North Pole General Store

Directions

1. 1
   Cut frame pieces from foam core using exacto knife; label pieces as they are cut.
2. 2
   Back: 14 x 10 inches; 2 sides: 7 1/2 x 10 inches; Front: 14 x 10 inches at sides, 13 1/2 inches at center; Bottom: 7 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches; Roof: 14 x 8 inches.
3. 3
   Glue or tape front, back and sides to bottom; attach roof.
4. 4
   Let dry thoroughly.
5. 5
   Draw line up center of store front and 3 lines across, approximately 3, 7 and 10 inches from bottom to serve as guide in attaching cookies.
6. 6
   Mark area for door as pictur ed, allowing 1/8-inch extra on each side and 1/2-inch at top for door trim.
7. 7
   Cut heavy paper for windows: 4 x 3 1/2 inches for 2 side windows, 8 x 5 inches for 1 lower front window and 11 x 3 1/2 inches for 1 top front window.
8. 8
   Wrap each piece with plastic wrap, stretching wrap slightly and securing with tape to back.
9. 9
   Attac h windows to shop with tape.
10. 10
    (Window edges will be covered with cookies.)
11. 11
    Decorative Trim Pieces: Make side window shutters using Cameo cookies decorated with green icing using small star tip; set aside.
12. 12
    Attach shortbread cookie with Royal Frosting to whole graham for door; outline door with green stars and red dots for holly berries; set aside.
13. 13
    Make 2 wreaths on red-filled chocolate sandwich cookies with green icing using small leaf tip; set aside.
14. 14
    Decorate white fudge covered cookie with red icing bow.
15. 15
    Let dry.