How to Make a Sugar Cookie Gingerbread House (Recipe and Template included)

Sugar Cookie Pink Gingerbread House

Tips for making the perfect Sugar Cookie Gingerbread House - Level: Pretty Easy

Want a gingerbread house that’s cute, sweet, and actually easy to build? This sugar-cookie gingerbread house is one of my favorite holiday traditions — simple to make, sturdy enough for decorating, and perfect for kids or beginners. In this guide, I’ll share the full recipe, step-by-step instructions, the exact tools I use, my best decorating tips, and troubleshooting tricks so your house comes out picture-perfect every time.

Whether you're hosting a Christmas cookie party or creating a cozy holiday moment at home, this sugar cookie gingerbread house is a festive project that everyone will love.

I wouldn’t call myself a baker, though I love to make cookies and cupcakes. My best friend, and realtor: Holly Patterson, had her annual Christmas Gingerbread House Contest and when I saw her post, I thought, “I wish I liked Gingerbread.” To go through all the trouble to make something I didn’t like seemed silly. That’s when I started the research. I can’t be the only one, someone must’ve tried this before! I found fancy houses and then I found Studio DIY. First off, I follow Kelly on Instagram and was inspired after reading her post. I went down a long rabbit hole of research and I was pretty pleased with the results! I was looking at recipes and ways to avoid going out to buy cream of tartar or molasses, things I never use. The good news, I didn’t have to go anywhere and had everything I needed in my pantry (my huge sprinkle collection finally came in handy)!

I didn’t even know where to begin, and started asking things like: how do you make the house shapes? Do you put the frosting on before or after you construct the gingerbread house? What design should I do? I then did what I do best, I made a Pinterest Gingerbread House Ideas board to collect my thoughts and inspiration. After I had my gameplan, I was ready to start!

Note: I keep calling it a Gingerbread house because you can use the template for a Sugar Cookie House or a Gingerbread House.

Looking for more sugar cookie house ideas beyond Christmas?
See our complete Sugar Cookie House Guide for easy builds, kid-friendly designs, and creative ideas for every season.

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Gingerbread House Template and Plan

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Baking Essentials

• Stand Mixer

• Silicone Baking Mats

• Cooling Racks

• Rolling Pin

• Parchment Paper Sheets

• Cookie Cutter Set

Decorating Tools

• Piping Bags + Tips

• Edible Glitter Decorations

• Holiday Sprinkles

• Icing Scraper

• Food Coloring Gel Pack

Display & Extras

• Gingerbread House Display Board

• LED Fairylights (fun lights outside or inside!)

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Gingerbread Sugar Cookie House Recipe

Plan ahead! I did a sketch and made my own template based on other templates I saw. I was worried the sugar cookie would be a little crumbly, so I made a smaller house by taking an inch off of every measurement in this Gingerbread House blueprint template. I followed the recipe from Better Homes & Gardens but tweaked it a little:

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Chill Time: 1 hour

Bake Time: 12–15 minutes

Total Time: ~2 hours

Yield: 1 Valentine’s Day sugar cookie house

Ingredients

• 2 cups butter, softened

• 1 1/4 cup sugar

• 2 tablespoons milk

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (I love Vanillas of the World)

• 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 3/4 cup rainbow sprinkles

• 1 – 2 cup buttercream icing (see recipe in next section below)

Use a pizza cutter for those edges!

Directions - Sugar Cookie Dough That Holds Its Shape

• Step 1 - Preheat oven to 325F.

• Step 2 - In a large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar; beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in 1 tablespoon milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. With a wooden spoon (or cute spatula), stir in sprinkles and any remaining flour.
  

• Step 3 - Divide dough in half. Cover and chill about 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle. You can refrigerate the cookie dough for up to 2 days. On large sheets of parchment paper roll out dough portions to 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick. Lightly flour the top of the dough as necessary to keep it from sticking to the rolling pin. Pro Tip: I lined my cookie sheet with parchment paper so I could cut the excess dough and throw them in the oven!
  

• Step 4 - Using my gingerbread house template, set pattern pieces on the dough; use a sharp knife (or roll a pizza slicer) to cut around each pattern piece. Remove excess dough. Remove pattern pieces; set aside.
  

• Step 5 - Transfer dough cutouts on parchment paper to a large cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes on pan. Remove to wire racks and cool completely. Use a knife (or pizza slicer) to cut edges evenly, if necessary. Use excess to make trees, snowmen, or gingerbread men shapes.

