Gingerbread crafts are a whimsical addition to your holiday line-up, and today we’ve collected 30 Unique Gingerbread Ideas from edibles to crafts!

Unique Gingerbread Ideas

Gingerbread is one of the few true signs of the season. Unlike peppermint which pops up all throughout the year (just perhaps not in candy cane form), gingerbread is a universal favorite that is made all the more special by only really appearing around Christmas.

Even though the Gingerbread Man’s story is timeless and a fresh gingerbread cookie is always a welcome treat, I love that there is a collective agreement to keep gingerbread within the holiday realm.

This year, we decided to go beyond the cookie and bring you a collection of fun gingerbread ideas that break the mold – from unique edibles to crafts kids can make, we’ve got a tasty collection to share!

Gingerbread Crafts for Adults 

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• A simple Mason Jar Lid Gingerbread Craft can double as a cute kitchen decoration or a frugal ornament.
• This Gingerbread house is truly for the birds!
• A Gingerbread Bread Tag is a fun embellishment to a bag of homemade gingerbread cookies.
• The frosting and candy embellishments on this Gingerbread BirdHouse Craft look edible but will last for years!
• Bring your love of gardening into the winter with this simple Terra Cotta Gingerbread Man from the Country Chic Cottage.
• These adorable half-eaten Gingerbread Ornaments from ModPodgeRocks would make a fun project for a craft night with friends!

Edible Gingerbread Treats

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• A low-fuss way to enjoy the taste of gingerbread, try this Gingerbread Fudge from Spend with Pennies.
• An authentic Gingerbread Loaf recipe from Tastes of Lizzy T is a real treat for guests!
• These Gingerbread Cinnamon Buns from Sugar, Spice & Glitter are perfect for Christmas morning!
• If you crave soft & chewy gingerbread cookies, look no further than this recipe from Happy Hooligans!
• Ooh, how about these Cute Little Gingerbread Truffles from Hungry Happenings?!
• I can’t imagine how delicious this Gingerbread Hot Chocolate from Cravings of a Lunatic would be!
• Yum! Gingerbread Dipped Marshmallows from The Decorated Cookie or Rice Krispie Treat Gingerbread Men are perfect if you like the look but not the taste of gingerbread.
• Tastes of Lizzy T brings gingerbread to a whole other level of decadence with this Gingerbread Cheesecake.
• Make your gingerbread men a little bit silly with some inspiration from the Decorated Cookie!
• NEW! A classic gingerbread cookie recipe you’ll love! You’ll have fun decorating these cuties.

Gingerbread Crafts for Kids

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• If you have milk or juice cartons in your recycling, you can make this simple Gingerbread House Village or a Gingerbread Carton craft from Happy Hooligans!
• And while you’re raiding the recycle box, grab a cardboard tube for this Toilet Roll Gingerbread Man from Meaningful Mama.
• I’d never thought to make ornaments out of sandpaper – but these Scented Sandpaper Gingerbread Ornaments from Happy Hooligans are beyond cute!
• Kids just want to play with dough and decorate it – so why not make some Gingerbread Play Dough just for them! (Happy Hooligans)
• Or make it even easier with decorating some Paper Gingerbread Men like Spaceships & Laserbeams!

• Homemade Gingerbread Puffy Paint from Sugar, Spice & Glitter can be made with ingredients you already have on hand for a sensory painting experience!
• Make a whole village of Cardboard Gingerbread houses like Kindergarten Connection.
• Gingerbread Hearts are a sweet way to celebrate German heritage. (from Mad in Crafts)
• Use up those leftover paper plates with this Paper Plate Gingerbread Man from Happy Hooligans.
• How adorable is this Painted Pasta Gingerbread Birdhouse from Club Chicacircle.
• If you’re intimidated by the sugar rush that comes with gingerbread house making with kids – check out this easy and open-ended Cardboard Gingerbread House craft from Happy Hooligans.
• Fingerprint Gingerbread Man Ornaments from the Imagination Tree would be a sweet surprise for grandparents to receive. (no picture)
• And finally, this gingerbread clay ornament from the Imagination Tree is perfect for decorating the tree with “cookies” for years to come!

Which one of these gingerbread crafts or recipes is going on your must-do this for this season?

This post originally appeared here on Dec 20, 2017.