Embark on a sweet adventure this holiday season with this treasure trove of gingerbread house ideas for 2023.
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Skip the boring gingerbread house kits and make your own creative creations with this festive roundup of gingerbread houses that will allow you to step into a winter wonderland of cinnamon, spice, and everything nice.
From classic cottages decorated with icing icicles to modern gingerbread skyscrapers, there are over a hundred designs for inspiration – the possibilities are endlessly scrumptious. Whether you’re an expert baker or a baking newbie, there are plenty of creations, ranging from simple to complex, that will inspire some sweet architectural feats and bring some Christmas magic to your holiday activities.
You will find decorating ideas for all ages, skill levels, and preferences. These gingerbread houses make fun Christmas crafts for adults and kids alike. Whether you want to host a Gingerbread house decorating party, a family crafting night, or a friendly competition with friends, these ideas will help you transform your sweet visions into an edible reality.
You will find step-by-step tutorials and tips and tricks to make the perfect gingerbread house! There are also ideas for making individual elements of a gingerbread house, like roof shingles, doors, windows, walkways, and much more, to help you customize your designs!
If you are designing houses with your kids, pair these ideas with these gingerbread house coloring pages for extra fun!
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- Unique Gingerbread House Ideas
- Traditional Gingerbread House Ideas
- Quick and Easy Ideas
- Gingerbread House FAQ
- More Christmas Activities
Unique Gingerbread House Ideas
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Victorian Store Front from Vintage Kitty
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Stone House from Worth Pinning
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Rustic Log Cabin from Vikalinka
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Cozy Cottage (source unknown)
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Gingerbread House from Sprinkle Bakes
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Log Cabin from Three Pixie Lane
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Church with Stained Glass Windows from Sweetopia
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Pretzel Sticks Cabin from Worth Pinning
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Hogwarts Castle from Not Quite Nigella
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Gower Street Christmas Homes from Rock Recipes
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Vermont Farmhouse from King Arthur Flour
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Birdhouse from Amelie’s House
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Mini Houses from Lily Ardor
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Tipi from Baking Magique
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House with Pecan Roof from The First Year
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Skyscraper (source unknown)
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Three-Story Mansion (source unknown)
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Mini House for Mug from Not Martha
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Camper from Sugar and Cloth
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Palm Springs from A Beautiful Mess
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Nativity from Roti n Rice
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Doctor Who Tardis from Youtube
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Lighthouse from Parsley Sage Sweet
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Modern House from Oh Happy Day
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Two Story House from How to Cook That
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Pretzel Chimney from The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie
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Christmas Village from Wilton
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Cozy Cottage from How to Cook That
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Two Story House (source unknown)
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Gingerbread Farm from My Name is Yeh
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Farmhouse Barn from Taste of Home
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Enchanted Victorian Chalet (source unknown)
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Up on the Rooftop from Worth Pinning
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Lodge from Taste of Home
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English Cottage from Rambling Renovations
Traditional Gingerbread House Ideas
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Icicle Decorated House from Goodies by Anna
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Grand Gingerbread House from Wilton
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White and Red Houses from Sweetopia
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Candy Cane Designed House from Brit + Co
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Christmas Cottage from Taste of Home
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Gumdrop Roof from Flickr
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Chocolate Houses from Wilton
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Funfetti House from Studio DIY
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Pink House from Sweetopia
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Valentine House from With Love and Confection
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Professionally Designed House from Frog Prince Paperie
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Fairy House from Will Cook for Friends
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Frosty Winter Houses from Something…
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Gingerbread House from How to Cook That
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Royal Icing Gingerbread House from Youtube
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Sprinkles House from Wilton (via Youtube)
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Candy Roof Houses from My Taste Hobby with Passion and Love
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Beautiful Frosting Design with a Hard Candy Roof (source unknown)
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Festive Gingerbread House Idea (source unknown)
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Simple Gingerbread House from My Name is Snickerdoodle
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Creative Gingerbread House(source unknown)
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Chocolate House from Cookies, Cupcakes and Cardio
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Festive House (source unknown)
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Candy House with Wafers Roof (source unknown)
Quick and Easy Ideas
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No Bake Mini Houses for Kids from Red Ted Art
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Easy Graham Cracker Houses from Our Best Bites
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Easy DIY Gingerbread House from Living Locurto
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No Bake Gingerbread House from Life Made Sweeter
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Peppermint Candy Houses from Food Network (via Facebook)
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Easy Gingerbread House from Flickr
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Graham Cracker Votive from The View from Great Island
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Patriotic Gingerbread House from Whipperberry
Tips, Tricks & Other Gingerbread House Ideas
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Candy Bricks (source unknown)
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Organization Ideas from She Wears Flowers
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Seven Ways to Make a House with Graham Crackers from Tinkerlab
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Best Gingerbread House Glue from Kids Activities Blog
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How to Host a Decorating Party from Eat This Up
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Candy Fire (source unknown)
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Candy Snails(source unknown)
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Skiing Marshmallow Snowman (source unknown)
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Candy Tree (source unknown)
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Pretzel Window Shutters (source unknown)
Gingerbread House FAQ
How do you make a gingerbread house unique?
Making your gingerbread house unique is all about letting your creativity shine and adding personal touches. Here are some tips to create a gingerbread house that stands out:
Theme It Up: Choose a unique theme and design. This could be anything from a winter wonderland to more unconventional themes like a beach house, a barn, or a skyscraper. Also, instead of the classic house shape, try different architectural styles.
Color Palette: Break away from the traditional red and green. Your color choices can make a big difference in the overall look.
