Create an adorable gingerbread man house ornament that becomes a treasured Christmas keepsake!
This charming popsicle stick craft combines a cozy little house with festive gingerbread details.
Kids love making this ornament and it's the perfect size to hang on the tree year after year.
Gingerbread Man House Hanging Ornament Materials
Here's what you'll need to make your ornament:
Essential Supplies:
- 10 popsicle sticks or craft sticks
- Brown paint
- Paint brush
- Brown construction paper
- White construction paper
- Dark green & light green construction paper
- White paint pen
- Black marker
- Red marker
- Scissors
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Red string or ribbon for hanging
- Free gingerbread house template
How to Make a Gingerbread Man House Hanging Ornament with Kids
This keepsake craft is great for kids ages 6 and up. You'll want to help with cutting and assembly.
Step 1: Prep the Popsicle Sticks
- Take 8 whole popsicle sticks and lay them out side by side
- Cut two additional sticks shorter to match the length of your 8 sticks
- Glue the two shorter sticks horizontally across the 8 vertical sticks to secure them in place
- Let the glue dry completely
Step 2: Create the Roof
- Turn your stick structure around
- Glue two more popsicle sticks at an angle to create a peaked roof shape
- Make sure the roof pieces meet at a point at the top
Step 3: Paint the House
- Paint the entire popsicle stick house with brown paint
- Let it dry completely
Step 4: Cut the Template Pieces
- Print out the gingerbread house template
- Cut all the pieces from your construction paper as directed
- This includes the roof pieces, tree, chimney, gingerbread man, and decorative elements
Step 5: Add a Hanging String
- Attach a red string or ribbon to the top of the house roof
Step 6: Create the Snowy Roof
- Glue the brown triangle pieces to fill in the roof area
- Glue down the white snowy roof pieces on top for a winter effect
- Add the green scalloped flower shape decoration to the roof area
Step 7: Assemble the Details
- Glue the pieces together to create the small tree decoration
- Assemble the pieces to create the chimney
Step 8: Add Tree Polka Dots
- Use a white paint pen to add polka dots all over the green tree
- Add details to the gingerbread man using a white paint pen and black marker
- Draw on eyes, a smile, and buttons
- Add white icing details along the edges
Step 9: Add Candy Cane Stripes
- Take the white strips and use a red marker to add diagonal stripes
- Create a candy cane effect on these decorative pieces
Step 10: Attach the Chimney
- Adhere the chimney pieces to the roof area
Step 11: Add the Snowy Details
- Glue down the white scalloped strip to the top of the house base
- Add the small colorful pom poms to the scalloped roof area
Step 12: Add the Candy Cane Trim
- Glue down the red candy cane striped strips to each side of the house
Step 13: Add Your Photo
- Glue down your family photo to the center of the ornament
- Standard photo size works great (approximately 6.5″ h x 8″ w)
- This makes it a true keepsake with your child's face or family photo
Step 14: Final Decorative Details
- Glue down the tree decoration to the ornament
- Position the gingerbread man where it looks best
- Add a red pom pom or button as a final festive touch to the green floral roof emblem
- Your gingerbread man house ornament keepsake is complete and ready to hang!
Final Thoughts on This Gingerbread Man House Hanging Ornament Tutorial
This keepsake ornament is special because kids can personalize it and display it year after year.
The combination of the cozy popsicle stick house with cheerful gingerbread details makes this a Christmas treasure.
Parents love keeping these ornaments as memories of their children's creativity and holiday spirit. It's the perfect handmade gift to give to grandparents too!
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