When Emma decided on a Harry Potter themed birthday party, the first thing she insisted on was that every guest was to have their own wand. Luckily for me wands are pretty easy to make, and without much effort, or special craft supplies. Emma and I had a lot of fun making a range of Harry Potter style Wizard…
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Make a cute felt burger brooch that looks good enough to eat! Made from a few scraps of felt, this burger pin is a cool way to add personality to any outfit. I’ve never met a single person that didn’t love a good hamburger. And what’s not to love? The beauty of the burger is that it can cater to…
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As soon as Emma and I started planning her Harry Potter Birthday Party, the first thing she insisted I make was a tray of Chocolate Golden Snitches. If you don’t know what a Golden Snitch is I’ll give your the run down. A Golden Snitch is a small metal ball with wings that has been enchanted to fly during a…
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What’s more exciting that receiving a party invitation? Well, if you are a fan of all things Harry Potter, receiving a party invitation in the style of a Hogwarts Acceptance letter takes the cake. The day of Emma’s Harry Potter party has finally arrived, and I’m super excited to show you all the projects I’ve made for her birthday celebration….
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Looking to add an extra special touch to a letter or wedding invitation? Adding a wax seal to your envelope or papers certainly adds a touch of class. I’ve just finished some fun, old-fashioned looking invitations for Emma’s upcoming Harry Potter party and thought it would be fun to seal them with melted wax, just like Harry’s Hogwart’s acceptance letter…
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It had been quite some time since I’d watched the film Amelie, so the other night I popped in the DVD for old times sake and began watching. I cannot believe how much I’d forgotten! Amelie is such a vibrant visual feast of a film, and oh, the humour. I was laughing out loud over the subtlest moments – it’s…
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Do you have a young Witch or Wizard that that has been sorted into Hogwarts Gryffindor House? You may even be a Gryffindor yourself. Well you’ll need a Gryffindor crest patch for your robes then, and I’ve designed an easy no-sew version that can be whipped up before you can say ‘Repello Muggletum’! Emma is super obsessed with everything Harry…
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This month I’ll be reviewing a book out of my personal library. It’s a reference book that I use on a regular basis and has improved my crochet skills immensely. The Crochet Answer Book by Edie Eckman is like my little crochet bible that sorts out any problem, and answers every question I have when I’m crocheting. Edie Eckman is…
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