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Make your own crochet cactus coasters

Make your own crochet cactus coasters

Posted on August 20, 2025 by jenny

It seems a while since I last shared a crochet craft. Our crochet cherries tutorial has proved really popular over on Pinterest, so today I thought I would share my tutorial for crochet cactus coasters. They are quite straightforward to make and are a fun craft for the summer months. List of supplies: Yarn Crochet…

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Festive DIY for Dogs: Handmade Gifts and Boutique Finds

Posted on August 2, 2025 by jenny

The summer sun might still be shining in the sky, but it’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas! The festive season isn’t just for us humans, all of our furry friends deserve to feel the holiday magic too, and there is nothing more magic than a special handmade or boutique gift. If you…

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Adding a Touch of Sweetness to Your Crafted Gifts

Posted on July 11, 2025 by jenny

Have you ever spent hours making a cherished creation, like a hand-stitched card or a knitted scarf, but felt that there was one more element that would take your thoughtful deed into the next realm? Imagine the expression on your loved one’s face as they open your present. They’ll see the wonderful uniqueness that is…

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How to crochet a bookmark

How to crochet a bookmark

Posted on April 9, 2024September 21, 2024 by jenny

I love to crochet. It’s simple and repetitive and perfect whilst watching a good series – I’ve just finished watching The New Look on Apple TV+, all about Christian Dior and Coco Chanel during the Second World War. I’ve also been working my way through any Dorothy Whipple novel I can find and thought I…

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Homemade Gingerbread Fudge

Homemade Gingerbread Fudge

Posted on November 9, 2023 by jenny

As you know, we love to give handmade gifts at Christmas. I wanted to share our homemade gingerbread fudge recipe with you. This is so easy to make in just 10 minutes, with about 2 hours to chill in the fridge. The recipe makes approximately 15 delicious pieces. To make your own gingerbread fudge you…

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Recycled Golden Syrup tin candles

Recycled Golden Syrup tin candles

Posted on March 11, 2023March 11, 2023 by jenny

I love to recycle items and found I had a few Golden Syrup tins which I had collected due to their pretty packaging. Lyle’s Golden Syrup is a British heritage brand and their tins are instantly recognisable. Occasionally they do special tins, such as the one created for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Edition in 2022….

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Easy Liberty sleep mask tutorial

Easy Liberty sleep mask tutorial

Posted on February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 by jenny

I love to make home accessories and can’t resist using my favourite Liberty fabrics. Not only are they beautiful and go with everything, they also wash really well! I wanted to make a pretty sleep mask and used some gorgeous florals. Liberty sleep mask tutorial equipment: Two pieces of Liberty fabric Wadding Piece of elastic…

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Liberty floral key fob

Liberty floral key fob

Posted on November 1, 2022November 7, 2022 by jenny

I love little projects I can whip up in an hour. They satisfy my need to make something and often result in something useful and pretty too. My stash of Liberty fabrics always sits on my desk and I love to use it in my crafting. I chose a piece of pretty pink floral Liberty…

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DIY Braided Friendship Bracelets for Teens

DIY Braided Friendship Bracelets for Teens

Posted on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 by jenny

The summer holidays have started for us! We have so many plans of things we want to do over the summer months. We’re looking forward to sharing some of the crafts and activities we get up to. We thought we’d start with our DIY braided friendship bracelet tutorial because it’s such a fun activity for…

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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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