Perler Bead Gingerbread House (Free Patterns)

Create a festive perler bead gingerbread house with these free patterns! Easy to make and perfect for holiday crafts and family fun.

I’ve been noticing there’s a big Christmas trend this year in the craft-o-sphere, and it’s called gingerbread houses. People are fighting over them at HomeGoods, making them from Dollar Tree finds, and even building them for their kids out of cardboard.

Because I don’t want to be left out, I’ve got my own version for you (well, three), and it’s made out of perler beads!

If you’re in the mood for a crafty, holiday-inspired project that brings instant charm to your holiday decor, these gingerbread house perler bead patterns are just the thing.

I’ve actually got three patterns for you . . . one small flat, one small 3D, and one large 3D. There’s a lot you do with these fun versions I’ve created.

Plus, they’re a lasting alternative to traditional gingerbread houses, so you can display them year after year—or even give them as adorable handmade gifts.

Kids can proudly add their own creations to the decor, whether hanging them on the tree, displaying them on the mantel, or arranging them in a mini gingerbread village scene.

With endless color possibilities and customization options, it’s easy to make each house unique. So grab your beads, pick a pattern, and get ready to add a little extra Christmas magic to your home this season!

Before I give you the patterns I do have a few tips for you. First, I just attached the perler beads to each other with Aleene’s craft glue.

Then after that, I set a pot on top to keep the beads weighted down while the glue was drying.

I don’t recommend gluing the stands in place. You can just save them in a bag for next year, and then you can store the piece flat.

If you find the house doesn’t stand up straight, you can (gently) bend it in the other direction. That worked well for me!

Small Gingerbread House

This pattern uses 205 pastel blue, 160 white, 37 bright green, 25 red, 168 brown, 16 cotton candy, and 10 light brown beads.

3D Gingerbread House

This pattern uses 215 white, 219 honey, 58 mint, 51 salmon, and 48 lagoon beads. Once you’re done, you’ll snap all the sides together and put the roof on top to form the house.