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Toy Story-inspired camo slime

How to make Toy Story-inspired camo slime

Posted on May 21, 2019 by jenny

Two things my youngest loves – making slime and watching films at the cinema. We saw a trailer for Toy Story 4 at the weekend and we just can’t wait to watch it. It inspired us to make this Toy Story-inspired camo slime. Get out your Little Green Army men to help measure and make…

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Cricut made Father's Day Lego frame

Cricut made Father’s Day Lego frame

Posted on May 18, 2019May 23, 2019 by jenny

I couldn’t wait to use my Cricut Maker to make a handmade gift for my children to give this Father’s Day. Unsurprisingly, my husband loves Lego as much as my children, so I used my Cricut Maker to make a Father’s Day Lego frame. Let me tell you how I made it! Father’s Day Lego…

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Mother’s Day Decorated Oreos

Mother’s Day Decorated Oreos

Posted on May 17, 2019May 15, 2020 by jenny

Mother’s Day may be over for another year but my Mother’s Day Decorated Oreos are perfect for bringing out on Mother’s Day or any Spring day when you want a sweet treat. I used Double Stuf Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies as the base of these but any delicious packs of Oreo will do! Mother’s Day…

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Toy Story Alien Jell-O Cups

Posted on May 8, 2019 by jenny

We are all so excited to see Toy Story 4 when it’s released on 21st June here in the UK. My children are really fussy about what films they want to sit through at the cinema but I’ve already made sure that we will go and see Toy Story 4 when it’s released in the…

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crafting with Mollie Makes magazine

Pom Pom watermelon craft

Posted on May 4, 2019 by jenny

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…

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35 DIY Cricut Maker Crafts

35 DIY Cricut Maker Crafts

Posted on April 25, 2019February 26, 2026 by jenny

We’ve been having so much fun with our Cricut Maker recently. It’s permanently out and has even been given a home on it’s own crafting table. It’s really lovely having it out and I’m constantly thinking of things to make with it. I’ve already shared a couple of posts, including our review of the Cricut…

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Stitching by the sea and a Shipping Forecast Quilt update

Stitching by the sea and a Shipping Forecast Quilt update

Posted on April 20, 2019 by jenny

This Easter we managed to get away for a week to Teignmouth. Fo the past few years we’ve stayed at a wonderful little cottage on the back beach. The location is perfect – beach outside the front door, pub and Fish & Chip shop 2 minutes away. Teignmouth is blessed with a good climate and…

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Make and Mend by Jessica Marquez

Make and Mend by Jessica Marquez

Posted on April 18, 2019 by jenny

Last year I tried and fell in love with Sashiko stitching. This is a  type of decorative Japanese embroidery which I had loads of fun trying. So I was excited to be #gifted a copy of Make and Mend: The Japanese Art of Sashiko Embroidery by Jessica Marquez. It is packed full of Sashiko-inspired embroidery…

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How to make rainbow wall art with your Cricut Maker

How to make rainbow wall art with your Cricut Maker

Posted on April 10, 2019February 11, 2023 by jenny

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Over the last few weeks I’ve shared a few projects made with my Cricut Maker. These include the personalised vinyl name sticker I decorated my Cricut Maker with, as well as the tea towel I made…

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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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