Turning this 5-FOOT Dollhouse into a Victorian Gingerbread House

Rachel Maksy
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Published 2023-12-08
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WOOO-EEE folks. Let me tell ya, I did NOT intend for this to be such a huge project, but when Nick and I pulled up to the marketplace seller's driveway and realized this dollhouse was 5 literal feet tall, I knew I was in for a doozy. But who would I be if I let that stop me? So HERE WE GO.
I've been seeing a lot of people online turning dollhouses into gingerbread houses, and I wanted a piece of that whimsical action. I felt like this Frozen Arendelle dollhouse would be PERFECT for a little Victorian twist. So I grabbed my spray paint, fake icing and pure determination to make this giant lady a SNACK.
Please enjoy heheheeh
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro!
01:50 The Plan
04:28 Ze Advertisement
05:43 Spray Paintin' Time
06:35 Detail Painting
10:08 ICE(ing) ICE(ing) BABY
15:47 The Reveal
16:20 Wrap-Up & Bloopz

#gingerbread #dollhouse #upcycling
All Comments (21)
  • @xingcat
    When you said, "What would Christine McConnell do," I thought, "She'd probably bake individual shingles out of gingerbread, each with a unique design copied directly from historically-accurate examples of Victorian wallpaper, but with her own spooky spin of including a bat or a mouse in the corner of each, only visible with a magnifying glass that she.cast out of poured sugar...." and then I got tired just from thinking about the work that goes into her (and your) projects and got a snack.
  • @tuckettk
    If you put the piping tip inside the snipped bag before you fill it with "icing" and then it stays in place while you pipe. <3
  • @paulmaccaroni
    The idea of Rachel being like "ah yes I will do a small project! A little gingerbread house!" And then receiving a huge castle is so funny 😂
  • @mosingbubble
    As someone who is a baker but also does decoden, here's some tips: The icing tip goes inside of the bag lol. You cut the tip of the bag off, put the icing tip inside and then put your silicone in the bag. You can twist the top of the bag, rubber band it, zip tie it etc to keep the silicone from oozing out the top and it also gives you more control of the bag with applying pressure. If you ever want to add color to your silicone you can use mica or oil based paint, no water-based colors because it will cause the silicone to seize up and then you cant pipe it!
  • @RTCPhotoWork
    Welcome to a Rachel Maksy video where we all ask ourselves, "What will she turn brown today?" (with the occasional green thing) 😆 It turned out great! Also, try putting the icing tip inside the baggie.
  • @herelizasaint
    You could display your gingerbread house on your porch for the season. I think it would be cute. It turned out great, by the way. The appropriate amount of whimsy.
  • @thebatchild
    Tip if you ever find yourself doing icing like this again: cut a hole in the pastry bag/sandwich bag and put the tip inside the bag so the tip of it comes out the hole, then twist the bag above the icing/caulk and squeeze with your hand on top of the bulb of icing/caulk. You'll get more control this way and won't have to hold the tip in place! This is how I was taught to ice cake/cookies when I worked in a bakery. :)
  • @rollierollout
    "You took a DNA test and Bob is, in fact, your uncle." 😂😂😂❤ The gingerbread house turned out SO CUTE!
  • @hellyeah_ellajane
    My 2 year old just said, “That is a cute house.” You have the Toddler Seal of Approval 👌
  • @abigailmckenna634
    I feel like this is the home of the queen to whom your lil mouse knight pledges allegiance ❤️
  • @brujita_flora5527
    I love that Rachel does the same thing I do when trying something new. Dont practice on a blank piece, or start in the back/less noticeable areas. No, instead start right on the biggest most centered and eye catching area and just dive right in. 😂
  • @maybee-not
    I just started watching and I am so filled with affection for Rachel, looking completely overwhelmed by the size of this monstrosity and yet also giddy with the prospect of gingerbreadifying it. Rachel Maksy, Patron Saint of Chaotic Crafters. <3
  • @mikakestudios5891
    "Yes.This is definitely for my, Child....😅" that is such a valid mood and I felt it deep in my soul.
  • @missemgie7593
    If you ever get to the point that you have some of your projects you no longer wish to house, you could always do a sort of charity auction thing where you auction off things with proceeds going to a chosen charity! (By no means something you ever have to do, just an idea! ☺️) Also, the dollhouse is absolutely delightful 🤌🏻❤️
  • @nataliafrateschi7854
    I have to admit that I save your videos for moments when I'm not feeling mentally well. You bring me comfort, thank you for your effort and love into creating ✨️whimsical✨️ content, and for sharing it with us. Much love 💌
  • @averyjeanne
    If Rachel and Nick ever chose to have kids, they are gonna have the most whimsical childhoods.
  • @lindatrue3905
    You made a sweet gingerbread hostel for all of your felt creatures to slumber for winter! LOVE IT SO MUCH!!
  • @miabuck5172
    "Old crone who lives in the woods" is also my winter aesthetic.
  • @Marlenasewing
    I imagine Rachels future child discovering this at the attic. 😍