The qilin is a gentle creature – a horned deer-body with flame scrolls, and it brings good news rather than fire. Framed in a classic round window, this version sits on the glass like a little paper moon.
Free printable & cut-ready · design + line-art sheet · no sign-up
What’s Inside
- Qilin · Window Roundel — a single, bold motif
One ready-to-cut design: Qilin · Window Roundel. The pack includes the cut-ready file plus a line-art sheet for tracing and colouring. A deer-like body with a single horn, hooves and soft flame scrolls along the flanks. The scrolls are what distinguish it from a deer; cut them as broad curls rather than thin wisps and the creature reads immediately. Framed in a classic round window, this version sits on the glass like a little paper moon.
Three Ways to Use It
1. Cut it with a Cricut or Silhouette
The file is closed-path vector art with no overlapping lines, exactly what cutting software expects. Scale to your cardstock and cut from 80 gsm upward; a fine-point blade handles it cleanly.
2. Cut it by hand
Print at 100%, staple the sheet to a folded square of paper, and cut through both layers. Most people finish in well under half an hour.
3. Trace and colour
The line-art sheet doubles as a colouring and tracing page, a ready-made activity for classroom or family craft time.
Materials
Red cardstock or origami paper (80–160 gsm) · scissors or a craft knife · a printer · double-sided tape. Add a Cricut or Silhouette if you would rather not cut by hand.
Best For
Cultural displays, nurseries, new-baby gifts and calm feature windows.
FAQ
How is it different from a deer? The horn and the flame scrolls – both are essential. Framed in a classic round window, this version sits on the glass like a little paper moon.
Is it hard? The scrolls are broad curls, easier than they look.
What size? 20-28 cm wide.
