HP-Themed Birthday Party

[Milz]

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at y..., "Chuck Miro" <chuckmiro at h...> wrote:
> My daughter's having a birthday party in June. We're planning an HP-
> themed party, and I've done considerable research on the 'net for 
> ideas and tips. I was wondering if any folks on this list have had 
> such a party, and if you could share some of your ideas.
> 
> Chuck

How old is your daughter? If she is old enough to do crafts then she 
and her friends might enjoy making a Harry-realted party favor

Craftopia.com had instructions for something that looked very similar 
to a Golden Snitch on their web site several months ago. Anyhow, you 
will need styrofoam balls, gold glitter, glue, paper clips, feathers 
and string. All items can be purchased in a craft store. Shove a 
paperclip into a ball and tie a length of string to it. Completely 
cover the ball with a thin coat of glue. Roll in or spoon over the 
glitter. Hang it up to dry (a broomstick across two charis is good). 
When it is dry stick two feathers into the ball.

I saw this at a Halloween party a couple of years ago. Make or 
purchase bread dough. Using about a one inch or so ball of dough, roll 
it out to form a stick or wand (they were really thin and about 6-7 
inches long). Brush with a little beaten egg and sprinkle on dry 
herbs and spices, if desired. Bake according to recipe or package 
instructions. The wands were served with various dips in crocks 
(cauldron-like crocks).

Milz