Decorate a gingerbread man – wooden silhouette for crafts

The biscuits smell wonderful, the children are already at the table with brushes and glue – all that's missing is something to decorate. That's exactly what this wooden gingerbread man is made for: an untreated plywood silhouette that you can paint, embellish and decorate however you like. A simple cutout turns into your very own gingerbread man decoration – on the tree, in the window or on the festive table.

What changes for you

• You create your own Christmas decorations instead of buying ready-made ones – because the wood is untreated and can be painted, decorated or oiled.
• You'll find the right size for every idea, from a small gift tag to a large window decoration – thanks to a freely selectable height of 3 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• Your craft session with children, a nursery group or friends is quickly sorted – because the gingerbread man is also available in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.
• You can get started straight away without sanding the edges – the cutout is laser-cut and has smooth edges with the typical brown rim that already looks like freshly baked gingerbread.

Why this gingerbread man makes a difference in everyday life

Home-made decorations feel different from shop-bought ones: every ornament on the tree tells the story of a cosy afternoon of crafting, every motif in the window carries your personal touch. As you decorate or paint your gingerbread man, you naturally create exactly the calm, warm Advent atmosphere everyone looks for in December. And because the motif is such a classic, it fits in year after year.

Material & finish

The gingerbread man is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. It is like a small wooden board in the shape of a gingerbread man. It holds its shape and is pleasantly light. The edges are smooth. The laser cut leaves the typical brown edge. The wood is left natural, not varnished and not glazed. Paint, glue and oil stick to it especially well. As a purely natural material, each piece shows its own grain, small knots and shades of colour. This is not a flaw. It is what makes every cutout one of a kind. Every gingerbread man is made in Bütic's own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished, not glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: gingerbread man
• Height: 3 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 8.5 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, characteristic brown laser edge
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use your gingerbread man

• At an Advent craft afternoon: each child paints their own gingerbread man with white 'icing' lines – and proudly hangs it on the tree.
• At Christmas dinner: a little gingerbread man at every place as table scatter – and your festive table looks lovingly laid before the first course arrives.
• When wrapping presents: tie a gingerbread man with a name on it to the ribbon as a gift tag – and the parcel doesn't need an extra bow.
• In an Advent calendar: one numbered figure per door – and opening it becomes a little ritual every morning.
• In a bakery, café or at a Christmas market stall: painted gingerbread men in the shop window or on the counter echo what you sell – quick to hang up and reusable every year.

Good to know about the gingerbread man

Gingerbread has been part of Christmas baking for centuries – and thanks to fairy tales and Christmas stories, the gingerbread man has become a symbol of Advent all over the world. That's exactly why the motif works so reliably: it's instantly recognised and brings back memories of baking smells and childhood – whether on the tree, in the window or on the shop counter.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do: store the cutouts in a dry place and avoid prolonged damp – and your home-made decorations will be with you for many Christmases. As the wood is untreated, you can give it extra protection with paint or oil if needed.

Options & what's included

• Choose your height: 3 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• You'll receive the untreated wooden cutout – paints and decorative materials shown in the product photos are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the gingerbread man? Yes. The plywood is untreated and takes acrylic paints, coloured pencils, glue and oil well – no preparation is needed before painting and decorating.

Why is the edge brown? The cutout is laser-cut, which creates the typical dark rim with smooth edges – a fitting effect on a gingerbread man, reminiscent of something freshly baked.

Do all the figures look the same? The shape is identical, the wood isn't: as a natural material, every piece has its own grain, varying shades and occasionally small knots – each one is unique.

Is the cutout suitable for outdoor use? The wood is untreated and not varnished. For outdoor use, you should therefore protect it with paint or oil and keep it away from prolonged damp.

How wide is the figure? The width depends on the height you choose: at a height of 10 cm, it is 8.5 cm wide.

In the end, it's not about a wooden cutout. It's about the afternoon spent painting and laughing at the kitchen table – and the moment your first home-made gingerbread man hangs on the tree. Simply choose your size and quantity, and you design the rest.