Gingerbread House Printable Craft For The Jolly Season

As the holiday season approaches, there’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than by making our very own gingerbread house. In this post, we’re excited to offer you free printable gingerbread house templates that will serve as the perfect foundation for crafting your cute gingerbread house.

With these printable gingerbread house templates, kids of all ages can indulge in a fun activity that not only sparks creativity but also enhances fine motor skills. The PDF file comes in a white version for those who want to add their personal touch by using different colors.

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Black and white gingerbread house template, lying on top of a blue-green sheet with multicolored letters on a light brown background. printed pdf version from Kids activities blog. — Let’s make a fun gingerbread house!

Let’s get started! Here’s what you need to make this fun Christmas craft.

Materials Needed:

Gingerbread dough
Brown sugar
Gingerbread house recipe
Free printable gingerbread house templates (downloaded and printed on card stock)
Scissors or cutting machine
Hot glue or royal icing
Assorted candies, cookies, and decorations
Parchment paper or cake board
Baking sheet

Black and white gingerbread house template for kids, students and adults. printed pdf version from Kids activities blog. — Free printable gingerbread house!

Instructions For Easy Gingerbread House Crafts:

Step 1:

Prepare your gingerbread dough and roll it out evenly on a flat surface.

Step 2:

Download and print the free printable gingerbread house templates on card stock. Use scissors or a cutting machine to carefully cut out each template pattern.

Step 3:

Place the template patterns on the rolled-out gingerbread dough. Trace around the templates using a knife and cut out the gingerbread house pieces – sides, front, back, roof, etc.

Step 4:

Bake the gingerbread pieces according to your recipe. Let them cool completely before assembling the house.

Step 5:

Arrange the gingerbread pieces on a flat surface lined with parchment paper or a cake board. Use hot glue or royal icing to attach the sides, front, back, and roof pieces together.

Step 6:

Let the creativity flow! Use candies, cookies, and decorations to adorn your gingerbread house. Use a glue stick to attach decorations to the house securely.

Step 7:

Create a Christmas tree out of paper bags or craft your own gingerbread man to add to the holiday scene. Use royal icing to secure these additional decorations.

Step 8:

Once your gingerbread house is complete, let it dry and set for a while. Your gingerbread house is ready to be displayed as part of your holiday decor or as a centerpiece.

Remember, the fun part is making it your own and enjoying the process with family and friends. So, take your time, have fun decorating to your heart’s content, and relish in the joy of creating an adorable gingerbread house!

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Gingerbread House Template

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Remember: making a gingerbread house is not only so much fun, but it’s also a great way to embrace the joyous Christmas season and create lasting memories with loved ones!