GIANT GINGERBREAD MAN - DIY Tutorial

[@DaisyDel]

Great video tutorial. I’d like to add, when I did my Easter and Halloween decorations I used paper templates. So when you’re at Lowe’s getting the insulation board, also grab a length of the brown paper roll they have by the exit. Draw your design on the paper, cut it out and trace on as many decorations as you want to make.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

This is a great tip! Thank you!

[@gunther13101]

Wonderful!!!! Thank you for making this video…..you explain everything so clearly I think this 72 year old woman can even make it!!!! My grandchildren will love it🎄

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Monica, you are amazing. Thank you for this. It’s really simple, you can definitely try it! And if you do make it, would love to see the pictures. You can find me on Facebook at “Isaac Alexander DIY”

[@dwaynewood1795]

Honestly you are one of my favorite designer-builders on you tube, always excellent explaining everything in videos and best sound quality in videos.The nutcracker is one of my favorites, the most time consuming , but we'll worth it.

[@painter8479]

Isaac, Your neighbors are so lucky!! I would drive by everyday to see your beautiful decorations. Thank you for spreading the Christmas Spirit!! 😍

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Tony, you always have the most awesome things to say. Thanks man, wish you could see it in person

[@BloominOnion1]

more like unlucky, tough to compete with that setup.

[@lalalax3milendy]

You sound so peaceful and calming when you speak it’s actually so soothing ! God bless you!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@montibass]

Nice job. You could also use the pool noodle as a life saver for the eyes. The customization possibilities are endless.

[@iLitAfuseiCantStop]

Adorable! Black eyes (like raisins) would also be super cute! 😉

[@dreed5530]

These are all very cute. Will have to convince the hubs that it's ok to use insulation board for more than insulation. I would paint a black dot in the center of the "eyes" prior to painting the white to add more interest to the eyes. I love your creative use of ornaments to decorate these. Thanks for sharing. Best to you.

[@sethhendrix4925]

To make these more waterproof and outdoor-friendly, you should coat the whole thing with Drylock before painting. It will give the foam a solid shell and a slightly gritty texture (which mimics the look of bread even more). Should be about $30 for a full can at Home Depot. Also - for anyone who's curious - based on this video, full cost per gingerbread man looks to be about $100 of material approx. You can save some money by purchasing the foamboards at Home Depot instead of Lowe's.

[@keyshots4u2]

I was wondering how they would hold up if it rained. I am not a good crafter so I need to ask is Drylock a spray or something that I would have to mix?

[@barbaraness4507]

I bet people love your yard, and it’s so much better than store decorations!

[@Usmctbone]

I love the idea. I am considering doing it with plywood to make sure I get multiple years use / make sure the wind doesn't take it away.

[@sandracrawford1591]

I absolutely love these!!! This is actually my theme for Christmas this year. The only thing I felt needed to be different is the eyes, I really don't care for the sold white. Maybe make black circles or ovals for the pupils of the eyes. I really don't know what but I think they would look better. I'm not trying to put yours down at all, they are great, just the white ones freak me out. Thank you for sharing your ideas with us and God bless you and your family this holiday season and the new year coming.

[@jamesfountain6183]

I can't wait til I get my workshop/storage building finished so I can do all my Halloween/Xmas DIY projects. This is my 1st project ...a gingerbread man army🤣🤣🤣

[@robbhunt4142]

Hey Isaac!! Don't know how your channel came up as a recommendation but so glad it did!!! Wow!!! Absolutely love the Gingerbread men!! I just subscribed to your channel, I too live in Charlotte!! Got to show some love to a local!!! Can't wait to see your other videos!!! ❤️

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Hey Robb! Thank you so much for this! Sorry for the late reply, just saw this. Thank you for the kind words! If you’d like to drive by and see it, message me on Facebook and I can give you the address. Search “Isaac Alexander DIY”

[@robbhunt4142]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIY Hey Isaac, you're very welcome!! I gotta say your very talented in your creations, absolutely love!!! I'm definitely going to connect with you on Facebook so I can see in real person!! Thank you so much for the response!!

[@navyret028]

I just moved to Charlotte earlier this year and of course whenever you move decorations from previous home just don’t work. I love all the candy canes, gingerbread & lollipop videos! Amazing how creative you are. Thank you for sharing.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

@@navyret028 you’re quite welcome. If you’d like to drive by and see my decorations, you’re more than welcome to. Just message me on my DIY Facebook page and I can send you the address. Search “Isaac Alexander DIY”

[@mleon320]

Wow! Look at the Gingerbread family hehe, these look beautiful and I love how each one is different and unique. You gave each gingerbread it’s own special detail. When is your show on HGTV coming out?!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you bestie! You the best!