  NOTE: Some of my pieces were pretty thick, so when I put them in the oven, I baked more on the 15-20 min side. It might have been too long because the edges were dry and would kinda crumble when I went to cut them evenly.
  

• Step 6 - Decorate as desired with buttercream icing (see recipe below), candies, and decorative sprinkles. Refrigerate for 20 mins. Assemble cookie house, using buttercream icing as glue. Let stand until firm.

Cut the pieces to the size of the template.

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The Trucks that Saved Christmas written by yours truly! The Trucks that Saved Christmas

I wrote a children’s book! My favorite thing to do is read with my boys. I love watching their faces light up as they laugh at a funny moment or learn a good life lesson along the way.

We read a lot of truck books around here — and my favorites are always the Christmas ones, of course! 🚒🎄

This year, I felt inspired to create one of our own. I’m beyond excited to share that I’ve written and published The Trucks that Saved Christmas, now available on Amazon! Also available on Barnes and Noble, Walmart, IngramSpark, and other retailers!

It’s a rhyming, heartwarming story about teamwork, friendship, and helping Santa when he needs it most — perfect for little readers who love trucks and holiday magic.

If you have a truck-loving kid (or know someone who does), I’d be so grateful if you checked it out, shared it, or added it to your holiday reading list.

🎁✨ Thank you for being so sweet and supporting this little Christmas dream of mine!

See more about The Trucks that Saved Christmas and other books on our Bookshelf page!

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Best Frosting or Icing for Gingerbread House Construction

Royal Icing vs Buttercream Icing… I read you have to use Royal Icing to make pieces stick together. I love the taste of buttercream frosting so I thought I’d give it a try and use toothpicks if it didn’t work. Guess what, I didn’t need those toothpicks! After a week… it’s still standing!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted if possible

• 1-2 tablespoons milk

• Divide and add food coloring

Directions

• Cream room temperature butter with a hand mixer, the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, or a wooden spoon until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated. Beat in vanilla extract.

• Pour in milk and beat for an additional 3-4 minutes. Add food coloring, if using, and beat for thirty seconds until smooth or until desired color is reached.

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How to Make a Sugar Cookie Gingerbread House

Here’s my advice:

I used my frosting tip kit to help make it look more professional, but you can also cut a small hole in the corner of a plastic bag.

I have a huge sprinkle collection which came in handy! The ManvsSprinkles shop on Amazon has some great options! I found some good sprinkles (especially holiday themed ones) from stores like Home Goods, Ross, or TJ Maxx.

I refrigerated the decorated pieces for 20 mins after I had my design so they were a little more solid and the frosting would set a bit. This gave me time to clean up some of my mess and switch my frosting to a new bag so I could use a different tip for the icing to use as glue for the house assembly.

Pro Tip: Put the decorated pieces in the fridge for 20 mins to help the frosting set

Tips for Making a Sturdy Gingerbread House

I used soup cans to lean the pieces against while frosting the edges of my next piece. Once I had two pieces together, it was pretty solid so I was able to put all the pieces together without a side falling over.

Hold the pieces up with soup cans

How to Assemble the House Step by Step

1. Plan ahead and figure out where your house is going to live (because it is hard to move it)

2. Put parchment paper down or directly on the plate

3. Make an Icing base for the front of the house and stick it down. Lean it against the soup can.

4. Add frosting to the bottom of sides of the house and along the side that will connect to the front.

5. Carefully and gently push the side into place, do the same with the other side.

6. Line the bottom and sides of your back with frosting and connect to the house.

7. Let it set for 10 mins or so before applying the roof.

8. Smother the top of your house with frosting add one side of the roof and then connect the other. I put frosting in between the peak of the roof too.

9. I added more frosting to the corners to make it looks more smooth. Pro tip: Don’t use too much frosting on the roof or it will collapse!

And voilà:

Gingerbread House design idea - cat in the window

Back of Sugar Cookie Gingerbread house

See every angle of the Sugar Cookie Gingerbread house!

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FAQ

Why did my gingerbread house collapse?

Usually the icing wasn’t fully dried or the pieces weren’t cut evenly. Make sure edges are straight and let the icing harden for at least 10–15 minutes before adding the roof.

