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Make a pattern for log home using picture as a guide.
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The general dimensions of the house are 14 inches long x 11 inches wide x 10 inches high; the chimney is 4 1/2 inches long x 1 1/2 inches wide x 13 1/2 inches high.
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Cut base out of heavy-duty ca rdboard or foam core.
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Sketch windows and door on front piece of house and windows on back of house; cut out windows.
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Cut out four 3 x 3-inch squares of tracing paper and cellophane for windows.
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If desired, use colored markers to sketch candles on tracing paper.
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Place red cellophane over tracing paper and attach with tape to inside frame of window.
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Assemble front and back to sides of house using tape or hot glue.
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Assemble chimney; attach to side of house as illustrated.
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Assemble roof, secu ring at peak.
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Place over assembled house; do not attach.
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Reserve 2 (2 1/2-inch) squares graham crackers for door; cut each remaining square cracker in half.
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Halve 46 striped shortbread cookies for the roof and quarter the remaining eight; set aside.
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To prepare icing, mix 1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar and 3 egg whites in large bowl; beat with mixer at low speed until blended.
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Beat at high speed for 5 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
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Cover and refrigerate un til ready to use.
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Make additional icing as needed one batch at a time.
