# Gingerbread man paper squishy: free printable template

A gingerbread man with icing, buttons and a cheeky wink. Download the free A4 PDF, cut it out, fold, glue and stuff it with cotton wool to make a soft Christmas squishy in about 30 minutes.

- [Download the PDF](https://makesquishy.com/christmas/printables/christmas-ginger-squishy-template.pdf)
- [Customize it online](https://makesquishy.com/?shape=ginger)

## How to make it

1. **Print the template.** Print the PDF on A4 paper at 100% scale (choose "actual size", not "fit to page"). Thicker paper works best.
2. **Cut it out.** Cut out every piece. Where a piece has a grey rim of glue tabs, cut along the outer edge of the rim. Ask a grown-up to help younger children with the scissors.
3. **Fold the tabs.** Fold along the dashed lines so the grey glue tabs stand up.
4. **Glue it together.** Put glue on the grey tabs and stick the pieces together, one side at a time. Leave one side open.
5. **Stuff and close.** Fill it with cotton wool until it is soft and squeezy, then glue the last side closed.

## What you need

- A4 paper (thicker works best)
- Cotton wool for stuffing
- Glue or tape
- Scissors and a printer

## Ideas to make it your own

- Pick the Gingerbread colour with the Dots pattern.
- Add a Heart or Star sticker.
- Print a whole family: make four with different faces.

## Questions

### Is the gingerbread man squishy template free?

Yes. The PDF is free to download and print, and the online maker needs no sign-up, no account and no payment.

### What size is it and how do I print it?

Print on A4 paper at 100% scale ("actual size"). The finished squishy is about 6 cm wide. Thicker paper gives a sturdier squishy.

### Can I change the colours and face of the gingerbread man?

Yes. Open the gingerbread man in the Makesquishy maker to change colour, pattern, face, stickers and name, then print your own version.

### Does the gingerbread man have arms and legs to glue on?

No. The arms and legs are part of the gingerbread-shaped template, so you cut, fold and glue it in one go.

### What do I need to make it?

A printer, A4 paper, scissors, glue or tape and cotton wool for stuffing. Coloured pencils are optional if you want to add your own details.

## More Christmas squishies

- [Christmas tree](https://makesquishy.com/christmas/tree)
- [Candy cane](https://makesquishy.com/christmas/cane)
- [Reindeer](https://makesquishy.com/christmas/reindeer)

## Match it with a paper doll

[Elf girl paper doll](https://makesquishy.com/paper-dolls/christmas/elf): An elf girl in a green elf dress with a red belt, a pointy hat with a bell and red pigtails.

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