Baby shower decor to craft – V1 clouds in bookbinding board

The baby shower is coming up. The nursery still needs a bit of sky above the cot. Or you're looking for a garland that really suits your celebration. With these cardboard clouds for crafting, the shape is already done and you can get started straight away: paint them, decorate them, hang them up. From the small 3 cm cloud to the large 50 cm version, there's a size for every craft idea.

What changes for you

• You don't have to cut anything out by hand. Every cloud comes cleanly laser-cut from our own production and is ready to use straight away.
• Your decorations keep their shape and colour, even when little hands join in – thanks to sturdy 1.2 mm bookbinding board at 755 g/m², which doesn't crease like thin card.
• You can design freely, just as you imagine – the smooth, untreated surface can be painted, decorated, varnished or stamped.
• You'll find the right size for every idea – from 3 to 50 cm wide, selectable in 1 cm steps, individually or in sets.
• You can decorate with a good conscience – the board is made from 100 % recycled material.

Why these cardboard clouds make a difference

Homemade decorations work best when every piece is cleanly and evenly shaped. The ready-made cloud shape takes care of exactly that. Instead of scissors and templates, you have time for the fun part: designing, combining, hanging up. A few clouds quickly become a mobile, a garland or a table decoration. It looks as if it took a lot of patience – just without testing yours.

Material & finish

The clouds are made of sturdy solid board in bookbinding quality. It's the same board used in book covers. At 1.2 mm thick, it's stable enough to hang freely or stand up. It's also light enough for mobiles and garlands. The surface is smooth and untreated. It takes paint and glue well. The typical brown laser edges give each cloud a clear, clean outline. Every cloud is made in Bütic's own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: solid board / bookbinding board, untreated
• Material thickness: 1.2 mm
• Grammage: 755 g/m²
• Width: from 3 to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Shape: cloud (version V1)
• Edges: laser-cut, brown
• Recycling: made from 100 % recycled material
• Made in Thuringia / Germany

How to use the cardboard clouds

• For the nursery: paint a few clouds in different sizes and hang them as a mobile above the bed – and bedtime gets its very own little sky.
• For a baby shower or christening: write names and dates on the clouds and thread them onto a string – your garland tells everyone what the day is all about.
• For birthdays or weddings: use small clouds as place cards or a photo backdrop – your guests will have something to smile about as soon as they sit down.
• For crafting with children: everyone gets a cloud to paint and decorate – in the end, a whole cloud family hangs in the window, and every child can spot their own.
• In a café, shop or at the market: label large clouds as price signs or window displays – quick to set up, easy to read and full of character instead of the standard look.

Good to know about the cloud

The cloud has always stood for lightness, dreams and looking upwards – which is why it's such a popular motif for births, christenings and nurseries. It's just as fitting for anything to do with wishes: at a wishing tree station for a wedding or birthday, guests simply write their good wishes straight onto the cloud.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do: store the clouds somewhere dry and flat, and they'll keep their shape for years. Avoid damp and wet – untreated board belongs indoors or in sheltered spots. Once varnished or covered, the surface is even more resistant.

Options & what's included

• Width of your choice: 3 to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces
• Delivery includes: cardboard clouds in the selected size and quantity, untreated and unpainted
• Paints, strings or other decorations shown in the product photos are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint or decorate the clouds? Yes. The smooth, untreated surface is suitable for painting, decorating, varnishing and coating – acrylic paints, pens and craft glue all hold well.

Are the brown edges normal? Yes. The clouds are laser-cut, which creates the typical brown edges – they're part of the cutout and give the shape a clear outline.

Are the clouds suitable for outdoors? The board is untreated and should be protected from moisture. The clouds are ideal for indoor use and sheltered spots.

How sturdy is the board? At 1.2 mm thick and 755 g/m², it's a solid board in bookbinding quality – much sturdier than ordinary craft card.

What are the clouds made of? Bookbinding board made from 100 % recycled material – produced in Thuringia.

In the end, it's not about board and centimetres. It's about the moment the finished mobile floats above the cot, or your guests stop in front of your cloud garland – and you know: I made that. Simply choose the size and quantity that suit your idea.