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This cute craft is a fun way for children to make a Gingerbread Family or gingerbread friends by adding a little imagination and creativity for each unique person. Did you know that Queen Elizabeth I of England is thought to be the first to come up with the idea of creating cookies to resemble the dignitaries visiting her court
Have fun with this free, printable gingerbread man pattern. This craft is easy enough to put together for a classroom decoration or to take home. Have children decorate a gingerbread person as themselves or they can create one for each member of their family. Use sequins, beads, ribbon or whatever else you have on hand. By putting a small cut where indicated on the hands, the family or friends can be attached to create a decorative garland.
You can also add a Gingerbread Ugly Sweater.
What You Will Need
- The printable PDF for the Gingerbread Man Template.
- Craft glue (glue pen works the best)
- Scissors
- Items for decorating the gingerbread family
- Holiday ribbon
- Printer paper, brown card stock paper, brown fun foam or brown paper bag, whatever you have available
Decorating and Putting it Together
- Select and print out the PDF for the Gingerbread Man Template.
- Either print directly on brown card-stock paper or use regular printer paper.
- Cut out the template (from regular printer paper) and trace onto brown fun foam, construction paper or a paper bag.
- Be creative and have fun decorating each gingerbread person for friends or family.
- Make a small cut where indicated on the template and thread the family together with holiday ribbon.
- For more fun, add a Gingerbread Ugly Sweater.
