The Unofficial Guide to Crafting the World of Harry Potter

Wizards and witches will be able to relax now that there is a guide full of magical things to do while awaiting the next film that will give us our Hogwarts fix. Keep your wand hands occupied with The Unofficial Guide to Crafting the World of Harry Potter by Jamie Harrington, a book full of fun and fantastic projects so easy even a muggle could make them!

The Unofficial Guide to Crafting the World of Harry Potter features Potterific projects like Butterbeer Lip Balm, a Monster Book of Monsters (Remember!! Caress the spine!), Remembrall Rings, Homemade Pygmy Puff Bath Fizzies, and even a Golden Snitch Necklace. You can show your house pride with the House Colors Tie-Dye Shirt and then relax after the Quidditch match with a relaxing soak featuring your House Colors Sugar Scrub. The book lists all supplies needed and shows you step-by-step how to get the desired results. No magic needed!!

 Don't stop with just these though, the book features projects from all different categories and many would work for a rainy day spent in the company of fellow fans. You can use The Unofficial Guide to Crafting the World of Harry Potter to create your own personal Potterverse, and I know that I will be using this book to keep a couple of little fans busy this summer.

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Gifts in a Jar Projects to do with Kids

Here is a fun little project you can do with the kids. These projects are a fun learning experience for the kiddos too. You can incorporate math and reading with the recipes and art and fine motor skills with the decorating of the jars. The kids will be having so much fun they won't even know they are learning :-) They make a fun party favour or gift too!

I took these recipes from the book, Gifts in a Jar for Kids. The book has recipes and then little gift tags you can use for the gift jars. Not only is it fun to fill the jars with goodies, but you can also have a lot of fun decorating the jars too! If you have some extra fabric laying about, just cut 9" diameter circles and then use ribbon, raffia, yarn, or whatnot to hold it in place.

The recipes from the book are good for up to 6 months, but they never last that long in our house. You could take advantage of the "extra" time you and the kids have during the summer and make a few gifts ahead of time for the holidays!!

The first recipe I would like to share is for Play Dough Mix. This is an awesome one to use as a party favour or gift for a child's birthday.

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup salt
2 T cream of tartar
2 pkgs of Kool-aid (leave in packaging)

Directions:

Layer the ingredients in the order given into a 1 Quart wide-mouth canning jar. Pack each layer in place before adding the next ingredient. Attach a gift tag with the mixing directions.

Mixing Directions:

1 jar Play dough Mix
2 Cups water
2 T. baby oil

Remove Kool-Aid packages from jar. Mix water, baby oil and Kool-Aid together in a large microwave safe container. Add Play dough Mix and stir until its well blended. Microwave on high for a total of approximately 4 -5 minutes, stopping every 30 to 45 seconds to stir. Continue to microwave and stir until a ball forms. After the play dough is cool enough to tough, you are ready to play!


Another fun recipe for the summer is their Sand Art Cookie Mix. You can have a lot of fun decorating this jar with some raffia and shells you gathered from any beach trips you took over the summer :-)

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup sugar
1/2 Cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 Cup M & M's
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
1 1/4 Cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 Cup crisp rice cereal
1/2 Cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:

Layer the ingredients in the order given into a wide-mouth 1 quart canning jar. Pack each layer in place before adding the next ingredient. Attach a gift tag with the mixing and baking directions.

Mixing and Baking Directions:
(makes 1 1/2 to 2 dozen)

1 jar Sand Art cookie Mix
1/2 Cup butter or margarine, melted
1 egg

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, cream the butter and egg. Add the Sand Art Cookie Mix. Stir until the mixture is well blended. Form dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

You can find this book, Gifts in a Jar For Kids, at Amazon for just $9.00.

Thanks Sheryl!

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Michaels Event Today

Michaels is hosting their Friends & Family event May 13th-15th! *Take this coupon with you for 20% off (sorry it's reached it's print limit from my e-mail) + this coupon includes sale items which you typically do not see so this could be a great time to stock up on a few items that you need!

*Make sure that you sign up to receive emails from Michaels with special offers, craft ideas, & more, sign up here & you will get a coupon for 40% off one regular priced item! And then you will receive coupons weekly like the one posted above.

Thanks My Milwaukee Mommy!

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Need Fun Projects to Do with Your Kids?

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How cute is this? Looking for something to do with your child? Create a Summer Fun Water Bottle, Summer Fun Ribbon Flip Flops, or Summer Fun Pail!

Material List:

• Water Bottle
• Creatology Foam Glitter Stickers
• Darice Self-Stick Gems

Tip: wipe with a damp cloth to clean!
Material List:

• Flip Flops
• Creatology Foam Stickers
• Creatology Wiggle Eyes
• Ribbon of Choice (cut 4 inch lengths and tie to straps, trimming ends to finish)
• Craft Smart All Purpose Glue
• Blunt Scissors
• Ruler

Tip: Funky flowers, gems, beads and ribbon can be put on your flip flops, but remember some items aren't waterproof!
Material List:

• Pail with Shovel
• Sharpie Permanent Marker 8 pack
• Creatology Foam Glitter Sticker
• Darice Self-Stick Gems

Tips: Wipe with a damp cloth to clean.

To find more creative ideas for summer visit Michaels! Make sure to sign up for Michaels e-club and receive exclusive coupons. Here is a 40% off coupon on any regular price item, excludes sale items. Offer Valid thru May 22nd!

Thanks My South Central Texas Mommy!


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Limited Free Access to Crafts for Kids

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AllKidsCrafts.com has a wonderful offer just for My Mommy Readers! You can sign up on their homepage here for 6 weeks FREE Limited Membership. (You will fill out the registration from and then be sent to the unique username and password created for My Mommy readers.) You will have access to crafts on all different topics. But the fantastic thing is that you also receive their Weekly E-ventures! emailed straight to you inbox for 6 weeks! 6 weeks of crafts, games, books and more!
AllKidsCrafts.com is a site that focuses on easy, creative learning for young children. Weekly E-ventures! are their specialty. Through the Weekly E-venture! you will be emailed a new themed packet every Friday filled with crafts, games, songs, books, and snacks. What could be more fun than creating, laughing, and learning with your kids? Summer is just around the corner and this will be perfect for the days you need a little something to do!

AllKidsCrafts.com has recently been highlighted in both Memphis and Chicago papers. They also have a huge promotion starting on Friday, May 7th with Discovery Education and all of its STAR educators nationwide!! You will want to check them out and see what they are all about!

And this week's Weekly E-venture! is on Mothers. Happy Mother's Day everyone! (The username and password will be valid for 6 weeks- until June 26, 2010.)

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Save 40% on Fabric Plus Free Shipping

I came across Discounted Designer Fabrics today, they offer free samples, free delivery and 40% off your order.

I am not a crafty person, but if you are this seems like a wonderful offer and I wanted to be sure to share it with you.

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