Download the gingerbread template, print, and cut out the pieces you'll need.
Begin by gluing the hair to the top of the gingerbread’s head.
Glue both eyes just below the hair.
To make a boy, place the bowtie just below the mouth and glue it in place. To make a girl, place the bow on the hair and glue it in place.
Position the buttons in the middle of the gingerbread’s body and glue it down.
Draw icing decorations on the arms and legs.
Place the completed gingerbread on a background piece of paper and glue it down.
Finish up by arranging the letters below the gingerbread to spell out the child’s name.