Use Your Wand, Harry!

In honor of the golden snitch around my neck today, I think it's time I re-blog something Harry Potter related! I am in the middle of so many craft projects right now, yet all I want to do is drop everything and make myself a wand after reading this! Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to make your own Magic Wand!

It seems fairly simple, however most things I get excited about seem that way...then I manage to spend all sorts of time and money working on said thing, and it turns out to be horrific! Hopefully my wand isn't a failure. I would hate to end up with a busted up piece of wood like Ron Weasley sports after breaking his Unicorn Hair infused first wand.



My Final Choice



My crafting this weekend will revolve around 2 purse orders (my personal long strap pattern), and crochet flowers by the dozen!!! It took me hours to find the right crochet flower pattern to make into a cute little spring style pin. Here is the site that I used to locate such a pattern: FLOWERS!

Next time I blog, I'll upload some pics of my latest craft excursions.

“I'm thinking balls are to men what purses are to women."

Out of the night, when the full moon is bright....rides the pursestress known as ME! **pursestress is a made up term, used to express that one is a maker of purses. A seamstress of purses, if you will.**


Busy, busy, busy! That's what I have been lately. Last minute Christmas gift crafting is common in my world of procrastination and unpredictable hours, but this year has been especially crazy. So many things to crochet/sew/design/glue/whatever else! Not to mention, these gifts need to be WRAPPED. As it turns out, my level of crafting expertise really does not influence my ability(or lack there of) to wrap...anything. Who knew that wrapping is a craft unto its damn self.

I spent a good hour ruining Christmas the other day by somehow making my once adorable penguin paper, ugly and horrible looking. Honestly, I now completely agree with those stands at the mall filled with people who fancy themselves professional gift wrappers. I wish I could say I've never mocked this service, but that would certainly be a lie. My most sincere apologies for not recognizing the skill behind tactfully wrapping a present.  

Now that I've successfully insulted and applauded gift wrapping in one blog entry (I'm a confusing individual, it seems) I would like to share with all who take interest,  a few pictures of a recently finished purse. Although this resembles a yellow purse from my blog entry months ago, it is in fact GREEN! Can you believe it? Vanna's Choice Olive to be precise. I would love to start slangin' these bad boys places other than over my own shoulder right after the holidays. The contrasting liners combined with a fun/unique yarn color really please me. Can't wait to make more!

Color Me Lime

This eyeshadow by Lime Crime has got me completely giddy today! I'm a huge fan of Hayley Williams from Paramore...her blog is both inspirational and addicting! She apparently received some cosmetics from this vegan make up company, blogged about it, and filled my life with joy! I plan on ordering this shade of eyeshadow and maybe a few others...unless I can find something like it in stores over the weekend. I think this color will do wonders for blue eyes, if it's description is legit!


http://www.limecrimemakeup.com/


On another note, I've been crocheting purses, a blanket, and designing my personal resume this week. Hoping to post pics asap.

I have also been slowly piecing together my Hermione costume for the Harry Potter 7 Part 2 midnight show I plan on attending this July. So far I have a black pleated school girl skirt, mary jane flats, and a gray button up, v-neck sweater. Still missing gray knee highs, a white blouse, and a Gryffindor tie. I know July will be here before I know it so I'm trying to get this stuff asap!


Lots to look forward to in days to come! Crafts, movies, and fun with good people!