Free Build a Gingerbread Man Printable (Cut and Paste Craft)
This free build a gingerbread man printable is a fun and easy Christmas craft. Just print the template, cut out the pieces, and put together a cute gingerbread man with a Santa hat, bow, and buttons!
I’ve included two versions. There’s a black-and-white template for coloring and a pre-colored version for a quicker craft. Both are available to download for free at the bottom of this post.
What you’ll need
- The free build a gingerbread man printable (grab it at the bottom of this post)
- Scissors
- Glue
- White printer paper or cardstock and printer
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils (optional: for the black and white version)
Free printable Gingerbread Man craft
This gingerbread man craft is a simple cut and paste activity that only requires a few basic supplies.
The printable features a smiling gingerbread man with icing details on his arms and legs. There’s also a Santa hat, a bow, and two buttons to decorate him.
I kept the body and head together as one piece. This makes the craft a little easier to cut out and assemble. The separate decorations add a fun touch without making the project too complicated.
How to Make a Gingerbread Man Craft
Step 1: Print and color the Gingerbread Man
Download and print the free gingerbread man template.
For the black-and-white version, start by coloring the gingerbread man and his decorations. Brown works well for the body, but the hat, bow, and buttons can be any colors.
The pre-colored version is ready to cut out.
Step 2: Cut out the pieces
Carefully cut around the gingerbread man’s body and the separate decorations.
There are five pieces in total: the gingerbread man, Santa hat, bow, and two buttons.
Follow the thick black outlines when cutting.
Step 3: Attach the buttons
Glue the two buttons down the front of the gingerbread man’s body.
Step 4: Add the bow to the body
Glue the bow just below the gingerbread man’s head.
Step 5: Glue the Santa hat to the head
Apply a little glue to the back of the Santa hat.
Position it at the top of the gingerbread man’s head and press it gently into place.
Let the glue dry, and the gingerbread man is complete!
Download the free build a Gingerbread Man printable
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More Christmas printable crafts
For more festive ideas, try my Build a Reindeer Printable or Build a Snowman Coloring Craft.
There are also plenty of other cut and paste crafts and Christmas and winter activities to explore, including coloring pages, paper crafts, and free printable games.
