Easy Ideas to Create a Faux Gingerbread Look
Creating craft projects that look like real gingerbread, but aren’t, is a delightful way to add a festive touch to your holiday decorations without the mess or perishability of actual gingerbread. You can use cardboard, wood, foam or other materials that are easy to cut into shapes like houses, gingerbread people, stars and more. Here are seven fun ways to create your gingerbread masterpieces without turning on the oven!
#1 Birdhouse Gingerbread House
This easy Christmas craft will show you how to create a faux gingerbread house with a simple birdhouse and Tulip Puff Paints. You’ll be able to keep and reuse it as a lovely holiday decoration for years; the only trade-off is that this gingerbread house isn’t edible!
#2 Cinnamon Dough Gingerbread People Ornaments
Making cinnamon dough gingerbread people ornaments with Puff Paint is a joyful and creative holiday activity that brings out your inner artist. It’s so much fun to decorate each cinnamon dough figure with colorful Puff Paint, mimicking the look of real icing while adding your own festive flair.
#3 Cardboard Gingerbread House
Now these cardboard houses might not smell as good as traditional gingerbread houses, but they will look just as good. Turn some of those old cardboard boxes you have lying around into delectable works of art. Tulip Puff Paint looks just like cake and icing but just isn’t edible! So, get to work creating your very own gingerbread house that will last all holiday season long and never go stale!
#4 Gingerbread Man T-shirt
Oh snap! This gingerbread guy isn’t afraid to crumble under pressure—he’s rocking a Puff Paint smile and candy buttons like a holiday hero! You can paint a gingerbread person with a goofy grin and holiday accents that a guaranteed to make spirits bright!
#5 Paper Gingerbread House
Use brown paper scraps for a wonderfully fun and budget-friendly way to get creative during the holidays. You can cut, fold and decorate with Puff Paint to mimic the look of sugary icing, giving your project a charming handmade feel that lasts all season long.
#6 Play Tent Gingerbread House
Transform a humble brown fabric playhouse into a magical gingerbread cottage straight out of a holiday fairytale! With a sprinkle of Puff Paint and a dash of colorful fabric scraps, you’ll conjure a cozy wonderland where little imaginations can frolic, giggle, and dream up sweet adventures all season long.
#7 Wooden Gingerbread Houses
Decorating plain balsa wood houses with Puff Paint is a fun and festive way to create gingerbread-style holiday décor. These lightweight yet sturdy houses are easy to personalize with icing-like designs, outdoor light details, and snowy accents—no baking required! Plus, they’re durable enough to enjoy year after year.
How are you creating your faux gingerbread crafts this year? Show us your goodies and tag us on social media @TulipColorCrafts!
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