Kræmmerhuse are traditional Danish Christmas paper cones, hung on the tree and filled with sweets, nuts or a tiny gift. The name roughly means “shopkeeper’s houses”, after the paper cones grocers once used to wrap sweets. Here are two free designs to print, colour in, cut out and fill, perfect for an afternoon of Christmas crafting.
How to make your kræmmerhuse
- Print the pages on A4, ideally on thin card.
- Colour in the cone and handle with pens, pencils or crayons.
- Cut out the cone and the handle strip along the outlines.
- Roll the cone into shape and glue the side tab.
- Glue the handle strip inside the rim.
- Fill with sweets, nuts or a small gift and hang on your tree.
Two Christmas cones to colour in
The first cone has a cheeky elf peeping over a chimney, surrounded by holly and stars. The second is a pattern cone with hearts, snowflakes and scallops, and an elf holding a woven heart, for anyone who likes lots of detail.
Download your free kræmmerhuse printable
Download both Christmas cones (PDF, 2 pages)
Prefer a single picture? Cone 1 (elf and holly) • Cone 2 (hearts and snowflakes). Print at 100% on A4. They are free for you to use at home, with the kids or at school.
More Danish paper crafts
Love Danish paper decorations? Try our free kravlenisser printable, learn to make Danish paper Christmas stars and woven heart baskets, or browse our Danish paper crafts.
