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Tag: Queen’s 90th birthday craft

How to make Union flag bunting

How to make Union flag bunting

Posted on June 10, 2016June 1, 2022 by jenny

With The Queen’s official birthday celebrations taking place over the next few days in London, I thought I would make some special Union flag inspired bunting. How to make Union flag bunting I used the Sizzix Bigz Plus Die – Bunting (661173) which features two different bunting flag shapes, and Limited Edition Union Flag (Union Jack) Duck Tape….

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British icons

Things which make me proud to be British

Posted on May 18, 2016November 20, 2023 by jenny

I love having something to celebrate with the whole family and we’ve been busy celebrating The Queen’s 90th birthday for a few weeks now. Last week both children had tea parties at school and my 6 year old keeps sharing everything he has been learning about The Queen, her homes, her children and everything! At times…

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the Queen's 90th birthday activities for children

The Queen’s 90th birthday (craft activities for kids)

Posted on May 18, 2016May 8, 2025 by jenny

I’ve written a few posts about the Queen’s 90th birthday now. I’m a bit of a Royalist and want my children to understand why we have a Royal family and why they’re relevant today. When I started looking for inspiration on Pinterest (my go to place for this kind of thing) I was surprised how…

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Queen's 90th birthday craft

Queen’s 90th birthday sun catcher craft

Posted on May 9, 2016May 3, 2020 by jenny

We’re really enjoying crafting around the theme of the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations. Both of the children are taking part in special tea parties at school this week and getting dressed up in red, white and blue clothes. We’ve carried on the fun at home with this special Queen’s 90th birthday sun catcher craft which we’re…

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Queen's 90th birthday cake

A cake fit for a Queen

Posted on May 7, 2016May 7, 2016 by jenny

We’ve been having a lot of fun commemorating the Queen’s 90th birthday. We’ve been busy with some of our own crafts (you can find them listed below) and my 6 year old is taking part in a special tea party for the Queen’s birthday this week at school. He is always keen to carry on crafting…

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