Gingerbread Man Disguised As Santa Craft For Kids [Free Template]

The gingerbread man is one of the most iconic Christmas cookies. However, what if your gingerbread man didn’t want to become a Christmas snack?

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What would he do? Well, he’d try to change his appearance of course! As a gingerbread man disguised as Santa!

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Supplies

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Download the gingerbread man template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

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Start by gluing the suit to the body of the gingerbread man.

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Take the white suit fluff and glue one piece horizontally along the waist and another piece vertically along the chest.

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Place the belt above the waist fluff and glue it in place. Next, take the boots and glue them to the gingerbread man’s feet.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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