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Cut frame pieces from foam core, labeling pieces as they are cut.
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Back and front: 10 1/4 x 10 inches; Sides (2): 7 1/2inches long x 10 inches high at sides and 16 inches high in center; Roof (2): 10 1/2 X 7 1/2 inches; Roof Front Dormer: 4 1/2 inche s at base and 5 1/4 inches from base to peak; Roof Dormer Sides (2): from a square corner of foam core, measure 2 3/4 inches along one side and 5 3/4-inches along other side; cut across from these 2 points to form triangle; Bottom: 10 1/4 X 8-inches
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Glue or tape front, back and side pieces to bottom.
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Attach roof, allowing to overhang slightly.
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Assemble dormer sides to front; position on roof.
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Trim roof dormer pieces as needed to fit; attach to roof.
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With ruler, draw line up center of shop and dormer; repeat for back roof and sides.
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Draw horizontal lines across front, approximately 2 and 7 inches from bottom to serve as guides for attaching cookies.
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Mark areas for door and archway around door.
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Cut heavy paper for windows: 5 x 4 inches for 2 side windows and 6 x 6 inches for 1 front window.
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Wrap each piece in plastic wrap, stretching wrap slightly and securing with tape to back.
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Attach windows to shop with tape.
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(Window edges will be cov ered with cookies.)
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g red-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, leaving filling on one side.
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Use spatula to remove crumbs from filling; smooth filling with wet spatula or knife.
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Set aside trim pieces to dry.
