Rügen outline in cardboard – Rügen island for crafts, 5–50 cm

A piece of the Baltic Sea for your home. Maybe you collected shells on the beach at Binz. Or you stood at Cape Arkona and looked into the wind. Now you want to keep that memory in view. With this cardboard outline of Rügen, you bring the silhouette of your favourite island to your wall, your table or your craft project. It is made for your holiday memories. You paint, decorate or write on the Rügen outline however you like. A plain cutout becomes your own decoration.

What changes for you

• You design it just the way you like – the untreated bookbinding board can be painted, decorated with paper or embellishments, coated and varnished.
• Your decoration is sturdier than thin craft paper – thanks to 1.2 mm solid board with a weight of 755 g/m².
• You will find the right size for your project – from a small gift tag to a large wall decoration. Choose a width from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can craft with a clear conscience. The card is made from 100% recycled material.
• You can start straight away – the neatly laser-cut outline comes ready cut. There is nothing to trim.

Why this cardboard cutout makes a difference day to day

Everyone recognises an island silhouette at once. Its distinctive shape brings to mind the sea, chalk cliffs and holidays. Use it on its own in the hallway or as part of a maritime display. The Rügen outline shows at a glance that it was made by hand and not taken from a mass-produced range. And because you design it yourself, it carries your own handwriting.

Material & finish

The solid bookbinding-quality board feels pleasantly sturdy in your hand. It does not warp as quickly as thin card when you paint it. The surface is smooth and untreated, so paints, glue and varnish stick well. Bütic laser-cuts the outline in our own production in Pößneck. This leaves the typical brown edges around the cutout. It is made in Thuringia, Germany, and neatly finished.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: solid board/bookbinding board
• Material thickness: 1.2 mm
• Grammage: 755 g/m²
• Shape: Rügen island (outline)
• Width: selectable from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 8.5 cm
• Laser-cut, with brown edges
• Surface: smooth and untreated
• Made from 100% recycled material
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the Rügen cutout

• After your Baltic holiday: paint the outline in shades of blue and sand. Mark the place you stayed with a small heart. Now the memory hangs on your wall.
• For a wedding on the island: use small Rügen outlines as place cards or as tags on wedding favours. Your guests will know straight away where the celebration is.
• For a birthday or an engagement: write names and a date on the cutout. You give a keepsake that exists only once.
• For holiday flats, cafés or shops on the coast: arrange several sizes in a row. They make a window or counter display with a clear local link. It is quick to set up and easy to change again.
• Crafting with children: colour it in, stick things on, decorate it with shells. At the end of the afternoon, everyone holds their own island picture.

Good to know about the Isle of Rügen

Rügen is Germany's largest island. It is famous for its white chalk cliffs, which inspired paintings by Caspar David Friedrich. This distinctive coastline is part of the cutout's silhouette. That makes it a good holiday souvenir, a guest gift with an island link or a local decoration for anyone who feels close to the Baltic Sea.

Care & durability

There is not much to do. Store the cutout in a dry place and keep it away from moisture. Untreated cardboard does not like water. Used indoors in dry conditions, it keeps its shape for a long time. A coat of paint or varnish makes the surface more resistant.

Options & what's included

• Width selectable from 5 to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces
• You receive the untreated cardboard cutout in the size and quantity you choose; paints, ribbons and decorations shown in the product images are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint and decorate the cutout? Yes. The smooth, untreated surface takes paints, varnish and glue well. You can paint, varnish, decorate or write on the outline.

Is the cardboard suitable for outdoor use? The cardboard is untreated and should stay dry. Indoors it lasts a long time. Outdoors, only use it in a sheltered spot and for a short time.

How tall is the cutout at the width I choose? The height depends on the shape of the island. At a width of 10 cm, it is 8.5 cm tall. Larger widths follow the same ratio.

Why are the edges brown? The outline is laser-cut, which creates the typical brown edges. This is not a defect. It is part of the production process and gives the cutout a brown rim.

Is the material environmentally friendly? The bookbinding board is made from 100% recycled material and is produced in Thuringia.

This cardboard cutout is about a moment. You see your island on the wall – and for a second you feel the Baltic wind again. Simply choose your size and quantity and get started.