Build Your Own Cardboard Gingerbread House

Build your own holiday gingerbread house using the instructions below. Or check out our Etsy shop to purchase a complete gingerbread house craft kit!

Materials & Supplies 

Crafting Instructions

Step 1 Baking with Cardboard 

Cut out all the house template pieces. Trace onto any left over cardboard (perfect to help get rid of the shipping boxes). 

From your cardboard cut:
    2 Roof 
    2 Wall 
    2 Front/Back (the one with the peak)
    1 Front Door 

Step 2 Building a House 


To assemble your home, glue one wall piece to the sides of the front and back pieces. Repeat with the other wall piece. 
Then attach your roof to the top by aligning on the peak of the house and gluing onto the frame.

Step 3 Crafting a House into a Home 

To decorate your holiday home, you can use whatever material you have on hand. Crafting is about making use of what you have! I cut paper straws in half and glued to the sides to create a candy cane look. I used white felt for a snowy roof top and added some red pip cleaners, Christmas stickers, pom poms, and a few old beads. 

Step 4 Oh What Fun! 

I don't know what it is about this little cardboard house, but every time I see it across the room - it just makes me smile. 

About Craft Along with Katie 

Born out of a call to help our local library during lockdown, these crafting videos provide full step-by-step guides to fun and engaging craft projects. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking for a delightful way to spend an afternoon with the family, these videos are designed to inspire and entertain.

For those who want to craft along with me, be sure to visit my Etsy store where you can purchase craft kits containing all the materials you need for each project. Let's get creative and make something amazing together!


For more ideas on how to deck your halls, check out the ghosts of Christmas crafting past.

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