• The Kids' Book of Paper Love: Write. Craft. Play. Share
    Crafts for kids - What I'm reading

    The Kids’ Book of Paper Love: Write. Craft. Play. Share

    October 16, 2019 - By 

    We love to read and share books here at the gingerbread house blog. We were recently offered the chance to review a new book called The Kids’ Book of Paper Love: Write. Craft. Play. Share. Both my children love to be creative so I knew they would enjoy this book. The Kids’ Book of Paper Love The Kids’ Book of Paper Love is overflowing with 180 pages of fun and pull-out activities for writing, drawing, folding, crafting, playing and sharing. There’s a paper goody on every single page! The authors Irene Smit and Astrid van der Hulst are the creative directors…

  • Free Pumpkin Patch Scavenger Hunt printable
    Autumn - Crafts for kids - free printables

    Free Pumpkin Patch Scavenger Hunt printable

    October 15, 2019 - By 

    A few weeks ago we visited a pumpkin patch near London. We had a great time exploring the pumpkin patch and choosing our pumpkins and squashes. It’s the second time we’ve been able to visit a pumpkin patch, clearly a growing trend here in the UK. This time I made sure to take along a fun activity to keep the kids busy, our free Pumpkin Patch Scavenger Hunt printable. Free Pumpkin Patch Scavenger Hunt printable All you will need to have even more fun when you next visit a pumpkin patch is our Pumpkin Patch Scavenger Hunt free printable. Simply…

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    Monday Happy List {Week 261}

    October 14, 2019 - By 

    I love to start the week by writing the Monday Happy List. 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 enjoy writing. Monday Happy List {Week 261} I packed a lot into last week. I started with a trip into London for the Cricut Meet and Greet. I spent a fun few hours learning more about Infusible Ink, the EasyPress Mini and how you can now use Design Space offline. It was…

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    Win Turn and Learn: Weather

    October 13, 2019 - By 

    Our world is a spectacular place, full of curiosity and wonder. Why not take a closer look … Turn and Learn: Weather Filled with facts and answers to the sorts of questions that kids wonder about, the Turn and Learn interactive books are great introductions to popular subjects. Weather happens all around us – have you ever wondered how it works? Explore five weather systems and discover loads of brilliant facts along the way! With slide and reveal wheels throughout, this is a lovely book to help kids explore a curriculum subject in a fun and engaging way. Turn and…

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    Cricut Meet and Greet London

    October 13, 2019 - By 

    I’ve had my Cricut Maker a good few months but still feel like I’m getting to grips with it. When I saw a Cricut Meet and Greet advertised on the Cricut Europe Facebook page I knew I would love to attend. Fortunately one of the sessions was in West London and on a Monday – the one day a week I don’t work! I booked a free ticket and went off to find out more. Cricut Meet and Greet London The Meet and Greet took place in a hotel and it was lovely to talk to other Cricut users before…

  • Shopping and making at the Knitting and Stitching Show
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    Shopping and making at the Knitting and Stitching Show

    October 12, 2019 - By 

    Today I enjoyed my annual trip to the Knitting and Stitching Show at Ally Pally. Just like last year it rained all day in London! Thankfully the weather didn’t affect our trip and we had a great day. Shopping and making at the Knitting and Stitching Show This year I went with a friend and we decided to try some of the many workshops on offer at the Show. Did you know there is a workshop program of over 250 classes? The Dressmaking Studio caters for beginners to professionals; The Creative Living Theatre showcases daily demos by sewing celebrities, and there…

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    Autumn - Crafts for adults - Cricut Maker

    How to craft a pumpkin patch sign

    October 9, 2019 - By 

    After our visit to the pumpkin patch over the weekend I was excited to use the pumpkins we picked to decorate our home. We made sure to pick as many varieties as we could to make a really colourful pumpkin display. I bought a cheap and cheerful wooden plaque blank for Hobbycraft and used my Cricut Maker to cut a cute little vinyl decal. It looks super cute! Pumpkin patch sign supplies: Cricut Maker Cricut adhesive foil Standard Grip Mat Cricut Transfer tape Cricut Basic Tools set Cricut paper guillotine wooden square wall plaque (from Hobbycraft) free pumpkin sign on…

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    Cricut Maker - Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy List {Week 260}

    October 7, 2019 - By 

    I love to start the week by writing the Monday Happy List. 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 enjoy writing. Monday Happy List {Week 260} Over the weekend I finished reading The Animals at Lockwood Manor. It was a great book but I’ve been reading it for a few weeks. I’m excited to start something new. On Saturday we went and visited a pumpkin patch just outside London. The kids…

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    The Animals at Lockwood Manor by Jane Healey

    October 6, 2019 - By 

    I know I’ve been reading this one for a few weeks, but over the weekend I finished The Animals at Lockwood Manor by Jane Healey. It was a great book, I’ve just struggled to make time to read over the last few weeks. I received a copy of the book to review via NetGalley, read on to find out more about it. The Animals at Lockwood Manor by Jane Healey A terrible secret lies buried at the heart of this house. August 1939. As the world goes to war, Hetty Cartwright arrives at Lockwood Manor, to take up her new…