Cardboard gingerbread woman for crafts – 5 to 50 cm

It gets dark early outside. Paints, glue and glitter are on the table. And the children can't wait to get started. This cutout in sturdy bookbinding board is made for afternoons like these. It's a classic gingerbread figure that you can paint, decorate and design however you like. A plain cardboard silhouette becomes your very own Christmas decoration. Put it in the window, on the table or next to the Advent wreath.

What changes for you

• You can start your Christmas crafts straight away, with no cutting out. The figure arrives neatly laser-cut and ready shaped.
• Your paints, pens and glue hold well. The untreated cardboard has a smooth surface and doesn't repel anything.
• You'll find the right size for every idea. Choose anything from a small 5 cm hanging figure to a large 50 cm window picture, in 1 cm steps.
• Your crafting afternoon with children stays relaxed. The 1.2 mm solid board copes with inexperienced hands. It won't buckle at the first brushstroke.
• You can craft with a clear conscience – the board is made from 100 % recycled material.

Why this cardboard cutout makes a difference in everyday life

Christmas decorations you've made yourself feel different from shop-bought ones. They tell the story of the afternoon they were made. With a ready-cut blank, you don't need templates or scissors. You go straight to the fun part: decorating. Hang it in the window, use it on the table or give it to the grandparents. The figure brings a bit of Advent atmosphere into the room, and it really comes from you.

Material & finish

The figure is made of 1.2 mm solid board in bookbinding quality. It is much firmer than ordinary craft card. You can feel how stable the figure is in your hand. The surface is smooth and untreated. You can glue, paint, brush or varnish it, just as your project needs. The laser-cut edges are brown and clean. Their colour suits the gingerbread look. Every cutout is made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia. Each piece is carefully finished, one by one.

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 8 cm
• Edges: laser-cut, brown
• Recycling: made from 100 % recycled material
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the gingerbread figure

• Crafting with children in Advent: each child decorates their own figure with paint, buttons and ribbons. At the end, a whole gingerbread family hangs in the window.
• As table decoration for Christmas dinner: put a small figure with a name at each place. Your guests know where to sit and have a keepsake to take home.
• As a window picture: paint a large 40 or 50 cm figure and hang it up. It greets neighbours and visitors from far away.
• For weddings, birthdays, engagements or Valentine's Day: add names or a date. The cutout becomes a personalised decoration for the occasion.
• In a café, a bakery or at a Christmas market stall: with sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces, you can make price tags, garlands or counter decorations in a matching look. They're quick to set up and fit the season.

Good to know about the gingerbread figure

Gingerbread figures have been part of Christmas traditions for centuries. Think of the witch's house in Hansel and Gretel or the decorated figures at the Christkindlesmarkt. That's why people instantly see the motif as a Christmas decoration. It works whether you decorate it in classic brown and white or in bright, modern colours.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. Store the figure somewhere dry and keep it away from constant moisture, as the cardboard is untreated. That way your decorated figure lasts for many Advent seasons. You can put it back in the window year after year.

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
• You will receive the untreated cardboard cutout. Paints, ribbons and decorating materials shown in the product photos are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint and decorate the figure? Yes. The cardboard is untreated and has a smooth surface. You can glue, paint, brush or varnish it.

How sturdy is the cardboard? It is 1.2 mm thick and weighs 755 g/m². This is firm solid board in bookbinding quality. It is much sturdier than ordinary craft card.

How wide is the figure? The width depends on the height you choose. At a height of 10 cm, the figure is 8 cm wide.

Can I use the figure outdoors? The cardboard is untreated and should be kept away from moisture. It's best used indoors, for example in the window or on the table.

What matters is the afternoon of painting and gluing at the kitchen table. And the figure in the window that reminds you of it every day afterwards. Just choose your size and quantity. You decorate the rest yourself.