When I started my Harry Potter tree, one of the first things I wanted to make was keys with wings. In the first book, one of the obstacles Harry has to get passed when he is trying to protect the Sorcerer’s Stone is a locked door. There are tons off different keys flying around and […]
Arts and Crafts
Harry Potter Wand Ornaments
When I set out to make my Harry Potter tree this year, I knew it needed wands. I have made wands before but always out of chopsticks and they would be way too big for the tree. I looked around and found a package of mini bamboo skewers and decided to give them a try. […]
5 Presents Kids Can Make for their Grandparents
Some of the items were provided by Oriental Trading. All ideas and opinions are my own. My kids love making presents for their grandparents and I always let them help make whatever we are giving them. This year, we decided to pull together out favorite ones to share with you. These are all easy enough […]
Harry Potter Potion Ornaments with Free Printables
What would a Harry Potter Christmas tree be without some potion bottles? Gillyweed, Veritaserum and Skele-Gro all make important appearances in the series at one point or another and definitely belong on a tree celebrating our favorite wizards. Potion Ornaments These bottles are so easy to make and there is even a free printable to […]
Golden Snitch Ornament with printable wings
Harry Potter and Christmas are a match made in heaven. The Christmas chapters of the books and homemade sweaters are some of my very favorite moments in the entire series. This year I have been creating my own Harry Potter inspired tree and adding all sorts of DIYs to it. These Snitches are so easy […]