Allow 60 to 90 minutes to complete your project.

When using heavy, bigger candies, stick a straight pin under them to keep from slipping down, then remove the pin when the frosting hardens.

If you have a turntable, put your house on that before frosting.

Clean bowl, utensils and surfaces before frosting hardens.

Keep extra frosting in a covered bowl with a damp paper towel on top in the refrigerator for touch ups or repairs.

Do not over beat frosting, it causes it to be glossy and sometimes too runny. If that happens, add more powdered sugar or let stand for several minutes.

Cut different openings first over flat surface using an exacto knife or scissors.

Frost and decorate back, sides and front panels first without roof on. Then add roof and decorate with appropriate top piece.

ALWAYS tape bottom tabs to the base!