Can I make the dough ahead?
Yes! Refrigerate up to 2 days or freeze up to 1 week.

Does this recipe work with gingerbread instead of sugar cookie dough?
It can, but sugar cookie dough is sturdier and less likely to spread.

How do I make my sugar cookie dough hold its shape?

Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling, and freeze the cut pieces for 10 minutes before baking.

What icing works best for building a gingerbread house?

Royal icing or “edible glue” is strongest. Buttercream tends to softens at room temperature but I like it because it tastes better.

How long will a sugar cookie gingerbread house last?

About 5–7 days at room temp, or up to 2 weeks if you’re keeping it for decoration only.

Can I make the pieces ahead?

Yes! Bake the pieces up to 2–3 days in advance and store in an airtight container.

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Troubleshooting Your Gingerbread House

My dough cracked while rolling.
It’s too cold—knead slightly until smooth.

The pieces puffed or spread in the oven.
Freeze cut shapes before baking and avoid overmixing.

The roof keeps sliding off.
Add more icing to the top edge and let it dry longer before adding decorations.

My icing is too runny.
Add more powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time.

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Cute Christmas Trucks, Free iPhone Wallpapers & a Holiday Book Your Kids Will Love

Free Cute Christmas Wallpapers for iPhone + A Festive Kids’ Book You’ll Love

If your kids are anything like mine, there are two things that absolutely light them up during the holiday season:

1. Anything involving Christmas

2. Anything involving trucks

So naturally… I combined the two.

Yes — I wrote and self-published a truck-themed Christmas children’s book, and honestly? It’s been one of the most joyful, chaotic, candy-cane-fueled creative projects of my life.

And to celebrate, I’m giving away FREE Christmas iPhone wallpapers based on the adorable truck characters from the book!

(You’re welcome. Your lock screen is about to get 10x more festive.)

The Trucks that Saved Christmas

By Cregg, Kathleen

Buy on Amazon

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🚒 Meet the Trucks That Saved Christmas

My book The Trucks That Saved Christmas is a bright, silly, heartwarming story about a group of hardworking trucks who step up to save Christmas when things go hilariously sideways.

We’ve got:

• A dump truck who is 90% enthusiasm and 10% “Uh oh, what did I just knock over?”

• A firetruck who tries very hard to be the sensible one

• A crane truck who always believes he can lift “just one more thing!”

• A snow plow who takes his job very seriously

• And a few more cheerful vehicles who refuse to let holiday chaos win

It’s perfect for little truck lovers, Christmas fans, and kids who giggle at puns (which… is all of them).

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🎁 Free Cute Christmas Wallpapers for Your iPhone

Because I’m extra (and because my kids demanded it), I turned the artwork from the book into cute Christmas wallpapers you can use on your phone.

They’re bright.
They’re festive.
They’re truck-tastic.
And they’re totally free.

You'll find a bunch of them below — just press, hold, and save from your phone, or right-click on desktop.

Use them as:

✨ Lock screens
🎄 Home screens
🚗 A way for your toddler to say “MOM LOOK IT’S THE DUMP TRUCK!” every time your phone lights up

(You’re welcome in advance.)

Christmas Santa Truck iPhone background

Crane truck in front of ice cream shop in snow iPhone background

Cute Christmas Firetruck iPhone wallpaper

Santa and Reindeer Christmas December iphone Background

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🌈 Why Free Wallpapers?

Pinterest recently exploded with a trend for Cute Christmas Wallpapers, and I thought…

Well hey… my trucks are cute. My trucks are Christmasy. And I definitely want in on this.

So now you get a whole bundle of Bright + Playfully Christmas wallpapers — featuring your favorite trucks and colorful holiday text overlays.

Feel free to share them, pin them, or set them as wallpaper on every device you own. Dress up your iPad. Decorate your Apple Watch. Go wild.

Santa loading presents in a dump truck christmas iPhone background

Cute Christmas Snowplow in front of bakery

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Cute Christmas iphone Wallpaper - Firetruck Snow

📚 Want Even More Christmas Magic? Grab the Book!

If you (or your little one) love the wallpapers, you’ll really love getting to know the full cast of trucks inside the book.

You can find The Trucks That Saved Christmas right here:
👉 Link here for Amazon: https://amzn.to/48b4rBo

Also available on Barnes and Noble, Walmart, IngramSpark, and other retailers

It’s a perfect stocking stuffer, bedtime story, or “I need 10 minutes of toddler peace” emergency tool.

