The holiday season always beckons us to indulge in the sweet traditions that make this time of year truly magical. For my daughter, decorating gingerbread houses with her friends is one of those sweet traditions! If you’d like to start this tradition for your kids too, come with me on a on a journey of sugary delights and creative decor as I show you how I set up the perfect Gingerbread-Themed Holiday Party.
How to Set up a Cute Gingerbread Themed Holiday Party
Backdrop
First, I hung a red, pink, and white fringe backdrop from Oh My Darling Party Co. on the wall.
Then, I added swirly mint balloons to each corner and an adorable smiling gingerbread man balloon on one side.
I layered the backdrop with red and white striped, pink mint candy wool ball, and felt gingerbread house garlands.
Dessert Cart
Next, I set up a dessert cart in front of the backdrop.
The top shelf of the cart held an whimsical pink candy drip cake with a gingerbread house topper on the top shelf, along with some gingerbread-themed Christmas crackers.
On the bottom two shelves, I added Magical Merryland Designer Gingerbread House kits from Bakery Bling.
Table Setting
Then, I set the table. I started by intertwining red and pink fabric in the center as a table runner. In the center of the table, I set up a cute little gingerbread man centerpiece with a “Cookie Taster” party pennant in it.
I added some of the christmas crackers to the table for décor as well.
Finally, I added red and white peppermint striped candles in pink candle holders to each end of the table.
Place Settings
Next, I put out my place settings.
I used pink checkered plates layered with red and white striped plates and gingerbread-themed plates. For the gingerbread ones, I alternated between gingerbread houses and gingerbread men.
Each place setting also got a gingerbread house treat cup of popcorn, and either a gingerbread man napkin or a gingerbread house napkin (the opposite of whichever plate I used at that setting).
The final touch was to add red and white plastic flatware tied together with a candy cane and some pink tinsel fringe, and a gingerbread cup with gingerbread-themed straws.
Gingerbread House Decorating
After food, it’s time to decorate! Bring out the gingerbread house kits – they come with pre-baked gingerbread house pieces, a pre-filled bag of white icing, glittery sugar, candy sprinkles, and edible accessories!
To keep things organized, I used more gingerbread treat cups to hold the edible decorations.
Once the decorating is done, have everyone don some paper crowns and pop the Christmas crackers to finish up the fun and festive party.
This holiday celebration a sure to be a sweet and memorable success. Let the gingerbread magic begin!
Happy Partying!
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