DIY Christmas Decor: Gingerbread House Printable

Looking for a fun gingerbread house craft to make with your kids? This simple project is perfect for creating something festive without a big mess or a lot of prep.

We’re so excited to share our gingerbread house ideas and printables with you. They’re a fun and easy way to make cozy Christmas memories together as a family. These printable gingerbread houses paper templates also double as Christmas coloring pages for kids!  This fun DIY Christmas decor includes two cute house designs you can use to add a little holiday magic to your home.

This blog post is all about gingerbread house ideas.

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You can find this awesome gingerbread house printable in our Etsy store.

Before creating, gather the following materials:

• Cardstock (white or brown)
• White Gel Pen (We LOVE the Uni-Ball Signo)
• Markers
• Glue Sticks, Tape, or Glue Dots
• Hole Punch
• Ribbon or Twine

1. Print the houses on your chosen cardstock or craft paper. Our easy gingerbread house template works great for both coloring and building.  Kids can enjoy this fun gingerbread house coloring page. It’s perfect for younger ones working with preschool Christmas activities printables.
2. If printed on brown, use a white gel pen to outline the house details.
*Decorate your gingerbread house drawing using markers and gel pens. These gingerbread house decorations add a sweet touch to your Christmas decor. You can also use them as printable Christmas wall art.
3. Once colored or outlined, carefully cut out each house along the outer lines.
4. Fold each house along the designated lines, including the walls, top for the handle, and bottom. Secure the open side with tape or glue and tuck in the bottom.
5. Punch a hole in the top and tie it with a ribbon.

What are the finished dimensions of the two different gingerbread houses?

We’ve included an image of the finished gingerbread house with its measurements to make things easier for you. It’s a helpful visual so you can get a clear idea of the size and proportions before you start building.

Here are some ways to use these gingerbread houses as festive holiday decorations:

Create a charming village with 12 or 24 boxes for your advent calendar. Fill each with a treat, opening one box each day in the countdown to Christmas. The boxes are the perfect size for special treats or a small gift. 

If you love holiday creativity, you can use these houses as gingerbread house clipart for banners or as printable Christmas wall art for your home.

They pair perfectly with other Christmas craft preschool projects. If you want to use them in a different way and still make a handmade advent calendar, check out our Christmas Countdown Crafts for ideas and inspiration.

Place the gingerbread houses on your tree branches for an elegant touch. Alternatively, use them as ornaments.

We have collected other DIY Christmas Ornaments that will have you crafting with your family to personalize your tree!

Create a beautiful village as table decor as a centerpiece for tables at your Christmas parties or in your home.  Add some fake snow and you have a table that is full of character and charm.

Tie ribbons at varying lengths when hanging the boxes, creating a textured effect. Use them on wreaths or simply hang these ribbon-tied Christmas crafts from a stick for added charm.

For a small gift-wrapping solution fill the houses with cookies or small goodies and share them with your neighbors or your kids' teachers. It's a cute and practical wrapping solution. 

To make these small gifts even more special, we created these gift tags that you can add. You can print them in the same manner you would the houses. On white paper and color them, or brown paper and decorate them with gel pens.

These are a perfect quick gift to hand out to neighbors, friends, or teachers. These tags are a free printable and you can grab that here.

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If you are looking to use these in a different way but are still looking for charming DIY Christmas gifts, we have 10 Easy Neighbor Gift Ideas that can save you time.

After snowy play or a busy school day, create heartwarming memories this Christmas with a cozy hot chocolate bar. It is the perfect whimsical touch to nestle gingerbread houses among the fixings for a delightful setup. 

Explore our ideas for the perfect hot chocolate bar!

Another idea is to add the gingerbread house inside a glass globe dome to create a winter wonderland scene with a little red sled, a small bottle brush tree, and fake snow. 

We bought our display dome at IKEA, but we also found an excellent alternative on Amazon that works just as beautifully!

Indulge in the serene joy of coloring while bonding with your girls. Our gingerbread house activity is a delightful way to gather and craft charming Christmas décor. Opt for coloring or use gel pens to outline, adding vibrant accents to your creation!

Kids will love coloring these gingerbread houses. Our kids loved designing the color scheme for each house. This would be a great craft for a classroom or small Christmas party. They pair beautifully with other Christmas craft preschool projects.

If your kids enjoy colorful and whimsical crafts, they’ll also love the ideas in our Candy Land Birthday Party blog post. Be sure to check it out here for more fun and creative inspiration!

These gingerbread house printable decorations allow you to unleash your creativity while spending quality time with your loved ones. Whether it's for a party, family gathering, or just to brighten up your home, these decorations are sure to bring smiles.

There’s something special about coloring December projects with your kids — from gingerbread house drawings to preschool Christmas craft printables, every moment feels magical. These gingerbread house templates help families create, play, and decorate together.

We love how these cardstock gingerbread houses have added charm to our Christmas decor and hope you love them as part of your Christmas decor as much as we do! We can't wait to see you bring the magic of the season to life in your home!

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