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Cardboard roll car craft for kids

Cardboard roll car craft for kids

Posted on April 15, 2023 by jenny

I’ve been promising a car craft for kids for a while. The F1 season started a few weeks ago and my family have been avidly watching the races. We’ve also been trying to eat a dish from the country the race takes place, which has been a lot of fun! Today I’m sharing our cardboard…

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Mrs Mactivity's World Cup 2018 Wall Planner

Mrs Mactivity’s World Cup 2018 Wall Planner

Posted on June 12, 2018June 20, 2021 by jenny

Have you heard about Mrs Mactivity? They make fun boutique teaching and learning resources suitable for both parents and teachers. Their mission is to change the world through inspiring and fun learning resources that really motivate children to learn. Most of their resources are free, but as they don’t use advertising on their site, they charge a…

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Tour de France bicycle craft for kids

Tour de France bicycle craft for kids

Posted on June 3, 2018June 3, 2018 by jenny

The 2018 Tour de France will be the 105th edition of the Tour de France, one of cycling’s three Grand Tours. It’s an annual male multiple stage bicycle race primarily held in France, while also occasionally making passes through nearby countries. Like the other Grand Tours, it consists of 21 stages over a little more…

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World Cup mini flags activity for kids

World Cup mini flags activity for kids

Posted on May 30, 2018 by jenny

There are so many sporting events coming up that I wanted to try making some mini flags with the children. We’re not huge sport fans but it’s hard not to get caught up in the excitement of the World Cup, Wimbledon or the Tour de France. We have been talking about flags and recently had…

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best Olympic crafts and activities for kids

11 best Olympic crafts and activities for kids

Posted on August 3, 2016September 16, 2025 by jenny

To me summer means putting my feet up and trying to catch some of the Summer Olympics on tv. Although I’m not sporty or particularly competitive I just love the Olympics and watching the best sports people from around the world competing. I also think it’s a good way for my children to learn more…

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DIY gold winners trophies craft

DIY gold winners trophies

Posted on July 27, 2016 by jenny

My children are so sporty and I really don’t know where they get it from (clearly not me!). This week they are having fun at Super Camp and it sounds like they are playing all sorts of different games which have inspired me to make these DIY gold winners trophies. I’m really hoping they will…

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FIMO winners' medal craft

FIMO winners’ medal craft for kids

Posted on July 15, 2016July 16, 2016 by jenny

A few weeks ago we got our FIMO collection out for some after school crafting. We wanted to have a go at making our own FIMO winners’ medals – fun for both Sports Day and Olympic crafting. The kids love FIMO Kids as you can use it straight out of the packet, there’s no need…

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paper plate wreath

Paper plate laurel wreath craft for kids

Posted on July 6, 2016July 8, 2016 by jenny

We’re surrounded by sporting events at the moment which has had a great influence on our crafting. So far this year we’ve had Euro 2016, Wimbledon and the Tour de France 2016 and we’ve still got many more to come. Did you know that athletes in ancient games didn’t receive medals like they do today?…

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Tour de France inspired bicycle craft for kids

Posted on June 27, 2016September 10, 2016 by jenny

We’re surrounded by big sporting events at the moment. We’re still participating in Euro 2016, Wimbledon started today and we have the Tour de France, the Olympics, Tour of Britain and the Paralympics still to look forward to. Our family love to get outdoors and active so all these sporty events are the perfect inspiration…

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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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