June 30, 2021 Just Jes
Are you ready to tackle making your own gingerbread house this year? Then you’re going to want to check out these 101 DIY gingerbread house ideas!
Gingerbread houses are a tradition that started back in Germany in the 1800s. The hardened cookie was perfect for creating elaborate displays that were great to look at and delicious to eat.
If you’ve tried creating a gingerbread house you know how fun, crafty, & disastrous they can be! Sometimes it’s the failed gingerbread houses we remember more than our show stoppers!
With that said, if you’ve struggled with gingerbread houses in the past, you might want to check out a few of these clever tips.
How can you make your gingerbread house look better?
- Purchase a kit. Even if you use different candy decor, the structure is well baked and easy to assemble.
- If you are baking your gingerbread pieces. Allow them to cool completely before you take them off the sheet pan. Store in a plastic container overnight in the fridge with baking paper between layers, to crisp thoroughly.
- Plan out the design. Look at gingerbread house ideas to figure out how you want to do the door, windows, roof, and anything else you wish to add.
- Decorate the walls flat then assemble. A flat surface gives you control and prevents icing drips.
- Build your gingerbread house where it’s going to stay. Avoid building it somewhere else & then transporting it to prevent collapses.
- Don’t hold back with the royal icing. To hold together large pieces you will need more than you think.
- Use glue if you aren’t planning to eat it. If it’s more about the fun of building & displaying it, use a hot glue gun to keep it together.
- Cover it in powdered sugar. A dusting of powdered sugar can fix small mistakes you made.
Want some amazing DIY gingerbread house ideas for all skill levels? Keep scrolling to see the best 101 houses!
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01 | POWDERED SNOW
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02 | GLASS WINDOWS
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03 | SOFT PINK
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04 | VICTORIAN
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05 | LOG CABIN
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06 | DUTCH DETAILS
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07 | STONE HOUSE
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08 | THREE STORIES
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09 | PERFECTLY SIMPLE
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10 | SUGAR RUSH
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11 | GARLAND
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12 | GINGER VILLAGE
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13 | FARMHOUSE
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14 | FRONT PORCH
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15 | PRETZEL REINDEER
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16 | COUNTRY CABIN
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17 | TRADITIONAL
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18 | DOG HOUSE
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19 | CANDY CANE LANE
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20 | HOLLY BERRY WREATHS
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21 | TWO-STORY
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22 | MERRY GO ROUND
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23 | DOWNTOWN TOWNHOMES
24 | GINGER VILLAGE
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25 | MINI MUG GINGERHOUSES
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26 | GINGER PUB
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27 | A FRAME STONE CABIN
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28 | SWEDISH GINGERBREAD HOUSE
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29 | GINGERBREAD SUBURBS
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30 | ELEGANTLY DETAILED
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31 | MOBILE HOME
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32 | OPEN FOR BUSINESS
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33 | STONE COTTAGE
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34 | DREAM HOUSE
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35 | MINI HOUSES
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36 | CLASSIC GINGERBREAD HOUSE
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37 | BUBBLEGUM PINK COTTAGE
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38 | GUMDROPS
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39 | TREE HOUSE
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40 | SIMPLE LOG CABIN
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41 | SNOWED IN CABIN
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42 | COUNTRY COTTAGE
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43 | GLAMOROUS HOMES
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44 | MACARON TREES
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45 | CANDY HOUSE
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46 | CANDY CANE TRIM
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47 | DETAILED BEAUTY
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48 | COUNTRY BARN
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49 | PASTEL TOUCHES
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50 | CANDY CANE HEART
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51 | EASY CABIN
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52 | EAST COAST HOME
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53 | ROSEMARY
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54 | CHOCOLATE MELTS
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55 | PINK DOOR
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56 | WAFFLE HOUSE
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57 | ICICLES
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58 | CANDY VILLAGE
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59 | SANTAS HOUSE
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60 | RED WHITE & BLUE
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61 | GERMAN VILLAGE
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62 | BARN ANIMALS
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63 | ALMOND SHINGLES
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64 | FRONT BALCONY
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65 | SUGAR CRYSTALS
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66 | COLONIAL
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67 | FUN HOUSE
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68 | SNOWFLAKES
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69 | SNOWCAPS
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70 | HOLLY BERRY
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71 | RETRO XMAS HOUSE
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72 | CLASSIC GINGERBREAD HOUSE
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73 | MONOCHROMATIC
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74 | COOKIE TIERS
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75 | CANDY ROOF
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76 | PERSONALIZED
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77 | CHRISTMAS EVE
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78 | SUGAR PLUMS
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79 | FOREST ANIMALS
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80 | CANDY DETAILS
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81 | COOKIES
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82 | LINDT CHOCOLATE BEARS
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83 | BRICK HOMES
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84 | TOY STORE
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85 | THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS HOUSE
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86 | CONFETTI DREAM
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87 | GUMBALLS
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88 | CANDY CANE ROOF
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89 | DAINTY DOTS
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90 | ALL SPRINKLES
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91 | GRAHAM CRACKER HOUSES
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92 | CHOCOLATE GINGER
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93 | SNOW COTTAGE
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94 | PRESSED GINGERBREAD
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95 | CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
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96 | TALL ROOF
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97 | SANTAS COMING TO TOWN
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98 | RED AND GREEN
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99 | RUSTIC GINGERBREAD HOUSE
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100 | CHRISTMAS TREES
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101 | HOUSE FRONT
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Gingerbread house concepts
Gingerbread houses have long been a holiday tradition dating back to 19th century Germany. The key ingredients are gingerbread cookies formed into walls, roof, etc. and held together with royal icing. Decorations usually include candies like gumdrops and jelly beans. Some construction tips mentioned in the article include allowing cookies to fully cool and harden before assembly, planning the design in advance, and using glue or extra icing for stability if not eating.
DIY gingerbread house ideas
The article provides 101 photos of unique gingerbread house designs for inspiration. Some notable ideas include using powdered sugar to cover mistakes building villages or multiple structures incorporating themes like Christmas lights and getting creative with decorations like pretzels or chocolate. Elaborately decorated versions show how ambitious designs are possible with time and skill. For beginners, simple designs using basic shapes are a good starting point.
Conclusion
Gingerbread houses offer a fun, artistic holiday activity for both children and adults. Browsing the many ideas in the article can spark new design concepts or troubleshooting tips for your own creation this season. With some trial and error, even basic designs can turn out delightfully festive.