There is an undeniable joy found in taking part in the same activities we enjoyed as kids, but as an adult—and with a bit of an adult twist. In the latest iteration of this nostalgia-driven trend, some DIY designers are taking our favorite childhood craft—Shrinky Dinks—and using the craft kits to create beautiful pieces of art and functional works, making everything from Christmas tree ornaments to lamps.
People Are DIYing Affordable Dupes of the Pottery Barn Gingerbread Village Houses
06.12.2023 - 21:51 / bhg.com
Jacob Fox
The adorable Gingerbread Village Houses from Pottery Barn have been all over social media and on countless wishlists this year. But despite their trending looks, their price price point (a small house starts at $39.50) is encouraging DIY enthusiasts and non-crafty people alike to look for more affordable alternatives to the whimsical (and tasty-looking) decor—and they’ve found a way to make an extremely similar DIY dupe.
TikTok users are starting their dupe with bases all of kinds, including houses made of ceramic, wood, and tin. (The original Pottery Barn houses boast hand-finished stoneware in a true gingerbread cookie brown with meticulous “sugar icing” details adorning the roof, walls, and window trimmings.)
TikTok user @mysweetsavannah sourced varying ceramic Christmas houses from thrift stores for less than $5 a piece, making the project affordable and sustainable. Another TikTok user, @livinwithmb, opted for tin houses she found at Target for $10 in combination with small, white ceramic ones she found in the $5 bin. Other DIYers have been able to find wooden ones from Michaels or their local dollar store, and some are even pre-lit.
People across the internet are sourcing replicas of churches, Victorian-style homes, and general stores of all sizes for this dupe DIY, even though the Pottery Barn line is all houses. The beauty of the project is being able to customize your gingerbread village to whatever you’d like!
While some DIYers have been hand-painting their houses a gingerbread-brown, most have found it most efficient to use spray paint instead. If you choose to spray paint rather than use a brush, be sure to do so in a well-ventilated area and use cardboard as a protectant for your space as you spray.
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