Pre-printed template packets include pre-printed templates, recipes, candy list, and instructions, but do NOT include baked gingerbread pieces.
Upon completing your e-Template puchase, the Thank You page will include a download link. Scroll to the bottom of the Thank You page to view Your Downloads, and click the "Download" box to begin the download process.
You will also receive an automated email with the subject line "Thanks for shopping with us". Scroll to the bottom of that email to view your Order Summary, and click the "Download" box to begin the download process for each e-Template. This download link will remain active for 30 days.
If you do not receive the automated email with the download link, please check your SPAM folder. If you still cannot locate the email please contact us at gingerbreadbydesign@gmail.com and we will re-send the email to you.
Pre-printed template packets include pre-printed templates, recipes, candy list, and instructions, but do NOTinclude candy.
The GingerbreadByDesign Store provides a variety of gingerbread templates that can be downloaded, saved to your electronic device, and printed on your own printer.
Step-by-step instructions (with pictures) are included with all Gingerbread-By-Design templates (pre-printed and e-template).
Gingerbread templates are provide based on a skill level assigned to each house design.
Child -this gingerbread house skill level consists of four walls with one roof ridge (two gable walls (full or half), two rectangle walls, and two rectangle roof sections. The roof may be a gable or shed (half gable) style. This gingerbread house is small, the perfect size for children who are just learning how decorate a gingerbread house.
Beginner - this gingerbread house skill level consists of four walls with one roof ridge (two gable walls (full or half), two rectangle walls, and two rectangle roof sections. The roof may be a gable, or shed (half gable), or saltbox style. This gingerbread house is for the beginner builder who is learning how to construct a house with four walls.
Intermediate - this gingerbread house skill level consists of the attributes listed above and may include a wing to the house, simple dormer windows, more complex roof styles, and columns. This gingerbread house is for intermediate builders who can construct a house with up to eight walls.
Advanced - this gingerbread house skill level consists of the attributes listed above and may include a square tower, more complex dormer windows, bay windows, and a balcony. The roof styles may be more complex and may include Hip (Cap) roof styles. This gingerbread house is for advanced builders who can construct a house with up to eight walls and more complex windows and roof styles.
Expert- this gingerbread house skill level consists of the attributes listed above and may include more complex towers and turrets. The roof styles may be more complex and may include hexagonal or octagonal pyramid styles. This gingerbread house is for expert builders who can construct a house with many walls and triangular roof pieces.
Master - this gingerbread house skill level consists of the attributes listed above and may include curved window and dormer styles, curved walls, and round towers or turrets. The roof styles may be more complex including cone and dome styles. This gingerbread house is for master builders who can construct a house with many walls and can work with round and curved pieces.
A complete list of skill attributes can be found on the Skill Levels page.
Recipes for Construction Gingerbread Dough, Royal Icing (glue), and Poured Sugar (windows) are included with all Gingerbread-By-Design templates (pre-printed and e-template).
Recipes are provided in both volume and weight measurements, and each template includes the number of batches of dough required for that specific gingerbread project.
Finished gingerbread house size dimensions are included with all Gingerbread-By-Design templates (pre-printed and e-template).
Dimensions are also indicated on the template list, and on the page for each specific template.
Downloadable e-templates are sized to print on 8 1/2" x 11" paper (from your printer), and are all full-size, ready to cut. No enlarging or tracing required.
Pre-printed Gingerbread-By-Design Templates are printed on 8 1/2" x 14" cardstock, and are all full-size, ready to cut. No enlarging or tracing required.
All gingerbread pieces fit on a half-size (13" x 18") cookie sheet, and will fit in a standard residential oven.
All gingerbread pieces fit on a half-size (13" x 18") cookie sheet, and a standard residential oven.
Pre-Printed templates: All pre-printed template pieces are printed on 8 1/2" x 14" cardstock, ready to cut and use as-is with no enlarging or tracing required. However, sometimes a wall or roof is just too large to fit onto a single piece of paper. In a few instances one or two template pieces must be taped together prior to cutting from gingerbread dough.
Downloadable e-templates: To accommodate most personal/home printers, e-templates are sized to print on standard 8 1/2" x 11" paper, and thus may include more pieces that need to be taped together prior to cutting from dough.
Yes! We take great pride in poviding step-by-step assembly instructions as well as templates that are correctly labeled and easy to identify during the cutting and construction phase.
Using Gingerbread-By-Design templates requires an electronic device (where you save the Template file) and a standard home printer.
Yes. All window placements are shown on all Gingerbread-By-Design templates (pre-printed and e-template).
Pre-printed gingerbread templates may be returned for a full refund if the paper pieces have not been cut-out yet. If the pre-printed gingerbread paper template pieces have been cut-out, the template cannot be returned for a refund.
All Gingerbread-By-Design templates (pre-printed and e-template) are designed, printed, and shipped from Eugene, Oregon, United States.
In order to use a Gingerbread-By-Design e-Template, you must have the following:
An electronic device in order to view and/or save the Gingerbread Template packet
Software that will view a .pdf file (there are many available)
A standard household printer that is connected to your electronic device
CAD software and/or a CNC machine is not necessary in order to use a Gingerbread-By-Design template.
Gingerbread-By-Design is a hobby website, supporting the art of gingerbread.
Payments for gingerbread templates helps to pay for website hosting, digital marketing, creating new templates, and prizes for online gingerbread contests.
Beginner templates remain as free electronic downloads.