DIY Gingerbread Village

ByStephanie Petrich November 25, 2025December 23, 2025

I recently fell in love with some mini gingerbread houses I saw online. What I didn’t fall in love with: the price. So, I decided to create my own DIY gingerbread village instead! And I ended up loving my own gingerbread houses even more than the pricier alternative. This project is extremely easy and only has a few steps and supplies. You’ll have your own gingerbread village before you know it!

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DIY Gingerbread Village Supplies

Ceramic Houses (There are so many cute options for these! I’ve included a bunch to choose from here.)
Brown Spray Paint
Snow/Icing-Effect Paint
Glitter
Fairy Lights
Bottle Brush Trees
Garland or Stems
Tray

Step #1: Spray Paint the Houses

First things first: We need to paint the houses. I spray-painted mine in this aptly-named Nutmeg Brown shade, then let them dry for a bit before moving on to step two!

Step #2: Add “Snow” & “Icing”

This white paint gives your DIY gingerbread village a gorgeous snow-and-icing effect, and it comes in a bottle with a writer tip, which is perfect for this kind of project! I painted it around the doors and windows, and added it to the roof and other spots in a few different patterns to mimic the ornate detailing real gingerbread houses are known for. You can also sprinkle on some ultra-fine glitter for an extra icy, magical touch.

Step #3: Style Your DIY Gingerbread Village

Once all the paint is dry, start setting up a quaint Christmas scene. I put my village on a tray on my dining table, but they would also look cute styled on a shelf, mantle, or the top of a piano!

Next, add bottle brush trees and a garland or pine stems. This gives the village a cozy, enchanted forest vibe that’s perfect for this time of year. And don’t forget the fairy lights (so you can still see your decorations after it gets dark at 4:30 PM 😂).