Father Christmas V2 wooden craft – plywood cutout

Outside it gets dark early. Inside, the brushes and paints are ready – and the children can't wait to make Christmas decorations. A wooden Father Christmas to decorate yourself is just right for this kind of afternoon. You pick up the natural plywood silhouette and paint it or stick things on it however you like. A plain wooden cutout becomes a piece of Christmas that is clearly yours.

What changes for you

• You can start straight away without sketching first. The hat, beard and face are already laser-etched on the top as fine contour lines.
• Christmas crafting with children is more relaxed. The laser-cut edges are smooth, so nobody gets splinters.
• You can decorate freely with paint, glue or oil. The plywood is untreated and takes every technique reliably.
• You'll find the right size for every idea. Choose anything from a 3 cm table scatter piece to a 50 cm window decoration, in 1 cm steps.
• You can also supply school classes, groups or shop displays in one go. Sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces are available.

Why this wooden Father Christmas makes a difference in everyday life

Decorations you make yourself tell a different story from bought ones. In the window, on the festive table or on a present, they remind you of an afternoon spent painting and laughing together. The clear silhouette of Father Christmas keeps the shape simple. The untreated plywood stays visible and the motif is instantly recognisable. A few wooden figures quietly turn into a small ritual that everyone looks forward to every year.

Material & finish

Every Father Christmas is laser-cut. This gives clean, smooth edges and a precise shape that feels pleasant in the hand. The top has fine etched contour lines to guide your painting. The underside stays smooth and natural. The plywood is neither varnished nor glazed, so paint and glue stick reliably. Every piece is made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia. Wood is a natural material. It can vary in shade and show fine grain or small knots. This makes each piece one of a kind, not faulty.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: Father Christmas with contour lines on the top (laser-etched lines, e.g. hat, beard, face)
• Height: 3 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at 10 cm high, approx. 8 cm wide
• Cut: laser cut, smooth edges
• Surface: natural; smooth underside without etching – can be painted, glued or oiled
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use your wooden Father Christmas

• Crafting with children: Each child paints their own Father Christmas. At the end, a small gallery hangs in the window, and everyone is proud of it.
• On presents: Use it as a gift tag with a handwritten name. The wrapped parcel becomes a personal greeting before it is even opened.
• For an Advent calendar: Number the figures and hang them on the little bags. Your homemade calendar gets a consistent, loving look.
• On the Christmas table: Scatter small figures between plates and candles as table scatter. Your guests have something to discover before the first course.
• In cafés, bakeries or at market stalls: Painted Father Christmas figures on the counter and shelves bring a seasonal mood to your display in a few minutes. No big set-up is needed, and there's a suitable size for every space.

Good to know about Santa

The figure of Father Christmas goes back to Saint Nicholas of Myra. He was known for his generosity towards children. The custom of giving gifts during Advent and Christmas grew from this. That's why the motif suits more than just the tree. It also fits St Nicholas' Day, the Advent calendar and gift tags.

Care & durability

There's not much to do. Simply store the untreated figures in a dry place and avoid constant moisture. Shape and surface will stay in good condition for many Christmas seasons. You can bring out your homemade decorations year after year.

Options & what's included

• Height freely selectable from 3 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• Each figure untreated, with contour lines on the top
• Paints, ribbons and other decorations shown in the product images are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the Father Christmas or stick things on it? Yes. The plywood is natural and neither varnished nor glazed. You can paint, glue, oil or decorate it in other ways.

Are the edges smooth enough for children's hands? The figures are laser-cut, so the edges are smooth. They are well suited to Christmas crafts with children.

Does every figure look the same? The shape is identical, the material isn't. Wood varies in shade, shows fine grain patterns and occasionally small knots. This is not a fault. It makes each piece unique.

What are contour lines? The details of Father Christmas – such as hat, beard and face – are laser-etched on the top as fine lines. They guide you as you paint. The underside stays smooth and natural.

A plywood cutout is only the start. What counts is the moment the first Father Christmas figures you painted yourself hang in the window. That's when Advent really begins at home. Just choose your size and quantity – the rest is up to you.