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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - Oct 05 2007 : 12:28:02 PM
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Are any of you going to make Ginger Bread houses for the holiday season? If so, are you going to make the permanent or eat them? Do you buy kits or make your own?
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
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AmyEllen
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy
McPherson
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Oct 06 2007 : 5:20:49 PM
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Hey there I made a huge gingerbread church last year for Christmas. I plan to make another this year not sure if it will be as big or not. Last years was probably 18' at the highest point, and 18 inches long. I have a picture of it and I will post it on my blog under the bakery page. The link is on the right side of the page. If your interested OKay actually I can't find it but when I do I will post it.
Amy
http://lifenkansas.blogspot.com/
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Posted - Oct 06 2007 : 6:13:40 PM
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one year me and the kids made the permanent gingerbread houses that you can get at Michael's arts and crafts..the ones that are made from a foamy type material with little fake plastic candies that you can glue onto them...we display them every year..they have held up very well and we'll probably add to the collection this year if we can find a train and other fun items.I love decorating for Christmas..and the kids get involved alot with helping to decorate the house.
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quilt8305
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary
Spokane
WA
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2007 : 11:43:42 AM
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Speaking of gingerbread houses - here is one my oldest son and his fiance made for me last Christmas.
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AmyEllen
True Blue Farmgirl
235 Posts
Amy
McPherson
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2007 : 12:49:58 PM
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Okay I found it yeah!!!!!! So if your interested please visit my blog and the link to bakery is on the right of the page. I plan to do another house this year, maybe not as big, LOL
Amy
http://lifenkansas.blogspot.com/
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2007 : 1:10:07 PM
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Amy- you did a fabulous job!
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
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Cheryl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cheryl
Magalia
CA
USA
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Posted - Oct 10 2007 : 07:17:24 AM
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Amy, Very nice!
Cheryl
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 |
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AmyEllen
True Blue Farmgirl
235 Posts
Amy
McPherson
Kansas
USA
235 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2007 : 8:34:19 PM
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Awwwww thanks guys It was alot of fun, althooogha bit labor intensive, lots and lots of royal icing glue.
Amy
http://lifenkansas.blogspot.com/
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hollyhock81
True Blue Farmgirl
125 Posts
FARAH
IN
USA
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Posted - Oct 12 2007 : 9:49:21 PM
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Hi,I made a permanent one,well sorta it lasted about 2 years.I blame myself,I didn't pack it well enough and it crumbled!This year I'm using insulation foam sheets,and caulk as my base house and cover it will pretty things.
I'll also make an edible one with my 5 year old,Samantha too. Making GH's are so much fun!
Girls,your houses are amazing! What base recipe did you all use?
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
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Wendy
Utah
USA
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AmyEllen
True Blue Farmgirl
235 Posts
Amy
McPherson
Kansas
USA
235 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2007 : 03:55:11 AM
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Mine is a Marth Stewart recipe. Not sure which book it was in. I have all of them packed. Sigh... Anyway it worked and it smelled awesome. We did not eat this house. No way after all that work we kept it as long as possible, LOL
Amy
http://lifenkansas.blogspot.com/
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Nin
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
Enjoyng life in the world of Peachy Hollow
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Posted - Oct 16 2007 : 3:22:13 PM
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I bought one the year before last, and then bought a kit to do one last year but ended up not making it!!
I'm not sure about this year yet, but now you've put the idea in my head... ;)
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
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Posted - Oct 19 2007 : 7:23:22 PM
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My daughter and I made them the year I was in Boise, 1972. Tried to save them, but the ants got into them before the next year. If I ever come across the photos, I'll share them. Lots of fun. Lori was 10 and it was a very cold winter, so kept us occupied for several days making and decorating. Used the recipe in Good Housekeeping and still love to see the winners each year from their contest.
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
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Posted - Nov 04 2007 : 1:36:05 PM
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| We have a place here called Gingerbread University and you can make the houses there for any season. My daughter and I are going again this December and we both bring a friend. It's a great time. My daughter is 20 and still loves it. Maybe her boyfriend will want to come. He is fun like that too. |
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Beach Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Vanessa
Williamsburg
VA
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Posted - Nov 14 2007 : 7:17:48 PM
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When we lived in VA we always got together with other homeschoolers and made gingerbread houses for one of the local hospitals. We then delivered them, asking the hospital to decorate the pediatric floor/rooms with them. It was very rewarding.
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