• Crafts for adults - St Patrick's Day crafts

    St Patrick’s Day Oreo Pops

    March 16, 2019 - By 

    We were walking through central London today and the children were really excited to see all the decorations for St Patrick’s Day. Tomorrow there is a huge parade taking place from Hyde Park Corner to Trafalgar Square, followed by a huge party with live music, food and dancing. We will be celebrating at home but I couldn’t resist sharing one last St Patrick’s Day recipe, to make some fun St Patrick’s Day Oreo Pops. St Patrick’s Day Oreo Pops Ingredients 1 (15.35 ounce) package Double Stuf Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies 2 (11 ounce) packages green candy melts Gold sugar sprinkles…

  • Cricut Maker machine review by the gingerbread house blog
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    Cricut Maker machine review

    March 13, 2019 - By 

    This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. A few weeks ago I was contacted by Cricut. Have you heard of them? They make the most amazing home die-cutting machines which I have lusted after ever since I saw them at a Hobbycraft press show a few years ago. They offered to send me their new Cricut Maker, EasyPress 2 and a bundle of craft materials and tools so I could try it for myself. I am so excited to work with Cricut but also slightly nervous too! I…

  • St Patrick’s Day Brownie Bites recipe from the gingerbread house
    baking - Crafts for adults - St Patrick's Day crafts

    St Patrick’s Day Brownie Bites

    March 6, 2019 - By 

    It’s not long until we celebrate St Patrick’s Day. I’ve been trying to think of small ways to celebrate at home and came up with some delicious St Patrick’s Day Brownie Bites. I’m all in favour of a quick bake so used a shop bought packet mix as the base of these. You can make them in a mini muffin pan or in a brownie tray and cut them into small bites. Don’t forget to check out our other St Patrick’s Day crafts for kids and adults to make. Ingredients to make St Patrick’s Day Brownie Bites: 1 (18.3 ounce) package…

  • St. Patrick's Hat Pencil Holder
    Crafts for adults - St Patrick's Day crafts

    Simple St. Patrick’s Hat Pencil Holder

    February 28, 2019 - By 

    We’re all about the St Patrick’s Day celebrations in our house. I know it’s still a few weeks away but it’s never too early to start on the St Patrick’s Day crafts for kids! We’ve already shared a few new St Patrick’s Day crafts, such as our St Patrick’s Day Pot of Gold lacing craft or our shamrock paper wreath. We have one last St Patrick’s Day craft to share with you today, how to make a simple St. Patrick’s Hat pencil holder – perfect for the kids to make and store their colouring pencils. St. Patrick’s Hat Pencil Holder supplies:…

  • How to make Teddy Bear Toast
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    How to make Teddy Bear Toast

    February 24, 2019 - By 

    My children just love helping in the kitchen. We’ve made quite a few things over half term which has been a lot of fun, and just a bit messy too. Sometimes it’s the simplest recipes that are the most fun. We’ve made Teddy Bear Toast a few times and I thought it was worth sharing as it’s so easy to make that the kids can make it too! Teddy Bear Toast ingredients: Wholemeal bread Peanut Butter Banana Blueberries How to make Teddy Bear Toast Take a banana. Peel it and cut it into thin slices. Next take your toast or…

  • Stitching an embroidered tiger keyring
    Crafts for adults - Mollie Makes crafts

    Stitching an embroidered tiger keyring

    February 20, 2019 - By 

    I don’t work during school holidays so wanted to have a little project to make. I have quite a few craft kits so didn’t know which one to pick. Thankfully the latest issue of Mollie Makes landed with a very cute cover craft kit. Regular readers will know that every month I challenge myself to make the Mollie Makes magazine cover gift. I’ve subscribed since it first came out and have had a drawer full of unopened kits – but no more! I’ve been making more time for grown up crafting and I love to make the kits and hopefully try something new.…

  • mindful embroidery
    Crafts for adults - Mollie Makes crafts

    Mindful mini pennant decor

    February 3, 2019 - By 

    Regular readers will know that every month I challenge myself to make the Mollie Makes magazine cover gift. I’ve subscribed since it first came out and have had a drawer full of unopened kits – but no more! I’ve been making more time for grown up crafting and I love to make the kits and hopefully try something new. Mindful mini pennant decor Mollie Makes issue 101 included a cute mini pennant craft kit: embroidery thread, yarn, printed fabric, needle and dowel. The printed fabric made this a quick and easy project (although it seemed to take me a few days to make…

  • How to make a bouquet of felt roses
    Crafts for adults - Valentines Day crafts

    How to make a bouquet of felt roses

    February 1, 2019 - By 

    January felt like a long month so I am super excited that today is the first of February. February is a great month with Valentine’s Day, Shrove Tuesday and my husband’s birthday! We love making Valentine’s Day a really family affair. In our house everyone gets a card and we love to craft as red is such a gorgeous colour after a harsh winter. Today I wanted to share a fun no-sew felt craft with you to make a bouquet of felt roses. Make one or make a bunch, they are so easy and look great! How to make a…

  • 15 Ombre Projects to Make
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    15 Ombre Projects to Make

    January 30, 2019 - By 

    With snow forecast all over the country I just had to start planning for some Spring projects. The Winter can be a little bleak so I can’t resist looking for some colourful projects to work on. I’ve always been a huge fan of ombre so have been searching Pinterest for some fun ombre projects to make. From DIY projects for the home, to makes to brighten up the garden, ombre is always popular and the good news is it’s easy to do yourself. Sit down with a cup of tea and enjoy this round up of ombre projects to make.…