Directions:

1. From a piece of carton cardboard, cut out several gingerbread boy shapes using a cookie cutter.

  

2. Paint edges of  the cardboard gingerbread boys with brown poster paint for a golden brown cookie effect. Using clear all-purpose glue,outline the cardboard shapes with white yarn to create a royal icing effect. Let dry.

3.   Paint details such as eyes and mouth. To dress up your gingerbread boy cookie ornament, glue button ribbon or felt embellishments. Attach a clear nylon loop on top of the ornament. Your gingerbread boy is now ready to hang on the tree!