Our ‘spare bedroom’ in our house has changed use over the years we have lived in our home. Initially it was a craft room where Little Tomato and I would do crafts and I would work on art projects. As we began to finish out our basement, we converted the room to a playroom that […]
The magical alley construction has picked back up after our winter hiatus, and we are making progress! Over the past couple of months, husband and I have completed the S&J and the Potages storefronts. This is the main shop wall of our alley. […]
The first post on the magical alley detailed the Flourish and Blotts mobile display [HERE]. Once this project was significantly completed, we began working on the Slug & Jiggers Apothecary & Potages windows that would face Flourish & Blotts across the alley walk. Apothecary & Potages Layout: After reviewing photos of Diagon Alley architecture and […]
You have escaped from wizard prison. You were framed for murder and you must now search out and find the rat who framed you to clear your name. Follow the clues you find, solve the puzzles before you, and catch the rat before your time on the run… runs out! […]
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 days (to factor in dry […]
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 for the Very Harry Birthday underway. We […]
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 Blade Cutting Mat (if using […]
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! […]