[@selah7702]

Amazing 🤩

[@SpectreTTM]

HI Isaac, Great idea and how to. I Positioned the arms slightly down verses up and I was able to get a 6ft GB man that was pretty well proportioned. THx for sharing the knowledge. One suggestion for others I found make sure you make your cuts kinda on the fast side. If you try to go slow the blade will heat up and melt your line rather than cut the line.

[@TheNewEraJC]

Are you worried the wind will rip the styrofoam off the spray foam pvc? Or does the bond hold up?

[@jodylebouton9436]

I love them. When I tell wedding guests we are the house with the gingerbread men and 2 tall soldiers they will know. And my twin 3 year old grandchildren will love them.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

☺️🙌🏻

[@madzabinga8382]

Ha! You're gonna give that crazy lady over on Turtle Creek Lane's channel a run for her money. So fun and inventive! They are so cute!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Haha oh my!

[@motherto3girls]

This is the funniest comment ever 🤣

[@bettyb1313]

We have a neighborhood named Turtle Creek in my area ;-)

[@hil4966]

@@bettyb1313 I did too in Marietta, Ga :)

[@jenniferthompson850]

lol

[@rachelgongaware7657]

Wow! You are really creative.

[@jessicarodriquez8091]

I absolutely love your projects!!! I definitely need to make this decoration this Christmas!!!! Thank you for take the time to share your amazing work. ❤

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

@@jessicarodriquez8091 Thank you for the kind words!

[@christianmatthew9404]

I like your Christmas decorating 😊

[@brandonschreiber7955]

Your videos are great! Thank you for sharing your skills with us.

[@sarahgebhart6632]

I loved this!!! I made this last year for my company's Trunk or Treat event and our Halloween parade. It was a candy theme, and these worked perfect for kids to take pictures with!

[@NameUnimportant]

Could probably add some baking soda to the paint mixture and have it look more textured like a gingerbread man or even like a concrete version

[@deborahhargrove7152]

Gingerbread is my favorite decor for Christmas! So happy to find you!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

I’m so happy you love it! Make sure to hit that subscribe button so you can get notified when my new Christmas DIY launches!

[@RaeAnn_1202]

Cute! I am thinking of making smaller ones, too, by tracing my granddaughters to have a family.

[@melainemallory5384]

I love this video and your ideas. I question, though, using hot glue to attach rope. I think it should be something stronger for outdoor use.

[@nyomimae]

How does this hold up in snow and rain?

[@AokiLee-mh8hh]

😊Yes

[@biasanto]

Genius! I love you your KZbin videos.

[@spongedan13]

Your videos are so delightful lol like crafting on steroids haha love it 🙌

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Haha I like that! Thank you

[@avans8777]

positively adorable ! wish I could find the stuff to make one but pretty complicated and costly where I am (overseas ) snif ! guess could try and order some on line

[@MM-bw1lo]

Amazing, definitely gotta subscribe to this channel!!!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

So happy you like it and thank you for subscribing ☺️

[@bellamia9580]

Love it!! Great to see a man making a cute craft!!!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much Bella!

[@madajuarez7073]

Hello! Amazing DIY! I have a question: does the insulation foam board hold up to the weather, does it lose it shape or get damaged by the rain?. TIA.

[@desimarie9489]

Adorable gingerbreads I have tons of thick styrofoam from wayfair orders trying to get ideas for ornaments on a real oak tree like giant ones

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Ohhhhhh How am I only finding you now ?? This is incredible ... so glad your video popped up ! I will now absolutely Binge watch all of your Christmas creations... these are gawjuss ❤❤🙌🙌 Subbed of course

[@benjaminnnkt]

the coloured rope was Sucha good choice! im obsessed!! amazing!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Indeed it was. You should see it in person

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Sweet Friend, You did an excellent job, thanks for sharing!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much !

[@MrsOx-jz9fg]

Finally the algorithm reccomendend a great channel and a channel of interest. Definitely subscribed

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much Mrs. Ox, glad to have you here 😃

[@MrsOx-jz9fg]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIY very welcome. You are very talented and do amazing work!!! Love all you're videos

[@thuanpham334]

I just stumbled upon this video. One word......AWESOME!!!! I absolutely love your creativity. Thank you for sharing.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much ! so glad you stumbled onto my page! Hope you stay for all my other creations

[@itsmeterri]

I love it Isaac! Very cute!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much

[@kellym2275]

Love the Candy cane rope.

[@FoggyHollowMan]

Isaac. These are so fantastic, thank you for the tutorial!❤

[@HarleenFrancesQuinzel1st]

You could also use these and the giant candy as decorations for a candy land bday party for children or even adults that loved candy land

[@crystlvarvel8330]

2 inch insulation foam is almost impossible to get now and I just found your channel, do you think 1 inch would work or would it be too flexible?

