Cardboard cutouts for every party, all in one place. Our range covers lifesize cardboard cutouts of movie stars, musicians and popstars and sports stars, plus kids and cartoon characters for younger guests.
Want guests in the picture? Our stand-in boards and hand-held photo props turn any corner into a photo booth. Every cutout is printed on sturdy board and ships flat, so it arrives quick and stores away easily between parties.
Want a guest of honour who is truly one of a kind? We make personalised cardboard cutouts from your own photo, and you can grab a bargain in our cutouts and photo props sale. Sorting fancy dress too? Add celebrity face masks or personalised face masks.
Planning a display? Our cardboard cutout guide covers sizes, standing them up and photo backdrops.
Show moreA cardboard cutout is a printed figure on stiff board with a fold-out strut on the back, so it stands on its own. Here's how we'd pick and set one up, after more than 3 million orders.
Lifesize or table-top? A lifesize cardboard cutout stands roughly the real height of the person or character, so it reads as a proper guest from across the room. That is the one to greet people at the door or stand behind the cake. A mini cutout is the table-top size: small enough for a shelf, a cake topper or a party favour. Plenty of parties use both.
Get guests in the photo. If you want people in the picture, a stand-in board lets guests push their face through the cut-out hole, and hand-held photo props give everyone something to hold up. Both turn a plain corner into a photo booth for very little money.
Setting it up. Each cutout arrives flat with a strut you fold out and clip to the back. Stand it on a firm, level floor away from doorways and draughts, as the boards are light and can tip in a breeze. Indoors is best. For outdoor use, lean it against a wall or weight the base, and bring it in if rain or wind picks up. To store one between parties, fold the strut back in and keep it flat.
Because cutouts ship flat, they travel well; order by 11am and yours can arrive the next day, ready to fold out.
A: We have lifesize cutouts of musicians, movie stars, sports stars, TV personalities, superheroes and more, plus mini cutouts, photo props, silhouette cutouts and stand-in designs. Whatever the guest of honour is into, there is usually a face to match.
A: Lifesize cutouts stand at roughly the real height of the person, so they make a big impression across a room. Mini cutouts are small tabletop versions, and photo props are handheld shapes for posing in pictures.
A: Pick by theme first, so a Formula 1 driver for a racing party or a popstar for a music night. Then decide on size: a lifesize cutout for a centrepiece, a mini or photo prop if you want something smaller or portable.
A: Most lifesize cutouts stand between about 148cm and 195cm, matched to the real height of the person. The exact height is listed on each product, so check before you buy if space is tight.
A: They are printed on sturdy card. Each one stands on its own with a support at the back, so it can sit on the floor or on a table without any extra fixings.
A: Stand-in cutouts have a cut-out face or opening so guests can pose as the character in photos, and some are customisable. Silhouette cutouts give you the outline shape rather than a full printed figure.
A: Yes. Some designs, like the stand-in doll box, are made to be customised so you can add your own touch for a themed party.
A: Birthday parties, themed nights, weddings, hen and stag dos, office send-offs and fan events. A cutout of the guest of honour's favourite celebrity is a fun surprise on the day.
A: Yes, that is one of the main reasons people buy them. Photo props and stand-in cutouts give guests something to pose with, and a lifesize figure makes a great backdrop for pictures.
A: Plenty of people do. A mini cutout makes a light-hearted present, and a lifesize one is a memorable surprise to hide in someone's room or office.
A: Yes. The support at the back folds out so the cutout stands unaided on a flat, level surface. On soft carpet or uneven ground you may want to lean it against something for extra stability.
A: Cutouts are shipped flat and can pick up a small bend in transit. Lay it flat under a light, even weight for a while and it usually settles back into shape.
A: Keep it flat and dry, away from damp and direct heat. Stored properly, a card cutout can be brought out again for future parties.
A: They are fine for family parties, but a tall lifesize cutout can topple if knocked, so stand it where small children will not pull it over. Watch out for card edges too.
A: They are designed for indoor use. Card does not cope well with rain or wind, so keep cutouts sheltered and bring them inside if the weather turns.
A: Card burns easily, so keep cutouts well away from candles, sparklers, heaters and other naked flames.
A: Yes. Once you are finished with it, a card cutout can go in your household paper and card recycling. If it is still in good shape, keeping it for another party is even better.
A: Photo props are a natural pairing so guests have plenty to pose with. Add balloons, banners and other decorations to build the theme around your cutout.
A: Browse our matching party themes and personalised banners to tie everything together, and party accessories like poppers and cannons for the big moment.
