23 Festive Gingerbread House Ideas To Make |

We have gathered 23 of the best festive gingerbread house ideas to make this holiday season! These are perfect for those of all ages and you can actually make them without being a skilled baker or artist!

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I have seen some over the top gingerbread houses, which are lovely, but really…is it doable? Not for me. So I decided to roundup beautiful and festive house ideas that anyone can make!

Funfetti Gingerbread House

So technically this home isn’t made from gingerbread (sugar cookie dough instead), but it’s so fun, bright, and whimsical that we just had to include it! You could totally use different colored candies to make a whole new color scheme!

Pink Royal Icing Gingerbread House

I think my favorite part of this cute little gingerbread house is all of the candies, especially the rock crystals at the front door. This one would be really easy to make and great for little girls at Christmas time.

Victorian Storefront

Create a charming Victorian Storefront Gingerbread House with this free template! Perfect for holiday decor, this project includes step-by-step instructions to craft a beautiful, nostalgic gingerbread house.

Gingerbread Log Cabin

Build a rustic Gingerbread Log Cabin with this fun DIY guide! Perfect for winter crafting, this tutorial offers step-by-step instructions to create a cozy log cabin out of real cinnamon sticks. They used a pre-built house, which is easy than having to bake the dough. The roof is made of mini Triscuits, and the chimney is cinnamon sugar pecans.

Gingerbread Church

Craft a stunning Gingerbread Church with this detailed tutorial! Perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your holiday decor, this guide includes templates and step-by-step instructions to create a beautifully intricate gingerbread church. The “shingles” are frosted shredded mini wheats, what a fun idea!

Mini Gingerbread Houses

Make adorable Mini Gingerbread Houses with this easy tutorial! She also gives you her homemade gingerbread dough recipe to make from scratch!

Gingerbread Camper House Recipe with Template

Create a whimsical Retro Camper Gingerbread House with this fun DIY tutorial! Perfect for adding a unique twist to your holiday decor, this guide includes a recipe and step-by-step instructions to craft a charming, vintage-inspired camper

Gingerbread Nativity and The Reason for the Season

Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with this Gingerbread Nativity DIY! This tutorial guides you through creating a beautiful, edible Nativity scene, perfect for holiday decor and family traditions.

Gingerbread Christmas Cottage

Build a cozy Gingerbread Christmas Cottage with this easy-to-follow recipe! Perfect for holiday decor or as a festive centerpiece, this guide provides step-by-step instructions to create a charming, snow-covered gingerbread house.

Gingerbread Village

Learn how to make an entire gingerbread house village that is embellishment with cute designs made from royal icing, all while using their free template to make it easier.

Candy Cane Gingerbread Houses

She is going to show you how to decorate your gingerbread houses 5 different ways using all sorts of different types of candies. These are a little easier using store-bought houses so you don’t have to make the dough from scratch.

Gingerbread Dog House

Craft a charming Gingerbread Dog House with this fun and festive tutorial! Perfect for pet lovers and dog moms, this guide from Wilton provides step-by-step instructions to create an adorable dog-themed gingerbread house.

Winter Wonderland Princess Castle

Create a magical Winter Wonderland Princess Castle with this enchanting gingerbread tutorial! Perfect to make with kids, especially little girls who love the magic of princesses and winter wonderlands. This is totally giving Frozen vibes if you ask me!

Gingerbread Pickup Truck

If you have little guys around the house, they may want to skip making the homes and make little trucks instead!

Pop Tart Gingerbread Houses

Make easy and adorable Pop-Tart Gingerbread Houses with this fun DIY tutorial! Perfect for quick holiday crafting, this guide shows you how to create cute, mini gingerbread houses using Pop-Tarts.

DIY Graham Cracker Gingerbread Houses

Learn how to make gingerbread houses using graham crackers! This is a fun twist on the regular styles and a great holiday activity for kids to join in on.

Gingerbread Car

Add a pop of color to your holiday decor with this DIY Pink Gingerbread Car tutorial! Perfect for a unique and playful twist on traditional gingerbread houses, this guide offers step-by-step instructions to make the cutest holiday vehicle topped with presents.

Sweet Treats Gingerbread House

Just call this gingerbread house the house of sweets! It’s packed with candies, cookies for the roof, and more! I love that she provides detailed instructions for each elements and DIY videos to watch!

Festive Gingerbread Chocolate House

Ditch the actual gingerbread dough, we are going to make the entire thing out of Cadbury Chocolates! If you can’t find those, I think Kit-Kat bars would also work.

Whoville Grinch Gingerbread House

Christmas isn’t complete without How the Grinch Stole Christmas! You can make a fun Whoville display out of different materials like peppermints, fondant, and cinnamon sticks.

Minimalist Gingerbread House

This entire recipe for the gingerbread dough and royal icing is dairy free, so great for those with allergies. The Christmas trees are made from sprigs of fresh time and she gives you the full template so you can ensure all of the sizing is correct when it’s time to assemble.

Nutty Gingerbread House

Instead of royal icing like the others, Beth uses butter to hold the house together which also keeps the nuts on better. This is such a fun and unique gingerbread house idea!

I cannot wait to hear about how your homemade gingerbread houses turn out! This collection of festive ideas are perfect for a fun holiday activity, great ideas for decorating parties, and there are plenty to choose from that even kids can help with!