Free Christmas Gingerbread Man Printable Template: 2 Sizes

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Grab a free Christmas printable gingerbread man template! This simple outline works for crafts, stencils, coloring pages, and classroom fun. Download it today.

Gingerbread Man Outline Template for Crafts

Run, run, as fast as you can… to grab this Christmas printable gingerbread man! The holiday season is here, and my kids are already begging for crafts. So I made something simple for all of us busy parents. Best of all, it costs you nothing but a little printer ink. 🎄

Gingerbread Man Outline on a Paper with crayons to color

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What Is This Gingerbread Man Template?

This free printable is a simple gingerbread man outline. It’s the classic shape you know and love, with round arms and little legs. The design is totally blank, so your kids get to create their own gingerbread man from scratch.

You can use it as a coloring page, a craft base, or a stencil. It prints on standard US letter size paper. In addition, the PDF download includes different sizes, from a large blank gingerbread man template to small gingerbread men. That means one file gives you tons of fun ideas!

A clip with a page of gingerbread man outlines

Why You’ll Love This Idea

First of all, it’s fast. You enter your email, open the message in your inbox, click the download link, hit print, and you’re done. There’s no fancy prep and no additional cost for supplies you don’t already own. You know those mornings when the kids are bouncing off the walls? This printable saves the day in about two minutes flat.

Secondly, it works for kids of all ages. Younger kids can scribble and glue on pom poms. Meanwhile, older kids can add tiny details like buttons, a bow tie, or a silly face. It also builds fine motor skills without anyone noticing they’re learning. Sneaky mom win! 🙌

Three pages of gingerbread man outlines for Christmas crafts

How to Use Your Christmas Printable Gingerbread Man

Getting started is easy. First, download the printable PDFs and open the pdf files on your computer. Next, choose your paper. White cardstock works great for coloring, while brown cardstock gives you that real cookie look.

Plain white paper is fine for quick coloring sessions. However, cardstock holds up better for craft projects and ornaments. For best results, print at 100% scale so the shape doesn’t stretch. After that, cut along the outline with scissors, or let the kids practice their cutting skills.

Want to use it as a stencil? Simply trace the outline onto construction paper, cookie dough, or felt. Then cut out your gingerbread man shapes and decorate away!

Three sheets of gingerbread man outlines for Christmas crafting

Fun Ways to Use This Printable

There are so many different ways to put this little guy to work. Honestly, we use him all December long. Here are some of our family favorites:

Gift tags: Print the small size on cardstock, punch a hole, and add a ribbon. They look adorable on cookie plates! 🎁
Christmas ornaments: Laminate a cutout and hang it on the Christmas tree. My kids add glitter every single year.
Bulletin board: Teachers, this is a great activity for classroom use. Let each student decorate one for a festive display.
Window decorations: Tape colorful cutouts to your windows for instant Christmas spirit.
Gingerbread cookies: Use the outline as a stencil for cutting dough when you don’t own a cookie cutter.
Christmas party activity: Set out markers, buttons, and a glue stick for a decorating station.

Three pages of gingerbread men outline templates

Variations to Try

Want to switch things up? Try turning your gingerbread boy into a gingerbread girl with a hair bow and a skirt. You can even make a whole gingerbread family! As a result, the kids can build a little gingerbread woman, a baby, and maybe the family dog too.

Another fun idea is pairing the craft with the gingerbread man story. Read the book together, and then let the kids decorate their own runaway cookie. You can also glue the cutouts onto a paper gingerbread house scene. For an extra twist, try different designs with yarn hair, googly eyes, or sequin buttons.

Three pages of gingerbread man outlines for kids crafts for Christmas free to print

Common Questions About Gingerbread Templates

Is this printable really free?
Yes, it’s totally free! This template is for personal, non-commercial use and school use. Feel free to share the link to this post with friends instead of the file.

What paper works best?
Cardstock is the best choice for most crafts. White cardstock is perfect for coloring and painting. Meanwhile, brown cardstock creates a cute cookie look without any coloring at all.

Is this craft good for different skill levels?
Absolutely! Little ones can color and stick on stickers. Older kids can cut, layer, and add detailed decorations. It truly fits all skill levels.

When should we do this craft?
Anytime during the festive season works! It’s a perfect activity for a snowy afternoon. Plus, it makes a great time filler during Christmas break when everyone gets a little stir-crazy.

Two different sizes of outline templates of gingerbread men outlines for crafts and coloring

My Favorite Printable Supplies:

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Printer: I love my HP Home Printer, it prints beautifully everytime no matter what projects I am working on.
Paper: Depending on the durability you want with your printables, consider printing on white card stock or high quality paper.
Laminator: For printables you are planning to use over and over again, simply laminate and use dry erase markers to mark up the printables.
Paper Cutter: I love my CARL Paper Cutter. It makes trimming and cutting out printables a breeze.
Sticker Paper: When printing tags or other free printables, sticker paper can make it easy to attach to gifts, boxes, or to make your own stickers.
Cutting Supplies: You’ll want a great pair of paper cutting scissors and I love using an Xacto Knife for intricate details.
Pens and Coloring Supplies: Here are some of my favorite writing tools for pencils and pens. Coloring supplies that I love to use in my own home: colored pencils, crayons, markers for adults, and markers for kids.

Shop all of my favorites here. Click each image below to learn more:

Three pages of gingerbread outlines with crayons around to color in and customize

Download the Free Gingerbread Man Templates Here

Please remember my printables are free for classroom use or personal use only. You may not sell or distribute the printable or digital file. If you wish to share the digital files, please refer friends to the link of this blog post where they can sign up to receive the free printable directly in their inbox.

Be sure to check your printer settings before printing, I generally make sure that the scale to fit option is selected to make sure all of the printables fit on the page.

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A sheet with four small gingerbread men outlines

Grab Your Free Gingerbread Man Template Today!

This Christmas printable gingerbread man is one of my favorite holiday crafts for busy families. It’s simple, cheap, and so much fun. Above all, it sparks your child’s creativity (and yours too, mama). 💕

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