Bench Papercraft for Your Elf

Bench papercraft template with cut and fold lines to color for your elf

A free Bench papercraft for your elf corner: print, color, cut and fold. Park your elf on the bench next to a plant pot. The step-by-step instructions are right below.

✂️ About This Papercraft

Bench papercraft: A small garden bench with a backrest where your elf can take a break. Size: folded approx. 7 × 1.8 × 1.5 cm (2.8 × 0.7 × 0.6 in).

At a Glance

Difficulty
●○○ easy
Craft time
about 10 minutes
Size
folded approx. 7 × 1.8 × 1.5 cm
Pages
1 × A4
🧺 What You Need
  • Printer
  • Heavy cardstock (65–110 lb) recommended
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Colored pencils
  • Ruler and an empty ballpoint pen for scoring (optional)

📐 Step-by-Step Instructions

🖨️ Important: print at 100% (“Actual size”), not “Fit to page”.

1
Color and cut out, including the gaps between the legs.
2
Fold the dash-dot lines backward: the sides fold down and become legs, the top lies on top.
3
Glue the gray corner tabs inside the front and back.
4
Fold the backrest back up at the dashed line and glue the gray strip to the outside of the back.
The Lines on the Template:
━━━ solid = cut · ━ · ━ dash-dot = mountain fold, fold backward · - - - dashed = valley fold, fold forward · ▒ gray area = glue

💡 Tips & Common Mistakes

  • The bench is only about 7 cm (2.8 in) long. A toothpick makes it easy to dab glue on the tabs.
  • Easy build: With a little help cutting, kids from about age 5 can do it.
  • Cut the long lines first, then the small corners. That keeps the paper from tearing.
  • Watch out for small parts: use with children under 3 only under adult supervision.

🎭 How the Elf Plays With It

Park your elf on the bench next to a plant pot. It also fits a windowsill or a plant corner. Let the kids pick the spot themselves so they help build the scene.

📦 Matching printable set: Elf Garden

Goes Well With

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How big is the “Bench” papercraft?
According to the template: folded approx. 7 × 1.8 × 1.5 cm (2.8 × 0.7 × 0.6 in). An elf is about the size of a yogurt cup.

How long does it take, and what age is it for?
About 10 minutes. With help cutting it works from about age 5; most kids manage it alone around age 8.

How do I make the backrest?
Fold it up along the dashed line and glue the gray strip to the back from the outside.

Should I color before cutting?
Yes, color first and cut afterward. Small pieces are much easier to color while they are still on the sheet.

Is the download free?
Yes, every printable on PureSketchy is 100% free for personal use, preschools and schools – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Bank.