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Halloween Gingerbread House

This weekend has been very Halloween themed. We spent yesterday carving pumpkins and today making a sort of haunted gingerbread house.

I used a template and gingerbread recipe from the Great British Bake Off book. It was actually much easier than I thought, although we did need DUPLO scaffolding at one point.

 

We experimented with sugar strands for cobwebs, but I’m not sure I like them.

 

I took some pretty photos and then let the kids loose on it.

 

My gingerbread house making is inspired by Helen and Susan, who are both much more talented than I. Although I am hoping to give them a run for their money at Christmas!

 

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  1. Helen says

    October 30, 2012 at 8:04 am

    It looks great Emma! You’re braver than me, I don’t usually let the kids near mine until its time to eat it! Thanks for joining in…. Bring on Christmas!! X

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    • admin says

      November 3, 2012 at 9:35 pm

      they couldn’t wait any longer!

      Reply
  2. Anne says

    October 30, 2012 at 11:57 am

    This is FABULOUS! And I love the duplo scaffolding 🙂

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    • admin says

      November 3, 2012 at 9:35 pm

      Thank you. x

      Reply
  3. The Moiderer says

    October 30, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    I love that. So tidy. What are those tubes of icing? I need to get some of them – the ones I get are too thick. Where did you get them from?
    The Moiderer recently posted..The little one and wheatMy Profile

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    • admin says

      November 3, 2012 at 9:36 pm

      They are Wilton tubes, I got them from Ocado.

      Reply
  4. Coombemill - Fiona says

    October 30, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    Success and all in one piece, I might have to borrow the lego idea!
    Coombemill – Fiona recently posted..Venison in Red WineMy Profile

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    • admin says

      November 3, 2012 at 9:38 pm

      Thats Fiona. We all did brilliantly!

      Reply
  5. TheBoyandMe says

    October 30, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    That is seriously cool, well done you! I am way too fearful to have a go at this!
    TheBoyandMe recently posted..Tuesday 30th October 2012 – ‘Towering Run’ (304/366)My Profile

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    • admin says

      November 3, 2012 at 9:39 pm

      Thanks lovely

      Reply
  6. maggy, red ted art says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    Love the spider webs and spiders!

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    • admin says

      November 3, 2012 at 9:40 pm

      Thanks Maggy. x

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  7. Susan Mann says

    October 31, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    Love it, everyone joining in. What a great creation. Thanks for joining in with us x
    Susan Mann recently posted..The Gallery 121 – Frightful Halloween Gingerbread HouseMy Profile

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    • admin says

      November 3, 2012 at 9:40 pm

      Thanks for inspiring us!

      Reply

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