Global Gingerbread Contest Gallery 2012

Welcome to our Global Gingerbread Gallery. Have fun, share the love, and submit an entry. When you’re done, sit back with a glass of something tasty and browse through the other entries. The world is a beautiful place. Let’s celebrate it.  Let’s Gingerbread for Peace.  Love, Sasha
P.S. Don’t forget to read about the contest prizes and assimilate the full rules before submitting.
P.P.S. Be sure to connect your creation to the greater vision of world peace in the short essay.

 

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{Click photo to enlarge}		 Polish (Gingerbread) Upside Down House
by Katie Trimble

Inspiration:
When I originally looked for inspiration for this project my plan was to find a Polish cottage and replicate it as a fun way to learn more about my heritage. However, when I found the Upside Down house by Daniel Czapiewski I was won over by the message of the house/ artistic exhibit in Szymbark, Poland. The Upside Down House was designed to be a reminder of the need to pay attention as the world changes around you because if you don't one day you'll find your world has been turned upside down (as was the result with communism in Szymbark, Poland). I brought this gingerbread house to two Christmas parties in one night, and it got a lot of attention. I enjoyed explaining the inspiration for this gingerbread house to all of my friends. Besides being yummy it was educational and positive. This is a link to a site with more photos of the house: http://kntrimble.wix.com/gingerbreadhouse

Country of Inspiration: Poland
Artist From: United States
Link to more: http://www.ilovenesting.com/?tag=upside-down-house

 

{Click photo to enlarge}		 Giraffe Gingerbread Hut
by Priscilla Schleigh

Inspiration:
our Store and the Mission is the inspiration, Fair Trade, and the Giraffe, they have the largest heart of Land mammals therefore need a very tall African hut built with gingerbread, brittle with paprika and quinoa and coconut grass. www.GiraffeVashon.com

Country of Inspiration: Kenya
Artist From: United States
Link to more: http://goafrica.about.com/od/africaphotos/ig/Photos-of-Africa/Typical-huts--Lesotho--Souther.htm

 

{Click photo to enlarge}		 Christmas Cottage on the Coast
by Beth

Inspiration:
Sailing on the New England coast and the old style charming cottages.

Country of Inspiration: United States
Artist From: United States
Link to more: http://www.sailing-new-england.com/

 

{Click photo to enlarge}		 Have a Fairy Merry Christmas
by Dotty Curry

Inspiration:
I think we all need to remember that there is still magic in this world. Like so many things, just because you can't see it doesn't mean it's not there and available for the whole world.

Country of Inspiration: United States
Artist From: United States
Link to more: www.paganspace.net/profile/GreatNorthPagan

 

{Click photo to enlarge}		 Etruscan Gingerbread
by Jake

Inspiration:
Built in the style of the Wedgwood Etruria Works in the district of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. The pottery factory - whose structure mimicked the Etruscan roundhouses in central Italy - ran for 180 years.

Country of Inspiration: Italy
Artist From: United States
Link to more: http://www.thepotteries.org/tour/057.htm

 

{Click photo to enlarge}		 Gingerbread Herder's Hut
by Camilla @ Culinary Adventures

Inspiration:
The term 'chalet' stems from Arpitan speaking part of Switzerland and originally referred to the hut of a herder. Though chalets were used seasonally, I wanted this to look inviting and festive.

Country of Inspiration: Switzerland
Artist From: United States
Link to more: http://www.wired2theworld.com/swissphotos.htm

 

{Click photo to enlarge}		 Buckingham Palace, UK
by Glenn Yehling

Inspiration:
I wanted to share our families annual holiday tradition of creating something spectacular out of gingerbread. This years global inspiration is the magnificent, Buckingham Palace. Located in the United Kingdom, Buckingham palace has served as the residence of British royalty since 1837., This project took 5 days to complete and is made entirely of gingerbread and candy. Our creation is fit for any gingerbread king or queen. Sent from my iPad

Country of Inspiration: United Kingdom
Artist From: United States
Link to more: www.roomzaar/rate-my-space/holidays/Yehling-family-gingerbread-display-2012-Buckingham-palace/detail.esi?oid=29794700

 

{Click photo to enlarge}		 Helga's German Bakery
by Mary Figueroa

Inspiration:
My inspiration for the Helga's Bakery comes from the beautiful architecture and history of Nuremberg, Germany, often considered the capital of gingerbread or (Lebkuchen). The German city is known for hosting Hauptmarkt each year, a market that features many Christmas oriented stalls, surrounded by beautiful buildings. My piece brings together all these elements to represent the great city of Nuremberg. Enjoy and Froeliche Weinachten!