Candy Variety: Go beyond the usual candies like gumdrops and peppermints. Experiment with candies like licorice, lollipops, jolly ranchers, or even savory snacks.
Personal Touches: Incorporate elements that are meaningful to you. For instance, if you love gardening, create a mini gingerbread garden with green frosting and candy flowers.
Texture and Patterns: Use various techniques to add texture. You can create a brick or wood effect with icing, use shredded coconut for snow, or make patterns with different types of candy.
Edible Decorations: Try making edible decorations like sugar glass windows or pretzel fences.
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Gingerbread House Ideas
The article provides a variety of gingerbread house ideas, categorized into different sections. Here are the concepts mentioned:
Unique Gingerbread House Ideas:
- Victorian Store Front from Vintage Kitty
- Stone House from Worth Pinning
- Rustic Log Cabin from Vikalinka
- Cozy Cottage (source unknown)
- Gingerbread House from Sprinkle Bakes
- Log Cabin from Three Pixie Lane
- Church with Stained Glass Windows from Sweetopia
- Pretzel Sticks Cabin from Worth Pinning
- Hogwarts Castle from Not Quite Nigella
- Gower Street Christmas Homes from Rock Recipes
- Vermont Farmhouse from King Arthur Flour
- Birdhouse from Amelie’s House
- Mini Houses from Lily Ardor
- Tipi from Baking Magique
- House with Pecan Roof from The First Year
- Skyscraper (source unknown)
- Three-Story Mansion (source unknown)
- Mini House for Mug from Not Martha
- Camper from Sugar and Cloth
- Palm Springs from A Beautiful Mess
- Nativity from Roti n Rice
- Doctor Who Tardis from Youtube
- Lighthouse from Parsley Sage Sweet
- Modern House from Oh Happy Day
- Two Story House from How to Cook That
- Pretzel Chimney from The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Christmas Village from Wilton
- Cozy Cottage from How to Cook That
- Two Story House (source unknown)
- Gingerbread Farm from My Name is Yeh
- Farmhouse Barn from Taste of Home
- Enchanted Victorian Chalet (source unknown)
- Up on the Rooftop from Worth Pinning
- Lodge from Taste of Home
- English Cottage from Rambling Renovations
Traditional Gingerbread House Ideas:
- Icicle Decorated House from Goodies by Anna
- Grand Gingerbread House from Wilton
- White and Red Houses from Sweetopia
- Candy Cane Designed House from Brit + Co
- Christmas Cottage from Taste of Home
- Gumdrop Roof from Flickr
- Chocolate Houses from Wilton
- Funfetti House from Studio DIY
- Pink House from Sweetopia
- Valentine House from With Love and Confection
- Professionally Designed House from Frog Prince Paperie
- Fairy House from Will Cook for Friends
- Frosty Winter Houses from Something…
- Gingerbread House from How to Cook That
- Royal Icing Gingerbread House from Youtube
- Sprinkles House from Wilton (via Youtube)
- Candy Roof Houses from My Taste Hobby with Passion and Love
- Beautiful Frosting Design with a Hard Candy Roof (source unknown)
- Festive Gingerbread House Idea (source unknown)
- Simple Gingerbread House from My Name is Snickerdoodle
- Creative Gingerbread House (source unknown)
- Chocolate House from Cookies, Cupcakes and Cardio
- Festive House (source unknown)
- Candy House with Wafers Roof (source unknown)
Quick and Easy Ideas:
- No Bake Mini Houses for Kids from Red Ted Art
- Easy Graham Cracker Houses from Our Best Bites
- Easy DIY Gingerbread House from Living Locurto
- No Bake Gingerbread House from Life Made Sweeter
- Peppermint Candy Houses from Food Network (via Facebook)
- Easy Gingerbread House from Flickr
- Graham Cracker Votive from The View from Great Island
- Patriotic Gingerbread House from Whipperberry
Tips, Tricks & Other Gingerbread House Ideas:
- Candy Bricks (source unknown)
- Organization Ideas from She Wears Flowers
- Seven Ways to Make a House with Graham Crackers from Tinkerlab
- Best Gingerbread House Glue from Kids Activities Blog
- How to Host a Decorating Party from Eat This Up
- Candy Fire (source unknown)
- Candy Snails (source unknown)
- Skiing Marshmallow Snowman (source unknown)
- Candy Tree (source unknown)
- Pretzel Window Shutters (source unknown)
How to Make a Gingerbread House Unique
To make a gingerbread house unique, the article suggests the following tips:
- Theme It Up: Choose a unique theme and design for your gingerbread house. This could be anything from a winter wonderland to more unconventional themes like a beach house, a barn, or a skyscraper. Experiment with different architectural styles instead of sticking to the classic house shape.
- Color Palette: Break away from the traditional red and green color scheme. Explore different color choices to give your gingerbread house a unique look.
- Candy Variety: Go beyond the usual candies like gumdrops and peppermints. Experiment with different types of candies like licorice, lollipops, jolly ranchers, or even savory snacks.
- Personal Touches: Incorporate elements that are meaningful to you. Add personalized decorations or create mini scenes that reflect your interests or hobbies.
- Texture and Patterns: Use various techniques to add texture to your gingerbread house. Create a brick or wood effect with icing, use shredded coconut for snow, or make patterns with different types of candy.
- Edible Decorations: Try making edible decorations like sugar glass windows or pretzel fences to add unique elements to your gingerbread house.
These tips will help you create a gingerbread house that stands out and reflects your creativity and personal style.
I hope this information helps you embark on a sweet and creative gingerbread house adventure! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.