Home Is Where the Gingerbread Is

Every Christmas, my gingerbread collection grows just a little more, and with each new addition comes another special memory. This scrapbook layout celebrates those treasured holiday keepsakes that make decorating for Christmas so much fun.

I used several photos to highlight my gingerbread tree, my collection of gingerbread dolls, and a few close-up favorites. The warm brown cardstock reminds me of fresh gingerbread cookies, while the pops of red, green, and cream add a cozy holiday feel. Simple embellishments like peppermint candies, holly, baker's twine, and a cheerful "Warm Wishes" title help tie everything together without taking away from the photos.

One of my favorite parts of this page is the journaling:

"Every year my gingerbread collection grows, and each piece brings a little extra sweetness to the season."

It perfectly captures why I love collecting these adorable decorations. Each one has its own personality and reminds me of the joy and magic of Christmas.

This layout will always remind me that sometimes it's the little traditions—adding one more gingerbread friend to the collection each year—that make the holidays feel extra special.

Sharing my project with:

Lasting Memories- #805-inspired by the letters JUNE-J-journaling, U-Uniball gel pen, N-nesting (2 buttons nested together and tied with baker's twine), E-Echo Park pattern paper

~~FEATURED~~

~Farm Quest Home-home-related project

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything with patterned paper

~Rudolph Days Challenge-Christmas

~A Place To Start-option (anything but a card)

~Fab N Funky-B is for... buttons, brown

~Wednesday's Creative Inspirations-Christmas

~CRAFT-Christmas

~Creative Crafters-anything goes

~Do Al(l) Kreatives-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Cute as a Gingerbread

The new challenge at ANYTHING BUT A CARD is "let's play" or anything goes.

I played with an ordinary recycled jar and turned it into this adorable gingerbread-inspired Christmas decoration ! Using paint, twine, and a few festive embellishments, I gave the jar a sweet holiday gingerbread complete with rosy cheeks, a bright red nose, and holly detail at the top. I love finding creative ways to recycle everyday items, especially during the holiday season when handmade décor adds such a warm and cheerful touch to the home.

This project was simple, fun, and budget-friendly — proof that even the plainest jar can become something festive and full of character. My afterschool daycare children and I love painting jars for different occasions. This one would make a cute holiday decoration, candy holder, or handmade gift idea !

Materials-jar (recycled), paint, twine, cardstock, Stickles glitter

Sharing my project with:

~Peace On Earth-anything Christmas

~A Place To Start-option (anything but a card)

~~RISING STAR~~

~CRAFT-Christmas

~Crafter's Cafe-anything goes

~Crafty Catz-anything goes

~Allsorts-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Sweet Sips & Holiday Smiles

The challenge at FIRST CUP CHALLENGES is posted and it's "always anything drink/beverage-related".

For this card, I turned to my Cricut to create a fun and festive shaped design that’s full of holiday cheer. I went with an adorable coffee mug theme—because let’s be honest, Christmas and coffee go hand in hand !

I layered the mug using warm brown tones and added a sweet smiling gingerbread face to give it lots of character. The whipped cream topping, candy cane stirrer, and glittery peppermint accent bring in those classic Christmas details and a touch of sparkle.

Inside, I added the sentiment “Another Christmas, Another Coffee” which makes this card perfect for all the coffee lovers in my life. It’s lighthearted, relatable, and just a little bit cozy—exactly what I love about holiday crafting.

I really enjoy creating shaped cards with my Cricut—they’re a great way to step outside the traditional rectangle and make something a bit more playful and memorable.

My Gingerbread Coffee/Hot Chocolate Christmas card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Girlz Creative Christmas-anything goes Christmas card

~Caffeinated Christmas-any Christmas card with coffee/tea/hot chocolate

~Crafter's Cafe-no squares (option)

~Die Cut Divas-diecuts and celebrations

~Farm Quest Grocery Game-anything food-related

~Girlz Creative Crafts-food/drink

~Merry Little Christmas-anything Christmas

~Peace On Earth-anything Christmas

~CRAFT-Christmas

~Creative Friday-show completed inside

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Sweet Treats & Cozy Feet

The April challenge at CHRISTMAS CRAFTS ALL YEAR 'ROUND is "create a Christmas/Holiday project with something that starts with G and/or H".

I created a card with Gingerbread Men on it.

For this card, I wanted to capture that warm, cozy feeling of the holiday season—think fuzzy slippers, sweet treats, and relaxing winter moments. These gingerbread man slippers totally stole my heart! I love how their cheerful little faces bring a playful and whimsical touch to the design.

The layered background with festive patterns adds just the right amount of holiday charm without taking attention away from the main elements. I also added a few candy embellishments for a pop of sparkle and to tie everything together with a “sweet treats” theme.

The soft colors and textures make this card feel extra warm and inviting—perfect for sending a little comfort and joy during the holiday season. And of course, the sentiment “Sweet Holiday Wishes” felt like the perfect finishing touch!

My Sweet Holidays Gingerbread Men slippers card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Carlin's Challenge-cute/sweet

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything with patterned paper

~Merry Little Christmas-anything Christmas

~Girlz Creative Christmas-Christmas and anything goes

~~TOP 3~~

~Peace On Earth-anything Christmas

~Holly & Ivy-anything Christmas

~~TOP 5~~

~Try It On Tuesday-cute

~Jingle Belles-Christmas whimsical

*If you want to see my other Slippers cards click HERE.

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Sweet Holiday Wishes

Well, isn't he cute!!! I have added some glitter to the sparkly lights in the background and the gingerbread man's hat and the white cuff on the stocking. I also added a polymer clay candy cane to the bow.

