A couple of years ago I started this little handmade doll. I had finished the body, embroidered the face, and sewn on the hair. Then she sat on a shelf. For two years. The dress was awful. Well, to be accurate, the fabric I made the dress out of was horrible... which I...
For the upcoming Escape from Azkaban party that we will be hosting in October, we are including a 'Divination Classroom' in the party. Of course, divination balls will be needed! Tutorial on the divination balls below... This was a REALLY simple project that was knocked out in a couple of...
We have made it a point in recent years to make our family Christmas gifts more 'experiences' than things. So for Christmas last year we bought tickets to spend a weekend at Universal Studios in January. At this point in the calendar, we had several of the Harry Potter crafts...
Scarves are an excellent beginner's sewing project for kids. Little Tomato wanted to learn how to sew last year, so we had worked on a few exercises (which I will link at the bottom) and this was her first real project. Gryffindor & Ravenclaw Scarves Supplies Needed: Scissors or Rotary...
One of the first activities we did together as a family for the Harry Potter themed birthday party was to make wands. Details on wand-making are below! (more…)