Hogwart’s Textbooks

How often, while reading a Harry Potter novel, did you envision yourself, wand in hand, saying wingardium leviosa to a feather, making it float above everyone’s head,and thus becoming Professor Flitwick’s star pupil? Loads? Well, you can come one step closer to feeling like a student of Hogwarts with these awesome handbound journals/notebooks made by CelesteFrittata.  The titles cover the whole gamut of Hogwart’s classes like Care of Magical Creatures to Advanced Potions.  You can also pick up Owl Post stationery and your very own Quibbler notebook.


I have a couple of Harry Potter fans in my life that might like to find one of these under the tree this Christmas.

Check out their full line of awesomeness here.

 

 

 

Tutorial Tuesday: Harry Potter Sunglasses

All you fantastic, trendsetting Geekcrafts readers have probably got your early access passes for Pottermore.

But for all of you who are left behind, weeping into your sorting hat, don’t dismay! We’ve got some HP awesomeness brought to you by blogger Moinette.

Did you go see The Deathly Hallows Part 2 in 3D? did you get some amazing Harry Potter 3D glasses? Follow Moinette’s tutorial to give them a new lease of life as the most Potteriffic sunglasses you’ve ever laid eyes on.

Who needs Pottermore anyhow?

Do you have Post-Potter Depression?

I know not everyone is a Harry Potter fan, but boy, I am. I loved HP 7.2, and have the $17.25 (!) IMAX 3D ticket receipt to show for it! I’ve read and re-read all the books over the last ten years and yes, even knitted a teeny-tiny Gryffindor scarf (the one in the picture). To celebrate/commemorate the end of the movie series, Chronicle Books is giving away a copy of my book, World of Geekcraft! They posted some pretty cute ideas for fans who are trying to cope with a post-Harry world. If you comment there adding your own suggestions by 8/11, you can win a copy of the book, and craft your own HP baby or toddler costume to introduce the next generation to the series…

A Howler

People who make paper crafts amaze me because they take so much patience. And this is spectacular! chughes225 made this gorgeous Howler based on the one from the Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets movie. It looks just like the movie prop! She used this as an ornament on her Harry Potter Christmas tree. I want one!

Harry Potter Dolls Set

I love everything about this set of hand-painted Harry, Ron and Hermoine dolls by dangercatdolls on Etsy – especially the tiny hand-pained Gryffindor stripes on their ties. You can also request other characters from the books if you have another favorite… very cool!

I also liked the description:

Dolls are made of wood and stand approximately 3.5 inches tall. They are lovingly hand painted and sealed in acrylic. While they are considerably sturdy little fellows (and ladies), they are not toys and should not be given to children, regardless of how much they love 5000 page novels.