Talk about edible art! Making a gingerbread house is a quintessential holiday activity and can be tailored to suit any age. Whether you're into classic, modern, or totally unique, check out the following selection of gingerbread houses sure to delight and inspire your own holiday masterpiece.
Tim Burton Would Approve
This slightly off-kilter beauty is gorgeously detailed — if precariously balanced.
Source: Flickr User Ms. Phoenix [1]
Evergreen Goodness
The shape of the majestic evergreen is subtly echoed in the shape of the windows.
Source: Flickr User daryl_mitchell [2]
Snowman Attacks!
Looks like the marshmallow snowman had a little too much fun at last night's office party. We'll just tell the lil ones he's taking a rest.
Source: Flickr User John-Morgan [3]
Subtle A-Frame
This sweetly simple A-Frame shows that gingerbread can, in fact, be the main component in a gingerbread house.
Source: Flickr User jayneandd [4]
Adorable Detailing
The hot pink icing is a nice departure from the traditional Christmas colors of red and green.
Source: Flickr User Roopesh [5]
Classicly Creepy Victorian
This two-story creation captures the creepy — yet tasty — feeling of classic Victorian architecture.
Source: Flickr User ilovememphis [6]
A Little Religion With Your Sugar
Lest we forget that Christmas isn't really all about the presents, this elegant scene will serve as a sweet reminder.
Source: Flickr User moonlightbulb [7]
Gingerbread in the Round
A house doesn't have to have four walls. This busy creation is chock-full of holiday trinkets.
Source: Flickr User moonlightbulb [8]
Sweet Snoopy
This classic Snoopy scene never gets old.
Source: Flickr User Uriel 1998 [9]
Spring Awakening
A bright, blooming roof reminds us all that Spring is on the way!
Source: Flickr User Tracy Hunter [10]
Beautiful Brick Laying
The brickwork on this house is positively inspired; it adds an entirely different dimension.
Source: Flickr User Uriel 1998 [11]
Tick-Tock!
The specificity on this German-inspired creation (check out the attached Biergarten!) will be hard to replicate, but it's such a cute idea.
Source: Flickr User Uriel 1998 [12]
The Year of the Penguin
No law says a gingerbread house must be an actual abode! Let the penguin love continue with this sweet Winter scene.
Source: Flickr User daryl_mitchell [13]
Pagoda Inspired Delicacy
This awesome structure draws inspiration from the classic Japanese Pagoda.
Source: Flickr User moonlightbulb [14]
Good Things Come in Small Packages
This tiny masterpiece is the perfect size for a personal place setting.
Source: Flickr User Toni Kaarttinen [15]