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Each of these Advent calendars has been meticulously hand-selected by our dedicated team, who share a passion for curating the finest and most delightful holiday experiences. As we sifted through countless options, we couldn’t help but be captivated by the … Read More...
harry potter arithmancy code
Arithmancy isn’t really a school subject like it is in Harry Potter, but using numbers to decode messages is still a fun test of logic for kids at Halloween or any other time.
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I’m super excited to bring you a look at some of the new scrapbooking products from the new Stampin’ Up 2018 Holiday Catalog.
This years catalog is filled with wonderful stamp sets, dies, pattern papers, kits, embellishments and more … Read More...
These DIY Slime Recipes are amazingly fun. If you haven’t experienced the hands-on science of slime then here are some amazing recipes to get you started. All of the recipes are linked to below. Some are more tactile than others … Read More...
This inspiring coloring page with a lion with the word “courage” makes me think of Gryffindor and Harry Potter. It’s a page from Dover Publications Bliss Inspirations Coloring Book and it’s free to download, you can get it by clicking … Read More...
There are a lot of cross-stitch patterns online, and while we may get lost in the variety, we may still find
good things. I came across this newbie shop, SmartCrossStitch, and liked their baby samplers.
What is the best … Read More...
This wonderful journaling page reminds me of something out of a Hogwarts
class room in Harry Potter! Using stencils and stamps Mona Leonard put together this spooky mixed media Halloween page. Find out more over on the Kat Scrapiness blog.… Read More...
We’ve just recently started reading the Harry Potter books with our daughter, who just turned 8. We’ve read the first two books and watched the first movie, and she was suitably impressed that I years ago knit a red and … Read More...
If you’re a stitcher who also loves to read, check out this collection of book-themed cross-stitch patterns from Book Riot.
Whether you need a Dr. Seuss project for your kid’s room or a fanciful bookshelf to hang near your bookshelves, … Read More...
The chances are if you are reading this Party blog then you like to Party often. I don’t mean full on drunken, disco lights party, but just enjoy having guests around. That’s why investing in some DIY yard games or … Read More...
This week marks the 20th anniversary release of the first Harry Potter book! So I thought this Wizard coloring page would be a great freebie to share to celebrate. It’s FREE to download from Dover Publications, click here to get … Read More...
I actually mentioned this idea back in March when I talked about a Harry Potter-themed math game (which, if you haven’t seen, you should absolutely check it out), but it’s so cool that I feel like it needs a … Read More...
I’ve been seeing a lot of stuff about pom-poms lately, and they are a really fun way to jazz up knitting projects or just about anything else (and often a great way to use up yarn, as well). Here are … Read More...
I love working with paper, it’s my favorite medium, there’s so much you can do with paper and there are artist out there who can do some totally unbelievable things with just paper, scissors or a knife and some glue. … Read More...
If you are a little Harry Potter fan or a big one you are going to love these Mini charts. The pattern/chart is available free. The tutorial isn’t in English bit it’s fairly obvious to anyone who is slightly experienced. … Read More...
Harry Potter fans, need a little warmth on those cold mornings? Here is a latte for one so you can enjoy your favorite butterbeer whenever you want. Faith at Healthy Sweet Eats shares this warm beverage for those cold days. … Read More...
This video tutorial on how to paint a dragon pattern with glitter on your skin is based on a tutorial from the book The Unofficial Guide to Crafting the World of Harry Potter. It is super clever and might … Read More...
Halloween is a great time to dress up and let our inner child have a little fun. Why not involve your pets in the festivities? Today we are bringing you 10 ideas for costumes you can DIY for your own … Read More...
It wouldn’t be Halloween without a Harry Potter recipe. If you are planning a Harry Potter party, then this cake is for you. Even better it was created by a young blogger named Tieghan Gerard at Half Baked Harvest. If … Read More...
I’ve written a lot of content about Halloween knitting projects in the past (see some links below) but of course I always want to be able to share what’s new for each holiday season, so I did a Ravelry search … Read More...