[@foechicken8023]

I did find some at Home Depot but it's $40 a sheet. I wonder if doubling it up would work. Diorama makers use similar foam to build the bases for their dioramas to build up terrain. I am going to investigate. If I can make it work then I could make three smaller ones from two sheets adhered together. I love the idea.

[@alaDepecheMode]

You make everything you do look so easy. These came out looking Amazing! I am so tempted to try. Thinking the Gingerbread Man from Shrek "Gingy" would be cool. Missing leg and candy cane crutch lol.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Oh yes! That character would be such a great addition. I might make one with a bite taken out of it. I try to take the hard out or hard looking projects ☺️

[@leslieperkins2722]

I love this idea!

[@diydaddoes9710]

Great idea, I’ve been wanting to do something like this. I’d probably put some pvc on both legs though. Just so the wind doesn’t blow him to face different directions. I’ve had that problem with my lollipops and candy canes.

[@citymouse40]

These are cute. I want to make them but it rains so much in Dec. they would get destroyed here. Rope lights around the edges would be cool too.

[@normalilianacelis5793]

Thank you!!! My kids will love doing this,Heading out to hobby lobby.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Yay! Hope my tutorial helps

[@jimbeck5993]

I just bought a hot knife from Harbor Freight for 20.00 to cut styro foam so I gotta give these Gingerbread Men a try. Thanks for the outdoor xmas idea. The wife LOVES them.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you Jim, I’m glad the wife loves it

[@jamiesmith8259]

Too cool!!! Just subbed to your channel!! Not sure how KZbin is working today, but sure glad your channel popped up!!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much Jamie! Glad KZbin brought you here. Hope you like the videos I’ve made ☺️

[@journeythroughgardening8683]

I’m so glad this video showed up on my recommendations because this is amazing. You now have a new subscriber, looking forward to binge watch the rest of the videos you have posted. I hope to be able to make this for this season.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much for this awesome comment, Polly. I’m really happy to have you as a new subscriber. Hopefully you enjoy the videos I posted so far. As always, if you ever need help with any project, just let me know and I’ll help! 😊

[@montesmall9993]

These look great! I’m thinking of making various silhouettes from foam board. Was wondering how yours have held up after being out in the weather for multiple Christmas seasons?

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you! I’ve used them for 3 years straight with only minor touch ups

[@deborahcox9387]

Love these will have to give them a try, I do have one question... how weather resistant is the foam board. Will it stand up to several years of use out would plywood be a better choice for longevity? Thanks!

[@raintonn7658]

I'm wondering the same thing!

[@SebastiansLeftGlove0731]

Wow I'm discovering your channel late! This is cute and awesome!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Welcome to my channel 😊

[@aaronk287]

Do you need to seal the foam with a clear coat to protect from rain???

[@antoine3928]

Hello, I am French, is it polystyrene or foam? thank you

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

I am confused by your question. Polystyrene IS foam.

[@Arcenia13]

Awwww how impressive! They look so cute!

[@judithcarnevale3080]

ANOTHER BRILLIANT DECORATION. JUST LOVE THIS VID. THANKS SO MUCH.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@honestcomments6060]

Adorable project. Thx for the idea. You could glue some string light on the outer sides of shapes. On a separate note, you are a gorgeous man!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

That’s a great tip, thanks for that. I appreciate the compliment as well

[@honestcomments6060]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIY Any time :)

[@paolabueso]

What a cute diy! Thank you for sharing this 😀🙌✨

[@jtg9850]

I love your videos -- they are so complete and clear!! And your ideas are really amazing. Thank you! The Gingerbread Men look good enough to eat!!!

[@malcombswife]

These are amazing! Not sure how I've just discovered your channel, but you def have a new subscriber. 😊 I'm gonna have to remember this idea for next Christmas (my boys have Dec birthdays so I'm in party planning mode so no time for Christmas decor projects). Thanks for sharing!

[@Jaz2795]

These are amazing!! I live in Melbourne, Aus... During our Summer Christmas, we get really hot weather, rain and sometimes heavy wind (four seasons in one day). If I use exactly the same items you have, will these be okay in these conditions and be longlasting or would you reccomend any alternatives for the listed items? So excited to make these! Thanks :)

[@soularwave]

Didn’t think he could be more adorable…then I saw @8:10, when he moves the cookies around, because he is paying attention to the tiniest details. 🥰 He’s probably the kind of guy who even notices when his partner gets a haircut.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Attention to details is one of the many qualities that was instilled in me during my Army days. So yes, haha I notice the SMALLEST things

[@mysteriousghoul5918]

Simp

[@mizu2647]

Thanks for the great idea 💛🙂 in next winter I want to try the ginger bread men's, merry Christmas ⛄🌲💕greets from Germany

[@marystralkus1319]

Found your channel today, love the gingerbread family, so cute!!! Can't wait to try making them. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much Mary !! I hope you do make them

[@tro8191]

Bro your creativity is awesome! Givin me tons of ideas. I Better get to it so I can finish before the holidays. No issues with rain on these foam boards? I live in California so it’s not super bad here but it will rain during December. Just wanna be sure. Thanks man!

