2021 GBD On-line Holiday Gingerbread-Smackdown
We are excited to announce the winners of the 2021 GBD On-line Holiday Gingerbread-Smackdown photo contest!
Thank you to everyone who participated and voted. It was a tough competition, but these talented bakers rose to the top. We hope you enjoy looking at their incredible creations.
Click here to view photos album with all the entries!
2021 Overall People's Choice
Walking In A Dutton Wonderland by Andrea Watson wins the
2021 Overall People's Choice Award.
Andrea writes...I’m a huge fan of the show Yellowstone. So for my VERY FIRST homemade gingerbread house I decided to do a replica of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. I imagine this as a “Walking in a Dutton wonderland”
2021 Overall People's Choice (Non-Structure)
Treasures Under the Sea by Debra Fallo wins the
2021 Overall People's Choice (Non-Structure) Award.
Debra writes...I have always loved mermaids and wanted a scene of a mermaid under the sea, surrounded by the treasure of the ocean. The mermaid tail and crown; rock structure, fish, turtle shell, treasure chest with gold coins, rocks and ocean floor is all gingerbread. Ocean shells, foliage, mermaid face, hair, arms, baby octopus is made from fondant, modeling chocolate, and poured sugar.
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2021 People's Choice - Favorite Beach-Ocean Theme
Christmas At The Shore by Kate Carver wins the
2021 People's Choice - Favorite Beach-Ocean Theme Award.
Kate writes....I love lighthouses and tried my hand at another variation this year. I wanted a beautiful display with muted colors that complimented my dining room. The wreath was piped onto parchment and laid to dry on the base so it was curved and snug against the fondant. I really enjoy the simplicity of the design!
2021 People's Choice - Favorite Cozy Gingerbread
Creature Comforts by Noel Hubbard wins the
2021 People's Choice - Favorite Cozy Gingerbread Award.
Noel writes...This gingerbread treehouse deep in the forest is where all the animals and creatures come for holiday. The entire piece is edible and made of mostly gingerbread with the addition of rice crispy, candy, chocolate, royal icing, gelatin windows and love. I hope you enjoy!
2021 People's Choice - Favorite Entry using a Gingerbread-By-Design Template
Charlotte House version 2 by Pamela Klein wins the
2021 People's Choice - Favorite Entry using a Gingerbread-By-Design Template Award.
Pamela writes...This house is based on the Charlotte House template. The house is 100% edible except for the lighting inside. I used tic tacs and red hots on the dormers. The windows are poured sugar. The door and dormer windows are Hershey chocolate bars. The landscape figurines are mostly ceramic, although the stream and wishing well are made from pretzels and sour belts.
2021 People's Choice - Favorite Fun Winter Theme
Hi Neighbor by Matthew Maley wins the
2021 People's Choice - Favorite Fun Winter Theme Award.
Matt writes...The Kringles settle down by the fire at their favorite campsite when up pops a fellow traveler. They offer the customary sugared treat to their visitor, while a curious rabbit observes unnoticed. Blue Birds peck at seeds on the snowy rooftop. Inside a pair of elves are engrossed in a game of chess while baked goods cool on the windowsill. Prancer and Rudolph graze nearby under a golden partridge in a “pear tree”.
2021 People's Choice - Favorite Gingerbread Commerce
Walking In A Dutton Wonderland by Andrea Watson wins the
2021 People's Choice - Favorite Gingerbread Commerce.
Andrea writes...I’m a huge fan of the show Yellowstone. So for my VERY FIRST homemade gingerbread house I decided to do a replica of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. I imagine this as a “Walking in a Dutton wonderland”
2021 People's Choice - Favorite Architectural Replication
Rock and Brick Gingerbread House by Melinda Bandiera wins the
2021 People's Choice - Favorite Architectural Replication Award.
Melinda writes...This is an original gingerbread house template created by me inspired by a picture of a house I found on the internet. The rock and bricks are made with molded fondant and painted with petal dust. The roof is sticks of gum cut to various sizes and also painted with petal dust for a realistic look. The trees are inverted ice cream cones piped with buttercream frosting. The windows are made with homemade candy poured into the windows. Everything was glued together with royal icing.
2021 People's Choice - Favorite Gingerbread Train
Holiday Train Ride by Debi Delay wins the
2021 People's Choice - Favorite Gingerbread Train Award.
Debi writes...Baseboard 30" in long; Royal icing, marshmallows, lollipops, pretzels, isomalt, fondant, chocolate, m & m's, and sprinkles.
2021 People's Choice - Favorite Original Gingerbread
Farm House by Carousel Fun by Debi Delay wins the
2021 People's Choice - Favorite Original Gingerbread Award.
Debi writes...Horse carousel fondant, eatable lace, sprinkles, all eatable, royal icing. Simple.
2021 People's Choice - Favorite Use of Candy
Peppermint Candy house by Kathleen Abbott wins the
2021 People's Choice - Favorite Use of Candy Award.
Kathleen writes... I used starlight mints for the house itself. The sidewalk is mini M&M’s and the trees are ice cream cones and the shrubs are marshmallows. It’s held together with royal icing. Gum drops adorn the roof and the doors are Hershey chocolate bars
2021 People's Choice - Favorite Use of Frosting
Gingerbread Advent Calendar by Kyndall White wins the
2021 People's Choice - Favorite Use of Frosting Award.
Kyndall writes...Our Gingerbread Advent Calendar helped extend the Christmas celebration for the entire month of December! Complete with 24 mini houses, a Santa snow globe, and a forest on top, this edible interactive calendar was made with gingerbread, royal icing, and isomalt.
2021 People's Choice - Favorite Winter Scene
Mistletoe Lodge by Kathy Gotcher wins the
2021 People's Choice - Favorite Winter Scene Award.
Kathy writes...Entry for annual Childrens hospital fund raiser , theme was Mistletoe Mountain Christmas.
2021 People's Choice - Wow! This is Gingerbread?
Christmas Eve In A Hollow Tree by Chloe Oehler wins the 2021 People's Choice - "Wow! This is Gingerbread?" Award.
Chloe writes...My entry is the home of a mouse family in a hollow tree all ready for Christmas. My gingerbread houses is made with 100% edible materials. The tree trunk is one solid curved piece of gingerbread that I made using a handmade mold. My gingerbread is carved freehand to get the look of plank floors and wood grain. I used sugar glass for the windows, candle flames, fire in the fireplace, and amber glass bottles in the kitchen. Other ingredients include gum, coconut, fondant, royal icing, and meringue.
2021 People's Choice - Favorite 2021 Family Kit Contest
Alysa and Brandon win the
2021 People's Choice - Favorite 2021 Family Kit Contest.
A basic kit and a whole lot of candy!
