Laughing Lena – plywood face for crafting, 3–50 cm

The presents are wrapped and the party table is almost set. But there's still no laughing face to make everyone smile. That's exactly what the Laughing Lena wooden face is for. It's a tears-of-joy smiley made from plywood. You can paint it, stick things on it or simply scatter it as it is. A plain cutout becomes your own decoration – painted, decorated or left natural.

What changes for you

• You'll find exactly the size that suits your idea. Laughing Lena can be ordered from 3 cm to 50 cm wide in 1 cm steps. That covers everything from table scatter to wall decoration.
• You can start straight away with paint, glue or oil. The wood is untreated and has no varnish or glaze.
• Your design looks neat even up close. The laser cutting gives smooth edges and precise results.
• You don't have to paint the face freehand. All outlines are already engraved into the top side.
• You save money when crafting with a group or the family. The smiley also comes in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.

Why this wooden face makes a difference in everyday life

A laughing face on the table, on a present or on the door changes the mood straight away. It feels welcoming without being too much. The cutout is made of real wood. So it feels sturdier in your hand than printed paper or plastic, and it lasts until the next party too. And because you design it yourself, every piece shows your own handwriting rather than a mass-produced look.

Material & finish

Laughing Lena is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. This gives smooth edges and a clean finish that won't get in your way when painting. The top side has the fine engraved outline of the face. The underside is left plain. Wood is a natural material. Its shade varies, and small irregularities in the grain or knots may occur. That makes every piece one of a kind. The 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: laughing face (tears-of-joy smiley)
• Width: 3 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at 10 cm wide, the height is approx. 9.5 cm
• Cut: laser cut, smooth edges
• Top side with scored outlines, underside left natural
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use Laughing Lena

• At a birthday or party: Scatter the small sizes across the table. Your guests will have something to laugh about as soon as they sit down.
• When wrapping presents: Tie a smiley to the ribbon as a gift tag. Even the plainest brown paper gets a wink.
• At the craft table with children: Every child paints their own face. The pre-drawn outlines make it easy, even for the little ones.
• On a door or wall: Hang up a large Lena at 40 or 50 cm. The hallway, children's room or party room will greet everyone with a good mood.
• In a café, bakery or at a market stall: Paint a set of cutouts and place them on the counter or in the shop window. It's a friendly decoration that's quick to set up. You can redesign it again and again for promotions.

Good to know about the tears-of-joy smiley

The face crying with laughter is one of the most used emojis of all. In 2015, Oxford Dictionaries even named it "Word of the Year". As a wooden shape, it brings this digital smile into the real world. Use it as a greeting on a present, as party decoration or as a small party favour that everyone understands straight away.

Care & durability

There isn't much to do. Simply wipe off dust with a dry cloth. The plywood is untreated, so protect it from constant moisture. If you'd like to make it more durable, you can paint, oil or varnish it as you like. That way your design will look good for a long time.

Options & what's included

• Width of your choice: 3 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• You'll receive the untreated wooden cutout in your chosen size and quantity

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the wooden face? Yes. The plywood is untreated. You can paint it, stick things on it, oil it or decorate it in other ways. Paint adheres well to the natural surface.

Are the facial features already drawn on? Yes, all outlines are engraved into the top side. You can colour them in directly or use them as a guide.

How big is the cutout exactly? You choose the width between 3 and 50 cm in 1 cm steps. As a guide: at 10 cm wide, the face is approx. 9.5 cm high.

Why does every piece look slightly different? Wood is a natural material. Different shades, fine structures in the grain and small knots are normal. They make every cutout unique.

What matters is the moment your guests spot the little laughing smiley at their place. And they can't help grinning themselves. Just choose your size and quantity – you design the rest.