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Tag: charity shop

Waddingtons vintage jigsaw puzzle

Vintage bird jigsaw {charity shopping for me}

Posted on September 9, 2016 by jenny

It’s been a while since I shared a vintage find here. I still love charity shopping but as my children get older (and there is no more room for toys!), I’m able to focus on the things I want for myself a bit more. I love vintage games as they are fun to craft with….

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creating a craft space for kids

Vintage sewing table makeover

Posted on September 7, 2015May 27, 2024 by jenny

I had no idea what to call this post. Over the Bank Holiday weekend I finally had some time to update a vintage wooden sewing table I bought earlier this year. I found it in a charity shop, complete with dodgy 1970’s orange nylon quilted lining. I ripped out the cushioned lining and it’s been…

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DIY Miffy stool

DIY Miffy stool

Posted on September 3, 2015September 7, 2023 by jenny

A while ago I bought a cute vintage wooden 3 legged stool. I painted it with some Annie Sloan paint, didn’t like it and packed it away on the loft. My 3 year old is starting a new nursery later this month so we’re trying to make a fuss of her and give her bedroom an…

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Monday happy things

Posted on June 29, 2015February 6, 2016 by jenny

I’m a little late with my list of Monday happy things but, given the gorgeous British Summer weather we’re experiencing today, I’m sure you can forgive me. After an exciting weekend I had a hard job deciding the 5 things which made me happiest over the last week. Top of my list must be my…

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How to make Scrabble tile badges - the gingerbread house

Scrabble tile badges

Posted on May 21, 2015May 14, 2019 by jenny

Did you know it’s Scrabble Week? This May over 6,500 new playable Scrabble words join the Collins Official Scrabble Wordlist. To celebrate the biggest update in 4 years, Collins are hosting Scrabble Week which runs from May 21-28 2015. I love playing Scrabble and crafting with my vintage Scrabble tiles. I felt I should make…

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Scrabble tile dishwasher magnet

DIY Scrabble tile dishwasher magnet

Posted on April 16, 2015May 14, 2019 by jenny

I have a fun little make to share with you today. I don’t know about you but my husband is forever putting dirty dishes in the dishwasher when in fact it’s clean and needs emptying. My children also love to help tidy up but needed a little visual help to understand if the dishwasher was…

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How to make Scrabble tile key rings

Posted on March 18, 2015May 19, 2015 by jenny

I was tidying up today and was a little shocked how many Scrabble sets I have. As much as I love the game I also love to craft with the letter tiles so have bought a few sets recently to upcycle. Today I’m going to share how I make Scrabble tile key rings. These are…

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On my mantle – February

Posted on February 28, 2015 by jenny

February has been a busy month and my mantle has changed several times to reflect Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year and my husband’s 40th birthday. So what’s on my mantle this month? The one constant has been a bunch of daffodils. I’ve really enjoyed watching them bloom. Can you see my beautiful vintage tea cup…

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Monday happy things

Posted on February 23, 2015April 19, 2019 by jenny

I’m so late with my weekly Monday happy things post. With half term in sunny Devon and my husband’s 40th birthday today we’ve been really busy, but in a good way. – I finished The Miniaturist (which I loved) and have just started reading The Secrets Sisters Keep! by Sinead Moriarty which is looking promising. –…

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