Review – Scratch & Create: Enchanted Forest by Kailey Whitman

Review - Scratch & Create: Enchanted Forest Title

Colouring books are so 2017. Now it’s all about scratch art! Keep reading to find out about this new craze as I review Scratch & Create: Enchanted Forest by Kailey Whitman. What’s it about?: Included in Scratch & Create: Enchanted Forest is a book of 20 original art postcards and a plastic stylus. Each postcard isRead more

Review – Crochet Therapy by Betsan Corkhill

Review Crochet Therapy by Betsan Corkhill

I’ve just bought a unique book called Crochet Therapy by Betsan Corkhill which I’m going to review for you. Now I would say when it comes to crochet, I’m an adventurous beginner. I have a lot of enthusiasm but not much of a clue as to what I’m doing! Most of my family and friends areRead more

Harry Potter Week Tutorial#5 – Golden Snitch Cuddle Pillow

Golden Snitch Cuddle Pillow

When you are re-reading Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, you’re going to need something to rest your head on. How about making this Golden Snitch Cuddle Pillow? Lean back on its plump golden body and wrap its squishy wings around your shoulders! You will need: Gold fabric White fabric Temporary fabric pen Pins ToyRead more

Harry Potter Week Tutorial#4 – Healthy Juiced Butterbeer

Healthy Juiced Butterbeer

Harry Potter and his class mates get to go the the Three Broomsticks and drink Butterbeers during their days away from school. I’ve always wanted to try it as the name makes it sound delicious. I imagine it like a liquid Worther’s Original mixed with frothy milk… yum! However I am trying to eat aRead more

Harry Potter Week Tutorial#3 – Golden Snitch Coaster

Golden Snitch Coaster

One of my favourite creations in the Harry Potter world is Qudditch. Imagine creating a brand new sport, and one with so many rules and players? Amazing! Of course my favourite bit is the golden snitch. It’s meant to be very tiny, but for this DIY I have enlarged it and flattened it out soRead more

Harry Potter Week Tutorial#2 – Wand Pencil

Harry Potter Wand Pencil

Now I have to admit, this isn’t my idea. I have seen this technique used to turn sticks into wands as party favours on Pinterest and I thought it was amazing! I don’t remember seeing it done as a pencil though and I thought it would go great with the Monster Book of Monsters NotebookRead more

Harry Potter Week Tutorial#1 – Monster Book of Monsters Notebook

Monster book of Monsters

This week I am feeling very excited as there is a special anniversary happening. Today it is 20 years since Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was first published by J.K.Rowling (no that doesn’t make me feel old at all!) So to mark this special event, I have planned a week of celebratory Harry Potter themed craftsRead more