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House on Fire Gingerbread House Competition Inspo
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items For our “house on fire” gingerbread house, we used a mix of budget-friendly, creative supplies to bring the scene to life. Red frosting and battery-operated candles from Dollar Tree created realistic flames—we carved out holes in the roof, front door...
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Gingerbread House & Supplies
For a classic gingerbread house, we used fun, affordable supplies from Dollar Tree and Walmart to bring our vision to life. Vanilla and colored frostings were perfect for adding detail, outlining edges, and decorating rooftops, while assorted candies...
Where to get a gingerbread house to decorate for Christmas is always the question, but Walmart is definitely my favorite place to go and the best spot to get the best bang for your buck. Their gingerbread houses are reasonably priced, easy to find, a...
Gingerbread houses in Bakery & Bread(77)
We got the fire trucks used for our firehouse from Dollar Tree, and they were perfect for this build. They light up, added a fun detail to the gingerbread house, and were super affordable—ideal for a one-time use gingerbread house competition without...
But if you want to add your own touch, Dollar Tree has plenty of first responder–themed toys and accessories to make your gingerbread house unique—perfect for customizing your design while staying on a budget.
But if you want to add your own touch, Dollar Tree has plenty of first responder–themed toys and accessories to make your gingerbread house unique—perfect for customizing your design while staying on a budget.
Toy Light Up Emergency Vehicles with Sound, 1 ct.
Green frosting was a must for us to create a grass look around the outside of the firehouse. Plus, it was super affordable from Dollar Tree, which is honestly one of my favorite stores for budget-friendly decorating supplies.
Pillsbury Green Vanilla Frosting Tub, 1-ct.
A must-have for any gingerbread house with a fiery twist! We used red frosting to create realistic flames for our “house on fire” gingerbread house. It’s affordable, easy to work with, and perfect for adding bold pops of color. Great for carving out ...
Pillsbury Radiant Red Vanilla Frosting Tub, 1-ct.
To create our “house on fire” gingerbread effect, we used red frosting and battery-operated candles from Dollar Tree. We carved out holes in the roof, door, and windows, then placed the candles inside and covered them with red frosting. On the outsid...
LED & Flameless Candles
We grabbed a couple packs of black licorice from Dollar Tree to create a realistic asphalt or road effect for our firehouse gingerbread scene. It’s affordable, easy to shape, and perfect for adding fun details like driveways, streets, or paths to any...
Wiley Wallaby Gourmet Black Liquorice, 4-oz. Bags
We picked up gummy bears to serve as our “firemen” and “burning house victims” for the gingerbread house. Since there weren’t any figurine toys at Dollar Tree that worked for our vision, the gummy bears added a fun, colorful, and playful touch to the...
Albanese 12 Flavor Gummi Bears, 3.5-oz.
We used vanilla frosting to add the finishing touches and fine details on our gingerbread house. It was perfect for drawing lines on the road, outlining parts of the house, and adding small decorative accents. Affordable and easy to work with, it’s a...
Pillsbury Vanilla Frosting, 10-oz. Containers