Crafting a 3D Paper Gingerbread House: A Fun Holiday Project!

Make a festive 3D paper gingerbread house with this fun craft! Perfect for kids and holiday decor, this DIY project brings creativity and joy to the season.

Printable 3D Paper Gingerbread House

Constructing a gingerbread house out of gingerbread cookies, candies, and icing is a popular tradition during Christmas time. However, you know your kids will want to eat the candies off the gingerbread house afterward (or even during construction), and that’s a lot of sugar!

This candy-free 3D paper gingerbread house is an excellent alternative to the traditional sugarful gingerbread house. It is easy to do and requires minimal materials, offering a creative way to embrace the holiday spirit.

Plus, we’re providing a free printable gingerbread house template to help you get started! Let’s dive into the steps for creating your festive masterpiece.

How to Make a Paper 3D Gingerbread House

Materials:

  • Printable 3D Gingerbread House Template (available for download below)
  • Colored pencils, markers, or crayons
  • Scissors
  • Glue or a glue stick
  • Optional: Glitter, stickers, or other decorative items

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Download and Print the Template
Start by downloading our free printable 3D gingerbread house template. The template is sized for A4 paper, but you can resize it to fit a standard-size printer paper by clicking “print entire image” under scaling. I recommend printing on cardstock for added durability.

2. Color Your House
Unleash your creativity! Use colored pencils, markers, or crayons to decorate the gingerbread house template. Think about using bright colors for the candies, icing designs, and wreaths. The more vibrant, the better!

Color 3D Paper Gingerbread House

3. Cut Out the Pieces
Once you’re satisfied with your design, carefully cut out the outline of the 3D gingerbread house. Careful not to cut off the flaps that we will need for gluing.

Cut Out 3D Paper Gingerbread House with Scissors

4. Fold and Assemble
Gently fold along the dotted lines on the template. Creating the creases before gluing will help with the 3D structure of your house.

Fold Along Flaps 3D Paper Gingerbread House

Start by gluing the flaps of the side pieces and attaching the roof and back of the house. Finally, secure the bottom section. Ensure everything is aligned properly before the glue dries.

Glue the Flaps 3D Paper Gingerbread House

5. Add Your Decorations
Use glitter, stickers, or any other decorative items you have on hand to embellish your gingerbread house. You can create a snowy rooftop with white glitter or add colorful candy stickers to the sides. Just be careful the decorations you add are not too heavy for the paper gingerbread house.

6. Display Your Creation
Once your gingerbread house is fully assembled and decorated, find a special spot to display it!

Free Printable 3D Paper Gingerbread House

Whether on a holiday table, a mantelpiece, or a window sill, your 3D paper gingerbread house will surely bring festive cheer to your home.

Free Printable 3D Paper Gingerbread House Template

Free Printable 3D Paper Gingerbread House Template

Download your free 3D gingerbread house template by clicking on the image below!

The PDF includes a completely colored version of the 3D gingerbread house in case you are short on time and just want to do the construction part.

3D Paper Gingerbread House Opt-In

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