Prompt/Challenge Title: Leaky Cauldron
Project Name & Page Link: Butterbeer Fudge
Team: Three Broomsticks
Brief Description:
What could be fudgier than fudge? I made two versions of Butterbeer fudge as part of a Christmas gift. There was so much candy, that I had enough for another friend’s gift basket, and some for us. I have more Butterscotch chips, marshmallow cream and evaporated milk leftover, so I’m tempted to make another batch. Just to use things up… No other reason…
Prompt/Challenge Title: Hogwarts Express
Project Name & Page Link: Shower Steamers
Team: Three Broomsticks
Brief Description:
These are restorative to the soul. A nice hot shower, and lovely scents make any morning better.
Prompt/Challenge Title: McGonagall’s Office
Project Name & Page Link: Bee & Dragon Mini Pillows
Team: Three Broomsticks
Brief Description: These poor little pillows have been years in the making. I made a set of full size dragon pillows before Ada was born, and the cut & sew panel had this tiny dragon as decoration near the instructions. I though I’d make a little piece to hang on her stroller/car seat, but I ran out of stuffing, and it got packed away in the move. I found it about a year ago. Meanwhile, Ada got a bee sweatshirt for her first birthday, and outgrew it by her second. She ADORED it. If it was clean, she was wearing it. So when she outgrew it, I put it aside to do something with. I finally remembered to pick up more polyfill, and made them to go in Ada’s stocking this year. She’s been carrying them around everywhere.
Prompt/Challenge Title: Quidditch Pitch
Project Name & Page Link: Spiced Maple Pecan Granola (with Recipe)
LC Contest/LC Swap/Charity Item: LC Holiday Spectacular
Team: Three Broomsticks
Brief Description:
This recipe was the perfect way to finish off a gift for my FIL, and the perfect way to use up the tons of dried cranberries in my pantry!
Prompt/Challenge Title: Crafter’s Choice #2
Project Name & Page Link: Rollo Pretzel Delights
Team: Three Broomsticks
Brief Description: These are such a nice, easy project, that everyone loves. I made a huge batch, and was able to put bags of them in all my friend and neighbor gifts.
Prompt/Challenge Title: Crafter’s Choice #3
Project Name & Page Link: Corner Bookmarks -link to tutorial on YouTube
Team: Three Broomsticks
Brief Description:
I had made so many mug rugs throughout the term, and decided I wanted to make some bookmarks to go with them for my MIL, SILs, and niece. They are such a quick little project, and a great way to use up Charm Squares (5" squares).
Prompt/Challenge Title: Crafter’s Choice #4
Project Name & Page Link: QAYG Lavender Potholders
Team: Three Broomsticks
Brief Description:
I’m going to be teaching a class on making Quilt-As-You-Go Potholders this summer, so to practice, I made a set for my mom, to match her kitchen. I previously made her some placemats, and had these strips leftover from those. They were quick and easy, and hopefully she enjoys baking with them.
Prompt/Challenge Title: Crafter’s Choice #5
Project Name & Page Link: Air Dry Clay Ornaments
LC Contest/LC Swap/Charity Item: Holiday Spectacular
Team: Three Broomsticks
Brief Description:
I bought a huge tub of air dry clay to use on Jim’s wizard staff for Halloween, and wanted to try to use up some more of it before it dries out. So Ada & I had an ornament making day. We used cookie cutters, and stamps from my stash to add texture. I painted them with Jacquard Lumiere paints, which have an amazing shimmer to them. Ada went a bit more… free form? with her paint choices.
And just for fun, here are a few of Ada’s (the rest were already wrapped up)
Prompt/Challenge Title: Crafter’s Choice #6
Project Name & Page Link: Spooky-Sweet Pillowcases
Team: Three Broomsticks
Brief Description: My kiddo is a funny creature. She loves Halloween and all things Spooky, but at the same time, she adores pink, and wants everything to have a heart on it because, and I quote “Mama, I love LOVE!”. As part of my effort to give her something handmade every year, I made her these for her toddler bed.
