17 Gingerbread House Hacks and Ideas
Do you love decorating your home with yummy edible treats for the holiday season? Gingerbread houses are a great family activity to get into the holiday spirit. If you want a unique and delicious decorative ideas, check out these 17 gingerbread house hacks and get creative with your gingerbread house.
![Gingerbread House Christmas Light Hack Idea](https://thefunnybeavercomd030b.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://thefunnybeaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/diy-gingerbreadlights.jpg)
Make gingerbread house lights out of almond M&ms and Mike and Ike candies
![Roaring Fire Gingerbread House Hack](https://thefunnybeavercomd030b.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://thefunnybeaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/diy-spicedropcampfire.jpg)
Have a roaring fire with spice drop candies and some pretzel sticks
![One Of The Nasties Gingerbread House Hacks For A Decorative Tree](https://thefunnybeavercomd030b.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://thefunnybeaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/diy-gingerbreadtrees.jpg)
Dip grape stems in chocolate and make realistic trees with the results
![Gingerbread House Decorated Christmas Tree Hack](https://thefunnybeavercomd030b.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://thefunnybeaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/diy-wafflecones.jpg)
Create decorated DIY Christmas trees with upside-down waffle cones
![Snowman On Sled Gingerbread House Hack](https://thefunnybeavercomd030b.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://thefunnybeaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/diy-snowman.jpg)
Add a smiling snowman made of marshmallows and other treats
![Christmas Tree Hack For Your Gingerbread House](https://thefunnybeavercomd030b.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://thefunnybeaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/diy-peanutbutterxmas.jpg)
Use peanut butter cups and make tiny decorative trees in this DIY gingerbread house idea.
![Peppermint Platter Ginger Bread House Hack](https://thefunnybeavercomd030b.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://thefunnybeaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/diy-peppermintplatter.jpg)
Create a peppermint platter with your favorite mints or candy
![Ginger Bread Log House Facade Hack](https://thefunnybeavercomd030b.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://thefunnybeaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/diy-logcabin.jpg)
Twist things up and make a log house out of pretzels
![Rustic Look Ginger Bread House Hack](https://thefunnybeavercomd030b.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://thefunnybeaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/diy-nuthouse.jpg)
Or use nuts to create a delightful “house”
![Hack For No Bake Ginger Bread House](https://thefunnybeavercomd030b.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://thefunnybeaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/diy-nobake.jpg)
Here’s another no-bake “gingerbread” house tutorial you’ll love
![Ginger Bread Dog House Idea](https://thefunnybeavercomd030b.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://thefunnybeaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/diy-doghouse.jpg)
Dogs have to have gingerbread houses too…here’s how you can decorate them
![Gingerbread House With Critters Idea](https://thefunnybeavercomd030b.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://thefunnybeaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/diy-candysnails.jpg)
Learn how to make whimsical gingerbread creatures like snails out of candy
![Mini Gingerbread House Using Cookies](https://thefunnybeavercomd030b.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://thefunnybeaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/diy-gingerbreadstandup.jpg)
Even cookies can be gingerbread houses… try these stand-up versions
![Graham Crackers Hack For Ginger Bread House](https://thefunnybeaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/diy-cookiehouses.jpg)
Kids too young for a complicated gingerbread house? That’s why this is one of the great DIY gingerbread house hacks perfect for kids. Have them make small cookie houses – it’s just as fun and delicious
![A Krispie Christmas Tree Idea](https://thefunnybeavercomd030b.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://thefunnybeaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/diy-krispytreat.jpg)
Put some snap, crackle and pop into your trees around a gingerbreadhouse by making Rice Krispy trees
![Happy Family Ginger Bread House Idea](https://thefunnybeavercomd030b.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://thefunnybeaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/diy-gumdroppeople.jpg)
Don’t forget some happy people for your gingerbread house setup — you can make them out of gumdrops
![Gumdrop Penguin Ginger Bread Hack](https://thefunnybeavercomd030b.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://thefunnybeaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/diy-gumdroppenguins.jpg)
These adorable gumdrop penguins are too cute to not make