Christmas crafts – wooden rocking horse V2, 3–50 cm

The kitchen table is covered with paints, brushes and glue. Outside it gets dark early. Christmas crafting with the children is about to begin. This wooden rocking horse is made for afternoons like these. It is an untreated plywood silhouette that you can decorate however you like. Bit by bit, a few blanks become your own Christmas decorations.

What changes for you

• You can start crafting straight away, with no preparation or cutting – because the rocking horse arrives laser-cut and with smooth edges.
• Your decoration fits exactly where you want it, from table scatter to window picture – thanks to a width you can choose from 3 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You decorate it just the way you want, whether you cover, paint or oil it – because the wood is in its natural state, not varnished or glazed.
• You are also set for larger craft sessions, for example with a children's group or a club – because the design is available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.
• You're holding a piece of honest craftsmanship. It's made in Bütic's own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Why this wooden rocking horse makes a difference in everyday life

Home-made Christmas decorations tell more of a story than shop-bought ones. Each little horse shows the hand of the person who decorated it. In the window, on the Advent wreath or on the festive table, the rocking horse design brings back memories of childhood and Christmases past. And crafting together gives you time spent together that you will remember.

Material & finish

The rocking horse is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. This gives it the typical brown edge that neatly traces the silhouette. The edges are smooth and the finish is clean. It feels pleasant in your hand and is ready to decorate. Wood is a natural material. It can turn out lighter or darker and may show small differences in the grain or tiny knots. This is not a flaw. It makes every piece one of a kind.

Dimensions & technical details

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

How to use the rocking horse

• Making Christmas decorations during Advent: you decorate the blanks with the children – and in the end every window has its own little work of art.
• On the festive table: small horses as table scatter between candles and fir branches – and your guests spot the lovingly made details as they sit down.
• On presents: a rocking horse on a ribbon instead of a shop-bought bow – and the parcel under the tree stands out straight away.
• In a café, bakery or at a market stall: the silhouettes decorate counters and shop windows during Advent. They are quick to put up and instantly recognisable as Christmas decorations.
• For a birth or christening: painted in soft colours, the classic children's design becomes a personal greeting or a card enclosure.

Good to know about the rocking horse

The rocking horse has been a classic children's toy for centuries. To this day it stands for childhood and a sense of security. That is exactly why it is such a popular winter design. It brings back memories of Christmases past. It also suits occasions such as births, christenings and children's rooms.

Care & durability

There is not much you need to do. As the wood is untreated, it is best to store the silhouettes in a dry place and protect them from constant moisture. That way your home-made decorations will look good for many Advent seasons – and you will enjoy bringing them out again every year.

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
• You will receive the untreated rocking horse silhouette in the size and quantity you choose; decorations and craft materials shown are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I decorate the rocking horse myself? Yes. The wood is in its natural state and can be covered, painted, oiled or decorated in other ways – ideal for crafting with children.

Is the wood treated? No, the plywood is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. This means paint and glue stick well.

Where does the brown edge come from? The design is laser-cut. The brown edge is created during cutting and is typical of this technique. The edges are still smooth.

How tall is the rocking horse? The height depends on the width you choose: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 8.5 cm.

Why do the blanks look different? Wood is a natural material. Shade, grain and small knots vary – and that is what makes every piece one of a kind.

A wooden cutout is only the start. What counts is the afternoon at the kitchen table spent painting and gluing. And the little horse in the window that reminds you of it every year. Simply choose the size and quantity that suit your craft idea.