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Author: jenny

10 Spring sheep crafts for pre-schoolers (3x$500 giveaway)

Posted on March 2, 2015December 18, 2025 by jenny

Over the weekend it definitely felt like Spring was in the air. The children are excited about the warmer weather as they really want to spend some time in the garden. Once again I’ve teamed up with the Kids Blogger Network to bring you an amazing giveaway. Don’t forget to read to the bottom of…

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10 minion crafts for kids

10 Minion crafts for kids

Posted on March 1, 2015October 18, 2024 by jenny

During half term we saw a trailer for the new Minion film coming out this summer. My children were beyond excited! I’m not sure what it is about the little yellow (and sometimes purple) minions. I’m thinking of hosting a minion-themed party for my soon to be 5 year old and have found 10 minion…

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Fruit Shoot Jam “Jam Art” contest

Posted on March 1, 2015August 26, 2017 by jenny

You may remember last Summer we had fun baking rainbow jam tarts with Robinsons’ Fruit Shoot jams. Today I wanted to share their fun new competition with you. Robinsons’ have recently launched a Fruit Shoot Jam “Jam Art” contest – a squelchy, squirty and squeezy art activity for children! Over the next few months they…

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two Miffy shaped biscuits

Miffy bento lunch

Posted on February 28, 2015August 19, 2019 by jenny

Little Sis loves Miffy so I made a Miffy-inspired bento lunchbox for her today. We spent the day in Oxfordshire as my husband was on a Supercar driving experience. After my children had enjoyed watching him whizzing around the track they were happy to tuck into a fun lunch. Miffy bento lunch: Miffy fairy bread…

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On my mantle – February

Posted on February 28, 2015 by jenny

February has been a busy month and my mantle has changed several times to reflect Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year and my husband’s 40th birthday. So what’s on my mantle this month? The one constant has been a bunch of daffodils. I’ve really enjoyed watching them bloom. Can you see my beautiful vintage tea cup…

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Kirstie Allsopp Fabric Pin Cushion Kit giveaway

Posted on February 27, 2015July 3, 2015 by jenny

Are you giving a gift this Mother’s Day? I have a lovely little giveaway to share with you today, and it would make a lovely gift, for your Mum or Nan. Or you could keep it and make it for yourself! I’m a huge fan of  Kirstie Allsopp and her craft kits range at Hobbycraft….

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Easter treats from Playmobil

Posted on February 27, 2015October 14, 2020 by jenny

It’s been a while since I posted anything Playmobil related. You may remember we’re Playmobil Playologists which means we get to share Playmobil news here with you. As part of our partnership with Playmobil we were sent two of this year’s Easter treats from Playmobil. I know Easter is a few weeks off but yesterday…

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Monthly Makes – February

Posted on February 26, 2015February 27, 2015 by jenny

February has been  great month for me. Although sometimes it’s felt like I have been drowning under blog posts I’ve managed to find time for some sewing. My Union flag quilt is coming along nicely. I took it away with us over half term and spent quite a lot of time on it. I’ve evened…

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Duck Tape sewing case

Duck Tape sewing case

Posted on February 26, 2015October 12, 2020 by jenny

I love crafting with Duck Tape so whipped up this sweet little Duck Tape sewing case this morning. It’s the perfect size for scissors, a needle case, thread and hexies which is just what I need at the moment! Materials needed to make a Duck Tape sewing case: At least 2 rolls of colourful Duck…

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Welcome to the gingerbread house blog. I’m Jenny, London mum of two teens. Craft and family lifestyle blogger, occasional baker of gingerbread. Find out more about us, our latest crafts, and be inspired by our days out. Contact me jenny@the-gingerbread-house.co.uk

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