Sledding Gingerbread Man SVG

About this design

Snow day! This gingerbread man is racing downhill on a classic wooden sled. He leans back with his knees up, one arm raised, and a scarf trailing out behind him on the wind. He has dot eyes, a big smile, buttons on his chest and wavy icing on his mittens and boots. The sled has two slats and long runners that curl up at the front, and a speed line behind it shows how fast he is going.

The design is seven pieces with fifteen cut-outs. The trailing scarf and the thin speed line are very fine, which is why the design carries a “Print & web” label on its page. It is best printed, or cut from about 6.5 inches wide and larger.

Color layers

• Backing in cream, which becomes the sled slats, scarf and icing
• Design in gingerbread brown

Projects that suit the detail

• Printed holiday cards for a snowy greeting.
• Printable wall art for a playroom.
• Print then Cut stickers for kids.
• Sublimation mugs and ornaments.
• Large vinyl decals for a sled or toboggan.
• Screen-printed shirts and tote bags.

Size and cutting tips

For printing, any size works. For cutting, start at about 6.5 inches wide. The trailing scarf end and the speed line are the finest parts; if they give you trouble, delete them after ungrouping, which leaves a strong, simple shape. Avoid felt and glitter cardstock at any size.

Step by step: snow day card

1. Download the PNG from the editor at 300 DPI and 4.5 inches wide.
2. Place it on the front of a folded 5 by 7 inch card, slightly tilted downhill.
3. Add “Let it snow” above it in a playful font.
4. Print on bright white cardstock.
5. Dab white glitter glue along the bottom of the card for a snowy hill.

Color ideas

• Brown with cream icing, the classic
• Brown with a red sled and red scarf
• Blue sled with white for a frosty look
• Gold glitter for a party card

Good to know

If you want a gingerbread winter sports design that cuts small, the Skiing Gingerbread Man passes our checks from about 3 inches. This sled design is the one to choose for printed projects and large cuts, where the trailing scarf and sled details can really show.

Variations to try

• Mirror it in the editor to sled the other way.
• Add the editor’s offset border for a Print Then Cut sticker.

Pairs well with

The Snowy Gingerbread House is waiting at the bottom of the hill.