Puffy Gingerbread Ornament
Who can resist a smiling Puffy Gingerbread Ornament? This is another great handmade ornament to add to your collection. They make great package toppers for your holiday gifts too. This Gingerbread Ornament is an easy project for younger children to cut.
Trivia:
Did you know that in the court of Elizabeth I of England at a royal dinner gingerbread figures were made and presented in the likeness of some of her important guests. Source: Time.com – The Surprising Reasons Why Gingerbread Men Became a Holiday Classic
Supplies
- Scissors
- Tissues (To stuff him)
- Stapler
- Glue
- Rick Rack or Yarn
Instructions
- Print two gingerbread men. Cut out on outer line.
- Staple all around the outside of the legs and the bottom of the arms.
- Stuff tissues into the legs, arms and body. Then staple the top of the arms and the sides of the head. Add more tissue stuffing. Finally staple the top of the head, stapling in a loop of yarn for hanging.
- Glue rick rack or yarn all around to hide the staples.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
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Supplies
Scissors
Tissues (To stuff him)
Stapler
Glue
Rick Rack or Yarn
Instructions
Print two gingerbreadmen. Cut out on outer line.
Staple all around the outside of the legs and the bottom of the arms. Stuff tissues into the legs, arms and body. Then staple the top of the arms and the sides of the head. Add more tissue stuffing. Finally staple the top of the head, stapling in a loop of yarn for hanging.
Glue rick rack or yarn all around to hide the staples.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window
Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
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