65 people that took their gingerbread houses to the next level

Christmas has some of the best traditions. Decorating the tree, opening presents, and baking cookies. But one of the best traditions is making gingerbread houses.

You can make your gingerbread house super simple. Or you can get real fancy with it. You can buy a kit or make your own gingerbread.

If you want your gingerbread house to impress, you’ll need some inspiration. And boy do these gingerbread houses impress. They’ll make you want to start immediately gluing baked goods and candy together.

Here are 65 people that took their gingerbread houses to the next level:

1) Wafer Roof Gingerbread A-Frame House

A-Frame houses are just so adorable. This one has a room made from colorful candy wafers. LOOK…AT…THAT…DOOR! I also really like those white circles with the colored centers.

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2) Pretzel Log Cabin

Ok, so this isn’t gingerbread. But it’s a festive candy house and it’s so darn cute. It uses pretzel rods to resemeble a log cabin. I am obsessed with that wreath made from tiny Christmas tree sprinkles! Learn how this pretzel cabin was constructured here.

3) Gingerbread RV

Check out this Christmas camper. I am in enamoured. What an awesome idea! Learn how to make this gingerbread house here.

4) Gumdrop Shingle Roof

This gingerbread roof was shinged with gumdrops. It’s also capped with snow and icicles. I really love the look of these snow covered trees.

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5) Gingerbread Farmhouse

This gingerbread farm doesn’t have a lot of candy on it to retains its’ rustic look. But that doesn’t mean it falls short on charm. I love all the different trees in this set up. Get a full tour of the gingerbread farm house here.

6) Candy-Free Gingerbread House

There isn’t a stick of candy on this gingerbread house. And I kind of love it. It’s a classy looking gingerbread house. It uses dried cranberries, pecans, sunflower seeds, and dried bananas. It’s a healthy gingerbread house.

7) Gold Foil Gingerbread House

This is a very elegant looking gingerbread house. It uses gold foil candy and simple white frosting. There’s a gingerbread man to greet you at the front door.

8) Heart Gingerbread House

Be still my heart. This gingerbread house is just darling with all these heartshaped candies. Check out that frosting detail on the front of the house.

9) Hogwarts Castle

You can make your very own Hogwarts castle out of gingerbread and ice cream cones. I would love to see a gingerbread Harry Potter here. Learn how to make the castle here.

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10) Blue Two-Story With Porch

This is some gingerbread house. It’s two whole stories! I love the blue coloring. It contrasts perfectly with the greenery. And graham cracker roof!

11) Mini House

How cute are these mini gingerbread houses?!? They fit perfectly in a mug of hot chocolate. Learn how to make them here.

12) Gummy Character House

This is a real fun gingerbread house. I love that gummy Santa on the roof. All that color is awesome.

13) Woodland Gingerbread House

This is a woodland gingerbread house. Look at that little squirrel. I can’t with those acorns and mushrooms. And the fairy with the pulled sugar dress…. amazing. Get the details on this piece here.

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14) Joy Gingerbread House

You get a kiss as soon as you walk into this house with mistletoe hanging on the front of the house. The “Joy” is just too cute. Also a fan of this archway over the door.

15) Gingerbread Birdhouse

Birds celebrate Christmas too ya know. Why not make them a cute little gingerbread birdhouse? Use your frosting to make the roof look like feathers.

16) Chocolate Roof

Chocolate is the focal piece for this gingerbread roof. The snowflake detail is beautiful. That heart-shared door knob though!

17) Sprinkle Cottage

Not in the mood to decorate much? Just cover your gingerbread house in sprinkles. Add a little icing and you’re done. Learn how to make this gingerbread hosue here.

18) All Green Gingerbread House

Traditional Christmas colors not your thing? This green gingerbread house will still scratch your gingerbread itch. It’s topped with gummie bears, Jaw Breakers, and green peppermints.

19) Palm Beach House

This still kind of counts as a gingerbread house. It’s a Palm Beach House… with some gingerbread. Get the tutorial for this project here.

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20) Haunted Gingerbread House

This is a haunted gingerbread house. Or at least an infested one. It’s got spiders and worms.

21) Stone Fascade House

It’s incredible to think that this is made from gingerbread. It’s doesn’t look like gingerbread at all. You can learn how to make this gingerbread house here.

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22) Graham Cracker House

Is making a gingerbread house too much work? Try making a small one with some graham crackers. This is a great project to do with kids.

23) Gingerbread Doghouse

Why make gingerbread houses just for people? Why not make one for Fido too? You can buy the kit here on Amazon.

24) Pink Valentine House

This is so so so so cute. That’s cotton candy coming out of the chimney to look like smoke. Even the snow man has a cute little heart on his hat.

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25) Heartshaped Window

Don’t want all hearts, but some hearts? This gingerbreadhouse has a candycane heartshaped window. The detail on all those M&Ms to look like snow is incredible.

26) Pink Ice House

This house is pretty in pink. And very icy. I love the use of the rock and pearlescent candies.

27) Anterler Head Cottage

This house uses shredded wheat to make the roof. It’s even got a smoking chimney. And lets not forget the antler head over the door.

28) Funfetti Gingerbread House

Here we have a funfetti gingerbread house. It’s decorated in a rainbow of pastels. Learn how to make it here.

29) Caramel Chimney and Pretzel Fence

This gingerbread house has the addition of a chimney. It’s made out of caramels. It also has a caramel mailbox.

30) Lisa Frank Gingerbread House

Do you love Lisa Frank? This gingerbread house was inspired by those classic Lisa Frank colors. You can probably print out some Christmas Lisa Frank characters (or pull out your old sticker stash), adhere them to cardboard, and use them as figurines to compliment your house. You can learn how to make this gingerbread house here.

