Hogwarts Letter Ornament
Another easy Harry Potter ornament to make is a Hogwarts Letter Christmas Ornament. I like to customize these ornaments with the person’s name. It is always nice to see an ornament on the tree with your name on it. […]
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Cauldron Bubbling Ornaments
I love to make ornaments and these Cauldron Bubbling Ornaments are simple to make. This year I am making Harry Potter ornaments for my kids Harry Potter Christmas tree. Harry Potter ornaments are hard to find and when you do they are very expensive, so I decided to make them myself. […]
Emergency Written Journal Tips
Starting and emergency written journal is important in case an emergency occurs and electronic devices are not working. Today we rely on technology so much that we do not really know what we would do if it goes out for a long period of time. I will share my tips of what you should have in a written home journal that you can easily reference or grab in case of an emergency. […]
Chocolate Frog Box Ornaments
This Christmas, make Harry Potter inspired Chocolate Frog Box Ornaments to hang on the tree. We have a Harry Potter Christmas tree for my boys who are huge fans. It was a challenge finding ornaments to fill up the tree, so I decided to make some. […]
Harry Potter Wood Circle Ornaments
Making Harry Potter Wood Circle Ornaments are cute and perfect for a Harry Potter Christmas Tree or Wreath.  When you make them yourself, you can choose any image you want to put on the ornament to match your personal style or Harry Potter fan. […]
Harry Potter Bertie Bott’s Ornament
Harry Potter Bertie Bott’s ornaments are so cute and pretty easy to make. I will also share how I made the faux jelly beans that go on the ornaments. […]
Halloween Cauldron Centerpiece
Making a Halloween Cauldron Centerpiece was fun and will put you in the spirit of Halloween. I came up with the idea after having seeing Halloween ornaments in stores. […]
DIY Hogwarts Ticket Ornament
Making your own Hogwarts Ticket Ornament is easy. It is also one of my favorite Harry Potter ornaments on the tree. These Harry Potter Hogwarts Ticket Ornaments are easy to make and add a dramatic look to the tree. You also do not have to worry about small kids touching these because these ornaments are made of wood. […]
Easy Hogwarts Crest Ornaments
I like these Hogwarts Crest Ornaments because they are easy to make and have the old world feeling like you would expect at Hogwarts. […]
Essentials For Paper Scrapbooking
My family and friends really like looking at memories from holidays, special times and birthdays. There are essentials for paper scrapbooking that you need to get started. […]
Harry Potter Christmas Yard Signs
We are huge Harry Potter fans, so I decided to make Harry Potter Christmas yard signs. This all started because my kids wanted to create Christmas at Hogwarts. […]
Long Shelf Life Foods
Understanding the shelf life of foods is important for meal planning, grocery budgeting and emergency planning. Throughout the year many Americans throw away a lot of food. When you understand the shelf life of foods, you can make better shopping and food preparation decisions. […]
Custom Hershey Kiss Labels
Custom Hershey Kiss Labels are a way to add that extra special touch to treat bags, weddings, birthdays, parties and any event. These also can be made for holidays or personalized gifts. […]
Getting Started With The Cello
The Cello is another one of my favorite instruments. It is a string instrument in the violin family. It is the perfect sibling to the other sting instruments, especially the violin. […]
Getting Started With The Piano
Getting started with the piano is fairly easy. The piano is one of the most beautiful instruments. If a person knows how to play the piano, they can easily learn any other instrument. […]
Getting Started With The Violin
The violin is one of most beautiful instruments ever made. The violin is one of the best known and most widely distributed musical instrument in the world. It is also one of the most difficult instruments to play and is also known as the fiddle. Getting started with the violin takes a financial investment and a time investment. […]
Top Things To Pack For The Beach
Going to the beach for the day or for a few days is very fun for everyone. The breeze coming off the ocean water is the perfect remedy for a hot day. The beach is a family activity that is perfect for all ages including babies and grandparents. There are some things I suggest to pack to make your trip to the beach the best. […]
Restaining A Front Door
If your front door is looking dull and worn from the UV rays of the sun, it may be time to restain it. Restaining a from door is pretty easy and can save you hundreds if done properly. This total project takes 2 days to accomplish if you start early in the morning. If you live in the South or do this when it is humid or the summer, the project will take a little longer. The more humidity, the longer it takes the door to dry. […]
Custom Cupcake Toppers
If you want another easy and great idea to personalize a birthday party, bridal shower, baby shower, graduation or event, make your own custom cupcake toppers. […]
Bling Baseball Hats
Making a custom bling baseball hat is pretty easy. I will share the way I attach crystals to make your own bling baseball hat […]
Harry Potter Wand Boxes
Harry Potter wand boxes give guests the extra experience of selecting their own number box and feeling like they just picked out their box from Ollivander’s. Each kid can select their own wand and box so when they went home, they not only all the memories from the party but could do imaginary play for hours on end. […]
DIY Harry Potter Sorting Hat
The Harry Potter Sorting Hat that I made was used to sort the kids into their houses. We played a series of games as part of the Tri-Wizard tournament. […]
Harry Potter Dementor’s Kiss Treat Bags
Replicating the types of candy you would find in Honey Dukes is amazing for your guests. Making Harry Potter Dementor’s Kiss Away Treat Bags are easy. I use jewelry self sealing bags to hold the candy. Top with candy labels that are made from various types of card stock. […]
Rustic Pink Baby Shower Ideas
Rustic Pink Baby Showers are stylish and provide a subtle elegance.  Browns and pinks blend beautifully together. I will offer some rustic pink baby shower ideas that I have made. […]
Crafting Must Haves
Once you start crafting, you will see it was not as difficult as you thought it would be. Try making things for birthday parties, holiday events and dinner parties. Many people do not know where to start when they start crafting. There are several crafting must haves that I recommend for any crafter that will allow you to do numerous projects in the future. […]
Emergency Preparedness Supplies
Preparing for an emergency can be stressful but with a little planning and budgeting, you will have a prepared supply reserve in no time.  When planning for an emergency, the first thing to do is make a list of the items (non-food) that you use. […]
Harry Potter Potion Bottles
The fun begins with deciding what potion bottles to make inspired from the books and movies. There are numerous ways you can use your imagination to create Harry Potter Potion Bottles that seem set in a period place and time. […]
Harry Potter Food and Treats
Making Harry Potter Food and Treats are tons of fun. Spending the time to make memorable Harry Potter items for home or a party will make lasting memories. […]
Planning A Harry Potter Party
When planning a Harry Potter Party, you will find there is not much out there to buy to make your party unique. The reason it is hard to find Harry Potter party supplies is due to the licensing around Harry Potter. […]
Moisturizing Bath Bombs
These moisturizing bath bombs will leave your skin feeling exceptionally soft. If you have rough, dry or flaky skin, try making these bath bombs. I make them as gifts and for home use. […]