1. Draw the round head
Draw a nearly complete circle, leaving a little gap underneath for the neck.
Let’s draw a
gingerbread person.
A smiling gingerbread friend with buttons and wavy icing. All you need is a pencil and paper.
STEP 1 OF 6
Draw the round head
Draw a nearly complete circle, leaving a little gap underneath for the neck.
Terracotta: draw this now
Green: what you’ve already drawn
KEEP THE CREATIVE TIME GOING
Download free PDF pack ↓Your pencil-and-paper pack.
A six-step guide and a big gingerbread person to colour in. Use plain A4 paper and choose “fit to page” when printing.
See all six steps together
2. Add two outstretched arms
Curve out from the neck to make two short, rounded arms.
3. Shape the body and legs
Curve down from each arm, round the feet, and leave a gap between the legs.
4. Make a happy face
Draw two eyes and a wide curved smile.
5. Add sweet buttons
Draw three round buttons down the middle of the tummy.
6. Pipe on the icing
Add wavy icing lines across the wrists and ankles.
Finished? That’s just the beginning.
Try a different colour, add a snowy background, or turn your drawing into a card for someone you love. It doesn’t need to look exactly like ours.
