Hey Friends! If I were to propose an HP themed swap for the next round of swaps, what kind of HP swap would you like to see? I’m thinking something fun, and carefree, as spring returns and the end of the pandemic is sort of in sight. Something cheerful and happy. What do you guys think? Any themes (I Want to Live in the Burrow, Owl Post, Craft My Hogwarts House, Back to Hogwarts), or requirements you’d love to see?
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I’ve been thinking about this all afternoon. I love all the HP swaps we’ve seen over the years so it’s hard to say what would be most desirable now. Maybe something smaller to facilitate shipping? I love the ones that have secret HP options like the burrow and malkins swaps- where you can do the aesthetics OR the character specific projects… this isnt really helpful, I suppose, but I didn’t want to not answer anything!
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I would second this 
I think either the burrow or the craft my house appeal to me right now
Hmm…I’ve been thinking on this too. I have an idea ruminating in my head for something maybe, trying to figure out how it would work.
What is Owl Post? How does that work?
Owl Post was a swap theme someone suggested awhile ago, for HP themed paper goods. Like notecards, stationary, stickers, etc. we never really fleshed out the idea further, but the name stuck with me.
~ COMPLETED ADVANCED STUDIES ~
House: Hufflepuff
Project Name: Muggle Doll Shoes
Project Page Link: CLOSED: Harry Potter Craftalong - Yule 2020/21
Brief Description: It is done! YAY! This project was a good challenge, and I learned a lot. If it had not been an advanced studies project I probably would have thrown in the towel after the first few tries. This craftalong really helped me stick to it. Muggle doll shoes are so small and fiddly. I learned how to use polymer clay, ribbons, fabric, pleather and repainting to create the tiny shoes. I also learned how to make a silicone mold and a cookie cutter. The cookie cutter of the doll foot was the BEST idea for creating doll soles. Seriously, it was a game changer for the polymer clay shoes. I also learned to use resin for the first time while using my silicone mold for doll wedges. The resin wedge soles though were not as great as I hoped because it is difficult to add some extra shaping and finetuning after the sole is made. I also made a shoe shelf from matboard.
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Wow, they are all amazing - and the variety. They look amazing on the shoe shelf
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~ ADVANCED STUDIES PROPOSAL ~
Project Name: Bra Making
House: Hufflepuff
Brief Description: (how it fits the requirements, pattern/techniques used, materials using, plan of action, expected timeline, etc.) A few months ago I started looking at blogs were people created amazing bras from scratch. I swore I would never take on such a complicated sewing project…so of course I couldn’t stop looking at the gorgeous ones on pinterest. Now I am sucked in and have to learn how to make them. My goal is to make 3 well fitting bras. I think I will use 2 different patterns. There will be a lot of study(watching and reading tutorials) involved. I will also need to make some muslins for the right fit. I think it will take around 20 hours.
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Anyone else wish to chime in on swap ideas? I’m waiting to post my proposal in the Round 6 ideas thread until I get a sense of what people are up for right now. 
I love crafting to someone’s favourite things. List your favourite house, shop, spell, character, teacher, treat, subject book, so on and use this as inspiration for crafting for someone - that way it can be pretty open ended in terms of crafting 
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I will probably only join if it’s on the small side. Owl post sounds intriguing… 
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Same here…I’m over swapped from this current round. I joined so much. I’m sitting out most of the next swaps so I can craft freely.
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Ok, the new swap has been proposed. You can see it here:
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Awesome completed AS project!! So many new techniques and tools. I’m in awe. And you earned 100 points for your house! 
And your next one sounds just as in-depth! Can’t wait to see your progress. I’ve added your proposal to the project log!
Class - Iron Hogwarts - Green
House - Ravenclaw
Project Name - Indian Chicken and Cilantro Stew
Brief Description - This bright green soup is earthy but light, packed with the flavors or cilantro and green onion. https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/indian-chicken-cilantro-stew-fast-slow
Project Picture -
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Oh man that looks amazing! 
Happy Gred and Feorge day, everyone! I hope you have some fun today!
Happy crafting!
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The Iron Chef Hogwarts Challenge for April will be:
April: BLUE/PURPLE. Blueberries, eggplant, cabbage! Try using BLUE or PURPLE foods in your dishes this month. Maybe a blueberry tart, garlic parmesan baked eggplant, or even a maple blackberry mojito.
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I am currently working on the ultimate WIP: human baby! Therefore, there have been (and will continue to be) many tiny baby things between now and Oct.
Class or Challenge Title: CoMC
House: Slytherin :
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Project Name & Page Link: Barley Hat
Brief Description: This is a Barley hat (pattern by Tin Can Knits) knit in the newborn size (or smallest baby size the pattern offers). Adorable baby thing full of joy.
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Class or Challenge Title: Potions
House: Slytherin :: ::
Project Name & Page Link: Flax Pullover
Brief Description: This is a Flax Pullover (pattern by Tin Can Knits) knit in the newborn size (or smallest baby size the pattern offers). Crafted solely with stash that has been around for way too long. Used up all but about 2oz.
Project Picture:
See photo above of Flax and Barley set
Class or Challenge Title: Potions
House: Slytherin :: ::
Project Name & Page Link: Peachy Keen Baby hat (ravelry link)
Brief Description: knit up a baby hat in some of my hand dyed yarn from last summer, to match the grey Baby Vertibrae cardigan that I knit previously.
Project Picture:
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Ahhh! Congrats!!! Oh, I can’t wait to see all the wee baby goodness you come up with! (Including the baby its self, lol!)
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