Did you love the story of The Gingerbread man as a child? I did. I loved how cheeky the Ginger Bread Man was. He was quite a rebel but then the sneaky fox got him in the end.
Today we have some amazing Gingerbread House Ornaments to share. They are super cute and fun to make as a Christmas decoration. They are brilliant craft idea to do with the kids.
In fact these were made last year but I ran out of time to share them. Do enjoy.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Charming & Whimsical: This craft brings a mini gingerbread house to life, adding a sweet touch to your holiday decorations.
- Perfect for Holiday Gifting: These homemade ornaments make adorable gifts that will bring holiday cheer to friends and family.
- Durable & Long-Lasting: Unlike edible gingerbread houses, these ornaments can last for years, making them a keepsake for future holidays.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Mini Popsicle Sticks
- Brown Paint
- Stickers
- White Craft Foam
- Glue
- Scissors
- Paint Brush
- Ribbon
- Mini Pom Poms
- White and Red Paper Straws
- Cord
- Optional: White Paint, White & Red Paint Pens (use these if you want to paint the snow and candies on)
🖌️ How To Make a Gingerbread House Craft
- Step 1: Arrange 7 popsicle sticks in a row.
- Step 2: Use 2 sticks across the back to glue them together.
- Step 3: Glue 1 popsicle stick across the top of the front.
- Step 4: Arrange 4 popsicle sticks in a row and use half a popsicle stick across the back to glue them together.
- Step 5: Cut the 4 sticks into a triangle shape. Cut slow to avoid breaking the sticks.
- Step 6: Glue the triangle shape to the top of the popsicle sticks. Glue 2 popsicle sticks to the top to create a roof.
- Step 7: Glue 1 popsicle stick across the back of the bottom. Refer to the photos step by step to insure the popsicle sticks have been glued together correctly.
- Step 8: Paint the popsicle sticks brown. 1-2 coats. Allow to dry completely.
- Step 9: Trace the top of the roof onto white craft foam. Cut out the shape of fallen snow. Refer to the photos.
- Step 10: Cut 2 doors from white craft foam.
- Step 11: Cut a piece of snow to go across the bottom of the roof.
- Step 12: Glue the white craft foam snow onto the roof, cut off excess if necessary.
- Step 13: Glue the door onto the gingerbread house.
- Step 14: Glue colourful cording or ribbon around the door.
- Step 15: Glue colourful cording or ribbon across the bottom of the roof.
- Step 16: Cut paper straws and glue to the side of the gingerbread house. Add gingerbread men to white craft foam.
- Step 17: Cut out and glue to the front of the gingerbread house. Glue a pom pom onto the door and across the top of the gingerbread house.
- Step 18: Add candy and snowflake stickers to the house. Cut cord and glue onto the back of the gingerbread house for hanging on a Christmas tree.
Your all done.
Enjoy.
💡 Pro Tip: Turn small gingerbread house ornaments into festive gift tags by writing a name on the back before attaching them to holiday packages.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Muted Candy Colors: Choose slightly muted shades like dusty pink, teal, and soft yellow for candy decorations to give the ornament a more vintage, nostalgic feel.
- Raised Door Frames: Create simple door and window frames with small strips of craft foam or thick cardstock to add easy three-dimensional detailing.
- Weathered Frost Effect: Lightly dry-brush white paint across roof edges and windowsills to mimic the look of freshly fallen, slightly melting snow.
- Playful Roof Lines: Sketch gentle curves into the roof line instead of sharp peaks to give the house a softer, whimsical personality that feels storybook-like.
- Tiny Button Accents: Use mini buttons instead of paper circles for candy dots to create a sturdier, longer-lasting embellishment that gives extra charm.
- Layered Base Tip: Mount the finished gingerbread house onto a slightly larger scalloped circle of sturdy cardstock to create a framed ornament that feels more complete.
💭 FAQs
Attach small tags to each ornament and hang them in sequence, letting each day reveal a tiny surprise or handwritten festive note during December.
Lay a gingerbread ornament at each place as a napkin ring or name tag holder, instantly adding charm and a cozy feel to holiday meals.
Absolutely, create pairs of similar gingerbread designs and let players match them, turning your ornaments into a fun, festive brain teaser.
Glue ornaments onto pins or headbands to craft playful holiday brooches or hairbands, giving Christmas outfits a creative, handmade finishing touch.
Gingerbread House Ornament
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Mini Popsicle Sticks
- Brown Paint
- Stickers
- White Craft Foam
- Glue
- Paint Brush
- Ribbon
- Mini Pom Poms
- White and Red Paper Straws
- Cord
- Optional: White Paint White & Red Paint Pens (use these if you want to paint the snow and candies on)
Instructions
- Arrange 7 popsicle stick in a row.
- Use 2 sticks across the back to glue them together.
- Glue 1 popsicle stick across the top of the front.
- Arrange 4 popsicle sticks in a row and use half a popsicle stick across the back to glue them together.
- Cut the 4 sticks into a triangle shape. Cut slow to avoid breaking the card.
- Glue the triangle shape to the top of the popsicle sticks. Glue 2 more sticks to the top to create a roof.
- Glue 1 popsicle stick across the back of the bottom.
- Refer to the photos step by step to insure the popsicle sticks have been glued together correctly.
- Paint the popsicles sticks brown. 1-2 coats. Allow to dry completely.
- Trace the top of the roof onto white craft foam. Cut the shape of fallen snow. Refer to the photos.
- Cut 2 doors from white craft foam.
- Cut a piece of snow to go across the bottom of the roof.
- Glue the white craft foam snow onto the roof, cut off excess if necessary.
- Glue the door onto the gingerbread house.
- Glue colourful cording or ribbon around the door.
- Glue colourful cording or ribbon across the bottom of the roof.
- Cut Paper straws and glue to the side of the gingerbread house. Add gingerbread men to white craft foam.
- Cut out and glue to the front of the gingerbread house.
- Glue a pom pom onto the door and across the top of the gingerbread house.
- Add candy and snowflake stickers to the house.
- Cut cord and glue onto the back of the gingerbread house for hanging on a Christmas tree.
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Great craft idea and good follow along picture instructions. Can you give the width of the mini popsicle sticks?
yes they are around 1cm or 10mm wide.