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Cute Santa Christmas iPhone Background

🎅 Creating this book has been one of my favorite projects ever, and seeing kids light up when they meet the trucks makes my heart grow at least three sizes (Grinch-style).

I hope the free wallpapers sprinkle a little extra Christmas cheer onto your phone — and if you grab the book, I hope it becomes one of your family’s holiday favorites.

If you do download or share a wallpaper, tag me!
I LOVE seeing them in the wild. ❤️🎄🚒

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I Wrote a Children’s Christmas Book!

Book Cover of The Trucks that Saved Christmas for toddlers

I Wrote a Children’s Christmas Book About Trucks Saving Christmas

Are you surprised?! If you follow me on social media then you know how much I love Christmas and that this dream of mine to write a children’s Christmas book wasn’t too far fetched!

One of my favorite things in the world is reading with my boys. Whether it’s before bedtime, during a lazy Sunday morning, or while snuggled up on the couch after dinner, those moments are pure magic. I love watching their faces light up as they follow along with the story — laughing at the funny parts, pointing at the illustrations, and asking a million curious questions (especially from the younger one these days!). Reading together has always been our way of slowing down and connecting.

And like so many parents of young kids, I can tell you this: we read a lot of truck books. Big trucks, small trucks, trucks that dig, trucks that dump, trucks that save the day — you name it, we’ve read it (probably five times in a row). But my absolute favorites have always been the Christmas stories. There’s just something about that combination of holiday magic, cozy family time, and the joy of giving that makes a story extra special.

Seeing The Trucks That Saved Christmas in print for the first time — a proud author moment.

One night last year, as we were reading yet another truck book before bed, I found myself imagining what might happen if Santa’s reindeer couldn’t finish their route. Who would help him deliver all the gifts? What if — just maybe — a team of brave, hardworking trucks rolled in to save Christmas Eve?

That idea became the spark for The Trucks that Saved Christmas.

In the story, a snowstorm hits on Christmas Eve, and Santa’s reindeer grow too tired to fly. That’s when the Truck Team steps up. Dump Truck, Firetruck, Snowplow, Crane Truck, Tank Truck, and Excavator work together to clear the snow, light the way, and help Santa finish delivering presents. Through teamwork, kindness, and determination, the trucks remind us all that even when plans change, there’s always a way to make the magic happen.

Writing this book was such a joyful process. I wanted it to feel playful and rhythmic — a story that’s as fun to read aloud as it is meaningful. Each truck has its own role to play, and the rhymes are designed to capture that sing-song bounce that kids love to repeat. And while it’s a story about Christmas, it’s really about something deeper: teamwork, helping others, and believing that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

A children’s bookshelf featuring the picture book The Trucks That Saved Christmas displayed front-facing among other kids’ books. The festive cover shows smiling trucks helping Santa in a snowy village with a glowing Christmas tree. Below the shelf are colorful toddler toys and instruments, creating a cozy family reading space.

As a parent, I’ve seen how stories shape the way children see the world. When they read about characters who work together, solve problems, and care for one another, those lessons stick. And when those lessons come wrapped in the sparkle of Christmas lights and the rumble of truck engines, kids connect with them in a way that feels exciting and familiar.

My hope is that The Trucks that Saved Christmas becomes a story families look forward to sharing year after year — one that brings a little warmth, laughter, and togetherness to the holiday season.

If you have a truck-loving kid (or know someone who does), I’d be honored if you added it to your holiday reading list. It’s now available on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle editions. Also available on Barnes and Noble, Walmart, IngramSpark, and other retailers.

From my family to yours — merry reading, happy holidays, and may your Christmas be full of teamwork, laughter, and just a little bit of truck magic. 🚒🎁🎄

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FAQ

Was this book written by AI?

No. The Trucks That Saved Christmas was written by me. The story, characters, and rhymes were created by hand with young readers in mind.

How were the illustrations created?

The illustrations began as original sketches and designs. Digital tools, including AI-assisted enhancements, were used to refine color, lighting, and details—similar to how illustrators use modern software today.

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Christmas in Los Angeles - Lights in the Venice Canals 2022 Update

California Christmas - Celebrate the holidays at the beach!

