Emma, darling... You told me you were doing this, but to actually see it!! OMG!!! Brilliant!!! Let me know when you're ready for me to place my order. Mwahaha!!

Wow- thanks for featuring my paper cart!! Too cool.

And that sewing chair really makes me feel ashamed of my store-bought chair. I might have to re-cover it after seeing Beeclef's amazing inspiration! And javarose's headboard! OMG! Everything on this post is awesome!! Good choices. 

My new bag is seven kinds of awesome. It's all the awesome. I love it and I love Emma. <3 <3 <3

Love love LOVE the Celtic know DH symbol! How clever!

I laughed, I cried, I ate licorice wands - the premiere was awesome! I'm all nostalgic, though. When's the next HP swap? 

That pretty much summed up my night too! We spent 4+ hours in line, made new friends, ate an ungodly amount of Potter food... And balled our eyes out. I was a little miffed over Voldy turning in to confetti when he died... but other wise, think they did a MARVELOUS job. This might be my favorite film of the franchisee. I can't wait to see it again Tuesday with sheepBlue. 

Here's me on my way to the premiere. LOVE the yellow eye make-up I received in this swap. It looked awesome (even if it's a semi-crappy pic).

Seeing everyone elses costumes at the theater gave me lots of new ideas. I'm ready for another swap!!

I love all of the pygmy puffs this round- I've never seen so many in one place!! And chocolate frogs- yum!! I love that we've got a thread going to all the Potter recipes, because everyone is sending such awesome edibles!

Happy Potter Day!! I hope everyone has a great time tonight (or whenever you go to the film)!! I've got all five costumes finished, and even had time to put together wands, treat bags, and other accessories. I'm VERY geeked!!

Lilak... I love everything you make. That package rocks!!

Abbeeroad... I would totally hang that game board on my wall. In my living room. And shoe it to everyone.

The Luna poppet is beautiful!!

Sevs... your shirts are always wonderful, but that hoodie... OMG!

The doe Patronus pillow. <3 Staar84 wisted my embroidery... and Lilak based the pillow on it. OMG!!

Everyone else- I love everything you made. Those just stuck out in my head. Seriously, my wist might explode after this swap. You're all AMAZING.

Okay- that mandrake just got wisted! <3 <3 <3

Okay- I'm loving everything!! Special shout-outs to all the Monster Book of Monsters. I hate fun-fur, but now I really want to make myself one!!

Also- I love the idea of Potterpunk. I'm totally in.

Thirdly- I have a few tasty treats to contribute to the Potter Recipe Post. And I'll totally throw a Potter Party just to test out everyone else's goodies!

And finally- where did you find a Mischief Managed charm, Jennie?! My bracelet NEEDS one.     

Thanks, Erica!! I'm almost done with my version (I stole the pattern off the swap gallery)... I'll post it when I'm done.   And thanks again for sharing. You did a great job combining several of my favorite things. <3 <3 <3

oh, and if you don't get Entertainment Weekly, see if you can find a copy of this week's issue.  it's 50 pages of Harry Potter.  they show sets, props, a special bull's eye HP edition, etc.  very interesting and pretty things to look at.  and lots of yummy pics of older Daniel for me to drool over.

I picked my copy up today!! Swoon!! I also got the collectors edition poster book (which has pics from all 8 movies). Hurray!!

Oh- and most of the US stores should have the July issue of Empire magazine now... it's expensive, but totally worth it. Seriously...