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Baby Yoda Easter egg decorations

Baby Yoda Easter egg decorations {Cricut made}

Posted on March 16, 2022March 16, 2022 by jenny

My 11 year old is the biggest fan of Baby Yoda or Grogu. He loves watching the Mandalorian and he has lots of Baby Yoda gifts for his birthday! With Easter coming up next month I wanted to make some Baby Yoda themed decorations and came up with these fun Cricut made Baby Yoda/Grogu Easter…

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blackbird nest applique

Monday Happy Things {Week 387}

Posted on March 14, 2022 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…

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Easy Cricut vinyl decal tutorial

How to make vinyl decals with your Cricut

Posted on March 13, 2022 by jenny

It seems a while since I got my Cricut out but I had an idea of something I wanted to make and had a fun afternoon crafting. I recently bought some vintage stoneware pots from eBay and knew that they would look great with my favourite quotations on them. The pots were in good condition…

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Sisters Gonna Stitch

Sisters Gonna Stitch {book review}

Posted on March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 by jenny

Embroidery is my hobby and I always have a few stitching projects on the go. Finished hoops are currently covering my sewing space and I love to display them according to the season. I was excited to learn that Cotton Clara was publishing a book of hoop designs called Sisters Gonna Stitch: A feminist embroidery…

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Crafts for toddlers to celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Crafts for toddlers to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Posted on March 9, 2022April 7, 2024 by jenny

We are so excited to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. I’m sure we will be attending a few parties and events in London to celebrate her reaching this milestone. I thought it would be fun to pull together some crafts for toddlers to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee too! Nine crafts for toddlers…

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International Women’s Day activities for kids

International Women’s Day activities for kids

Posted on March 8, 2022April 23, 2026 by jenny

International Women’s Day is celebrated today, March 8th, and is such an exciting day to celebrate! My daughter and I were reading a book about pioneering women in medicine, such as Elizabeth Garrett Anderson,  the first woman to qualify in Britain as a physician and surgeon. She was horrified that girls were expected to be…

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Monday Happy Things {Week 386}

Posted on March 7, 2022 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…

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10 Step Drawing: Dogs {book review}

Win a copy of 10 Step Drawing: Dogs

Posted on March 5, 2022March 5, 2022 by jenny

I’ve teamed up with SearchPress with a fantastic giveaway for my readers. You can win a copy of 10 Step Drawing: Dogs – Draw over 50 delightful dogs in 10 easy steps by Justine Lecouffe which we recently reviewed here. 10 Step Drawing: Dogs will help you turn simple shapes into beautiful dog drawings in just…

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colourful embroidery floss

Starry night owl embroidery {Winter Craftpod}

Posted on March 4, 2022 by jenny

I look forward to receiving happy mail – craft subscription boxes, craft books and magazines are all welcome to land on my door mat. I’ve subscribed to the Craftpod subscription box for a while. I love the mix of embroidery projects and seasonal projects. The Winter Craftpod box arrived just before Christmas. Starry night owl…

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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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