You can’t “catch” him because he’s the gingerbread man BUT you can “craft” him up!

Today’s Paper Tube Gingerbread Man kid craft idea is not only super simple and completely customizable but it also goes along perfectly with the book “The Gingerbread Man Loose At Christmas” by Laura Murry {affiliate link}

This Gingerbread Man was loose in the school and on the fire truck, and now he’s loose at holiday time! 

Everyone in class is busy practicing songs and making goodies for their trip to town to thank community helpers, and the Gingerbread Man has made a gift for someone extra sweet. But before he can deliver his gift, whipping wind and swirling snow come to town, too. Slushy sidewalks are no place for a cookie, but this Gingerbread Man won’t let a little bad weather stop him!

“I’ll search on my own, as fast as I can!
I’ll dash through this snow. I’m the Gingerbread Man!”

With all the flavors of the season and generous dashes of kindness and gratitude, the Gingerbread Man’s newest adventure makes for a perfect read-aloud throughout the holidays.

So what are you waiting for? Don’t let this idea “run” away! Find the full tutorial below and “bake” up a sweet piece with your child today! Happy crafting my friends!!!

Supplies:

* Toilet Paper Roll
* Brown Craft Paint
* Paint Brush
* Brown Cardstock
* School Glue
* Scissors
* Rhinestones
* Markers
* Glitter

Directions:

* First have children paint their toilet paper roll completely brown. This will be the gingerbread man’s body. Set aside to let it dry completely.
* While that is drying, grab your brown cardstock and scissors. Go ahead and cut out a large circle “head” as well as some long stripes for the arms/legs. Be sure to “fold up” your stripes of paper.
* Now you are ready to assemble your gingerbread man! First draw on a face on your cardstock circle and glue it to the top of the paper tube. Then finish it off by gluing the arms and legs on the sides & finishing off with some rhinestone buttons in the middle. Then add other embellishments you see fit before displaying it proudly!!!

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If you are looking for even MORE Christmas themed kid crafts, be sure to check out these fun posts. And “if” you decide to make this craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!

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