Gingerbread Fun

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‘Tis the season to start making Gingerbread Houses and if you really want to try making something “different” then try making a gingerbread dog house in honor of your beloved dog!  I suppose if you search the internet you will find “dog freindly” ingredients to use if the gingerbread house you are making is for a dog to eat but, the ones we are showing you are intended for human consumption only. We actually found an article by the HoustonPress writing of an Annual Christmas Tail Gingerbread Dog House Competition and provided here are photos. Visit Annual Christmas Tail Gingerbread Dog House Competition for more.

Now is the time to start working on those Christmas crafts. We all know that ornaments are one of those Christmas decorations that never ever go out od style and Christmas is the time when hand made items are so cherished and desired. For those of you that are Gingerbread lovers and collectors and have family and friends that are too, here is a project for making quilted gingerbread man ornaments that will surely make excellent gifts and decorations for many years to come. You can find the instructions to make these Quilted Ornaments here.

I know it’s July but can you believe Christmas will be here in just a few months and you’ll want to make sure you are ready and have al your Gingerbread goodies. Check out these super cute measuring spoons in the form of little Gingerbread boys. These are so darn cute!! Imagine baking those Gingerbread Houses with these cute kitchen spoons to help measure the ingredients. Details Here.

Searching for that perfect Father’s Day gift? We have FOUND the ideal gift for the Gingerbread loving “father” and it is Gingerbread cologne by Demeter. Now dad too can alwasy be sweet and spicy!! Details Here.

Here’s a packed list of instructions for making your own cookie cutters as well as a few different projects and ideas you can use them for (they can be utilized for much more than just baking cookies! Visit here.

How are your Easter/Spring Gingerbread Houses coming along? Maybe you are still looking for ideas or not sure how to make Gingerbread House creating a reality. Well, here we have some neat ideas for you! You can make Easter/Spring themed goodies out of Gingerbread and can transform the typical winter themed Gingerbread House into a “Carrot” Gingerbread House or a “Easter Bunny” Gingerbread House and while at it why not make some Gingerbread cookies using cookie cutters that are bunny shaped or egg shaped etc.. Williams Sonoma currently has a bunch of tool and kits to help you out!  Please send us your creation!!

Just because Christmas is over does not mean our LOVE of Gingerbread is over! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and we cannot think of a sweeter way to your “sweetie” just how much you Love you them then by a vintage / retro Valentine greeting card and how about making a Valentine’s Day themed Gingerbead House. Check back real soon as we will post all kinds of Valentines Gingerbread Houses!! Click on pics to enlarge. These are also referred to as Anthropomorphic greetings cards.

Gingerbread feet are yummy and sweet….okay, these are not edible but they SURE are cute! These are handmade by two sisters in Copenhagen, Denmark. Danish Bohemia has Gingerbread slippers for children and they come in the Pink Gingerbread slipper and Blue Gingerbread slippers. These slippers look so cozy and snuggly that they will keep those little feet warm and sweet!!

So pretty with a blue bow in her hair and a dress with hearts and flowers amidst a background of florals and polkadots. This would make  a wonderful gift for “someone special” and would be fabulous as part of a country / prim decor look! Visit here for details!

Just in time for the holiday season, Premium Churned Light Gingerbread Man features a gingerbread flavored light ice cream with a touch of vanilla deliciously entwined with a cinnamon caramel ribbon.  The flavor will be available at Baskin-Robbins during the month of November, while supplies last. Details Here!!