Venice Canals Holiday Boat Parade (December 3, 2022)

Another great way to enjoy Venice Canals Christmas lights is to attend its long-running and popular boat parade. It usually runs on the first Saturday of December. The Annual Venice Canals Holiday Boat Parade has been held since 1983. It starts at 3:30 pm at the intersection of Eastern and Carroll Canals. Watch the brightly decorated boats from one of the bridges or bring your own festive vessel and join the parade!

KICK OFF THE HOLIDAYS AT THE 11TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY LIGHTING OF THE VENICE SIGN ON DEC. 3RD  This year’s sign lighting is presented by Fat Sal’s!

• Saturday, Dec 3, 2022

• 6:15 – 10:00 p.m.

• For all Dec. 3rd event details: VeniceChamber.net

Related: Marina del Rey, CA - Marina Lights Boat Parade December 10, 2022

On the second Saturday of December, join the Marina del Rey community for their most festive celebration of the year. The fun begins at noon with the family-friendly Burton Chace Park. At 5:55, fireworks precede the parade, which begins at 6 PM and runs until 8 PM. More info here.

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We discovered a new area filled with Christmas cheer, the Venice Canals! I start my hour long commute most mornings through the Venice Canals and love watching the ducks and boats float in the water as I drive by. I noticed last year that a few houses looked decorated during the day, but never really saw them in all their glory lit up at night. After dinner one night, we decided to walk through the canals to check out the Christmas spirit and we were pleasantly surprised to find there is a light competition among the houses for the best in show!

Venice Canals CHristmas Lights

History of the Venice Canals (per Wikipedia)

The Venice Canal Historic District is a district in the Venice section of Los Angeles, California. The district is noteworthy for its man-made canals built in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney as part of his Venice of America plan. Kinney sought to recreate the appearance and feel of Venice, Italy, in Southern California.

The canals are roughly bounded by Eastern Court on the east, Court A on the south, Strongs Drive on the west, and Court E on the north. There are four east-west canals (Carroll Canal, Linnie Canal, Howland Canal, and Sherman Canal) and two north-south canals (Eastern Canal and Grand Canal). The lit canals with gondoliers and arched bridges drew widespread publicity and helped sell lots in the development.

Celebrities such as Lenny Kravitz have lived in the Venice Canals.

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Location & Parking for the Venice Canals

There is a parking lot located at the end of Venice Blvd (just before Pacific Ave). If you walk southwest you can enter on the walking paths on the sides of the canals off of Canal Street.

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Venice Canals Association - Best Dressed Homes Contest

Apparently there is an annual contest among the homes in the neighborhood for “Best Dressed.” All the homes are very different in design, color and shape, and so are their holiday decorations. This house was the first place winner of 2018, second year in a row!

Venice Canals Christmas Lights

Yup, that was all on one house! My personal favorite was the house with the flags that matched the bridge with the Eiffel Tower:

Venice Canals Holiday Lights

Venice Canals Paris Eiffel Tower

We found the third place winner around the corner with a lovely bright display!

Venice Canals Christmas Lights

We fell in love with so many of these charming homes!

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Bridges in the Venice Canals

Most of the bridges had a specific theme to them, Peace, Wish, Flags, all relating to the overall theme of “It’s a Small World” and “Peace on Earth.”

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Boats with Christmas Decorations

There were a couple of the paddle boats decorated but I like the big boats in Marina Del Rey better!

Even the ducks decorated the boat! How cute! I’ve see the neighborhood library book exchanges where you take a book/leave a book but I’ve never seen it on a boat with a bench to enjoy your book on:

Venice Canals Book Exchange

There is also an annual Venice Canals Boat Parade, which had a theme this year of “It’s a Small World” see more here.

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Other great places to go see Christmas displays in Los Angeles:

Descanso Garden’s Enchanted Forest of Light

We first went to this beautiful display 2 years ago and it has definitely become more popular! Waltz through the one-mile garden and enjoy the fabulous lights! 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. Tickets $30. See more in our post: 5 Reasons to Visit Descanso Gardens: Forest of Light

El Segundo Candy Cane Lane

Candy Cane Lane lights up on the second Saturday in December and has been known to have the flashiest neighborhood displays in SoCal. El Segundo police have been known to block off the street during prime times to create a safe, pedestrian-only viewing experience, and you may even spot Santa posing for photos with kids. East Acacia Avenue and California Street, El Segundo 

