DIY Wooden Book Nook
Magic Alley
I got one of these kits for Christmas, and I'm better than halfway finished with this wall when I discovered something was a bit off. You see those square pieces of wood with the tabs... That's part E3. They are supposed to be windows. Not solid boards.
A progress pic from a couple days ago. See those two top bits, the instructions asked for one more slice than would fit. What should by rights be an intermediate kit is quickly becoming an advanced kit.
Progress so far. Why yes, there is a dragon.
I've added clear plastic windows. Window pains are not included and the instructions request we procure wax paper to cover the back of the windows instead of providing an appropriate media with the kit. The cage section underneath the column windows was intended to be left open, but I decided to add gold-colored paper.
Would I recommend these kits...
On the one hand, I am enjoying the challenge, but for someone who isn't up to thinking outside the directions and ready to craft that which is not provided, I'd say no. An experienced model builder can take one of these and make something truly special, but an inexperienced model builder will just get frustrated.
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i made wands from scratch (using paint, chopsticks and glue gun) and decorated that book 😉
its unicorn hair i think
technically i made the wands for my teachers for teachers' day (the theme was wizards) so i don't have it anymore haha
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DIY Messiah
scoradh
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Harry/Draco
Summary:
Harry stopped hating Draco Malfoy on Bring Your Kids to Work Day.
Originally written for HD Worldcup (Team Epilogue) in May 2008.
Excerpt:
It all came about rather abruptly, like continental plates crashing.
"We should get a bigger place," Harry said, one mellow May evening. "The kids'll need somewhere to stay."
Draco turned his head sharply. They were sitting on the fire escape, surrounded by fragrant spikes of narcissus, which didn't leave him a lot of room for sudden gestures. Harry only just avoided head trauma.
"The kids?" Draco repeated, as if he'd never been involved in the process of reproduction."
Yeah—Lily, Bussy, James, Scorp, Hyp? I know your two stay with Astoria a lot, but you're entitled to have them some of the time. Ginny and I are trading off weeks. I'm sure they'll prefer it here to a place with a squalling infant, but only if there's somewhere to sleep.
""You're never going to leave, are you?"
Harry frowned. "I hoped we could get a bigger place later on. After all, this flat is a fleapit."
"But, no." Draco struggled for words. "This isn't just a temporary measure. You think you're going to stay here, with me, always."
"It's a bit weird, all right," agreed Harry. "But it's been a very long time since I wanted to kill you. In fact, I quite like you now. But don't let it go to your head."
Draco didn't come back with a killer rejoinder. He just sat there, staring at Harry with big glassy eyes.
"What's wrong? Fine, I'll admit it. I like you a lot. I might even love you a little—"
"Stop." Draco grabbed his wrist, fingernails piercing the skin. "What are you saying?"
Words had never been Harry's strong suit. He was a man of action.
Draco jumped when Harry kissed him, and protested. The sounds were muffled and short-lived. It turned out that Draco Malfoy was easy. All it took was a little tongue and Harry's hand on the back of his neck, and he melted like ice on a warm day.
He tasted really good, too. Harry felt a little dizzy. It had been so long since he'd kissed, and been kissed, with intent. He thanked his lucky stars that he hadn't actually forgotten how. It was like riding a bike.
(*’∀’人)♥
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So, in March I finally finished the Ravenclaw socks I started knitting for a friend 7 years ago (oops)
But they loved that I messaged them and mailed it to them even though we hadn't spoken in like 2 years.
Ft. pictures of bad quality
The pattern is "Root for Ravenclaw" and free!
It's the first pair of socks I've ever knit and I think they came out pretty well.
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