Sandra tragically lost her mum Frances Ann Ellison (nee Murphy) following a battle with cancer on September 2 this year. Frances was cared for by St Benedict's Hospice and in a bid to raise money for them, Sandra has spent months creating a gingerbread village – called Frances Town.
5. Family references
The village pays tribute to every member of the well-known Murphy family. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Christmas wonderland
The Christmas wonderland aims to raise funds for St Benedict's Hospice which cared for Frances. Photo: Frank Reid
7. Incredible design
Despite its expert appearance, it is the first time that its creator Sandra has ever made anything like it. Photo: Frank Reid
8. Miniature scaling
Sandra works for train company Grand Central and members of its team helped her with scaling when making the village. Photo: Frank Reid