Father Christmas V2 cardboard cutout for crafts, 5–50 cm

Outside it gets dark early. Inside, brushes, glue and glitter paper are spread across the kitchen table. Advent is here. A cardboard Father Christmas is made for an afternoon like this. It's a clear figure with laser-cut outlines. You can paint it, decorate it with paper or simply stand it in the window. That's how a plain cutout becomes your very own Christmas decoration.

What changes for you

• You can start straight away without cutting anything yourself. The figure arrives laser-cut with clean outlines.
• Your paints and glue hold well. The smooth, untreated surface is suitable for painting, gluing and varnishing.
• You'll find the right size for every idea. From a small hanging tag to a large window figure, choose from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• Your figure keeps its shape, even when children help with the crafting. That's thanks to sturdy 1.2 mm bookbinder's board at 755 g/m².
• You can decorate with a clear conscience. The solid board is made from 100% recycled material.

Why this cardboard Santa makes a difference in everyday life

Homemade Christmas decorations say more than shop-bought ones. In the window, on the Advent calendar or on the set table, you can see that someone made them with care. The clear shape gives you a reliable starting point. You only need to decorate, not design. An afternoon of Christmas crafts with children gives you decorations for the whole of Advent.

Material & finish

The solid bookbinder's board feels sturdy in your hand. The finish is clean: a smooth surface, precise laser-cut outlines and the typical brown edges. Because the board is untreated, it takes acrylic paint, watercolour, glue and varnish well. You decorate the figure to suit your home. Every cutout is made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: solid board/bookbinding board, made from 100 % recycled material
• Material thickness: 1.2 mm
• Grammage: 755 g/m²
• Shape: Father Christmas V2, laser-cut with brown edges
• Height: choose from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 8 cm
• Surface: smooth and untreated – can be painted, glued and varnished
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the cardboard Father Christmas

• Crafting with children: everyone gets a figure and makes their own Father Christmas. At the end, a little family gallery hangs in the window.
• On the Advent calendar: use small figures as number tags or door decorations. Opening a door each day becomes a little more festive.
• On the festive table: put a painted Father Christmas at each place, perhaps with a name written on it. Your guests find their seat and take a keepsake home.
• In the shop window or on the counter: the larger figures up to 50 cm let you decorate a bakery, café or market stall quickly and consistently. Sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 also cover several branches or promotions.
• As a gift tag or card: a small figure on the parcel replaces the name tag. Even the wrapping becomes a Christmas decoration idea.

Good to know about Santa

Father Christmas goes back to Saint Nicholas of Myra. He was honoured as a bringer of gifts as early as the Middle Ages. That's why the motif isn't just for Christmas Eve. It suits the whole of Advent, from St Nicholas' Day to the Advent calendar and Christmas window decorations.

Care & durability

There's not much to do. Store the figure in a dry place and protect it from lasting moisture, as the board is untreated. Your Father Christmas then keeps its shape and can come out again next year.

Options & what's included

• Height of your choice 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 cutout in your chosen size and quantity. Paints and craft materials shown in the design examples are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint and decorate the Father Christmas? Yes. The untreated bookbinder's board can be painted, glued, coated and varnished. Paints and glue stick well to the smooth surface.

How sturdy is the figure? The solid board is 1.2 mm thick with a weight of 755 g/m². It's much firmer than standard craft card and works well for children's hands.

Can the figure be used outdoors? The board is untreated and should stay dry. It's best used indoors, for example in the window, in a shop window or on the table.

Where do the brown edges come from? The outlines are laser-cut, which creates the typical brown edges. They are a normal feature of this production method.

Which size is right for what? Small figures from 5 cm suit tags and Advent calendars. Large ones up to 50 cm suit windows and shop windows. As a guide: at 10 cm high, the figure is 8 cm wide.

The cutout is just the starting point. Then comes the afternoon of crafting at the kitchen table. And the moment your own Father Christmas hangs in the window for the first time. Simply choose your size and quantity and get started.