Gingerbread Man Bauble

The gingerbread smile they will look for on the tree, with their own name underneath.

This gingerbread man bauble turns a familiar Christmas character into a personal keepsake. Laser cut from natural 3 mm birch plywood, it has a star-patterned Santa hat, a smiling face, two spiral buttons and engraved icing-style details. Your chosen name is engraved on the lower body, and a sage green satin ribbon makes it ready to hang.

Choose a personalised wooden ornament for a child, grandchild, friend or someone whose favourite Christmas tradition involves gingerbread. Hang it among the fairy lights, tuck it into a Christmas Eve box or tie it to a wrapped present so their name becomes part of the gift.

A gingerbread Christmas decoration to bring out every year

The familiar biscuit-inspired silhouette brings a playful touch to the tree, while pale wood and muted sage ribbon keep the colours soft and easy to style. Pair it with cream decorations, warm fairy lights and natural greenery for a Scandinavian-inspired Christmas, or add it to a colourful family tree full of favourite ornaments.

Each gingerbread person is one flat wooden shape, with its Santa hat, face, spiral buttons and wavy details engraved into the surface. The chosen name sits beneath the buttons, centred between the sides of the lower body. The dark laser-cut edge outlines the character without adding separate layers.

Give everyone a gingerbread ornament with their own name, or choose a different character for each person. It is a small way to make decorating the tree feel like their own Christmas tradition.

How to personalise your gingerbread man bauble

1. Enter ONE name in “Name to engrave”. For example, Charlie, Amelia or Oliver. Enter the name only, without “Name:”, a year or a message.
2. Check spelling, capitals and punctuation. Include any hyphen or apostrophe exactly as you want it engraved. We use the lettering style shown in the photos and adjust its size to fit.
3. Use “Order notes (optional)” for instructions about your order. Notes are not automatically engraved on the ornament.
4. Add different names separately. Add the first named bauble to your basket, return to this page and enter the next name. Increase the quantity only when ordering identical baubles with the same name.

Example: enter Charlie and select quantity 1 to receive one gingerbread man engraved with Charlie and fitted with sage green ribbon. For Charlie and Amelia, add one item for Charlie and a separate item for Amelia.

The standard design includes one name on the front. If you would like extra wording, a year or a different arrangement, please contact us before ordering so we can confirm what will fit.

Size, materials and what you receive

This is a flat hanging ornament, sold individually, with no stand. Gift wrapping, parcels, greenery, fabric and other styling accessories shown in the photographs are not included. Charlie is an example name; your ornament will have the name you enter.

A personalised Christmas gift for trees, stockings and Christmas Eve boxes

• Christmas tree ornament: give a child their own named decoration to hang each December, or choose matching gingerbread people for the family.
• Christmas Eve box gift: add a small keepsake alongside a festive book or pyjamas, ready to hang before bedtime.
• Stocking filler: a personal gift for a child, grandchild or gingerbread-loving friend. Check the dimensions against the stocking opening before ordering.
• Christmas gift topper: tie the named ornament to a parcel, then let the recipient keep it as a tree decoration.
• Stocking name tag: use the ribbon to identify whose stocking is whose, with a decoration that can be brought out again.
• Secret Santa gift: choose an engraved name for a small festive present with a personal detail.

Build a collection of different characters with our reindeer bauble, snowman bauble, gnome bauble and polar bear ornament. Browse the full range of personalised Christmas baubles, or discover more little presents in our stocking fillers collection.

Natural wood and lasting engraved detail

The name and pattern are engraved directly into the birch plywood. Natural grain remains visible, and small differences in knots, wood colour and engraving tone give each ornament its own finish. Photographs show the design and overall appearance; the exact wood pattern will vary.

Longer names may use smaller lettering than the example shown. This gingerbread man is a wooden decoration, not an edible biscuit or a toy. Hang it securely and keep it out of young children's reach.

Dispatch and care

We aim to dispatch on the same working day where possible, and no later than the next working day after payment and complete personalisation details are received. Working days exclude weekends and UK bank holidays. Delivery time is additional; choose from the services available at checkout and see our shipping policy for details.

Keep your wooden ornament indoors and dry. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Store it flat with protective wrapping between Christmases, taking particular care around the arms, pompom and hanging loop.

Gingerbread man bauble FAQs

What size is the gingerbread man bauble?

The wooden ornament measures approximately 15 cm high × 9.9 cm wide × 3 mm thick. Height includes the wooden hanging loop and excludes the ribbon. Width is measured across the widest part of the outstretched arms.

Where will my chosen name be engraved?

One name is laser engraved on the front of the lower body, beneath the two spiral buttons. The lettering is centred within the available space, using the handwritten style shown in the photographs.

Are personalisation and the ribbon included?

Yes. The price includes one wooden gingerbread man bauble, one engraved name and a sage green satin hanging ribbon. There is no separate charge for the standard name personalisation.

Is this real gingerbread or a wooden decoration?

It is a flat wooden Christmas decoration made from 3 mm birch plywood. The gingerbread shape, Santa hat, smile and icing-style details are decorative artwork. It is not an edible biscuit or a toy.

Is the name engraved, printed or raised?

The name and decorative details are laser engraved directly into the wood. They are not stickers or separately attached raised letters. The ornament is cut from one flat piece of birch plywood.

How do I order different names?

Enter the first name and add that ornament to your basket, then repeat for each different name. Increasing the quantity on one personalised item orders several ornaments with the same name.

Can I use a long or double-barrelled name?

We size the lettering to fit the available space. Longer names can appear smaller than Charlie in the photographs. Enter the exact spelling, capitals and punctuation, including any hyphen or apostrophe.

Can I add a year or a longer message?

The standard design includes one name on the front, with no year or extra wording. Contact us before ordering if you would like a different layout so we can confirm what will fit. Text entered in optional order notes is not automatically engraved.

Can I choose a different ribbon colour?

This listing includes the sage green satin ribbon shown in the photographs. There is no ribbon colour option to select.

Can I use it as a gift tag or stocking name tag?

Yes. Thread or tie the hanging ribbon securely to a wrapped present or stocking, then keep the ornament for the Christmas tree. Check the 15 × 9.9 cm size against your parcel, stocking opening or Christmas Eve box.

Would it suit a baby's first Christmas?

A baby's name can be engraved as a keepsake for their first Christmas. The standard design does not include a year or First Christmas wording. Display it securely out of the baby's reach; it is a decoration rather than a toy.

When will my personalised bauble be dispatched?

We aim to dispatch on the same working day where possible, and no later than the next working day after payment and complete personalisation details are received. Working days exclude weekends and UK bank holidays. Delivery time is additional and depends on the service selected at checkout.

Will the wood look exactly like the photographs, and how do I care for it?

Natural grain, small knots, wood shade and engraving tone can vary from piece to piece. Keep the ornament indoors and dry, dust with a soft dry cloth, and store flat with protective wrapping between Christmases. Take care around the arms, pompom and hanging loop.