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Author: jenny

how to make a Scrabble sign

Things to do with Scrabble tiles – Scrabble bathroom sign

Posted on August 26, 2013May 3, 2020 by jenny

I can often be found scouring my local charity shops for vintage Scrabble sets. I don’t collect them to play Scrabble, which is a shame as it’s a great game, but I use the Scrabble tiles for crafting! Take a look at my latest post about Scrabble tiles over on PinAddicts if you need some…

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Win a copy of Fun food for fussy little eaters

Posted on August 25, 2013October 7, 2013 by jenny

In this fun and quirky book, complete with step-by-step photos, Smita Srivastava shares her innovative and highly effective way of making food far more enjoyable for reluctant little gourmets. Worrying about her own little picky eater, Smita applied her creative background to the meals she was serving. Fashioning food into animals, and other charming characters,…

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Liven up your lunch time with Warburtons Krazy Kitchen

Posted on August 23, 2013October 26, 2024 by jenny

I don’t know about you but I often find it difficult to make lunchtime fun for the children. I often lack inspiration, especially when they want something NOW! Well, Warburtons have created the entertaining Krazy Kitchen gameshow to liven up your lunchtime! The hilarious 30 second videos pits two families against each to create a…

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How to make an Origami Farm

Posted on August 21, 2013 by jenny

I was recently sent a brilliant craft book called Origami Farm by Mario Ono to review. The books shows you how to make 35 farmyard favourites in an instant. Make a barn full of amazing animals with this fun collection of projects based around farmyard animals and crops. There’s a sheep dog, chicken, lamb, pig…

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crafting with Playmobil

Crafting with Playmobil

Posted on August 20, 2013December 2, 2024 by jenny

I’m pretty delighted to tell you that I’ve been featured by Mammasaurus as part of the weekly Parenting Pin It Party. I’m all about having fun with a glue gun and my Playmobil clock is one of my favourite projects so far. I have more Playmobil fun for you today as I just can’t resist…

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how to make a melted hama bead bowl

How to make a melted hama bead bowl

Posted on August 18, 2013April 23, 2019 by jenny

I’ve been having lots of fun crafting with hama beads, it’s the perfect craft to pick up in the quieter moments. My hama bead love Pinterest board is bursting with inspiration and I’ve been trying to make things a little out of the ordinary. I love the idea of hama bead bunting, a letter garland,…

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Out and about in London with the Bugaboo Bee

Posted on August 17, 2013August 16, 2013 by jenny

A couple of weeks ago I was offered a Bugaboo Bee to help us complete our Summer Bucket List. You may remember I had a much-loved Bugaboo Cameleon so I was delighted to try the Bee. Although we haven’t been very successful in ticking things off our Summer Bucket List we have been out and…

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Win with Natures Purest – perfect products for little ones

Posted on August 16, 2013February 19, 2018 by jenny

This week I’ve teamed up with Natures Purest, who sell naturally coloured cotton products, to offer you a fabulous giveaway. They sell the perfect little luxuries to treat a new bundle of joy, from baby clothing, toys, gifts and bedding. Suitable for babies from 0-12 months, many are made using organically grown, naturally-coloured cotton.  …

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How to make a happy fairy

Posted on August 14, 2013May 11, 2020 by jenny

Our house has one little girl who has recently discovered the magical world of fairies. We don’t get to do much crafting thanks to her older, louder brother, so I thought it would be fun to make something together. We had some cardboard clothes cartons leftover from our house move so flattened one to use…

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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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