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Father’s Day handmade clay dish

Posted on May 28, 2016June 5, 2018 by jenny

We had some left over air drying clay from a recent craft project which I set aside for my 6 year old. He loves playing with clay, it’s very tactile, easy to use and can be used for some fun craft projects. When he came home from school one day he said he knew how he…

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Getting crafty for Father's Day

Getting crafty for Father’s Day

Posted on May 25, 2016July 8, 2016 by jenny

What do you give the man who has everything on Father’s Day? My husband really doesn’t need or want much but the children wanted to make something for him. So this year we have been getting crafty for Father’s Day by decorating these fun key-ring blanks from Baker Ross. They sent us a pack of…

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Father's Day rosette

Father’s Day rosette

Posted on May 20, 2016June 28, 2020 by jenny

Happy Friday everyone. I’ve shared a really fun tutorial over on the Sizzix blog for a fun Father’s Day rosette. Yep, we’re celebrating Father’s Day next month and it’s never too early to start thinking about a handmade gift! You can find the full tutorial here.   Sizzix Bigz Die – Award (A10106) Sizzix Thinlits…

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Scrabble tile coaster for Father's Day

Scrabble tile Father’s Day coaster

Posted on June 13, 2015May 14, 2019 by jenny

We celebrate Father’s Day with handmade gifts in our house. We’ve already been busy with decorating candles and drawing pictures. I thought I would try something a little more grown up with my stash of Scrabble tiles. Vintage Scrabble tiles 2mm cork sheet UHU POR glue Swann Morton scalpel How to make a Scrabble tile…

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Craft stick photo frames for Father's Day

Craft stick photo frames for Father’s Day

Posted on June 6, 2015August 17, 2021 by jenny

Father’s Day is soon approaching here in the UK and my 5 year old has really wanted to make something for his Dad. I recently received a really cute roll of washi tape so thought we would use this to make craft stick frames as a little Father’s Day gift. Equipment needed to make craft…

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Cut out Father’s Day card

Posted on June 3, 2014July 8, 2016 by jenny

Have you crafted anything for Father’s Day? This year it falls upon June 15th and we’ve been busy making some little gifts. Recently we received a small package of craft materials as we’re members of the Bostik Craft Club. One of the products was a Blu Tack blu stick which my 4 year old immediately claimed…

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How to make Scrabble tile biscuits

Posted on June 18, 2012March 31, 2020 by jenny

My piles of vintage board games have inspired me to make Scrabble tile biscuits! The children are too young for Scrabble but I thought we could make something special for Father’s Day. Today I’m showing you how to make Scrabble tile biscuits! How to make Scrabble tile biscuits   I followed the recipe for simple…

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Father’s Day preparations

Posted on April 27, 2012April 13, 2020 by jenny

Is it too early to be thinking about Fathers Day presents? I have all the important dates in my calendar but rarely have time to get crafty with the kids. This year Father’s Day will be different though – I keep telling myself so. I have plenty of ideas ‘pinned’ on Pinterest and I also…

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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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