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Gingerbread house surprise box

DIY for kids
15 mn--13 Steps

Create a pretty little gingerbread house decoration:

filled with many surprises, it will appeal to kids and parents!

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DIY Gingerbread house box

For this DIY, you will need:

  • our free gingerbread house template that you can download below
  • some string or ribbon
  • scissors
  • a cutter
  • and… surprises (chocolate, candy, etc.)
Download the template
DIY Gingerbread house box

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DIY Gingerbread house box
Step 1: download and print the templates.
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DIY Gingerbread house box
Step 2: cut out the shape of the house (beware of the flaps).
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DIY Gingerbread house box
Step 3: fold along the guidelines.
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DIY Gingerbread house box
Step 4: using a cutter, punch a little hole on the house's roof.
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DIY Gingerbread house box
Step 5: cut a piece of ribbon (about 20cm), then insert it in the hole.
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DIY Gingerbread house box
Step 6: tie a knot on the inside to fasten it.
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Step 7: repeat this step on the outside by making a loop.
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DIY Gingerbread house box
Step 8: add some glue on all flaps except those on the roof part.
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DIY Gingerbread house box
Step 9: put your house together starting by the bottom.
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DIY Gingerbread house box
Step 10: add some surprises inside.
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Step 11: add some glue to the leftover flaps.
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Step 12: then, close your house's roof.
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Step 13: your gingerbread house decoration is finished!

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