Gingerbread house exterior decorations

This household is definitely gingerbready for the holidays!

Happy Friday, my festive Festers! Ready to get your gingerbread house on? This project has had a lot of ups and downs since we last spoke. Or downs and ups, as things kept falling off, hehehe. That's the slightly unhinged chuckle of a woman who is one more mishap away from renting a flamethrower, btw. BUT WE MADE IT. And so far, knock on gingerbread, the Gingerbread House still stands. Our battlefield of candy carnage. So now that we've learned absolutely everything the hard way, let me show…

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A pastel wonderland. Complete with fun pastels and giant candy canes and bulbs, this front door designed by Sam from Aww Sam is as inviting as it gets!

Check out these DIY decorating tips!

Lauren Engle on Instagram: "The easiest and cheapest DIY I have done so far for out gingerbread / candyland themed outdoor Christmas decor! Part 4 of turning my house into a gingerbread house. 🎄this was around $5!! And truly so easy. I am going to make a few more and I just think they turned out so cute. Everything from the dollar tree! You just need a broomstick (I spray painted mine white), big plate, wrapping paper and bow 🎀🍭 follow for part 5! #christmasdecor #christmas…

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