1Print out the template.

This craft can be done by either using a gingerbread man template or drawing your own gingerbread man. If you prefer to work with a template, print out this gingerbread man chain on A4 or Letter size paper.

If you'd rather draw your own, fold any brown-colored paper accordion-style (back-and-forth folding) as shown in Steps 4 and 5. Draw half of a gingerbread man along the paper's folded edge then cut along the outline as shown in Step 6.

2Cut out one template.

The printed page consists of three sets of gingerbread man templates. You only need one. Cut out one template following the rectangular frame or outline.

3Position the template.

Align the template along the left edge of any brown-colored paper. Secure the top and bottom sides of the template onto the paper using paper clips or masking tape.

4Fold the paper accordion-style.

Using the template's width as a guide, fold your paper accordion-style (back and forth folding). A sheet of A4 or Letter size paper can be folded into 6 equal sections while a larger sheet can be folded into 8 or more sections.

5Fold or trim the excess paper.

If there's an excess section of paper after your last fold, you can either trim it off or fold that small section of paper.

6Cut out.

Cut the folded paper following the outlines of the gingerbread man.

Note that the thicker the paper you use and the more folds you make, the harder it will be to cut. Younger children may need adult help in cutting. Brown craft paper or paper lunch bags are excellent options for easy cutting.

7Unfold the paper.

Carefully unfold the paper to reveal a chain of gingerbread people.

8Round out the corners.

Trim off any excess paper after the last gingerbread man. You may also round out the corners of the first and last gingerbread man.