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egg carton flowers in a hanging glass vase

Egg carton flowers

Posted on March 25, 2016January 18, 2025 by jenny

This year is speeding by and I can’t believe it’s time for our third craft in the Project: Recycle and Create series. This months materials was egg cartons which I don’t think we’ve ever crafted with before. We had plenty of egg cartons in our recycling box so tried our hand at making egg carton…

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My Little House gift box

Posted on March 25, 2016June 28, 2020 by jenny

Hi everyone, I’m back again with another fun Sizzix craft. I love little houses so was excited to see the Thinlits My Little House die by Sophie Guilar. This is the first Thinlits die I have used and includes 8 parts to make the house as well as the embellishments which include a door and window….

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Gnorris the Gnome #GnorrisTheGnome #GnorrisBC

Meet Cath Kidston’s latest design, Gnorris the Gnome

Posted on March 24, 2016June 30, 2024 by jenny

There are some lovely prints out for spring and one of my favourites is the new novelty Gnomes design from Cath Kidston. Apparently his name is Gnorris, and this cheeky chappie will be popping up here, there and everywhere on their social channels over the next couple of weeks. He takes centre stage on a collection…

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Carnivore Club subscription box

Posted on March 24, 2016December 6, 2020 by jenny

I have something a little different to share with you today. I love to show you the contents of the subscription boxes I try and I received an email about Carnivore Club asking me to try it. I’m not a foodie but I loved the sound of this subscription box. In a nutshell, Carnivore Club…

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Win a VIP family ticket to PLAYMOBIL and London Fire Brigade’s anniversary launch party

Posted on March 23, 2016August 30, 2022 by jenny

London Fire Brigade have recruited a specialist #PLAYMOBILBrigade to celebrate their 150th year which I have mentioned before. Fire stations will be hosting 65 collaborative open days across the capital throughout 2016 to teach children about fire safety in the home. To celebrate, we have 1 VIP family ticket to the launch party in London…

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Temporary tattoo Easter eggs

Temporary tattoo Easter eggs

Posted on March 23, 2016April 8, 2020 by jenny

We’ve kept our Easter decorations really simple this year. We have our white seasonal tree up and it’s decorated with clear plastic eggs filled with pastel coloured pom poms and mini eggs. I found some ceramic eggs in the craft shop and thought these would be a great addition to our tree. They came in…

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Spring time mini quilt

Simple Spring time wall hanging

Posted on March 22, 2016February 25, 2023 by jenny

This year I want to make a little mini quilt for my quilt gallery wall each month of the year. So when I was invited to take part in the Brother Crafts Challenge I just had to say yes. I have some really pretty fabrics in my stash and decided to use this sweet Spring…

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Hot Wheels Split Speeders Blade Raid Trackset

Posted on March 21, 2016August 10, 2017 by jenny

Toy cars and racing tracks are always popular in our house. Today we are excited to share the latest from Hot Wheels, Split Speeders which allow you to create your own epic Hot Wheels mash-ups! In a split second, cars can be divided and put back together again! Hot Wheels Split Speeders Car Each Split…

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Monday happy list – week 78

Posted on March 21, 2016 by jenny

I know I say it every week but that was a blooming busy weekend! Time to sit down and take stock of the last 7 days in my weekly Happy List post. My son got a new bed which he’s been really excited about. It’s one of those mid-sleeper ones with storage and a desk…

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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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