Anyone ever make a Gingerbread house?

Every year at a local art gallery, gingerbread houses made by professionals & kids are on display. All are auctioned or donated to hospitals. Amazing to think of the time committment & patience to make one of these structures! Have you ever attempted making a gingerbread house? Describe how it looked, what candies you selected for decorations & what you did with it in the end...eat it?