Add a festive and personal touch to your holiday gift-giving with these adorable DIY Gingerbread House Christmas Gift Bags! Perfect for small gifts or party favours, these bags are easy to make and bring the charm of gingerbread houses to your holiday wrapping. If you have larger gifts then all you have to do is upsize the bags!
How to make Paper Bag Gingerbread Houses
Supplies Needed
To get started, gather the following supplies:
- Small brown paper bags (with handles if possible)
- White paint pen (or white acrylic paint and a fine paintbrush) or white crayon.
- Pencil (optional, for sketching designs)
- Scissors
- Tissue paper (to fill the bags)
- Optional: glitter, stickers, or embellishments to give your gingerbread houses a unique touch!
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Paper Bag Gingerbread House Craft
1. Sketch Your Design (Optional): If you’d like, lightly sketch your gingerbread house design on the kraft bag with a pencil. Draw elements like windows, doors, roof tiles, and icing decorations.
2. Draw the Details: Use the white paint pen to trace over your pencil sketch, or draw directly onto the bag. Add classic gingerbread details such as:
- Windows with crisscross panes
- A door with a heart above or a little wreath design
- Roof tiles resembling icing patterns
- Swirls, dots, and snowflakes around the edges to mimic icing decorations
3. Add Extra Touches: For added texture, draw dots along the borders and edges, or use small floral designs and snowflakes. Each bag can be unique, so have fun experimenting with different gingerbread house styles!
4. Let the Paint Dry: Give the paint a few minutes to dry before handling the bags to prevent smudges. Cut the roof sides.
5. Fill with Goodies: Once your gingerbread house gift bags are complete, fill them with tissue paper and your holiday treats or small presents!
Tips for Customizing Your Gingerbread House Bags
• Use colored paint pens for a pop of color! Try red and green to add a festive touch to your design.
• Add a bit of sparkle by dabbing on glitter glue along the roof and window edges for a frosted look.
• Try different sizes of kraft bags to create a gingerbread “village” of gift bags. Or wrap your gifts in brown paper and then draw on the houses, like below:
These DIY Gingerbread House Christmas Gift Bags are a wonderful way to personalize your holiday gifts with a handmade touch. They’re festive, charming, and a fun project to do with kids or as part of a holiday crafting day. Happy crafting!
