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DIY Wood Gingerbread Houses

November 13, 2020  Christmas | My Projects | Uncategorized

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.

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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 #christmas #christmascrafts #christmasdecor #diychristmas #diychristmasdecor #gingerbreadhouse #kidscrafts #christmaskitchen #whitekitchen

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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.

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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!

See how she made this adorable gingerbread house village kellyelko.com #christmascrafts #christmasdecor #diychristmas #farmhousechristmas #kidscrafts #diychristmasdecor

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 - she includes a video of her painting process kellyelko.com #christmas #christmasdecor #christmascrafts #diychristmas #diychristmasdecor #gingerbread #gingerbreadhouse #farmhousechristmas #christmasgifts

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!

More little Christmas houses this way …

Little Christmas Houses – Creative Decorating Ideas

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

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

See my gingerbread village and so much more in my …

Home Sweet Home Christmas Home Tour Here

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  1. Lisa K.

    November 13, 2020 at 6:34 am

    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!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 13, 2020 at 9:21 am

      I thought about putting lights behind them Lisa but need to find ones that have a timer!

      Reply
  2. Cassie Bustamante

    November 13, 2020 at 7:04 am

    i saw these at target but convinced myself i didn’t need them. i was so wrong.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 13, 2020 at 10:00 am

      Target always leaves us wanting more!

      Reply
  3. Susan

    November 13, 2020 at 7:28 am

    These are super cute! I love the puffy paint look- easy to do and adds some dimension. I am going to have to check out the $1 bin at Target!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 13, 2020 at 10:01 am

      Thanks Susan! Just so you know, the houses were $5 for a pack of two large or four small.

      Reply
  4. Marlene Stephenson

    November 13, 2020 at 12:13 pm

    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!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 13, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      He wishes he didn’t have to try and that I would just leave him alone!!!

      Reply
  5. Betty Bakk

    November 13, 2020 at 1:42 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 13, 2020 at 4:53 pm

      How fun Betty! Send me pics of your finished masterpieces!

      Reply
  6. Laura Janning

    November 14, 2020 at 8:34 am

    Super cute houses

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 14, 2020 at 9:48 am

      Thanks Laura – I had fun making them!

      Reply
  7. Marsha

    November 16, 2020 at 9:41 pm

    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.

    Reply
  8. Tricia

    November 18, 2020 at 4:52 pm

    Did you purchase the taller wooden houses on the bottom row at Target? Really cute!!

    Reply
    • Tricia

      November 18, 2020 at 4:53 pm

      I apologize – I just saw your comment about the pack of four and two !

      Reply
      • Kelly Elko

        November 19, 2020 at 1:27 pm

        No apologies necessary! I hope you find some Tricia!

        Reply
  9. LILLIAN FAY MCFARLAND

    November 23, 2020 at 3:09 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 24, 2020 at 8:23 am

      Hi Lillian! Welcome! The houses on my mantel with the brown roofs are from HomeGoods years ago and the galvanized houses are from Target a couple of years ago!

      Reply
  10. Theresa Abrham

    December 4, 2020 at 7:35 am

    You are so creative- I have these houses on my mantle. I am going to paint them now!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      December 4, 2020 at 10:08 am

      Awesome Theresa! Send me a pic when you do!

      Reply
  11. Emma

    April 13, 2022 at 3:44 am

    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

    Reply
  12. Casey

    September 24, 2022 at 2:21 am

    They’re just wood houses then aren’t they.

    Pretty though.

    Reply
  13. Nicole

    November 6, 2022 at 1:53 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 7, 2022 at 2:53 pm

      We bought the houses and links to similar ones are in the post. Just click the links to find them Nicole!

      Reply

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