Squirrel V1 wood – plywood cutout for crafting

Outside, the leaves are turning. Inside, the bowl of nuts and cones is already waiting. All that's missing is a motif to tie it all together. This wooden squirrel is made for your autumn decorations. It's an unfinished plywood cutout. You can paint it, stick things on it or simply leave it natural. A few finds from your walk and a stroke of the brush turn it into your own window or table decoration.

What changes for you

• You can design it just the way you like. The wood is unfinished, so you can paint it, oil it, cover it or stick things on it.
• You'll find the right size for every idea, from a small tag to a large wall motif. Choose any height from 5 to 40 cm in 1 cm steps.
• Crafting with children is relaxed too. The laser-cut edges are smooth and don't splinter like roughly sawn wood.
• Your motif looks finished even before you paint it. The typical brown laser edge traces the squirrel silhouette in fine detail.
• It's easy to combine with real nuts, cones or leaves. As a woodland motif, it suits any nature-themed decoration.

Why this wooden squirrel makes a difference in everyday life

Ready-made decorations often look the same everywhere. A blank you design yourself tells your own story. It has the colours that suit your home. It's the motif at the window that the neighbours' children spot as they walk past. A simple piece of wood becomes a decoration you made yourself. It has its place at the window, on the shelf or on the wall – in autumn and all year round.

Material & finish

The squirrel is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. This gives precise contours and smooth edges with no finishing needed. The wood stays natural, not varnished and not glazed. Paints, oils and glue stick directly to the surface. As a natural material, each piece varies in shade. It may show fine textures or small knots in the grain. This is not a flaw – it's what makes every squirrel one of a kind. It is made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: Squirrel V1
• Height: choose from 5 cm to 40 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is also 10 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges with the typical brown laser edge
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the squirrel

• At the craft table with the children: Everyone paints their own squirrel. In the end, a little woodland parade hangs at the window, and everyone is proud of it.
• On the autumn table: Place one motif among nuts, cones and candles. Your table setting gets a theme with very little effort.
• As a small gift tag: Write a name on it. Your parcel looks lovingly made rather than quickly wrapped.
• In a café or farm shop: Use large squirrels in your shop window or counter display. Your seasonal display is ready in a few minutes and can be reused year after year.
• At nursery or primary school: Use it as a template for painting in an autumn project. One motif, many results, each one different.

Good to know about the squirrel

With its winter stores, the squirrel has long been a symbol of autumn and of planning ahead. In German, people even say someone "collects like a squirrel". That's why the motif suits harvest festival, autumn windows and nature decorations with nuts and leaves so well.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. A dry cloth is enough to remove dust. As the plywood is unfinished, avoid wet conditions and constant moisture. Kept indoors or sealed with paint or oil, your squirrel will look good for a long time.

Options & what's included

• Contents: 1 squirrel in the size of your choice
• Sizes: choose any height from 5 cm to 40 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Decorations such as nuts, cones or leaves shown in the product images are not included

Frequently asked questions

Is the wood treated? No, the plywood is untreated – neither varnished nor glazed. You can paint, decorate, stain or oil it directly.

Where does the brown edge come from? The squirrels are laser-cut. This creates the typical brown edge, which traces the contour in fine detail. It is a normal feature of the cutout.

Do all the squirrels look the same? The shape is identical, the shade is not. Wood is a natural material. It varies in shade, has its own grain and sometimes small knots. Every piece is one of a kind.

How wide is the squirrel? Height and width are the same. For example, if you choose a height of 10 cm, the motif is also 10 cm wide.

Can I use the squirrel outdoors? Unfinished, it is better suited to indoor use. For outdoor window decorations, protect it first with paint or oil and avoid constant moisture.

This wooden cutout is the start of an afternoon of crafting. A brush, some paint and a few collected cones become your own autumn decoration. Then it greets you at the window every day. Just choose your size and get started.