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modern bicycle hoop kit from Love Embroidery magazine

Modern bicycle hoop

Posted on April 27, 2021 by jenny

I have another hoop to show. I’m loving embroidery at the moment and couldn’t resist the modern bike kit hoop by Stella Caraman which came with the latest issue of Love Embroidery magazine. Modern bicycle hoop I love a cover craft kit and I knew I had to get my hands on this issue. It’s…

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knitted post box topper

Monday Happy List {Week 341}

Posted on April 26, 2021 by jenny

Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List  is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Monday…

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embroidered tea towel

Embroidered moon tea towel

Posted on April 24, 2021 by jenny

A few weeks ago I was gifted a gorgeous craft kit from Craftiosity who put together wonderful monthly craft subscription kits. I’ve bought a few of their craft kits and always enjoyed making them, such as this clay pinch pot. I received the embroidered moon tea towel kit which was just perfect as I am…

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Earth Day pledge and colouring sheet

Free Earth Day pledge and colouring sheet

Posted on April 21, 2021 by jenny

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970 and goes from strength to strength each year. We love to mark it in some way and have shared some fun Earth Day crafts with you. Free Earth Day pledge…

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Celebrating Earth Day with National Geographic Science kits

AD – Celebrating Earth Day with National Geographic Science Kits

Posted on April 20, 2021September 24, 2022 by jenny

We have always enjoyed learning from home but the last year has meant long periods of learning about the dining room table. We are lucky that there are some amazing resources out there which make home learning both educational and fun. My 9 year old loves science and we have had a lot of fun…

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modern bicycle hoop kit from Love Embroidery magazine

Monday Happy List {Week 340}

Posted on April 19, 2021 by jenny

Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List  is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Monday…

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Gingerbread easter eggs

Gingerbread easter eggs

Posted on April 18, 2021April 18, 2021 by jenny

You may remember that last Christmas we all had fun decorating ready-made gingerbread house kits from The Best Bit. I was so happy to see that they were producing kits for Easter, so snapped up a gingerbread easter egg kit from The Best Bit. Easter was early this year and also fell at the beginning…

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Ben 10 action figures giveaway

Ben 10 action figures giveaway

Posted on April 17, 2021 by jenny

I can’t believe our Easter holidays are coming to an end. The weather has finally warmed up and we have had some lovely days out. The children have really enjoyed time away from school and home feels like home again. It has been great to see the kids playing with toys, and also able to…

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A trip to Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

A trip to Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Posted on April 16, 2021 by jenny

We are so excited to be able to plan family days out again. We have missed our days out and although we have been out every day, the walks began to get slightly boring. Even with our little pup adventure walks and bikes and scooters, it has been hard keeping the kids entertained. So what…

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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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