Craft Kit (Instant Download): Make Your Own Cardboard Gingerbread House

Ingredients for a #TableSettingIsMyLife Gingerbread House: a cut of cardboard, pinch of glue, and a little bit of felt for frosting. A yummy treat for all holiday crafters!

Build Your Own Cardboard Gingerbread House

Follow along with the video tutorial, or use the step by step instructions below. Remember to share your artwork! We would love to see what you've created - tag @tablesettingismylife on your completed project.

Materials & Supplies 

• Gingerbread House Template
• Cardboard
• Glue 
• Scissors
• Craft knife
• Fun decorating materials (whatever you have!)

Crafting Instructions

Step 1 Building a House 

Cut out your template pieces. Use template to cut the following from cardboard:

• 2 Roof Pieces
• 2 Wall Pieces
• Front Wall & Back Wall

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 2 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. 

Or, use the decorative cut outs from page 2 of the template to add some festive flair to your gingerbread house. 

Step 3 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. 

For more totally family friendly crafts, check out our previous Crafts with Katie posts.

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!