Cast a Love Spell

Adam is super interested in Harry Potter books/movies/wands, etc.  We have bought several HP wands from this Etsy store:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlackPearlShop?ref=related-shop-1&ga_search_query=black+pearl+shop&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery.  They are super awesome and worth the price.  Adam likes them a lot, and when I came across a photo tutorial on Pinterest, I knew he and I were going to have to make some.  So then V-Day rolled around, I told him we ought to make some for his class with a cheesy line, like "Watch out for the Love Spell!"  While he was interested in making the wands, he did not like my catchy phrase!  Oh, well, what can I expect!?  He's almost 11.  Anyway, here are some pictures of our wands.  I think they turned out great, and he said his friends really liked them.  He even gave one to his Language Arts teacher who said it was the best non-edible gift she had received thus far (the day before Valentine's Day weekend with her family).  :) 

School Valentine's Day Gifts

Find what Adam (who is in a private Christian pre-school) did for his class here: http://downloads.sugardoodle.net/ValentineBookmarks[1].pdf and what Carly did for her class (public school) here: http://jas.familyfun.go.com/crafts/rock-candy-675037/. Happy Valentine's Day!!!

A Scarf for My Boy

With all the pretty things I make for my girls, I think my son was getting a little jealous. So to appease him that mommy created something just for him, I crocheted this chunky-striped scarf in the colors of his choice. He has both a dark blue jacket and a gray and orange coat, so it will match both. Not that he cares! He was happy to find out this morning that I had it ready and he couldn't wait to get it on. :) Yay for mommy! Yay for Adam! Pretty handsome boy, huh?!?! Look for some soon in my Etsy shop -- not the cute boy, but the scarf. ;)