Gingerbread Train Kit

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Use icing to attach white chocolate buttons to the centre of each wheel. Once set, cut 8 x lengths strawberry pencil to fit the length of each train compartment and attach to the chocolate buttons, along the wheels. Gather Ingredients: Before you begin, gather all the ingredients you’ll need, such as gingerbread dough, royal icing, candy decorations, and any other desired embellishments. In addition to their charm, crochet train patterns are also a fantastic way to explore your creativity. So, if you’re looking for a fun and rewarding crafting project, give crochet toy train patterns a try! Position your template patterns at least 1/2 in. apart on the dough as shown. Cut around patterns with a sharp knife or pizza cutter; remove patterns. Feel free to cut out a door or windows into the panels. Remove dough scraps; cover and save to re-roll if needed. Fill the decorating bag two-thirds full with icing. If you’ve made your royal icing in advance, give it beat with a hand mixer to restore its smooth, fluffy texture.

These crochet toys are not only cute and cuddly, but they’re also perfect for kids of all ages. They can be a great addition to a baby’s nursery or a fun gift for a young train enthusiast. Firstly, you can experiment with different yarn colors and textures to create a train that truly stands out. There are no rules here—just have fun! Make memories by hosting a decorating party for friends and family. Here are some decorating ideas for inspiration:The three finished supermarket gingerbread houses. Asda's sadly collapsed as we tried to move it (Image: Emily Collis/BirminghamLive)

One of the best things about crochet train toy patterns is how easily they can be customized to suit your own style and preferences. Crochet trains are a delightful way to bring some handmade charm and fun to your home, especially to your child’s room.Design a rooftop: Add texture to your roof with edible shingles. Anything from breakfast cereal to Necco wafers will work! Just remember to start at the bottom and layer the rows as you work your way to the top. The decorations were much better quality - there were Wine Gum-type sweets and sugary shapes and all of them were edible, even the little people. We didn't have a piping bag to do most of the icing but I thought the house still looked good without it. The gingerbread was delicious too - more bready than biscuit.

Pro tip: Allow your gingerbread pieces to dry out to room temperature for a few days to ensure extra stability during construction. Assembling the House Ingredients & Tools Make the gingerbread (you will need to make this in two batches – so halve the ingredients and follow the method twice). In a large pan over a low–medium heat, melt together the butter, sugar, syrups, treacle and stem ginger until smooth and combined.

Also, each child should plan to make one train car or engine. Trying to build an engine plus two cars (as you see in my photos) will take most kids longer than their interest will last. Christmas Train Supplies A fantastic focal point for the Christmas family table or a gift that keeps on giving, go for the gingerbread train for a great Christmas display in store. Pro tip: Place a damp kitchen towel under your baking sheet to prevent it from slipping. Step 5: Cut the Pieces Start construction. Transfer one third of the royal icing into a large piping bag and cut off a 1cm tip. Build the train station. Pipe a line of royal icing on the cake board where you want the rear gabled end wall of the station to sit. Place this wall piece on top of the line to fix it. Pipe icing up one side of the wall and attach a rectangular side wall. Use a mug or glass to hold it in place. Attach the front gabled end (with the cut-out opening) and the remaining side wall with icing in the same way, supporting on both sides. Leave for 15 minutes to set slightly.