Cute + Colorful Gingerbread Name Craft For Kids [Free Template]

During the Christmas season, it’s fun to be busy in the kitchen baking and decorating gingerbread cookies!

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Supplies

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Start by downloading the gingerbread man template and printing it out.

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First, guide your child to glue the hair to the top of the gingerbread’s head.

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Glue both eyes just below the hair.

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Place the bowtie just below the mouth and glue it in place.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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