Praying Mary V2 cardboard nativity figure to craft, 5–50 cm

Advent is starting. Your windowsill is still waiting for its nativity scene. This year you'd rather make your own decorations than buy them ready-made. This cardboard nativity figure of the praying Mary is made for your craft table. It is a cleanly laser-cut cutout made from sturdy bookbinding board. You can paint it, decorate it or simply display it unpainted. Bit by bit, you create Christmas decorations that truly show your own style.

What changes for you

• You design your nativity figure exactly the way you like it. The untreated solid board can be painted, varnished and covered with paper or decorations.
• Your figure will fit your nativity scene or windowsill. You choose the height freely from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can craft with a clear conscience. The board is made from 100 % recycled material.
• Your craft afternoon with children stays relaxed. The smooth surface takes paint and glue well. The outlines are already cleanly laser-cut.
• You get consistent quality from our own production. Every Mary is cut in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Why this nativity figure makes a difference in everyday life

Christmas decorations you make yourself tell more of a story than bought ones. The praying Mary stands on the Advent table, and you know the children painted her. That gives the nativity scene a meaning all of its own. Instead of mass-produced decorations, you create something personal, piece by piece. That works on the windowsill at home just as well as in a lovingly decorated shop window. You choose the size yourself. So the figure fits in with other nativity figures, candles or decorations without looking too big or too small.

Material & finish

The figure is made from 1.2 mm solid board in bookbinding quality, with a weight of 755 g/m². It is firm enough to stay stable. It is also noticeably heavier than thin craft card. The surface is smooth and untreated, so acrylic paint, varnish and glue adhere reliably. The laser cutting leaves the edges brown. They give the figure a clear, calm outline. The material is 100 % recycled and neatly finished. Made in Thuringia, Germany.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: solid board/bookbinding board, untreated
• Material thickness: 1.2 mm
• Grammage: 755 g/m²
• Height: choose from 5 to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 7.5 cm
• Shape: Praying Mary V2
• Edges: laser-cut, brown
• 100% recycled material
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the praying Mary

• Christmas crafts with children: every child paints their own Mary. At the end there is a nativity scene on the table that everyone is proud of.
• As a Christmas table decoration: a small figure at each guest's place completes the festive table before the meal even starts.
• On the windowsill or the Advent table: the silhouette of the praying Mary is a quiet reminder of the Holy Night. No elaborate set-up needed.
• In the shop window of a bakery, café or shop: a large Mary up to 50 cm tall catches people's eye. You can design her to match your shop decorations. She is quick to set up and can be used again year after year.
• For weddings, christenings or parish fêtes: a craft base for group activities. Sets in consistent quality mean many hands can craft at the same time.

Good to know about the praying Mary

The tradition of the Christmas crib goes back to Francis of Assisi. In 1223, in Greccio in Italy, he had the Christmas story acted out as a scene for the first time. Since then, Mary has been one of the central figures of every nativity scene. With a cutout to design yourself, you carry on this old custom and make it your own.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. Store the figure in a dry place and keep it away from constant moisture. As untreated cardboard, it is meant for indoor use. That way your Mary keeps her shape and will be with you for many Advent seasons.

Options & what's included

• Height freely selectable from 5 to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available individually or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• Scope of delivery: cardboard cutout “Betende Maria V2” (Praying Mary V2) in the selected size and quantity, untreated

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint or decorate the figure? Yes. The cardboard is untreated and has a smooth surface. It can be painted, varnished and decorated with glued-on materials.

Is the figure suitable for outdoor use? No. The cardboard is untreated and should be used indoors in dry conditions.

Does the figure stand on its own? Mary is a flat cutout made from 1.2 mm solid board. To display her, lean her against something or fix her to a base – for example in your nativity landscape.

What is the material made of? Bookbinding board made from 100 % recycled material. With a weight of 755 g/m², it is firm and keeps its shape.

Why are the edges brown? The outlines are laser-cut. This creates the typical brown edges that give the figure its clear silhouette.

This cardboard cutout is really about one moment. It's when your own nativity scene stands on the windowsill for the first time. And Christmas becomes a little more personal. Just choose the size you want and get started.