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Tag: pinned it made it

DIY magnetic Scrabble board

Pinned it made it – DIY magnetic Scrabble board

Posted on April 7, 2015May 14, 2019 by jenny

Ages ago I Pinned an image on Pinterest of an old picture frame which had been filled with Scrabble tiles. You could use it to make your own words and phrases. I love Scrabble and I’ve been meaning to get round to making one for ages and I finally did. Equipment needed to make a…

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Easter KINDER Surprise wreath

Pinned it made it -Easter kinder surprise wreath

Posted on April 3, 2015June 9, 2019 by jenny

Our Easter decorations have been looking a little sparse this year. We’ve had fun making Duck Tape Easter Eggs and yesterday made a sweet Easter kinder surprise wreath which I thought I would share. I didn’t come up with myself, I found the idea on Pinterest here and made my own version. How to make…

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Vintage Playmobil figure badge

Vintage Playmobil figure badge

Posted on March 11, 2015December 8, 2019 by jenny

Ages ago I bought a bag of vintage Playmobil figures from eBay. They were mainly from the 1970s and I really wanted to craft with them and bring them back to life. You may remember the Playmobil clock and the Playmobil jar toppers I’ve made. I thought it would be fun to see if I…

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simple toilet roll pumpkins

Crafty Halloween pumpkins

Posted on September 16, 2013August 6, 2020 by jenny

We still have a plethora of toilet rolls in our recycling drawer so I thought it was about time we used them. Halloween is fast approaching so what better than a Halloween pumpkin. Yes, it is possible! Simple toilet roll pumpkins First of all my 3 year old painted a couple of toilet rolls with…

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Easy Cozy Cone Motel

How to make a Cozy Cone Motel

Posted on September 2, 2013August 17, 2021 by jenny

My 3 year old has been a huge fan of the Disney Cars films for a while now. He still loves Thomas & Friends but he loves to play with all his cars and watch the films if we’ve had a busy day. I’ve been on the look out for some simple crafts to enhance…

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crafting with Playmobil

Crafting with Playmobil

Posted on August 20, 2013December 2, 2024 by jenny

I’m pretty delighted to tell you that I’ve been featured by Mammasaurus as part of the weekly Parenting Pin It Party. I’m all about having fun with a glue gun and my Playmobil clock is one of my favourite projects so far. I have more Playmobil fun for you today as I just can’t resist…

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PLAYMOBIL CLOCK - the gingerbread house

Pinned it, made it – Playmobil Clock

Posted on August 12, 2013July 15, 2019 by jenny

I have a very special make to show you today, I’m quite proud of this one! The toddler is really interested in telling the time and we bought him his first digital watch last week. We’re in the process of re-decorating his room so when I saw a colourful clock made with Playmobil people on…

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upcycled pallet wooden planter

How to upcycle a pallet into a planter

Posted on July 8, 2013January 26, 2022 by jenny

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. A couple of weeks ago we were left with a wooden pallet after the children’s playhouse was delivered. I knew I wanted to keep it…

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Pinned it, made it!

Posted on June 25, 2013August 30, 2022 by jenny

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. You all know I’m a huge fan of Pinterest, so much so that I actually guest post every week over at the PinAddicts Challenge! I…

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