Sharing my project with:

~Day of the Month Card Club-celebrating National Sock Day (used a stocking on my card)

~Farm Quest Grocery Game-all aisles (I used gingerbread man cookie-baked goods and candy cane-candies)

~~TOP 3~~

~Farm Quest Homestyle Kitchen-food (gingerbread cookie and candy cane)

~4 Season Challenge-sweet Christmas

~Christmas With the Cuties-Christmas and cute

~Cupcake Inspirations-add ribbon/bow

~Cutie Pie-cute and Christmas

~Inspiration Station-photo inspiration (inspired by the gingerbread man, candy cane  and Christmas lights)

~My Time to Craft Christmas-Christmas and lights

~Love Those Pretty Papers-anything with pattern paper

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

I Hope Your Christmas is Full of Love...

Hot Cocoa, Laughter and Gingerbread Cookies

Sharing my project with:

~12 Months of Christmas-Christmas card

~Day of the Month Card Club-Gingerbread Cookie Day

~Farm Quest Grocery Game-odd # aisles (candy, nuts, baking-gingerbread, candy cane)

~~TOP 3~~

~Farm Quest Homestyle Kitchen-anything food, kitchen-related

~Send a Smile 4 Kids-Holiday card for kids

~Merry Little Christmas-anything Christmas

~Path of Positivity-anything uplifting, encouraging

~Word Art Wednesday-anything uplifting, encouraging

~Shopping Our Stash-time for a hot drink

~Jingle Belles-Christmas foods

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Sending You Gingerbread Hugs and Kisses

Doesn't this card look yummy!!!

Sharing my project with:

~12 Months of Christmas-Christmas card

~Farm Quest Grocery Game-odd # aisles (candy, nuts, baking-gingerbread, candy cane)

~~TOP 3~~

~Farm Quest Homestyle Kitchen-anything food, kitchen-related

~~BEST 3~~

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-use pattern paper

~Girlz Rebel-anything goes with gems/pearls

~Merry Little Christmas-anything Christmas

~Peace On Earth-anything Christmas

~Holly & Ivy Christmas-anything Christmas

~Little Red Wagon-sweet treats

~~FEATURED PICK~~

~Festive Fridays-Christmas

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Gingerbread Kisses & Holiday Wishes (Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round)

The new challenge at Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round is gingerbread, cookies and/or candy.

Here's my project, a yummy card!!

My Gingerbread Kisses card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~12 Months of Christmas-anything Christmas

~~STOCKING STUFFER~~

~Die Cut Divas-dies and embossing (folder)

~FarmQuest Homestyle Kitchen-food

~Merry Little Christmas-anything Christmas

~Girlz Creative Christmas-Christmas and embossing

~Holly & Ivy-anything Christmas

~Little Red Wagon-Christmas

~Festive Friday-Christmas

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Have a Sweet Holiday!

My Sweet Holiday card is on Cricut Design Space

Sharing my project with:

~My Time to Craft-holidays

~Paper Dragonfly Creative Challenges-Christmas

~Inkspirational-celebrate

~Creative Crafting Uncles-Christmas/New Year

~Papercraft Challenge-Christmas

~Peace On Earth-anything Christmas

~Cutie Pie-cute and Christmas

~Everybody Art-food/drink

~Little Red Wagon-Christmas/Holiday creations

~Cardz 4 Galz-Christmas

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Happy Holidays Gingerbread Man in Cup

My Gingerbread Man in Cup card is at Cricut Design Space

Sharing my project with:

~Caffeinated Christmas-Christmas, hot drink, holly

~~SPECIAL MENTION~~

~12 Months of Christmas-Christmas card

~Christmas Bingo Challenge-O (layers, twine, rectangle)

~Send a Smile 4 Kids-Christmas

~~TOP 3~~

~Aud Sentiment-sentiment and Christmas

~Dream Valley-occasion other than birthday

~Monday Greeting Challenge-greeting and heart (on patterned paper)

~Holly & Ivy Christmas-anything Christmas

~CRAFT-Christmas

~My Time to Craft-Christmas

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Candy Cane Kisses & Holiday Hugs

This is a very cute box card. It's 3D but it can go flat for posting. I found the pattern on Cricut Design Space and made a couple of modifications. I made candy cane sticks and added some holly leaves and berries.

My Hot Chocolate box card can be found on Cricut Design Space

Sharing my project with:

~Caffeinated Christmas-Christmas, hot drink, holly

~ABC Christmas-X is for xoxo (hugs and kisses)

~Dream Valley-occasion other than birthday

~Aud Sentiment-sentiment and Christmas

~Jingle Belles-Christmas and hard candy

~Unicorn Challenge-Christmas

~Krafty Chicks-Christmas

~Path of Positivity-anything uplifting/encouraging

~Inkspirational- moodboard (gingerbread, holly leaves/berries, candy cane sticks, whipped cream)

~~TOP PICK~~

~613 Avenue Create-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Gingerbread Kisses Tag

Isn't this cute! I LOVE gingerbread men!!!

My Gingerbread Kisses tag found at Cricut Design Space

Sharing my project with:

~Christmas Bingo Challenge-G (red, diecuts, free)

~Daisy Chain-Christmas/Winter

~Merry Little Christmas-anything Christmas

~Christmas with the Cuties-Christmas, cute and not a card

~Most Magical Time of the Year-Halloween/Christmas

~Anything Goes in a Card Free Zone-not a card, option-food (gingerbread man)

~Paper Dragonfly Creative Challenge-option-festive

~Crafting From the Heart-anything goes

~Crafty Catz-anything goes

~Creative Fingers-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~