I was asked to make a gingerbread house for decoration/fundraiser for a local museum. I have never made a gingerbread house (except maybe a kit with the kids). I'd like to give it a go, but I think I'd like to purchase an instruction/idea book. Does anyone recommend a book. Again I have NEVER made one...but I think I can handle the decorating part

My 2 favorites are by Teresa Layman:

Gingerbread for all Seasons
Gingerbread: Things to make and bake

She includes wonderful pictures, full directions and pattern pieces!

Check out sweetopia.net, she has some recommended books. Also check the tutorial thread I posted (check my signature), there is a gingerbread link in there that has tons of information and inspiration.

awesome, thank you both!

I have several, but my absolute favorite book is Steven Stellingwerf's, The Gingerbread Book. It is out of print, but you can usually find a copy on amazon.com, or ebay... I did a gingerbread carousel (in my photos) from his book, and his directions are wonderful~! hth

your carousel is great! thanks for the suggestion. I am going to go check out some books.

I love Steven Stellingwerf's book "the gingerbread book." It's absolutely fabulous! Also there was a place called Frankie's Attic but it has a new name now and it's everything you ever wanted to know about gingerbread. Check google for an updated link.

[/i]You are welcome merissa... good luck with your gingerbread house~!