Cardboard Gingerbread House Craft for Kids
Learn how to make a beautiful non-edible gingerbread house using simple materials! This easy DIY Christmas decoration is perfect for kids and families to create festive fun together by constructing and decorating this Christmas project.
DIY Cardboard Gingerbread House
Looking for a festive, mess-free activity for kids? In this video, learn how to create a non-edible cardboard gingerbread house and decorate it with colourful loose parts for a fun holiday craft! Once the house is constructed, it is a great project to get the kids involved with the decorating.
🖍️ Why you’ll love this Christmas DIY craft idea:
A creative project perfect for kids to decorate with buttons, beads, pom-poms, and more.
An eco-friendly, recyclable alternative to baked gingerbread houses.
Easy to customise using materials you already have at home.
Doubles as a charming Christmas decoration for your home.
Let your kids lead the way and make a festive masterpiece—perfect for holiday fun!
Download our free printable template to easily cut out your cardboard gingerbread house here.
Gingerbread House Decoration Ideas
Get creative with your gingerbread house decorations using a variety of fun and festive materials! Whether it’s glitter, buttons, ribbons, or natural items, you can personalise your design in so many exciting ways.
Look around your home for craft supplies, check out local stores for budget-friendly finds, or use everyday objects to make your gingerbread house truly unique and full of holiday spirit.
Pom poms (in Christmas colours)
Buttons
Beads
Sticker Gems
Ribbon
Chalk pens (for white snow drawing)
Glitter (for the brave)
Coloured matchsticks
Seqins
Tinsel
Cotton balls
Felt shapes - cut out
Washi tape
Fabric scraps
Puffy paint
