Super Cute and Easy DIY Giant Gingerbread Man Decorations

Do you want a giant gingerbread man decoration? I used recycled cardboard to create a few different versions to share with you!

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Materials needed to make A giant gingerbread man

Materials needed to make A gingerbread man

cardboard box
box cutter
pencil and permanent marker
buttons
pipe cleaner
bows
ribbon
other decorating accessories

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1. Draw a giant gingerbread man onto the cardboard

Instructions for a giant gingerbread man

1. Draw a gingerbread man shape onto the cardboard

I started by opening up the cardboard box so it lay flat. I drew a gingerbread man shape with a pencil and then traced it over it with a permanent marker. You can make your gingerbread man as big or small as you like.

2. Cut the gingerbread man out with a box cutter

I like to cut my cardboard outside so I don’t have to worry about the surface underneath the box while I’m cutting. You can cut your shape out with a box cutter, Xacto knife, or scissors.

I cut out 2 shapes so I could make more than one gingerbread man.

3. Decorate your gingerbread man

For my first gingerbread man, I added red bows to her chest and head, as well as a zig-zag ribbon to represent frosting and buttons for eyes with a pipe cleaner mouth.

For my second gingerbread man, placed 2 green bows on the chest, button eyes, pipe cleaner mouth, and zig-zag ribbon on the arms and legs. This one would be my boy.

Do you want a giant gingerbread man decoration? I used recycled cardboard to create a few different versions to share with you!

Your gingerbread man and lady are ready for display. If you would like to keep them outside, be sure to spray them with a sealer or better yet dishwasher-safe Mod Podge.