Happy National Gingerbread House Day. Here are our pro tips for building a beautiful gingerbread house π ππͺβ¨
π πͺ Assemble early: Put your house together with icing and give it a couple of hours to dry and harden before decorating to create a sturdy foundation.
π πͺ Find your soup cans: Large aluminum cans are great for holding panels in place as your icing dries.
π πͺ Have extra icing on hand: Not only is it great for decorating, but itβs also used as an adhesive for attaching all your fun decorations.
π πͺ Use a Turntable: Decorating on a turntable gives you the ability to turn your house as you go making piping things like icicles and garland MUCH easier!
π πͺ Try tips: While most gingerbread house decorations are made with round or star tips, you can customize the look of your house by changing your tip size or style. Try a drop flower tip instead of a star tip, or play around with round tips of different sizes for a fun layered look!
π πͺ Get creative: Each gingerbread ki...