DIY Wood Gingerbread Houses

I’m not very crafty but I do love a quick and easy do it yourself and my DIY wood gingerbread houses are my favorite thing this Christmas! I love that you can personalize them any way you want and this is a fun project for the whole family not to mention they make the perfect gift. I love the way they look grouped together as a snow covered village in my kitchen but they would also make a beautiful centerpiece, cute gift toppers or even ornaments.

More Creative Gingerbread Decorating Ideas Here

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I love decorating with little Christmas houses! Remember the Doodle Houses I made a few years ago?

Below, you can watch a short video of my painting process.

How cute is this DIY Wood Gingerbread House village in this farmhouse kitchen / kellyelko.com

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Tips for Painting Wood Gingerbread Houses

I found the little wood houses at the Target dollar spot area but these wood houses are similar and perfect for adding your artistic touch. Below are some plain wood houses waiting for your artistic touch.

Click the little wood house pics below to see more.

Use this Puffy Fabric Paint for a 3-dimensional effect.

You can get different effects by globbing the paint on in dots and dashes or you can let the paint applicator tip touch the wood for a smoother finish. My favorite is adding snow covered peaks and icicles dangling from the rooftops.

I painted the fronts of the houses and sides of the rooftops but you could paint both sides of the houses if you want to use them as a centerpiece. I recommend letting each side dry for 24 hours.

How cute is this DIY gingerbread house village from / kellyelko.com

These are far from perfect and I like them that way! There is always time to wipe off the wet paint if you make a drastic mistake!

Shop the Gingerbread Shop at Pottery Barn Here

See how she made this adorable gingerbread house village . / kellyelko.com

When I look at this little gingerbread village, I’m reminded of my trip to Amsterdam last year and the charming houses that line the canals.

Make these DIY wood gingerbread houses it's a viral Christmas craft and she includes a video of her painting process / kellyelko.com

I love these little gingerbread houses so much that I was inspired to create an entire gingerbread mantel around them!

See My Gingerbread Mantel Here

Gingerbread village Christmas mantel / kellyelko.com

Funny story about the making of this video: I asked my husband to video me as I decorated the gingerbread houses and after telling him exactly where to stand and what angle I wanted, he completed his task and was all proud of himself. When I went to check his work few minutes later, I saw he had taken a photo … not a video! Eventually, the video was shot but now my husband lives in fear that I’ll ask him to do it again!

My Gingerbread Christmas Table Here

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Click the pic below to buy your own little wood houses.

Little Christmas Houses – Creative Decorating Ideas

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I’m decking the halls and trimming the trees and can’t wait to bring you more Christmas decorating ideas.

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  1. Such a great idea Kelly! I love the uniqueness of each house. Such a simple craft but the end result is beautiful. You could even add twinkle lights!!

  2. Thanks Kelly i love these, have to go to Target anyway, i will look and see what i can find. You did a great job and i love how they look, your husband tried and that’s what counts,lol!!

  3. Love these gingerbread houses.
    We’ve decided to do a zoom call and paint together as a family! Bought the chunky ones off Etsy! Some may be chalk painted!
    Thanks for your wonderful inspiration!
    BB – grandmother to 14

  4. So cute!! I love Target I havent been since February. So I miss the bullseyes playground. I wish more of those items were available online. Thanks for sharing.

  5. MY FIRST CHRISTMAS WITH YOU, AND I LOVE EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE, THANKS FOR SHARING.

    CAN YOU TELL ME WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE WHITE HOUSES WITH YELLOW ROOFS? ON THE MANTLE? THOSE COLORS WILL MATCH MY COLOR SCHEME. WHERE DO YOU FIND THE GALVINIZED HOUSES , THEY ARE SO UNIQUE

    THANK YOU , FAY MCFARLAND

  6. These wooden houses are adorable. I like how they look after they’ve been painted. You’re very inventive and have deft hands. Thank you so much for these lovely photographs. I’m inspired

  7. Hello! I am in love with these houses! Can you tell me how your husband cut square shaped holes for the windows? Or what type he used..? I would love to make it myself but I can’t imagine how he did that! Thank you!

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