Alpaca craft – alpaca in grass made of cardboard, 5–50 cm

The birthday table is set. The children are waiting with brushes and paint. Now all you need is a motif to work on. If you'd like to make an alpaca, this cutout made of sturdy bookbinding board is just right for your craft table. It's a clear alpaca-in-grass silhouette. You can paint it, stick things on it or simply stand it up as decoration. An ordinary afternoon turns into a little project everyone can be proud of.

What changes for you

• You can start straight away without cutting anything out yourself. The silhouette is cleanly laser-cut and has a clear, recognisable shape.
• Your paints, glues and varnishes hold reliably. That's thanks to the smooth, untreated surface of the solid board.
• You'll find the right size for every idea. The width can be chosen from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps. That covers everything from table scatter to a large single motif.
• Your motif won't bend while you work on it. The 1.2 mm bookbinding board with 755 g/m² feels noticeably firm in your hand.
• You can decorate with a clear conscience – as the board is made from 100% recycled material.

Why this cardboard alpaca makes a difference in everyday life

A ready-cut motif takes care of the tedious part. You get the enjoyable part: decorating it. You might be at the craft table with children, making table decorations for your next party or preparing small gifts. Either way, you have a shape that works straight away and can be transformed just the way you like. Alpacas and llamas look so alike that the same motif works for any llama idea too.

Material & finish

The solid board in bookbinding quality is 1.2 mm thick. It is stable enough to stand on its own and still easy to work with. The surface is smooth and untreated. Paint, varnish and glue stick directly, with no preparation needed. Laser cutting leaves the typical brown edges, which give the silhouette a clear outline. Every piece is laser-cut in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: solid board/bookbinding board, untreated
• Material thickness: 1.2 mm
• Grammage: 755 g/m²
• Made from 100% recycled material
• Shape: alpaca in grass
• 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
• Laser-cut, with brown edges
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the cardboard alpaca

• At a children's birthday party: each child paints their own alpaca. At the end, they take home a keepsake they made themselves.
• On the table for a wedding, engagement or Valentine's Day: scatter small motifs as table scatter. Your table gets a lovely theme without much decorating.
• When wrapping presents: tie a small alpaca to the ribbon as a tag. The parcel looks home-made rather than shop-bought.
• In a café or at a market stall: put a large motif on the counter display or in the shop window. It suits seasonal or themed decorations and is quick to set up.
• For schools, nurseries and craft groups: in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100, you have a motif ready for every child. No cutting, no preparation.

Good to know about alpacas

Alpacas originally come from the Andes in South America. Many people see them as a symbol of calm and gentleness. That's why they turn up so often on invitations, party decorations and in children's rooms. Alpacas and llamas look almost identical. So the cutout works just as well as a llama motif for any themed party.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. Store the untreated cardboard in a dry place, and it will keep its shape and smooth surface. Avoid moisture. The exception is if you seal your motif with varnish after decorating it.

Options & what's included

• Width freely selectable from 5 to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available individually or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• You receive the untreated cardboard silhouette – paints and decorating materials shown in the product photos are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the cardboard alpaca or stick things on it? Yes. The cardboard is untreated and smooth. You can paint it, stick things on it, coat it or varnish it.

Does the motif also work as a llama? Yes. Alpacas and llamas look very similar, so the cutout works just as well as llama decoration.

How sturdy is the cardboard? At 1.2 mm thick and 755 g/m², it is firm solid board in bookbinding quality. It keeps its shape.

Why are the edges brown? The brown edges come from laser cutting. They are a typical feature of the cutout.

What is the cardboard made of? 100% recycled material, made in Thuringia.

A cardboard cutout is just the start. At the craft table, it becomes your very own alpaca. Then it goes proudly on the shelf, on a present or on the party table. Simply choose your size and quantity, and you're ready for the next crafting afternoon.