[@ScottGrant-n6h]

Hi, Great Gingerbread men. Trying to make my own !! A couple of queries of you don't mind. What diameter is the head and whats the width of the arms ? Thanks

[@shellygibb68]

Wow out of ALL the videos I've watched..this one is by far the BEST!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

YES! 🙌🏻 Thank you so much!

[@Wutheringreads]

Your Christmas spirit was radiating from every part of this video. 💕

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you! Mission accomplished

[@aprilbennett6280]

Your gingerbread men turned out really good.Love your videos.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you April !

[@miguelchapital8937]

Thank you! Están increíbles... Amazing!!!!! Hermosos... Beautiful! .... saludos desde Guadalajara!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Muchas gracias!

[@arealhauntedhouse4171]

So the Reverb is going to go inside of the PVC pipe on the back?,, cuz I'm not quite understanding the last part I wish you would have given us a shot of the back of it. How you made it stand.👍🏼🤞🏼

[@oi812NM]

Awesome! I love these gingerbread! These have to be my favorite! I love gingerbread to eat, decorate, and this would be an excellent math project for Geometry! I’m a math teacher, too. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❄️❄️❄️❄️

[@sorayasookdeo1958]

How does this foam fare outdoors in the snow? Does it not damage?

[@QuinnDupuis]

Since it's foam, do you have problems with it blowing in the wind?

[@arnelakawhitewash]

Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

You’re quite welcome!

[@pscjavvy]

Can you do a small video of how you store your decor away during off season ? Lol. I might have to build a holiday shed for these bigger items…

[@storytime_with_auntiek]

What an easy, festive project! Love all the falling leaves in the background 😊

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍁🍂🍁🍂it was the best

[@tineejohnston9737]

You make it Looks easy 😀😇

[@Tyler3853]

Sooo wonderful! I love your great projects and you make that gorgeous house of yours a justice by decorating it with many ornaments. I absolutely love your home and garden. And with all the diy projects you make it like a wonderland in there. So lucky :)

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much for the kind words, it was definitely super fun building all of this at my home!

[@joedevitto6113]

This is really great how step by step to make these . Very nice ~

[@abcdestuvw4234]

Thank you! I do NOT have a creative bone in my body but I think I can do this! You gave such simple easy to follow instructions. I'll let you know how it turns out!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you! If you need any help just let me know! And definitely tells me how it turns out

[@sarahleepollock8340]

Love your gingerbread men …awesome job hun !!! 👍👍👍🎄❄️🎅🏻❤️👍👍👍

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much

[@harrietjohnson9315]

You done an Amazing job!!! Thanks for sharing

[@EvenStevenSays]

Wow this is AMAZING 😻

[@jillb7234]

Those are amazing!!!! Glad I found your channel!!! I love gingerbread men!!!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

So glad to have you here Jill. I’m really happy you like the gingerbread men

[@My-zt8tk]

I LOVE all your DIYS!!!! thank you for sharing! They look awesome 😁

[@wesssavorn9018]

You are simply Awesome very Creative I luv this . I will be doing this next year cause it's already week before Christmas . Thank you for posting this 🙏💖

[@careismatik3099]

Totally going to make Ginger dead men! Great idea

[@Huntington446]

Very nice project, love the candy cane gingerbread man, but they all look so good together. thanks for sharing.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you for the kind words Cynthia

[@ZaneMorganCrafts]

I need to see how you store all this great decor.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Haha I built 2 sheds for my decor and also have a storage unit

[@luckyo3240]

They look amazing gorgeous super cute I love them..thank you sharing ..you really explain everything really good..thank you ..have a beautiful day..🌲🤍🤍❤🤍🤍🤍👌👌🙏🙋‍♀️

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much 😊😊😊

[@kaitlynsfunfinds7786]

WOW SOOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL & FUN 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you!

[@cookiemonster3979]

Going to try to find that foam board I checked online it's no longer available at the Lowe's in my area so I need to look around they came out very good thank you very much for the video

[@a.marquez6192]

Love it!!! If ever you decide to do Grinch or Nightmare Before Christmas ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I’ll definitely view that too!!!

[@michelesab6789]

🥰 It is too cute. Bravo beau travail👍