HP Craftalong ~Fall Semester 2012~ *CLOSED*

[pinkleo]

After much debating, I have chosen what I would like to do for my first OWL!

OWL Subject & Option(if available): Charms
House: Ravenclaw
Project Name: Counter for Confundus
Brief Description: I've always marvelled at the talent of those who are able to create handspun yarn. I've drooled over the Fiber Fridays and listed it as something loved in multiple swap questionnaires. Last winter, I received a drop spindle and a bit of roving in a swap. I recently played with it a bit, and was able to repel the Confundus charm that has been on me a bit. With the goal in mind of countering the Confundus, I purchased 12 oz of roving to play with. In order to counter the Confundus charm, I plan on watching many videos on the muggle "YouTube" and research how to properly use the drop spindle to turn this roving into yarn.

This is a worthy OWL indeed.  Spinning is truly magic!
~*OWL Approved*~

[chughes225]

The fall semester is looking amazing and im looking forward to joining in soon.  Been super busy with the back to hogwarts and doctor who swaps.

[pinkleo]

The fall semester is looking amazing and im looking forward to joining in soon.  Been super busy with the back to hogwarts and doctor who swaps.

I think many of us are crafting the Back to Hogwarts swap.  I bet we'll have an explosion of projects once all packages are received; I know many of my items will also fulfill my Fall Classes.

[pottermouth]

The fall semester is looking amazing and im looking forward to joining in soon.  Been super busy with the back to hogwarts and doctor who swaps.

I think many of us are crafting the Back to Hogwarts swap.  I bet we'll have an explosion of projects once all packages are received; I know many of my items will also fulfill my Fall Classes.

I squeaked in my Black Lake paper-cutting because I took a short pause from B2H. Everyone's assignments look smashing! seeuudee's inchies are fab, patty_o's scale nails make me jealous, and lightninglisa's Sunshine hoop makes me happy, just to name a few. Can't wait to see more.

[the_essence]

Everyone's OWLs sound so great! I can't wait to see the finished projects!

Getting caught up on some of the recent ones...
spikefan - adorable ATCs! they're both so cute

WhistleFish - Ooooh your snuggles look so cozy! I especially like the crocheted one. And of course, Luna is just precious

lightninglisa - love that hoopla! the style is adorable

seeuudee - that is so beautiful!! what a great idea!

pottermouth - such a pretty piece! it really is such a magical moment

paty_o_furniture - what a neat effect! It looks so intricate and professional! Thanks for telling us how you did it!

[teag]

~School Pride and Unity~

Ok So I know this isn't a legit subject but I think it should be




Don't you just love composition notebooks?!

[pinkleo]

With the semester on it's 2nd week, it is time to get to Quidditch Practice...

~*September Quidditch Challenge*~
For the Fall Semester, the Quidditch Team will be on the field practicing, and so that no one falls behind in their classes, we also will be doing a bit of studying.  ...Okay, moaning will not help.  As your Captain, I must stress the importance of studying; if you fall behind in classes, the teachers will not approve our practice time. 

For our first Quidditch Challenge of the season, we will be honing our crafty magic with a warm-up exercise.  September's Quidditch Challenge is to craft an item that takes you 30 min-1 hr to make.  This item CAN be submitted to ONE class as well (meaning you earn 2 badges for one project).  Once you complete this challenge, you may snag your September Quidditch Badge below. 

Now go out there and CRAFT!



To claim your badge, right click and save to your computer.  Then, you can do whatever you wish with it.  Ideas on how to showoff your badges: use it as an avatar, put it in your profile under Brief Bio, or create a pinterest board for all your badges.  Can't find a badge?  Head to the Badge Station located on the first page, fifth post of this thread.

[pinkleo]

~School Pride and Unity~

Ok So I know this isn't a legit subject but I think it should be

Don't you just love composition notebooks?!

Look up to the first post of this page......

Sorry I missed it until now, but I did get your project added to your list.  YAY House Unity! 

And YES, I do love composition notebooks!

[PenguinSoup]

Class: Alchemy
House: Ravenclaw
Project Name: Golden Cinnamon bun pancakes
Brief Description: This recipe is worth it's weight in gold. The perfect breakfast food, as yummy as cinnamon buns, as easy as pancakes.
Recipe!!
Pancakes:
4 C. all-purpose flour
8 tsp baking powder
2 tsp salt
4 C milk
4 tbs vegetable oil
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Mix wet in one bowl and dry in another and mix until slightly lumpy

Cinnamon filling:
1 C butter, melted
1 1/2 C brown sugar, packed
2 tbs cinnamon
- Mix together and place in piping bag or in ziplock bag and snip corner

Cream Cheese Glaze:
1/2 C butter
4 oz. cream cheese
1 1/2 C powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
- Mix together

Set griddle to 325F. Spoon on pancake mix then with piping bag add cinnamon swirl, swirling from the inside out. Flip when top is really bubble. The cinnamon swirl will melt and leave an indent of sorts in the pancake. Plate and top with cream cheese glaze. Serve immediately.

Project Picture:

[jillybeans]

Omg, penguin, those pancakes look so flipping good!  *mouth watering*  I need to eat lunch!

I finally have a project to post! 

Class/Challenge/House Pride: Charms
House: Hufflepuff
Project Name: Dinosaur Cupcakes
Project Page Link (if available): http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=414082.0
Brief Description: This weekend, I was in charge of cupcakes for a baby shower.  My sister's friend was so happy to find out that I was making them!  They ended being big hit and everyone loved 'em!  I made two flavors, though I didn't seem to take pictures of them both.  With a lot of the cheering charm baked in, I made extreme chocolate cupcakes w/ fudge butter cream frosting, and white cake cupcakes w/ a whipped cream cheese frosting.  And each had either a blue or green dinosaur chocolate pick that I made on top!  Mmm!  (I made up a quick tutorial on how to make these chocolate picks for cupcakes, too!)
Project Picture:

Apparently Dinosaurs are not longer at the top of the food chain!  Husband are much higher up!