# DIY Gingerbread Decor The DIY Gingerbread Garland is a String of Fun By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2013-12-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-garland References: [honestlywtf](http://www.honestlywtf.com) & [honestlyyum](http://honestlyyum.com/7543/gingerbread-men-garland/) While you prepare to string the lights you can also get ready to string your ornaments with the DIY gingerbread garland. Add some sweetness and festive fun to your [Christmas tree](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldis-novelty-baubles) with this delicious DIY. Who says gingerbread men have to limited to the [houses we constructed this season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-holiday-house-kit)? Break them free from their usually holiday routine and have them wrapped joyfully around your tree or along your door greeting visitors with their sugary smell and sweet smiles. Get Christmas crafty and design the gingerbread men to whichever Christmas decorating theme you're going with. The gingerbread garland is a delicious DIY craft that I, for one, can't wait to try. This is a craft I can say tastes as good as it looks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Gingerbread Decor:** Creating and customizing gingerbread decorations for Christmas trees and doorways. - **Festive Christmas Crafts:** Engaging in creative and hands-on activities to add holiday cheer to homes. - **Personalized Holiday Ornaments:** Designing unique and special ornaments for Christmas decorations. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Providing DIY kits and materials for people to decorate their homes during the holiday season. - **Craft Supplies:** Selling craft supplies and materials specifically for creating homemade Christmas decorations. - **Baking and Confectionery:** Offering baking and confectionery products to make gingerbread men and ornaments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edible Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-holiday-decoration.md) - [Ready-to-Decorate Christmas Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcghees-bakery-gingerbread-men.md) - [Haunted Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-gingerbread.md) - [DIY Holiday Donut Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-creations-kit.md) - [Customizable Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-sparkles-outdoor-decor.md) - [Candy-Filled Christmas Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-hunt-series-ornament.md) - [DIY Pretzel Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snyders-pretzel-cabins.md) - [Unconventional Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unconventional-holiday-houses.md) - [Gingerbread Dive Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-set.md)