The Gingerbread Candy Dome is a delightful holiday craft. It takes a simple adorable gingerbread boy or girl and turns it into a whimsical candy holder. You can use this effortless craft to bestow a sweet treat or a monetary gift upon someone special this joyous holiday season.

Gingerbread Money Holder

This holiday season, make a Gingerbread Man Candy Dome Craft! It's fun and easy. It only takes a few minutes. The craft is a great way to show your holiday spirit.

This easy-to-follow tutorial will show you how to make a Gingerbread Man Candy Dome using just a few simple supplies. Create a festive and edible gift with this craft that will bring smiles to your friends and family.

Get creative with this fun and festive project! Grab a free printable template, cardstock, googly eyes, and other craft supplies to bring it to life.

I have seen these adorable Gingerbread candy domes all over Etsy as a Cricut or other crafting/ cutting machine. With this craft, no special machine is needed. This is so simple, you don't need any special equipment.

What You'll Need

·      Gingerbread man/Gingerbread woman (free printable template)

·      Brown Cardstock (the thicker kraft paper works better, because its more stable)

·      Googly Eyes

·      Rick Rack (from the sewing department)

·      Elmer’s Glue, Glue dots, or Glue sticks

·      Foam Tape

·      Buttons

·      Black Marker/Sharpie and Red Marker

·      Plastic Ornaments (half domes; 2.75 in diameter were used for this craft)

·      Candy (M&Ms, Hershey Kisses)

·      Money (optional)

·      String (optional)

·      Scissors

·      Mason Jar Lid

How to Make Gingerbread Candy Dome or Money Holder

Get the template: Download and print the gingerbread man or gingerbread woman. Cut the gingerbread template out.

Make the Gingerbread Person: Place the template on the brown card stock. Trace. Place on the other piece of card stock and trace again. Cut out the gingerbread men. Set one aside. On one of them, trace a circle using the mason jar lid. Use a pair of scissors to cut out the circle. Decorate the face and eyes. Take a marker and draw a smile in between the button cheeks.

Measure and cut the rick rack to fit the arms and legs of the gingerbread man/woman. Glue the rick rack to the body and let it dry.

On the 2nd Gingerbread Person: On the second gingerbread man, create an X on the body's center and use scissors to make a hole in the middle of the X. Cut along the X to create an opening for accessing the candy and money inside. Cut small strips of foam tape and position them around the circle on the back of the decorated gingerbread man to secure it in place.

Add the Dome: Secure half of the plastic ornament into the circle, with the dome side facing outward.

Fill it with candy and/or money, using a string to tightly roll and tie the money if needed. Add glue to the second gingerbread man and place it on top to seal the dome. Allow the glue to dry completely.

Where can I find the plastic domes?

These plastic domes are just fillable plastic ornaments. They are available on places like Amazon or other online stores as well as craft stores during Christmas time. You can also purchase shaker domes that are used for making cards.

What kind of candy can be used?

When giving money as a gift, use wrapped candy like Hershey's Kisses or Reese's Peanut Butter Cups to fill the dome. Otherwise, loose candy such as M&Ms, Skittles, or Reese's Pieces can be used.

Alternative Uses for the Gingerbread Candy Dome Design

• Instead of using a gingerbread man/woman shape, you can use other holiday shapes like snowmen, Christmas trees, or presents.
• Use different types of candy to create a colorful and unique design. You can also mix in small trinkets or toys for added surprises.
• Add personalized touches by drawing names or messages on the foam tape strips before attaching them to the back of the gingerbread man.
• Instead of using plastic domes, you can also use small mason jars or glass ornaments. Just make sure they are securely closed before adding candy and money inside.
• This candy dome design can also work for other occasions such as birthdays, baby showers, or weddings by using different themed shapes and fillings.
• Instead of leaving a space to access the domes, seal them closed and fill them with glitter and sparkles. The gingerbread man can be used as a card or room decoration, rather than a candy or money holder.