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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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Easy Among Us painted rocks

Easy Among Us painted rocks

Posted on November 22, 2020December 5, 2020 by jenny

The weather has turned so cold that it’s been harder than usual to encourage the children outside. With shorter days it’s more important than ever to get outside at the weekend. I love getting my Vitamin D and love being outside on a sunny day. Thankfully my children can be persuaded to go on a…

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Christmas tree countdown for kids

{Free printable} Christmas tree countdown for kids

Posted on November 19, 2020November 14, 2021 by jenny

With only a few weeks left until December 1st you are probably busy shopping and planning. My children are already so excited about Christmas. We start our Christmas celebrations on December 1st with the arrival of our Elf on the Shelf and his brother (yes, we have two!). They bring Advent calendars and get up…

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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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Build Your Own Marble Run {review}

Build Your Own Marble Run {review}

Posted on November 1, 2020November 9, 2022 by jenny

We were recently sent a Marble Run kit, the latest kit from Build Your Own who make sustainable toys with less plastic. The Build Your Own range is suitable for children (and adults!) aged 8 and up. They use visual perception and thinking skills and make great STEM toys (ones which utilises science, technology, engineering…

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{Free printable} Candy Corn colouring sheet

{Free printable} Candy Corn colouring sheet

Posted on October 27, 2020 by jenny

If you’re looking for a quick and easy activity to keep the kids busy this October then you’ll love my free printable Candy Corn colouring sheet. I love sharing free printables and this candy corn themed printable is great for keeping kids of all ages busy. What you will need: our printable Candy Corn colouring…

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How to make a lego brick Halloween costume for dogs

DIY lego brick Halloween costume for dogs

Posted on October 23, 2020 by jenny

You all know how much we love our Bichon Frise puppy. He’s a huge part of our family so we wanted ot include him in our Halloween celebrations. Although we won’t be going Trick or Treating this year we still wanted to make him a costume. Today we’re going to share our DIY lego brick…

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Easy Halloween painted cork craft

Simple Halloween painted cork craft

Posted on October 10, 2020July 27, 2023 by jenny

I stocked up on Halloween treats early this year. I don’t visit the shops very frequently so bought loads of treats which if course we’ve already opened and enjoyed. Most of our Halloween decorations are up and this weekend we’re hoping to make a Halloween gingerbread house. Our crafting time is limited now we are…

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Easy salt painted pumpkin craft

Easy salt painted pumpkin craft

Posted on October 9, 2020August 29, 2023 by jenny

I know that Halloween is still a few weeks away but my Halloween crafts for kids have been super popular. I love to add a few new ideas to my site and have been wanting to try salt painting for a while. This week I finally had time and wanted to share our salt painted…

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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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