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Miffy Sugar Skull gingerbread biscuits

Miffy Sugar Skull gingerbread biscuits

Posted on October 28, 2017 by jenny

I had a really silly idea a few weeks ago and it took me a long time to get round to making it. Half term has been busy and so much fun, but I’ve missed my crafting time with the kids being off school. My 5 year old adores Miffy (so do I). We have…

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Planting Miffy tulips for Spring

Planting Miffy tulips for Spring

Posted on November 20, 2016April 23, 2017 by jenny

I know a lot of my posts have been about Winter and Christmas recently but it’s never too early to be thinking about Spring. We have had some lovely blue sky days but I’m already longing for warmer weather and  longer days – give me back my evenings! Anyway, we’ve been getting the garden ready…

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Miffy books

Our Summer holiday essentials

Posted on July 24, 2016July 25, 2016 by jenny

I don’t share a lot of very personal things of my blog but you may have noticed that my blog posts and social media presence have been all over the place for the last 2 weeks. My husband had elective surgery recently but there were some complications, meaning he was in hospital a lot longer…

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Win a plush Miffy as Miffy TV Comes to Tiny Pop!

Posted on September 29, 2015July 8, 2016 by jenny

As you know Miffy is celebrating 60 years this year. I have some exciting news to share with you today as Miffy’s Adventures: Big and Small launches on the Tiny Pop channel on Friday (2 October 2015). Miffy TV Comes to Tiny Pop! A new generation of British pre-schoolers can discover the charm of the…

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6 ways to celebrate Miffy’s 60th birthday

Posted on June 21, 2015June 10, 2024 by jenny

Today Miffy turns 60 and I think she’s looking pretty good for her age. We were lucky enough to attend Miffy’s party before attending the UK charity premiere of ‘miffy the movie’ this morning. We were also able to meet Miffy herself. As today is her birthday I thought I would share 6 ways to…

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Win tickets to the miffy the movie premiere

Posted on June 16, 2015June 10, 2024 by jenny

As a big Miffy fan I’m so excited to bring you the chance to attend the UK charity premiere of ‘miffy the movie’ on Sunday 21st June, the date of Miffy’s official 60th birthday, at VUE West End cinema, Leicester Square, London! I have 5 family tickets (2 adults and 2 children) to giveaway. Win…

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60th anniversary edition of Miffy’s Birthday book

Posted on April 17, 2015July 8, 2016 by jenny

This year marks a special anniversary for one of the world’s most famous children’s characters. Miffy, the little white bunny, will be 60 years old. Miffy was “born” on 21 June 1955 – the date Dutch artist Dick Bruna first drew the character to entertain his young son whilst on a rainy seaside holiday in…

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Happy Chinese New Year!

Posted on February 3, 2011August 29, 2017 by jenny

February 3 marks the start of the Chinese New Year – and this year is the Year of the Rabbit. To celebrate, Miffy’s author Dick Bruna has designed a series of new Miffy images.  In a lovely little twist, Dick Bruna was actually born in the Year of the Rabbit, back in 1927! Illustration Dick…

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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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