Where did you get that?!

So, you're beginning to get some great ideas for what you'd like to put in your spoilee's kit. Here are a few links to help you find some fun things. This one is just a starting off point. Feel free to add to it!

1. Etsy (the link should take you to a list of HP themed items between $5-10)
2. Knit Picks (this link will take you to a list of yarns in HP house colors). Many of our fellow campers also create GREAT hand dyed yarn in HP inspired color ways. Check out Crazy4Dying and Shelby B's Designs.
3. Bookstores (like B&N or Borders) are good for the fun little HP games, like making your own time turner or snitch.
4. Alivan's for candy. Although, I'm guessing since the movie is so close to coming out that you can find a lot in your local grocery store!
5. Can't go wrong with Ravelry for patterns. This link will take you to a seach of HP patterns. There's also the The Leaky Cauldron for fun off the wall projects.

Like I said, this is just a starting off point. Let everyone know if you have found some great finds!

I have my spoilee... now what?!

Many of us campers are new to HSKS and/or swaps. I remember when I was starting my first swap and my biggest fear was: "will my spoilee like their package?!" So, in case I'm not alone in this fear, I'm here with a few tips.

1. Start with the Wish List that everyone should have on their blogs. (Seriously, I was so glad when that became one of the early ways to earn bunk points!) However, that will only get you so far.
   


2. Next, read between the lines a bit. Some campers may be very explicit about what they like and don't like, but others tend to be more open. So, dig a little further. Read some of their blog posts, look over their yarn stash, queue and project lists. It's amazing the little things you can learn, i.e., they love the ocean, collect antique glass or can't stand the color orange!
   


3. Sometimes it helps to have a theme. With the HSKS swaps, a general theme (the love of HP and the house colors) is presented. This time around though, things are a bit more open. You could still stick with the love of HP, but you could also go with a hobby (like scrap booking or quilting) or another book they might like (it's possible!)
   


4. Finally, and the most important, talk with your spoilee! If you have a question, ask. The BEST part of this swap are the people involved. We already have the common bond of a love of HP, but chatting and getting to know one another is what makes it the BEST swap to be involved with.

Next time we'll discuss places to get some really great goodies! In the meantime, if you have any questions, ask me (ashley dot cavell at gmail dot com or dramaqt99 on Ravelry) or your counselor. Happy spoiling!

HSKS8 Summer Camp

Coming Soon!

The pic is a portkey to the new HSKS8 Summer Camp Blog.

Also, check us out on Ravelry!

Congratulations!!!

Who Won?

Announcements to be made today on the HSKS7 Blog!! Thank you to everyone who voted!

Voting Has Begun!

Kits are separated by houses so that you can find them similar to the HSKS7 page. Visit all the links listed on the left hand side of this blog by house. The links go directly to the blog post about the spoilers kit. For example, if you go to my name, Bevin Rae Mooney, it will link directly to my spoilee and the blog she wrote about the kit I made for her.

Here are the rules for voting:

1- You cannot vote for the kit you sent or received.

2- Vote for the one kit that you think is the most complete and that you felt met or exceeded the spoilees wishes. You can give comments as to why you liked it if you choose.

3- Vote for the one bag that you think is the best. Just the bag. Why did you like this one the best?

Email bevinraemooney "at" gmail "dot" com by Midnight PST, Sunday, May 10th with your votes.

Headmistress Wartbobble will announce the winner and a plaque for your blog will be emailed to you next week!

Good Luck Witches and Wizards!!

Voting Begins Tomorrow Morning!

Portkey

Best Kits Voting Coming Soon!

Starting Monday April 20th

Links to Received kits will be on the sidebar

Some gorgeous kits have been sent and received so far...

Have you sent pics of the kit you made to bevinraemooney "at" gmail "dot" com yet?

Have you posted a blog of the kit your spoiler made you yet?

Voting Begins Soon!!

Clara Clovenhoof's Kit

This is the kit Clara Clovenhoof sent to her spoilee.
Kit items include these handmade items:
Row counter bracelet
House color bobby pins
House color barrettes
4 sets of stitch markersearrings that match some of the stitch markers
mint chocolate chip lipgloss
basil soap
floral soap
green dyed tweed sock yarn

hufflepuff dyed sock yarn

2 drawstring bags

cauldron pin cushion

large owl stuffed toy
camera pouch
coin purse
hufflepuff potholder
yarn holder bag
amigurumi ram - her patronus
2 owlets
snitch
Hufflepuff felted bag

And these purchased items:
knitting guage
3 circ needles
bare tweed sock yarn
Badger cuticle care
owl stamp and stamp pad
mini dragon
zen charms
lys bag
notecards