Christmas gnome V4 in wood – silhouette for crafting

The first biscuits are baking and the fairy lights are up. Only the windowsill still needs something to bring Christmas into the house. That's exactly what this wooden Christmas gnome is for. It's a laser-cut silhouette with a finely scored face. You can leave it just as it is. Or you can use it as the starting point for your own Christmas decorations. Whether on its own on the windowsill or in a set for crafting with children: the gnome turns an ordinary afternoon into a festive one.

What changes for you

• You get the gnome in exactly the size that suits your space. You can choose any height from 5 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can start creating straight away, with no preparation. The untreated plywood can be painted, decorated, glued, varnished or oiled directly.
• Your decoration looks finished even without paint. The face and details are scored into the surface. The typical brown laser edge frames the silhouette.
• You don't need to sand anything. The laser-cut edges are smooth, so even little hands can join in right away.
• You can kit out bigger projects in one go. Sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 are available, for example for a craft group, a Christmas fair or a shop window display.

Why this Christmas gnome makes a difference day to day

Christmas decorations made from natural material need no glitter or shiny plastic. The wood shows its grain and light surface just as it grew. The gnome fits in on the windowsill, by the Advent wreath or on the shop counter. It suits almost any style, from rustic to simple Scandinavian. And if you decorate it yourself, you end up with not just any figure, but your own. In exactly the colours that suit your home.

Material & finish

The gnome is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. This makes it light, stable and pleasant to hold. The front has the scored outlines with the face and details. The back is left natural. The wood is untreated, neither varnished nor stained. That's why paints, glues and oils adhere particularly well. As a purely natural material, every piece is one of a kind. Different shades, fine structures in the grain and small knots are part of it. They give each gnome its own character. It is carefully made in Bütic's own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: Christmas gnome V4
• Height: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 5.5 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, characteristic brown laser edge
• Top side with scored outlines, underside left natural
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the Christmas gnome

• On a crafting afternoon with children: each child paints their own gnome. By evening, a whole gnome family is standing on the windowsill.
• As a small gift tag: a 5 cm gnome on a ribbon turns a plain parcel into a lovingly wrapped present.
• On the Christmas table: a gnome at every place as a place card. Your guests will have something to smile about even before the meal.
• In a café or bakery: large gnomes from 30 cm can be set up quickly in the shop window or on the counter. They last the whole of Advent.
• For Christmas fairs, nurseries or schools: with sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 you can supply whole groups. Same shape, same quality, no last-minute reordering.

Good to know about the gnome

The Christmas gnome has its roots in Scandinavia. According to tradition, the nisse or tomte watches over house and farm. As a thank-you, he gets a bowl of porridge left outside the door at Christmas. No wonder the little fellow with the pointy hat is now at home on windowsills and Christmas tables as a lucky charm. He also makes a lovely gift.

Care & durability

There's not much to do. A dry cloth is enough to remove dust. As the wood is untreated, you should protect the gnome from constant moisture. Indoors, you'll enjoy it for many years. Stored away safely after Christmas, it simply waits for the next Advent season.

Options & what's included

• Height of your choice: 5 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• What's included: Christmas gnome cutout in your chosen height and quantity, untreated and natural

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint or decorate the gnome? Yes. The plywood is untreated, neither varnished nor stained. Acrylic paints, pens, glue or oil adhere directly to the surface.

Is the gnome suitable for outdoor use? The wood is natural and not protected against moisture. For outdoor use, you should therefore treat it yourself with a suitable paint or oil.

Why don't all the gnomes look exactly the same? Wood is a natural material. Different shades, grain patterns and small knots are normal. That's exactly what makes every piece one of a kind.

Are both sides designed? The front has the scored outlines with the face and details. The back is natural and smooth.

What is the brown edge on the sides? It comes from the laser cutting and is typical of this process. The edges are smooth and don't need sanding.

A wooden cutout is just the start. Then comes the afternoon of painting and laughing at the kitchen table. And the gnome that finds its spot on the windowsill again every year. Simply choose your height and quantity. You do the rest.