
Then, use licorice, conversation hearts, pink and red M&M’s or whatever other candy you’d like to decorate! Christmas Tree Truck Gingerbread House Pink and red gingerbread house (image via Fav Family Recipes). While this is technically a “Valentine’s Day” gingerbread house, it’s also a great idea for Christmas, especially if you have kiddos who love pink! You can make your own gingerbread ( recipe here) or start with a pre-made kit if you’d rather save the hassle.
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Then, stick the house in your yard (make sure it’s somewhere your kids can watch!) and wait for the birds to arrive! Checkout the full tutorial for all the details. Make the walls of your house out of crackers, use peanut butter instead of icing, and add birdseed, cranberries, popcorn, peanuts, or pretzels as décor. Who says that birds shouldn’t enjoy Christmas, too? This birdseed gingerbread house is a fun way for everyone to build something together and learn more about nature.īird seed gingerbread house (image via Wilder Child). Wilton has an even more detailed tutorial and walkthrough here. Sprinkle gingerbread house (image via Wilton). Sprinkles are fun, colorful, and delicious – how can you go wrong? Just start with your basic gingerbread house kit, cover the walls and roof with piping gel, and add your sprinkles in whatever colors you like.
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And the Gingerbread Journal even walks you through how to use jellybeans to construct a realistic-looking chimney. You can mix together other types of candy to decorate the house if you like. Modify the gingerbread pieces just a bit and then use icing to stick on pretzels of various sizes. Start with a gingerbread house kit that you can find in your local grocery or craft store. Log cabin gingerbread house (image via Gingerbread Journal).


This log cabin gingerbread house is simple, doesn’t require too many supplies, and has tasks that even your littlest one can take on! Gingerbread houses are an amazing way to gather the family together, let the creativity flow, and even learn a little bit about construction and décor! But making the same kit every single year can get boring, so we’ve put together 10 unique ideas for gingerbread houses that the entire family can enjoy.

Food & Drinks 10 Gingerbread House Ideas the Whole Family Can Enjoy Kathryn Marr 5 mins
