Christmas Wreath

I always have intentions of making a wreath with the boughs that have been cut off of the bottom of the Christmas tree. This year I did! At least it is round... and smells heavenly!

They're finished!

I think I started these in September. My friend, Liz, posted on her blog where to find the pattern and I knew I had to make them. I had my sister Jill's family's name for gift-giving this Christmas, so I decided to make two sets. I know-CRAZY! I think we started in September. My friend, Brianne, decided to make them with me. Awesome idea. We got to hang out and play and crochet (sometimes:) every Friday. I finished Jill's set right before the move and finally finished my Joseph! The kids are a bit disenchanted with them because they have seen them around for 4 months- but Jill informs me her kids love them. Yeah! Success. Hopefully the kids will be excited next year.

face painting

My friend had recently gotten into face painting. One day Lydia came home from a playdate with a butterfly on her face. I had never seen this kind of face painting before and loved it. When it came time for costumes, my friend had moved. So I went to the dollar store and bought some make-up that I thought would work. I think it turned out great. Lydia was great to sit still while I did it, and while I washed it off.

Tulle tutu

I saw this tutorial and just had to make this tutu for Lydia. It was super easy and cheap. It turned out really fluffy and fun. I kinda wish adults could wear these. At least I wish I had one when I was little

Sorcerors Stone

We went on a treasure hunt to find the Sorcerors Stone. Problably the highlight of the party. We had picture clues. I had drawn pictures of where the next clue was to be found.

Potion ingredients

We also had alligator spit (blue gatorade) and hedgehog bile (orange crush).The kids had a blast making potions and eating dragon scales (doritos).

Harry Potter wands

One of the games for the party include "choosing" their wands. I set up a tower of blocks with an invisible (clear) thread around the bottom one. When they flourish their wands at the blocks I yank the string and the pile crashes. They realize that I am doing something but they can't figure out what.

I painted chop sticks different woodsy colors then labeled them with the type of wood and what magical core it contains (from the books).