands out clearly from the usual red and green. In the window, on the festive table or as small table scatter between the plates – the gingerbread figure makes the room feel cosy without being intrusive.

Material & finish

The gingerbread man is made of 100% polyester felt, approx. 2.5–3 mm thick. It is firm enough to stand upright in wreaths or arrangements. It is also soft enough to sew, glue or embroider without any trouble. Every figure is laser cut in our own Bütic production in Pößneck. This seals the edges, so they do not fray. The result is clean workmanship, made in Thuringia, Germany.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: 100% polyester felt
• Material thickness: approx. 2.5–3 mm
• Shape: gingerbread man
• Colour: aubergine
• Height: 3 cm to 60 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Cut: laser cut, sealed edges
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the felt gingerbread man

• Christmas decorations in the window: Hang several figures on ribbons – and a little gingerbread parade greets everyone who walks past.
• On the gift table: A gingerbread man on every present or at every place setting – your guests discover a little something made with love before the presents are opened.
• As table scatter in small sizes: Spread them between candles and biscuit plates. The table looks festive straight away without being cluttered.
• Crafting with children: Paint, embroider or decorate the figures. At the end, home-made Advent decorations hang on the tree, and everyone is proud of them.
• For bakeries, cafés or market stalls: Use the gingerbread motif in the shop window and on the counter. Your seasonal goods stand out. Setting up is quick, and you can reuse the decorations every year.

Good to know about the gingerbread man

The gingerbread man comes from the centuries-old tradition of gingerbread baking. It has been part of Advent and Christmas since the Middle Ages. That is why the motif works so reliably as a Christmas decoration. It instantly brings back memories of freshly baked biscuits and Christmas markets – whether at home in the window or in a bakery display.

Options & what's included

• Choose any height from 3 cm to 60 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• Colour: aubergine; other felt colours are available separately and combine well

Frequently asked questions

Do the edges fray while crafting? No. The laser cut seals the edges. You can sew, glue or hang up the figure without the edge coming apart.

Which size is best for what? Small figures from 3 cm work as table scatter for tables and presents. Medium sizes suit windows and wreaths. Large figures up to 60 cm are made for walls or shop windows.

Can I order larger quantities? Yes. The gingerbread man is available individually or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 – for example for craft groups, school classes or shop decorations.

Where does the cutout come from? Every figure is made and laser cut in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

A felt figure is a small thing. But it is part of the moment when the window lights up, the children hang up their gingerbread men and Advent really begins. Just choose your size and quantity – anticipation does the rest.