Astronaut Gingerbread Man Craft (Free Printable Template)

The gingerbread man is back this year with a clever plan to avoid becoming a tasty holiday snack!

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Kids can help keep him out by making him an astronaut gingerbread man.

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Supplies

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Start by downloading the template and printing it out.

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First, guide your child to glue the face to the inside of the helmet piece.

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Place the icing hair on the top portion of the head and glue it down.

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Next, help your child to glue the eyes below the eyebrows.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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