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
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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.
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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.
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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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CONGRATULATIONS!!! That’s wonderful. Can’t wait to see lots more tiny crafts. 
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Class Title: Apparition
House: Gryffindor!
Project Name & Page Link: Art Smocks
Brief Description: I used this free pattern on the Spoonflower blog to make these cross-back smocks with a reversible inside and outside.
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Challenge Title: Detention: Advanced Studies
House: Gryffindor!
Project Name & Page Link: Art Journal Update
Brief Description: Happy Advanced Studies Friday! I’ve been putting in a lot of hours on my art journal. I recently completed a 30-day class from Alisa Burke called Chasing Freedom and completed a few stand-alone pages. Lots of pics below.
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There are more, but these are the ones I consider “finished.”
Challenge Title: Headmistress: Boxing Telescope
House: Gryffindor!
Project Name & Page Link: April BOM for the Quiltalong
Brief Description: This Card Trick Quilt Block is Aprils Block of the Month in the Quiltalong. I used some banana fabric I picked up a little while ago for an extra “punch” of color and fun!
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Challenge Title: Headmistress: Love Potions
House: Gryffindor!
Project Name & Page Link: Chasing Freedom Bracelets
Brief Description: As mentioned previously, I recently finished Alisa Burke’s online art journal class “Chasing Freedom.” After completing the exercises I am obsessed with applying the techniques to my projects. I painted these plain black wooden bracelets using everything I learned during the course of the classes.
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Challenge Title: Headmistress: Pygmy Puff
House: Gryffindor!
Project Name & Page Link: Bunny Egg Cozies
Brief Description: I used this very cute free knitting pattern from LoveCrafts to make a couple bunny egg cozies for Easter baskets.
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Class Title: Study of Ancient Runes
House: Gryffindor!
Project Name & Page Link: Braided Headbands
Brief Description: Using the video tutorial and pattern from Sheep & Stitch, I made these two braided headbands for my girls. Together, there are 6 strands of knitted icord.
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