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Log Cabin

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Landscaping

  Trees and Bushes Large green gum drops are well trimmed bushes, a row of them becomes a hedge.  Cut them into smaller pieces to make shrubs, or stack them on top of each other for a topiary tree.  Create larger fur trees by attaching small green gum drops to ice cream cones, or pipe green icing [...]

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Dormer & Chimney

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Construction

STEP 1 Foundation... the base should be plywood or heavy cardboard to the size and shape desired.  Cover with aluminum foil or wax paper and tape together on bottom.  Frost or ice the entire base or only where the walls of the house will contac it. STEP 2 Decorate... except for the roof, most decorative icing should be [...]

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Gingerbread Chapel

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Building Materials

  Bread Sticks Logs, rafters and beams Candy Canes Pillars, beams, fence posts. light posts M&M Candies Tree decorations, Christmas lights Cheerio Cereal Chains, tiles, small wheels, flat types for shingles Fruit Loops Cereal Christmas chains Chocolate Candy Bars Doors, shutters, shingles Cinnamon Candies Red roofing tiles, paving stones, flowers Hershey Candy Kisses wrapped in foil Church bell, [...]

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Almost Buttercream Frosting

Edible for Gingerbread Houses Ingredients:1/2 cup white shortening3-1/2 cups powered sugar1 teaspoon vanilla (use clear vanilla to avoid discoloring frosting)1/4 teaspoon almond or coconut extract3-4 tablespoons milk or hot waterFood color (optional)Directions:Beat shortening and flavoring for about one minute, then slowly add half of the sugar, mixing in well. Add half of the milk or water [...]

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Royal Icing Cement

Royal Icing Cement (NOT EDIBLE)For Gingerbread Houses This Recipe is NON-EDIBLE...For an Optional Edible Frosting - See Almost ButtercreamIngredients:3 egg whites1-1/2 pounds powered sugarFood color (optional) Directions:Because it uses raw eggs - it should not be eaten. Beat egg whites until frothy. Gradually beat in sugar until icing reaches the desired consistency. The more you whip the icing the [...]

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Gingerbread Recipes

  Gingerbread Ingredients: 1 cup butter, margarine or shortening1 cup brown sugar1 cup molasses5 cups flour1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon1/2 teaspoon cloves2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 to 1/2 cup water Directions: In a large mixing bowl beat butter until softened.  Add sugar and beat until fluffy - at least three minutes.  Add molasses and beat well.  Combine [...]

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Gingerbread House Party

by: Mary Ann Ross and Kimberly Lainson Whether pre-bought from a local bakery or made fresh in your oven, Gingerbread Houses give your children and teenagers the opportunity to transform your home with wonderful aromas and festive decorations that are oh so good enough to eat…. they love being creative and enjoy it all the more [...]

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