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How to Draw a Gingerbread House Step-by-step – Easy Christmas House Drawing for Kids

This gingerbread house drawing lesson feels like building a little winter scene piece by piece, but without any of the mess. The guide walks learners through simple architectural shapes first, then gradually adds cozy details like windows, a chimney, and candy-inspired decorations. Each step is shown visually, so beginners can follow along easily and see the structure come together in real time. With included step-by-step images and a printable PDF worksheet, it becomes a relaxed, festive activity you can revisit, refine, and enjoy at your own pace.

 


Candy decorations, frosted rooftops, and sweet surprises make this gingerbread house drawing a delightful festive activity.

Step 1: Begin by drawing the left sloping roof line using an icing edge that is wavy.

Step 2: Draw the roof's top, then draw the correct slope side of the roof.

Step 3: Draw the wavy edge of the icing across the right-hand part of the roofing.

Step 4: Place the curving roof line on the left side.

Step 5: Draw an array of candies in round shapes across all sides of the home.

Step 6: Draw the wavy floor line beneath the house.

Step 7: Put two candy canes on each side of the home.

Step 8:  Draw a long, snowy bottom around the bottom.

Step 9: Put the right-side wall line to the back of that candy cane.

Step 10: Draw a tall, circular door that is centered in the middle.

Step 11: Add two windows on either side of the door.

Step 12: Outline the door.

Step 13: Apply frames of icing that are wavy around both windows.

Step 14: Make a large circle, and then draw two smaller candy circles over the door.

Step 15: Make the chimney using wispy icing on top.

Step 16: Make candy designs on the right side of the roof.

Step 17: Add candy stripes on the door and candy canes. Then, draw the doorknob in a small size.

Step 18: Decorate the gingerbread home by adding curves of candy lines in the top circle as well as other cute candy details.



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