DIY Paint Chip Gingerbread House Garland for FREE

It’s time to do something with all those paint chip sample cards building up in your junk drawer! This DIY paint chip gingerbread house garland is the cutest craft to create and bring the trendy gingerbread house into your home this holiday for FREE.

I’ve had a pile of paint chips growing in my office and I was struck by the cutest idea for what to do with some of them. I love the gingerbread house garlands I’ve seen made with cardboard, but I wanted to create a version with much more color.

Enter the ever growing paint chip pile!

By creating my own gingerbread house using the paint chip cards, I was able to easily create a colorful gingerbread house garland and customize it to my holiday color scheme. Here is how you can create the look!

Gingerbread House Garland Colors

My small garland required 9 cards to make, so keep this in mind should you plan to hang your garland on a larger surface such as a Christmas tree or mantel. There are several varieties of color combinations you can choose for your garland. Here are just a few options when choosing your colors.

• Go for a monochromatic look and use cards in the same color
• Alternate 2 or more colors
• Use shades of 1 or more colors
• Alternate shades of 2 or more colors (this is what I did!)

I used shades of 3 main colors (pink, blue, and tan) for my garland and then mixed them up when stringing them on my ribbon. The combination of pastel shades looks so cute in Chi-Chi’s room.

How to Make a Gingerbread House Garland

After you’ve chosen your color palette, it’s time to prep the cards for the garland. I did this all by eyeing the shape needed, but feel free to draw out your house on each card should you need it. I also used a small paper cutter, but scissors work just as good.

Tutorial for Gingerbread House Garland

1. Use paper cutter to cut paint chip card into house shape.
2. Punch two holes for the ribbon into each card with a hole puncher.
3. With a white paint marker, draw gingerbread house details onto each card.
4. Add each house to ribbon to create the garland and hang where desired.

Ideas for Where to Hang Gingerbread House Garland

The possible places to hang your garland are essentially endless since you can create a garland at whatever length desired. However, I’ve compiled a little list if you’re looking for more ideas where to hang your gingerbread house garland. There are so many fun ideas to truly create a gingerbread house theme for your Christmas.

• Christmas tree
• Wall garland
• Mantel
• Shelf
• Use as napkin ring
• Chandelier
• Wall sconces
• Mirrors and Art
• Office decor

I’d love to see where you hang your garland! Be sure to tag me if you post it on any social media @casawatkinsblog or send me a picture of it to info@casawatkinsliving.com.

Happy Christmas!