Country of Inspiration: Germany
Artist From: United States
Link to more: http://www.wiveswithknives.net/2011/11/30/nurnberger-lebkuchen-german-gingerbread/

 

{Click photo to enlarge}		 One World Hand in Hand
by Linnea VanEman

Inspiration:
Zarrow International is a bilingual school teaching Spanish and English. We chose 4 different houses from Mexico, Nicaragua, Cuba and Peru because we have teachers at our school that are from all of these countries. These countries have different cultures and although the teachers are different, we all come together as one Hispanic culture. Our Hispanic communities make us a global community because we don’t’ think that everyone in the world has the same culture and they all speak English. It shows that we can stand together, work together and live together. Our gingerbread house promotes world peace because we’re trying to learn about these countries and accept that they’re different, but stand together as one. This helps us form a better community and world, because we can understand another language and understand other cultures. We can make a difference and include peace. We can make friends all over the world. We truly are, “One World Hand-in Hand!”

Country of Inspiration: Nicaragua
Artist From: United States
Link to more:

 

{Click photo to enlarge}		 Fire Station No. 13
by Kara Mayfield

Inspiration:
Fire station number 13 was completed in 1931 in the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The architects who designed it were Albert Joseph Love, Adah Robinson, and Eugene Shonnard. I chose Fire station no. 13 for its Art Deco style and because its so near to where I live. I'm thankful for the fire stations in my city and their help in providing safety and maintaining peace throughout the community.

Country of Inspiration: United States
Artist From: United States
Link to more: http://www.cityhdwallpapers.com/2765/fire-station-no-13-in-tulsa-oklahoma.html

 

{Click photo to enlarge}		 Pasividad
by Zarrow International School 2nd Grade

Inspiration:
Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic are countries that share the same Spanish language and have a strong relationship. They share many treasures like foods, culture, and music. Both countries transport exports to each other’s island. In addition to, a ferry that transport passengers from one island to the other. The Dominican Republic is also the 47th largest commercial partner to the United States (Puerto Rico). The relationship amongst the two islands demonstrates an excellent example of world peace.

Country of Inspiration: Dominican Republic
Artist From: United States
Link to more:

 

{Click photo to enlarge}		 Carnegie Public Library
by Eisenhower International School Spanish 3rd Grade

Inspiration:
Our global gingerbread house, The Carnegie Public Library, was the first public library in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It promotes world peace because the shelves are filled with knowledge. A book is a world waiting to be unleashed. Reading teaches you about other cultures. Every page is a world of possibilities, entertaining us and helping us understand our differences. When you open a book, peace flies out and hate disappears. Books open our hearts to understand the world.

Country of Inspiration: Puerto Rico
Artist From: United States
Link to more:

 

{Click photo to enlarge}		 The Beresford Hotel
by Grace Jones

Inspiration:
Constructed in 1938, the Beresford Hotel was built as a hotel for an exhibition in Glasgow, Scotland. It is considered the first skyscraper to have been built in Glasgow. This hotel was designed by William Beresford Inglis in the Art Deco style. The color and façade of the structure was considered quite innovative and neoteric for the time period. Inglis was also the original owner and hotel manager. The building is now an apartment complex that is divided into 112 separate flats. Designed as a hotel, this building brings its tenants together. Many people from around the world now live peacefully in this building located in a charming area of the city of Glasgow.

Country of Inspiration: United Kingdom
Artist From: United States
Link to more: http://jackdeighton.co.uk/2008/09/23/scotland%E2%80%99s-art-deco-heritage-4-the-beresford-hotel/

 

{Click photo to enlarge}		 Peace for all Tribes
by Eisenhower 5th graders

Inspiration:
Our fifth grade students chose the Maya structure, the Tikal, to replicate for our display. We believe this structure is a perfect representation of “peace” because the Maya people were thought to have served as peace keepers between the people on earth and the gods. They performed elaborate religious ceremonies and rituals important to the Maya people, including building pyramids such as the Tikal. We have added a festive touch to our version of the Tikal!

Country of Inspiration: Guatemala
Artist From: United States
Link to more:

 

{Click photo to enlarge}		 Sample Gingbread Entry
by Sasha Martin

Inspiration:
My Global Gingerbread House is inspired by the Raymer Castle on the Black Sea Castle, near Yalta, Russia. I've always been intrigued by castles. I particularly love the turrets and location right on the cliffs, overlooking the sea (see link below for a photo of the castle). I'd love to live there, if I could. It would be like living in a dream.

Country of Inspiration: Russia
Artist From: United States
Link to more: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/enlarge/neo-gothic-castle-raymer_pod_image.html

 

Comments

  1. jane howard says:
    December 15, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    voting for Giraffe Gingerbread Hut

    Reply
  2. aunty eileen says:
    December 19, 2012 at 6:01 am

    WOW… they are all so beautiful and interesting!!

    Reply
  3. aunty eileen says:
    December 19, 2012 at 6:10 am

    Sasha, I wanted to share, but you didn’t update the top of the page paragraph.

    Reply
  4. Jon B. says:
    December 19, 2012 at 10:49 am

    Loved the Tulsa Firehouse and Buckingham Palace. Thanks for the contest.

    Reply
  5. Keith says:
    December 25, 2012 at 8:53 am

    Nice international representation!

    Reply
  6. Bshelton00 says:
    December 25, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    Thank ya’ll for the great essay contest!

    Reply

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