North Rhine-Westphalia cardboard cutouts – 5–50 cm

A gift for someone who has lost their heart to the Rhine or the Münsterland. Or a decoration that shows where you call home. This cardboard cutout of North Rhine-Westphalia gives you the outline of your federal state as a blank. It is ready for your next craft project. You paint it, stick things on it or write on it. And a plain piece of bookbinder's board becomes your own piece of home on the wall, on the gift table or on the shop counter.

What changes for you

• You can start decorating straight away instead of cutting it out by hand. The state outline is already cleanly laser-cut.
• Your shape keeps its form even after painting or gluing. That's thanks to 1.2 mm solid board at 755 g/m². It is much firmer than the usual cardboard cutouts from a craft shop.
• You'll find the right size for every project, from a small gift tag to a large wall sign. You choose the width from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps. It's almost like a made-to-measure cardboard cutout.
• Your gift shows a clear state outline. You add a name, a date or a message. The result is something you can't buy just anywhere.
• You can craft with a clear conscience – the board is made from 100 % recycled material.

Why this cardboard cutout makes a difference in everyday use

Sometimes a standard shop-bought gift just isn't enough. A friend moves back to Cologne. Your father from the Sauerland has a milestone birthday. A couple from Düsseldorf gets engaged. A hand-decorated outline of North Rhine-Westphalia tells the story at a glance. It's about where you come from, the ties you share and a piece of home. And because you decide how it looks, each piece is as personal as the occasion.

Material & finish

The solid bookbinder's board feels sturdy in your hand. It doesn't warp as quickly as thin craft card while you work on it. The surface is smooth and untreated. Paint, varnish and glue stick well without any preparation. The laser-cut brown edges give the outline a clear, even border. It looks neat even unpainted. Every cutout is made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia. It is cleanly finished right into the fine corners of the state outline.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: solid board/bookbinding board, untreated
• Material thickness: 1.2 mm
• Grammage: 755 g/m²
• Recycling: made from 100 % recycled material
• Shape: outline of the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, laser-cut with brown edges
• Width: selectable from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 9.5 cm
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the cardboard cutout

• For a wedding: mark the couple's home town with a small heart on the outline. The guest book gets a page that brings back memories for years to come.
• For a birthday or engagement: write names and a date on a large outline. And you have a wall sign that is one of a kind.
• Crafting with children: each child paints their own little North Rhine-Westphalia. Along the way, they learn what their federal state looks like.
• In a shop, café or at the weekly market: use the outline as a sign for regional products. Your customers see at a glance that the goods come from here.
• For Valentine's Day or as a small gift: a small outline with a personal message. A greeting from home that says more than any card.

Good to know about North Rhine-Westphalia

North Rhine-Westphalia is Germany's most populous federal state. So a lot of people see their home in this outline, whether it's the Rhineland, the Ruhr, the Münsterland or the Sauerland. That's why the outline is a gift idea that almost always works. Give it for a move, an anniversary or simply as a reminder of home.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. Store the untreated board somewhere dry and it stays stable and flat. Avoid damp and wet. Want to make your piece more durable? You can paint or varnish it to give the surface extra protection.

Options & what's included

• Width freely selectable from 5 to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces
• The untreated cardboard cutout is delivered in the size and quantity you choose. Paints, pens and decorations shown in the product photos are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the cutout and stick things on it? Yes. The firm bookbinder's board can be glued, painted and varnished. The smooth, untreated surface takes paint well.

Is the board treated or coated? No, the board is untreated. So you work directly on the natural material, without a primer.

How tall is my cutout at a given width? As a guide: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 9.5 cm. The proportions stay the same for all sizes.

Is the cutout suitable for outdoor use? Untreated, the board belongs indoors, as it is sensitive to moisture. Protected with varnish or paint, it lasts longer in sheltered spots.

What is the material? 1.2 mm solid board in bookbinding quality at 755 g/m². It is made from 100 % recycled material and produced in Thuringia.

This piece of card is about one moment. Someone holds the outline of their home in their hands and knows at once: you came up with this for them. Just choose your size and quantity. Then get started on your idea.