Paper Bag Gingerbread House – The Best Ideas for Kids


Get into the spirit of Christmas by making your own colorful Paper Bag Gingerbread House! These adorable houses can be customized to be made in so many different ways! Just print off our free printable gingerbread house templates and choose your house, windows, decoration and more!

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For the base of the houses, we used brown kraft paper lunch bags. If you plan on using these houses mainly for decorative purposes, add some weight inside the bags to keep them upright – a jar, tin can or rock will help keep them in place.

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Supplies Needed

  • Brown paper bags – 1 per house. You can also find these at the dollar store.
  • Markers – or crayons, paint or colored pencils
  • Glue stick
  • Scissors
  • Free printable gingerbread houses – get the free printable templates emailed to you at the bottom of the post
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How to Make a Paper Bag Gingerbread House

1. Color in the templates.

Download and print the free gingerbread house printables. You can get the templates emailed to you at the bottom of the post.

There are 3 different house designs to choose from – but you can also mix and match and create your own by choosing any windows, door or roof!

Kids can also draw their own doors and windows to add to the paper bags.

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Use markers, paint, crayons or colored pencils to color in the templates.

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2. Glue the designs onto the paper bag.

Cut out the colored paper details and arrange them on a paper bag. Once you’re happy with the layout, use a glue stick to glue them to the paper bag.

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Add the lollipops, candy canes, trees or any of the other printable decorations to your bag to complete your house.

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Place treats inside your bag or a weighted item like a rock and they will stand up. These make great gifts and Christmas decorations!

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