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The Gingerbread Man activity pack for toddlers

Posted on December 9, 2020December 10, 2020 by jenny

It’s been a while since I shared a free printable but I know you are going to love what I have to share with you today. The Gingerbread Man is a classic Christmas tale (although it’s also a good story all year round!). It’s fun for children to read and there are some really lovely…

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Fingerprint gingerbread family

Fingerprint gingerbread family

Posted on December 1, 2020 by jenny

We may have overdosed on gingerbread biscuits recently so we thought it was time we shared one of our crafts instead. We craft a lot during the winter months and our fingerprint gingerbread family is sure to delight! It’s a lovely craft for kids and makes a great keepsake to enjoy each year. You will…

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{Free printable} Christmas plaid wall art

{Free printable} Christmas plaid wall art

Posted on November 26, 2020 by jenny

I just adore decorating for the holiday. Make your own Christmas Free Printable Wall Art easily with our free printable. Just print out the wall art and frame it to make your own wall art. Our free Christmas printable art features gorgeous buffalo plaid design with the word Joy. Although 2020 hasn’t been the happiest year, Christmas is…

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Father Christmas bookmark craft for kids

Father Christmas bookmark craft for kids

Posted on November 17, 2020 by jenny

I love sharing crafts with you and I’m hoping you’ll love this sweet Father Christmas bookmark as much as we do. It makes a fun craft for a wintery afternoon. Simply collect the supplies listed below, print out the template and start your Christmas crafting! Supplies: Coloured card (red, white, black, brown, yellow) Scissors Glue…

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How to make an Elf Isolation House

How to make an Elf Isolation House

Posted on November 11, 2020 by jenny

Do you have an Elf that visits on December 1st? We have two and I love coming up with ideas for them to get up to fun and mischief around the house. This year our house elves will be coming early so that they can quarantine in their very own Elf Isolation House. I toyed…

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Cheerful Christmas movies to watch on Disney+

Cheerful Christmas movies to watch on Disney+

Posted on November 10, 2020December 3, 2020 by jenny

One of my favourite things to do at this time of year is to watch a Christmas film. The days are shorter and colder and thanks to this second Lockdown, we are happier to stay in and snuggle up with a film at the weekend. Earlier this year we were gifted Disney+ which the kids…

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An Advent tradition - Elfie’s Christmas Letters

An Advent tradition – Elfie’s Christmas Letters

Posted on October 14, 2020November 14, 2021 by jenny

This house believes. Christmas is a magical time and this Christmas I will be pulling out all the stops to make sure my children have a magical Christmas. I’m not sure if we’ll be able to see family and friends, but we can still believe in the magic of this time of year. Christmas starts…

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Cricut made Advent calendar

DIY re-useable wooden advent calendars

Posted on January 12, 2020November 14, 2021 by jenny

Last year my children asked for Advent calendars I just couldn’t find in the shops. They asked for a Pokemon and Minecraft Advent calendar. They’ve always enjoyed opening their Advent calendars and I didn’t want to disappoint them, especially as they still believe the Elf on the Shelf makes them for them. As we couldn’t…

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{free printable} Elf on the Shelf Twister game

{free printable} Elf on the Shelf Twister game

Posted on January 10, 2020February 27, 2025 by jenny

I’ve just about survived the first week back to school after the Christmas holidays. It felt like it was quite hard to get back into the swing of things and I’m happy that I have a few days to relax at home. December is always a crazy month for families but I still have a…

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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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