31) Frank Lloyd Wright Gingerbread House

This is a replica of a Falling Water. It’s a gingerbread model of a Frank Floyd Wright house. Learn more about this piece here.

32) Snowy Cottage Gingerbread House

This snowy cottage is quaint and cute. I love the rock candy trees. You can see the whole house here.

33) Red Gingerbread House

This gingerbread offers a monotone look. It’s decorated in just red and white. Grab peppermints and candy canes and go nuts.

34) Gingerbread Shoe

Remember the old woman who lived in a shoe? This is what that shoe would look like. I love those leaves coming out of the bottom of the shoe.

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35) Fishy Gingerbread House

The use of color in this gingebread house is just awesome. I’ve never seen yellow peppermints before. I’ve also never seen candy fish like that before.

36) Sleeping Beauty Gingerbread House

This is Sleeping Beauty’s Castle in gingerbread house form. And that is a gingerbread dragon. You can see Princess Aurora sleeping inside. And Prince Phillip facing Maleficent.

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37) Victorian Toy Store Gingerbread House

This is a toy store gingerbread house decorated for Christmas. And they’re having a toy sale! Look at that chocolate detail around the store front! Learn how to make this Victorian storefront gingerbread house here.

38) Aladdin Themed Gingerbread House

This is a next level gingerbread house. It’s epic in terms of scale. But those blown sugar domes are incredible.

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39) Nativity Gingerbread House

This is the reason for the season. Why not make the Nativity out of gingerbread? Learn how to make this gingerbread Nativity here.

40) Beauty and the Beast Gingerbread House

This is another extra gingerbread house. It’s the Beast’s castle from Beauty and the Beast. It’s made from gingerbread, cereal treats, and other ingredients.

41) Gingerbread Ice Cream Trucks

These aren’t toy cars. They’re gingerbread cars. And made to look like ice cream trucks.

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42) Snow Globe Gingerbread House

This teeny gingerbread house is housed in a dome. It’s also sitting in a plate of coconut flakes. It’s meant to look like a snow globe.

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43) Gingerbread House Placecards

Are you having a holiday party? Make your guest placecards made out of gingerbread. Learn how to make them here.

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44) Triangle Roof Tile Gingerbread Townhouse

This isn’t as intricate as some of the gingerbread houses we’ve seen but it is so charming. I love the how those candy strips were used as tile and the multicolored pinwheel candies on top. Learn how to make this gingerbread hosue here.

45) Marfa Prada Gingerbread House

This gingerbread house is a little plain for me. But if you’re into Prada you’re probably a fan. It looks just like the real thing. Get the details here.

46) Gingerbread Christmas Presents

Look how pretty these presents looks. They’re made out of gingerbread. Learn how to make them here.

47) Gingerbread Barn

This gingerbread barn is all ready for Christmas. The animals too. Learn how to make it here.

48) Gingerbread Lodge

Here we have another A-frame gingerbread design. It looks like a cozy ski lodge. This lodge is made of stone and cookie logs.

49) Brick Chimney Gingerbread House

This gingerbread house also has a brick chimney. It uses red sour belts that where cut into little brick shapes. Santa will definitley be visiting this house.

50) Sparkle Gingerbread House

This might be my favorite. It’s covered in sparkles. From top to bottom!

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51) Gingerbread Ornament

Add a homey touch to your Christmas tree with these gingerbread house ornaments. They’re made from real gingerbread. Learn how to make them here.

52) Nutty Gingerbread House

This gingerbread house has an old school rustic look to it. It uses almond slices for shingles and whole almonds on the roof. You can find the tutorial on how to make this gingerbread house here.

53) Gingerbread Ice House

This house must be in the North Pole. It’s a frozen ice house. It uses piece of gum to create an icy look. Find the instructions for this house here.

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54) Gingerbread Candy Jar

What’s better than a gingerbread? Gingerbread with candy inside. Learn how to make these here.

55) Bavarian Cottage

This Bavarian influenced gingerbread house looks so real. It uses chocolate fondant to create the decorations. Learn how to make it here.

56) Red and Green Gingerbread House

This gingerbread house just screams Christmas! I don’t think it could be anymore Christmay here. Get the details on this one here.

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57) Jelly Bean Stone Cottage

These “stones” were made from halved jelly beans. The roof is made from bran cereal dusted with confectioners’ sugar. The window frames are covered with cinnamon gum.

58) Animal Gingerbread Barn

Are you an animal lover? Then this gingerbread house is for you. You can buy one here.

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59) White Farmhouse

This gingerbread house is covered in white frosting to give it a Vermont soue look. It’s also got a nice red roof. Learn how to make it here.

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60) Muppet Christmas

This Muppet gingerbread house was a winner. It’s got all your favorite characters. And it looks straight out of The Muppet Christmas Carol.

61) Train Town

This train runs through a town. Passing by a log cabin, apartment building, and shop. I love that you can see all the local residents.

62) Gingerbread Burger Joint

Check out this gingerbread burger joint. It’s Donner’s Diner. He loves to cook in edition to helping out Santa.

63) Gingerbread Cardhouse

This is an Alice in Wonderland inspiring house. It’s got the Red Queen’s house of card. The White Rabbit and her red rose bushes.

64) Yellow Submarine

How awesome is this! It’s the Yellow Submarine. And all The Beatles!

65) Gingerbread Windmill

This windmill is just darling. It even moves too. So cute!

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Source: Good Housekeeping