Money gift crafts – bankruptcy vulture wooden cutout, 3–50 cm

You're making a money gift for a friend who's always moaning about his empty wallet. And you still need a motif that makes everyone smile. This bankruptcy vulture wooden cutout is made for exactly that. It's a tongue-in-cheek bird silhouette in plywood. You can paint it, decorate it or simply use it as it is. That's how a small craft idea becomes a gift people will talk about for a long time.

What changes for you

• You get a funny motif for money gifts, cards or small signs straight away. The bankruptcy vulture silhouette speaks for itself and needs no explanation.
• You can get started right away with paint, glue or oil. The wood comes unfinished in its natural state and takes any design.
• You'll find the right size for every project, from table scatter to wall sign. Choose any width from 3 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• No sawing or sanding needed. The cutout is laser-cut and comes with smooth edges and the typical brown edge.
• You order exactly the quantity you need. Buy a single piece or a set of 10, 25, 50 or 100, for example for larger craft groups.

Why this wooden cutout makes a difference every day

A ready-cut motif takes the hardest part of crafting off your hands. You go straight to decorating and have a result to show for it sooner. Natural wood has more grip than printed paper. Its lively grain makes every piece unique. That's how a spontaneous idea at the kitchen table becomes a gift or decoration that really looks the part.

Material & finish

The bankruptcy vulture is made from 3 mm plywood and laser-cut in our own production in Pößneck. This gives clean, smooth edges and the typical brown edge, which adds extra contour to the motif. The wood is unfinished, neither varnished nor stained. So you can decorate, paint, coat or oil it however you like. Wood is a natural material, so every cutout turns out a little different. Shades vary, each has its own grain, and some have small knots. This makes every piece one of a kind. That's not a flaw – it's the nature of wood.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: bankruptcy vulture (bird silhouette)
• Width: 3 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 7.5 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges with typical brown rim
• Surface: untreated, not varnished or glazed
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the bankruptcy vulture

• For money gift crafts: Put a small vulture on the envelope or the gift ribbon. The joke lands before the gift is even opened.
• For funny cards and small signs about being broke: Stick on the motif and add a line of text. Your birthday or leaving gift is ready.
• For crafting with children: The silhouette gets painted or decorated in bright colours. In the end, a self-made bird hangs in the child's bedroom.
• In the shop or office: A large cutout up to 50 cm wide makes a tongue-in-cheek wall sign. Use it for the coffee kitty or the team savings box, for example.
• As table scatter at a themed party: Spread several small vultures from the set of 25 or 50 across the table. The theme of the evening is clear at a glance.

Good to know about the bankruptcy vulture

The German word “Pleite” (bankruptcy) comes from Yiddish and originally meant something like “escape”. It referred to escaping from creditors. From this, popular speech created the “Pleitegeier”, the bankruptcy vulture. To this day it symbolically circles over empty coffers. That's why the motif suits anything to do with money gifts, savings boxes and funny messages among friends and colleagues.

Care & durability

There isn't much to do. Store the unfinished cutout in a dry place and keep it away from constant moisture. Then it will keep its natural look for a long time. If you paint or oil it, you decide the colour and finish yourself, just as your project needs.

Options & what's included

• Width of your choice: 3 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• The wooden cutout is supplied unfinished in its natural state – without paint or other decoration

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint or decorate the bankruptcy vulture? Yes. The plywood is unfinished and takes paint, glue and oil well. You can paint it, oil it, decorate it or leave it natural.

Why don't all the cutouts look exactly the same? Wood is a natural material. Shade, grain and small knots vary from piece to piece. This makes every cutout one of a kind.

What does the reference size mean? The height depends on the width you choose. At 10 cm wide, for example, the vulture is 7.5 cm high.

Where does the brown edge come from? The cutout is laser-cut. This creates the typical brown edge, which gives the motif a clear contour. The edges are smooth.

What counts is more than a piece of plywood. It's the moment the recipient spots the little vulture and has to laugh – before even reading the card. Just choose your size and quantity, and get started.