26 DIY Gingerbread House Ideas to Make Christmas Even Sweeter

Make your gingerbread house minty fresh by adding a candy cane door flanked by peppermints. The red and white stripes combined with multi-hued candy balls make for the most colorful little house!

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Red and green are the official colors of Christmas—and the official colors for your gingerbread house! A bag of red and green M&Ms make it simple to pull off this color scheme.

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Some people's approach to gingerbread houses is, the more candy, the better—and we're here for it! This blogger even got creative by using unwrapped Tootsie Rolls to represent stacked firewood!

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We adore this mini gingerbread house crafted from graham crackers! It's so simple yet with sweet details like a pretzel pathway and star topper.

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For a cute gingerbread house alternative, try these adorable pop tart houses! Since they're already frosted, that'll make decorating even easier.

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Feeling lovey dovey this holiday season? Make a pretty pink and red house with candy hearts to celebrate your Christmas love.

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These colorful little graham cracker houses are super easy to construct. They'd be perfect for a family holiday decorating night or a big gingerbread making party for kids.

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This gingerbread house puts the prettiest little twist on a holiday classic. It's made from vanilla sugar cookie dough with plenty of sprinkles mixed in for added color and whimsy.

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Show off your love for all things retro with this cute little camper gingerbread house. This project has so many fun details, like candied sunflower seed string lights, a Rice Krispies Treats tree, and a sour belt and candy cane lawn chair out front.

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This pretty pastel confection is actually made from Easter candy, but we think it would look cute any time of year—especially if your Christmas décor features soft hues.

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This adorable gingerbread house features an unexpected palette of mauve, sage green, and brown. It's the Christmas color combination you never knew you needed.

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This decadent twist on a traditional gingerbread house features cream cheese frosting, gingerbread cake, and a creamy white chocolate coating. And it looks almost too cute to eat—almost!

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How adorable is this pink gingerbread car? It's edible proof that not every gingerbread creation has to be a house!

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The tutorial for these cute heart houses involves making gingerbread from scratch—but don't worry, it's easier than you might think!

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Ohh la la! Can you even believe this stunning (and edible) Eiffel Tower is made almost entirely from gingerbread? Berets off to the gingerbread genius who pulled this creation off.

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Whether you live on a farm or just wish you did, this cute project is sure to bring a little farmhouse charm into your your life.

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If you don't have time to create a whole gingerbread house, these mini cup huggers are a great alternative. All you have to do is make two gingerbread house-shaped cookies and bond them together with royal icing.

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These charming gingerbread houses are packed with seasonal spices, such as nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Don't forget the dusting of powdered sugar "snow" on top!

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Candy canes, gumdrops, and swirls of rich frosting give this colorful gingerbread house a magical feel.

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Now here's a "gingerbread" house that's built to last. It's actually made from durable cinnamon salt dough so that means it's non-edible, but you can use it to decorate your house year after year. Plus, the fresh cinnamon will make your home smell amazing!

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