Wavy icing around the edge and two bright buttons β our printable gingerbread man mask looks good enough to eat. Color it, cut it out, and add elastic. This free gingerbread man mask template is perfect for a Christmas party, cookie baking day, and the holiday season.
Why This Gingerbread Man Looks So Yummy
The face looks great in warm brown, and the white icing waves along the edge really stand out. Two buttons drawn as circles look like candy drops in red or green. The simple shapes are perfect for the littlest crafters. The result is a gingerbread man you can almost smell.
One big shape in brown.
White waves along the edge.
Like colorful candies.
Part of our Christmas Party set.
βοΈ Craft Instructions: Turn the Template into a Mask
π§° What You Need
- Printer + heavier paper or cardstock (65β110 lb)
- Colored pencils, markers or watercolors
- Scissors (craft knife for the eye holes β adults only)
- Elastic cord (about 12β14 inches)
- Hole punch for the elastic holes
Print the template at actual size (100 %, not βfit to pageβ) on thick paper.
Color the mask any way you like β the big shapes are perfect for little hands.
Cut along the thick outer line.
An adult cuts out the eye holes with a craft knife or pointed scissors.
Punch holes at the two small circles, thread the elastic through and knot it β done!
β οΈ Safety: eye holes, craft knives and hot glue are grown-up jobs. Donβt run or play rough while wearing a mask that limits your view β and never put elastic around the neck.
π¦ Included in These Craft Sets
This mask also comes as part of a bundle β one free PDF with a cover page, craft instructions and every mask in the set:
Play Ideas for Little Gingerbread Kids
Play Catch the Gingerbread Man: the gingerbread kids run away while the baker tries to catch them, just like in the classic tale. Shape gingerbread people from play dough. Decorate a giant paper gingerbread house with colorful paper candies. Then guess the smells of cinnamon, cloves, and oranges.
Fun Facts About Gingerbread
People have been baking gingerbread for centuries, and the German city of Nuremberg is famous for it. Gingerbread gets its cozy holiday smell from spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, often mixed with honey or molasses. Bakers shape it into hearts, figures, and entire gingerbread houses. Gingerbread houses became especially popular in Germany after the Brothers Grimm shared the tale of Hansel and Gretel. In a classic folktale, a runaway gingerbread man dashes off, daring everyone to catch him.
Color Ideas for Your Gingerbread Man Mask
Classic, bright, or sparkly:
A brown face with white icing.
Red and green candy buttons.
Brown with pink waves.
Gold buttons and glittery icing.
Great Times for the Gingerbread Man Mask
This sweet gingerbread man is ready for:
A sweet favorite for school and family.
The perfect mask for holiday baking.
A fun match for the runaway gingerbread tale.
Great for a house-decorating party.
Gingerbread Facts at a Glance
Sweet facts to share:
A German city famous for gingerbread.
A classic gingerbread ingredient.
Ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
Popular thanks to Hansel and Gretel.
More Masks for Your Christmas Party
Santa, elf, and nutcracker masks are ready too β see all our Christmas masks.
π More masks from this group:
Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- A Real Craft Template: Face-size mask with eye holes and marks for elastic, a stick or glue tabs.
- Free to Print: Every mask and craft set as a PDF or image, no sign-up required.
- Print-Ready A4: Clean vector lines that print crisp on any home printer.
- Kid-Friendly Designs: Cheerful characters, nothing too scary, no brand logos β perfect for home, preschool and school.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this mask suitable for?
The gingerbread man mask is made for ages 2 to 4. Kids color, and an adult cuts out the mask and eye holes.
Will the mask fit a childβs face?
Yes β printed at actual size (100 %) on A4 or US Letter, the mask is roughly the size of a childβs face. For adults, scale it up to 110β115 % or print on A3/Tabloid.
What paper works best?
We recommend 160β200 gsm cardstock (65 lb) so the icing waves don't tear.
Is the download free?
Yes, all masks and coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Lebkuchenmann Maske.