Saturday, November 29, 2008

GINGERBREAD HOUSES

Have you ever made a gingerbread house? I love them. As I was getting ready to post about this it dawned on me that this is another one of those Christmas memories that I have never made.

I hope this year I get a chance to make one. No matter how small. So that is two things on my list I need to try. Building a snowman and building a gingerbread house.

These pictures all came from the Internet. There are some super beautiful gingerbread houses out there.

Look at all the detail in this big gingerbread house. Wow!

I love this pink one. I may have to make my gingerbread house pink like this.



How pretty!


This one is huge! I think it was in the lobby at a hotel in Disney World.



This one must have take months to build!


I wonder how many times this one started to fall before they got it set up perfect! Beautiful isn't it!

Look at all those tiny windows. Oh my a sugar bow too!


This says Christmas all over it with those candy canes.



Oh, I don't think I've seen gingerbread made into stones before. I love the door on this one too.


This church is just breathtaking! How lovely.

Yes, I love gingerbread house. No matter how big or how small. There is just something about gingerbread houses that make me smile.

If you have ever built a gingerbread house I hope you post it on your blog. I know I'm not the only one that would like to see them.

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17 comments:

  1. Lindsay-annNovember 29, 2008 at 11:04 AM

    Hi Joanne
    Thanks for showing all those wonderful gingerbread houses. I have never made one either but I would love to have a go some day.
    Best Wishes
    Lindsay

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  2. GoneNovember 29, 2008 at 11:06 AM

    Hi Joanne...

    Yes...I made a couple of gingerbread houses...it was a requirement when I took Cake Decorating Classes back in the early 70's. We never did anything quite as elaborate...but mine were "different" than all the rest, cuz I put ROSES on mine!! Imagine that...way back then...I was in love with ROSES! LOL!!!

    I haven't thought about that in years...thanks for bringing back the memories!!

    ~Blessings,
    Jan

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  3. DarleneNovember 29, 2008 at 12:14 PM

    We have made some out of the kits they have. Those you are showing are definitely GRAND homes!!!

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  4. UnknownNovember 29, 2008 at 1:44 PM

    Loved the tour! I too have never made a gingerbread house, it's on my do to list, one of these years!

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  5. UnknownNovember 29, 2008 at 2:48 PM

    THanks for the fabulous photos of gingerbread houses! They are marvelous! I love making them. Maybe I should make one this year! You just may have inspired me! :)
    One of my fondest memories was making a gingerbread "city" complete with a stream of blue colored icing gel and pond lined with candy rocks and delivering it to a home with my nieces and nephews in tow (who of course, helped with the construction). It is a Christmas memory I will always cherish! :)

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  6. CatherineNovember 29, 2008 at 3:01 PM

    Those pictures are inspiring. I`ve thought about doing a Gingerbread House, but never tried. After seeing your pictures I`m going to give it a go.
    Have a nice weekend Joanne.

    Cathy

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  7. w00ts upNovember 29, 2008 at 4:47 PM

    Wow! These are fantastic! I could barely build the graham cracker one in grammar school. They all look yummy. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. VickieNovember 29, 2008 at 5:48 PM

    Wow, what fantastic gingerbread houses. Had to have taken days to put together!

    My children make the easy kit houses with their grandma.

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  9. LorileeNovember 29, 2008 at 6:30 PM

    I, too, dream of making a gingerbread house. Actually, I want to replicate the country church where my parents were married! So far, I have only done one of those little kits! Maybe when I retire and have just a little more time!
    Blessings,
    Lorilee

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  10. Donna @ Party WishesNovember 29, 2008 at 7:54 PM

    I want to LIVE in the pink one! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. UnknownNovember 30, 2008 at 4:05 AM

    Joanne, Thanks for commenting on my blog post today! I decided to give the Marie Antoinette award to the first 7 people who commented on that post so there you are! Come and get it! I also added a post script about the grocery store story at the bottom of that same post. Believe me, it is nothing to be proud of, LOL!

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  12. KaciNovember 30, 2008 at 5:45 AM

    Wow those are amazing!

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  13. suzeeezNovember 30, 2008 at 5:23 PM

    Hi Joanne ,
    Boy those gingerbread houses are amazing and full of so much detail . I'm like you , I've always loved them and never built one . Some day I will but I'm sure it won't be as extravagant as these.
    :o) Sue

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  14. GARAGE SALE GALNovember 30, 2008 at 9:37 PM

    Hi Joanne,
    I have a tradition with Kailee and it's making a gingerbread house. Last year the house fell:( it was the first time that happened. This year I'm going to hot glue the pieces together before we decorate it. I'll do a post about it when we do it. She really enjoys this.
    I put up my tree today and I have white lights, vintage ornaments and tinsel...love tinsel on a tree and I put it on, one piece at a time:) Another week with lots of stuff going on...
    Take care.
    Christmas Joy to you.
    Deb

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  15. Maryjane-The Beehive CottageNovember 30, 2008 at 11:42 PM

    Thanks JoAnne fo rthe Gingerbread House and christmas Tree tours! Good for getting me in the mood for the holidays! Have a wonderful week!

    hugs,
    Maryjane

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  16. AliceDecember 1, 2008 at 6:27 AM

    I've always "thought" of making a gingerbread house. Just last night on Food Network, a gingerbread house expert said it take her at least 20 hours to make a simple house. I'm thinking...maybe next year.

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  17. AnonymousDecember 1, 2008 at 7:25 AM

    wierd they are obsessed with ginger bread wow though! r u selling any?

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