Little Gryffindor Doll

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...

Divination Ball DIY

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...

How to Make a Bertie Botts Display

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...

How to Make a House Scarf

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...

How to Make a Magic Wand

    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…)