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Win a Hobbycraft Gingerbread Man Bunting Sewing Kit

Win a Hobbycraft Gingerbread Man Bunting Sewing Kit

Posted on January 25, 2018 by jenny

I have a lovely crafty competition to share with you all today. As you know, this year my aim is to make at least one thing a week from my craft stash, and encourage you all to make things too! I found this lovelyĀ Gingerbread Man Bunting Sewing Kit in my stash and thought I would…

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1.5 Syn gingerbread biscuits {Slimming World recipe}

Posted on January 23, 2018 by jenny

I’ve mentioned a few times that I’ve been following Slimming World for a while now. I had a massive blip over the Christmas period but I’m pleased to say that I’m now back on track šŸ™‚ I find Slimming World pretty easy to follow but the one thing I miss is baking. I love baking…

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Winter Craftpod box

Mindful stitching with the Winter Craftpod box

Posted on January 22, 2018January 22, 2018 by jenny

Before Christmas I received theĀ Winter Craftpod box. This is my favourite subscription box at the moment. It comes quarterly which means I actually have time to make what’s inside and enjoy it! What was inside theĀ Winter Craftpod box? There were two Winter crafts – a sweet stitching project to embroider Winterberries in a small hoop,…

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Mini gingerbread house mug hangers

Mini gingerbread house mug hangers

Posted on January 20, 2018 by jenny

I’m not sure how many years ago I first Pinned a very cute little gingerbread house that sat on the edge of a cup. I fell in love with the idea but it remained an idea, it looked far too complicated to make at home! Fast forward a few years and just before Christmas I…

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sashiko bunny stitching

Trying something new: sashiko stitching

Posted on January 17, 2018 by jenny

This year is all about me making things. Finishing projects. This doesn’t come naturally to me. So far this year I’ve stitched the felt bus pincushion and now I can add the sashiko panel to my list. I picked up all the supplies at the Spring Knitting & Stitching Show last year. I bought the…

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felt London Routemaster bus

Felt London bus

Posted on January 13, 2018 by jenny

This year is all about making some of the things in my craft stash. I love working with felt and a few years ago asked for a cuteĀ London bus pin cushion kit by crafty nana for Christmas. I’m not sure why I never made it. Everything was pre-cut so it was pretty simple to stitch…

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Win tickets to the Spring Knitting and Stitching Show 2018 {+ discount code}

Posted on January 12, 2018August 17, 2020 by jenny

I’ve found something to love about January – tickets are now on sale now for the first craft show of the year – The Spring Knitting & Stitching Show at Olympia London! Read on for your chance to win 1 of 5 pairs of tickets, and use my discount codeĀ GINGERBREAD18 to bag yourself money off…

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My 2018 Craft Goals

My 2018 Craft Goals

Posted on January 8, 2018January 8, 2018 by jenny

Today I’m joining in with Mollie Makers Week organised by Mollie Makes magazine. I don’t think I’ve ever joined in with an Insta Challenge before but I thought that this was a good one, especially as this year is all about kicking my creativity into touch. Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram to see…

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Mollie Makes Floral 'Let Love Bloom' Hoop Kit

Mollie Makes Floral Hoop Kit

Posted on January 6, 2018January 6, 2018 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 andĀ haveĀ 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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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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