Make a Santa hat V1 – cardboard blank, 5–50 cm

The Advent wreath is up and the fairy lights are hung. But the tree and the window still need some homemade Christmas decorations. That's exactly what this Santa hat made from sturdy bookbinding board is for, and it's made for your crafting afternoon. You paint it, stick things on it or leave it plain. Then you hang it up using the ready-made hanging hole, right where you want some Christmas spirit.

What changes for you

• You can start straight away, without a template or scissors. The Santa hat arrives cleanly laser-cut and in the size you choose.
• Your paints, pens and glue hold well. That's thanks to the smooth, untreated surface of the 1.2 mm solid board.
• You can hang each hat on the tree, a branch or the window in seconds. The Ø 3 mm hanging hole is already there.
• Your decoration fits your space exactly. You choose the width from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps, from small tree ornaments to large window pictures.
• You decorate with a clear conscience – the cardboard is made from 100% recycled material.

Why this cardboard Santa hat makes a difference in everyday life

Homemade Christmas decorations tell more of a story than shop-bought ones. Think of the hat your child painted red, or the set in the window in your family colours. The blank is already cut, so your crafting afternoon stays relaxed. You decorate instead of cutting. And in a shop or café, a row of matching hats above the counter creates a consistent seasonal look with little effort.

Material & finish

The hat is made from solid bookbinding-quality board at 755 g/m². It feels pleasantly sturdy in your hand. It doesn't warp as quickly as thin card when you paint it. The surface is smooth and untreated. You can stick things on it, paint it or varnish it. Laser cutting creates the characteristic brown edges, which give the shape a clean, clear outline. Every hat is made by Bütic 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
• Recycled content: 100 % recycled material
• Shape: Santa hat V1
• Width: selectable from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at 10 cm wide, the height is 9 cm
• Hanging hole: Ø 3 mm
• Edges: laser-cut, brown
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the Santa hat

• Making Santa hats with children: each child paints their own hat. At the end, a little gallery hangs on the tree, and everyone is proud of it.
• As tree ornaments: several small hats of 5 to 10 cm spread across the Christmas tree – painted, decorated or left plain.
• In the window: one large hat in the centre, or several hung at different heights on branches. The Christmas spirit is visible from the street.
• Above the counter in a bakery or café: lined up in the right size, the hats make a seasonal decoration in just a few minutes. It needs no big set-up. After the holidays, it packs away flat.
• As place cards or gift tags at the Christmas party: write a name on it, put it at the place setting or tie it to a present. Every guest feels welcome before the meal even starts.

Good to know about the Santa hat

The red pointed hat has been part of the image of Father Christmas since the 19th century. It was shaped by well-known illustrations of that time. That's exactly why the motif works so reliably. Everyone recognises it at a glance – as a tree ornament at home, in a shop window or on a market stall during Advent.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. Keep the untreated board dry and away from moisture. Then you can take your decorated hats out of the Christmas box again every year. Stored flat, they keep their shape and are ready to use again in seconds.

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
• Each hat has a built-in Ø 3 mm hanging hole
• You receive the untreated cardboard shape – paints, ribbons and decorations shown in the product images are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the hat or stick things on it? Yes. The board is untreated and has a smooth surface. You can stick things on it, paint it and varnish it.

How do I hang up the hat? Each hat has a Ø 3 mm hanging hole. Simply thread a ribbon, string or hook through it and hang it on the tree, a branch or the window.

How big is the hat at the width I choose? For reference: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 9 cm. You choose the width from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.

Is the board suitable for outdoor use? The solid board is untreated and should be protected from moisture. It's best used in dry indoor spaces or sheltered spots.

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

This cardboard blank is the starting point for an afternoon of painting and gluing at the kitchen table. And for the moment the first hat you made yourself hangs on the tree. Just choose your size and quantity. You'll design the rest together.