Wooden bird to craft – cardinal silhouette, 5–50 cm

The craft table is set up and the paints are ready. In the middle of grey winter, you want a bold splash of colour. If you'd like to make and decorate a wooden bird, this cardinal is just right for your next craft afternoon. It's a cleanly laser-cut silhouette in untreated plywood. You can paint it, stick things on it or leave it natural, just as you like. That's how a plain wooden cutout becomes your own winter and Christmas decoration.

What changes for you

• You can get started straight away with painting, decorating or writing – because the wood is untreated and takes paint, varnish and glue well.
• Your shape fits exactly what you have in mind, from a small hanging ornament to a large shop window display. You choose the width from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can craft in a relaxed way, even with children. The edges are laser-cut and smooth, with no splinters.
• No need to saw it out by hand. The silhouette arrives ready cut and true to shape.
• You can plan bigger projects without reordering. The cardinal is available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.

Why this wooden cardinal bird makes a difference day to day

A ready-cut shape takes the tedious prep work out of your craft project. That leaves you time for the fun part: decorating. Hang it in the window, on a branch or place it on the festive table. With its distinctive outline, the cardinal adds a calm, flat bird shape to the room. And because every piece is made of real wood, your decoration looks warm and handmade rather than generic.

Material & finish

The cardinal is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. This gives it the typical brown edge, which outlines the silhouette nicely. The edges are smooth and the finish is clean. So the cutout feels pleasant in your hand and is safe to work with. The wood is left untreated, so it is neither varnished nor glazed. You can stick things on it, paint it, coat it or oil it, whatever your project needs. Wood is a natural material, so every piece turns out a little different. Some are lighter, some darker, each with its own grain and now and then small knots. That makes every bird one of a kind. Every cutout is made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: red cardinal bird (silhouette)
• Width: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 8 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges with typical brown rim
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the cardinal bird

• Making Christmas decorations: Paint a few cardinals red and place them on branches or in a wreath. Your home now has a classic winter motif.
• Crafting with children: Each child decorates their own bird. And they're proud when the finished piece hangs in the window.
• Making Christmas cards: Add a small cardinal as a topper on the card. Your greeting will clearly stand out from shop-bought cards.
• As a gift tag or for crafting money gifts: The bird carries a name or message. The parcel looks lovingly made even before it's opened.
• In the café, bakery or shop: Large silhouettes up to 50 cm in the shop window or on the counter. Seasonal decoration that's quick to set up. With sets of 10 to 100, there's enough for several branches.

Good to know about the cardinal

In North America, the red cardinal is a classic winter motif. Its bright red feathers against a snowy landscape traditionally appear on Christmas cards and festive decorations there. That's why the silhouette suits Advent and Christmas so well. Painted a strong red, it shows the same bright plumage that makes the motif so popular on Christmas cards.

Care & durability

There's not much to do. An occasional dry dusting is enough. As the wood is untreated, protect it from constant moisture. Or paint or oil it before using it outdoors. That way your cardinal keeps its clean shape and nice surface for a long time.

Options & what's included

• Choose any width: 5 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• Contents: cardinal silhouette(s) in plywood in your chosen size and quantity

Frequently asked questions

Is the wood treated? No, the plywood is untreated – neither varnished nor glazed. You can paint it, stick things on it, coat it or oil it.

Why does the bird have a brown edge? The silhouette is laser-cut. This creates the typical dark edge, which gives the shape a clear outline. The edges are smooth and clean.

Do all the birds look the same? The shape is identical, but the wood isn't. As a natural material, it varies in shade and has its own grain, now and then with small knots. Every piece is one of a kind.

Can I use the cardinal outdoors? Untreated wood is not protected against moisture. For outdoor use, paint or oil it first.

What counts is the moment your own decorated cardinal hangs in the window. And winter outside looks a little friendlier. Just choose your size and quantity – and get started.