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Plan the Perfect Gingerbread Cookie Decorating Party for Your Kids and Their Friends

October 07, 2015

By: Brian Patrick Flynn

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When temperatures drop, keep the kids entertained with a craft they can make then eat right up. (You can join in, too.)

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Playing With Food

A cookie decorating party is a fun way to keep the kids occupied and entertained during the holidays. Plus, the materials are inexpensive to supply for this DIY soiree.

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Make Use of Your Breakfast Room

Set up your party in a contained area. Your breakfast table is the perfect place to let kids get a little messy with their gingerbread cookie creations.

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Mini Aprons

Simple kid-sized aprons get a big bump in cuteness when a custom iron-on gingerbread man design is added. This is a low-cost way to create a favor for your party guests that also keeps their party clothes (relatively) clean. Download our free printable.

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Craft Paper Tablecloth

Protect your table from any spills by covering it with craft paper. Use a solid black matte version and decorate the table with festive colored chalk.

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Edible Centerpieces

Candy canes set into cinnamon candies make for adorable and edible centerpieces on your table.

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Paint Palette Decoration

Plastic paint palettes are great for individual decoration trays. This allows each kid to have their own set of supplies and keeps arguments over the sprinkles to a minimum.

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Pre-Made Cookies

Make or buy plenty of basic gingerbread men (and women!) to keep party prep simple and quick.

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Easy Icing

Put icing in plain condiment bottles. This makes decorating cookies easier for little hands.

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Custom Creations

A cookie decorating party is a great way to get the creative juices going! Help kids get started by giving them a run-through of the supplies.

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Cups for Kids

While cookies are being made, they'll also be consumed. Serve milk in enamel cups that won'€™t break just in case of accidents.

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Custom To-Go Boxes

Don't let any yumminess go to waste! Provide your guests with custom to-go boxes so they can take their creations with them when the party is over.

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Custom Iron-On

Customize your party with a unique design that can be printed at home and used for favors and to-go boxes. Download our free printable.

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