Photos special to the Sentinel
Frances Blackwelder’s winning entry in the 2007 Gingerbread House Contest and Showcase had plenty of decorative and edible details. There were nine evergreen trees, a snowman, birds on the trees, a rabbit running by an ax and wood pile, wreaths and garland made of rosemary needles, all inserted into royal frosting with tweezers; a mailbox with her name on it; and Santa Claus’ feet and legs sticking out of the chimney.