Woodland Hills Candy Cane Lane

Going strong since 1952, the home-owners of this Woodland Hills neighborhood are known for going crazy with Christmas decor! I used to go every night during the holidays as a kid. Nowadays there can be tons of traffic as visitors are encouraged to drive slowly and safely through the area. Lubao Street and Oxnard Street, Woodland Hills

Or there is ALWAYS Disneyland! :)

Disneyland Christmas Castle Lights

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Christmas in Los Angeles - Descanso Gardens Enchanted Forest of Light

5 Things You Must See at Descanso Gardens Enchanted Forest of Light

Descanso Gardens: 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

I LOVE Christmas! I mean LOVVEEEEEEE Christmas! We went to Descanso Gardens to see their holiday lights, although it wasn't quite Disneyland spectacular, it was an enchanting evening and a perfect night out with friends! We went December 2016 so there may be some slightly newer enhancements this year!

General Admission is $30 or save $5 if you are already a member. Buy tickets here.

Parking was free and there were plenty of spots. Don't forget your coat though, it was pretty chilly for Los Angeles! 

Here are the 5 gardens you CANNOT miss this Holiday season!

1. Color Changing Tulip Garden

There were little food stands and bars throughout so you could sit and have cocoa or wine or wine cocoa! There is also a restaurant called Maple but all reservations were booked up the week we were going, so plan ahead! 

It was about a mile walk all the way around. It was a few more steps if you were circling around trees and jumping on lights! :)

2. Hanging Lights on Trees

The colors of the reflected lights added extra enchantment here. This was my favorite part! 

Sing it with me... "IIIIIIIIII wannnna swingggg from the chandelierrrrrr"

It’s hard to see, but these beautiful shimmery lights looked like millions of colored stars! 

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3. Lights you can step or JUMP on

Ok, sometimes the lights were too bright, but these did make fun sounds when you stepped on them!

These lights were even better! The lights lit up as you stepped (or jumped) on them!

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4. Japanese Garden

Next up was the Japanese garden filled with glowing red lanterns.

5. Enchanted Forest of Light Garden

My favorite part was the Enchanted Forest with the pretty trees lit to look like fairies or some kind of majestic creature lived there! 

Don’t miss out, buy your tickets today! General Admission is $30 or save $5 if you are already a member. Buy tickets here.

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5 Reasons to Visit Fa La Land Christmas Pop-up in Los Angeles, CA

My sister and I went to the MOST WONDERFUL place of the year! We went to Fa La Land, a Christmas Pop-up in Downtown LA! This place was overboard festive filled with everything Christmas from elves on shelves to ball pits to SANTA! It was like the Museum of Ice Cream but filled with CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS instead!

GET TICKETS HERE: https://www.falaland.com/

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Here are 5 reasons why you must visit FA LA LAND ASAP:

1. VISIT MRS. CLAUS

As you enter and pass the colorful swirly twirly gumdrops you enter Santa Land and meet Mrs. Claus! She helps you write a letter to Santa and put it in the mailbox. If you ask nicely, she’ll even take a selfie with you!

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You must choose your fate… Naughty… or Nice…

Once you enter the room, you are greeted by a very friendly elf and have a golden ticket stamped with 1, 2 or 3… we’ll get to what that means in the end. Then you spin the Naughty or Nice wheel which definitely says everything about your behavior. Trish and I both got “Nice.” Wahoo!

2. SPIN THE NAUGHTY OR NICE WHEEL

Other items in the room included a countdown to Christmas, oversized Nutcrackers and a wall of Elves on Shelves!

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Next you enter the forest of bright colors filled with creatures!

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After we hopped on through the Christmas tree room, we entered Candyfornia which reminded me of Candyland and jumped into the gum drop ball pit!

3. JUMP IN A CANDY BALL PIT

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Next, we had a dance party at Fa La Fest… it was better than Coachella!

4. DANCE LIKE NO ONE IS WATCHING

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Last but not least, we met the big man himself! SANTA! I KNOW HIM! Side note, ELF is the best Christmas movie EVER! I could quote it all day.

5. MEET SANTA CLAUS

He asked what we wanted for Christmas and took pictures and selfies with us then gave us gifts! Santa is the best! The ticket we received from the first room indicated which box our present would come out of!

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We left smiling and our cheeks hurting from smiling so much! You MUST visit Fa La Land before it leaves LA!

GET TICKETS HERE: https://www.falaland.com/

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