The awarding of points is going strong in our cozy, crazy, crafting during the count down to the end of the year, neigh world, ;) in our Craftpocalypse 2012 thread here in the Den.
Marushka has been tallying the points. Bonus points are available from one and all, so Marushka really has her hands full with this one, folks. The lead changes every time a new project enters the fray because for once the points don't matter and neither do the rules. Points range from a modest 2 for a pair of sleeves on a sweater to 88,888,888,888,888,888,888,881 for serenading Sir Sorting Hat!
There's six categories projects can fit in. Bits, Wips, Ends,
Nick, Lonely, and Anything. Wips is any project you want to share just b/c you want to share it. Bits are projects like one hexipuffs, a small blanket square, something too small for the House Cup. Ends are projects that are the end of a large wip you are happy to finally be done with. Lonely is the single glove or sock you finished. Nick is anything that comes together just in the nick of time. And, the anything category is for all the non Ravelry crafts, lots of food has been turned in here, but also quilts and sewing.
Lots of fun submissions and lots of fun banter in the thread. A fun place to stop by if you need some lighthearted cheering up. :-)
Showing posts with label Fall Term 2012. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fall Term 2012. Show all posts
Friday, December 14, 2012
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Detention Bus
Today is Wednesday. Often known about the HPKCHC as WIP Wednesday where work on ongoing projects is encouraged and supported. There are rumors around of changes to Detention and they will be announced with the start of the new term. Here in The Den we board the Detention Bus on Wednesdays and cruise the hallways and staircases of Hogwarts in comfort working on our WIPs on the way to Detention.
Your co-drivers and tour guides are kazpatch and Shawn. We'll remind you that it's Wednesday and make sure that there are muffins and beverages to suit everyone. Take a comfy seat near the fire, or grab a desk chair near the pool on the top deck. Finish a project that you have planned for Detention points or work a set time on your ongoing project. The choice is yours. Just let us know in the Uncommon Room what you are working on. There are badges for participation each month and for handing in a Detention project each month.
Come, join in the fun and get things done!!!!
Your co-drivers and tour guides are kazpatch and Shawn. We'll remind you that it's Wednesday and make sure that there are muffins and beverages to suit everyone. Take a comfy seat near the fire, or grab a desk chair near the pool on the top deck. Finish a project that you have planned for Detention points or work a set time on your ongoing project. The choice is yours. Just let us know in the Uncommon Room what you are working on. There are badges for participation each month and for handing in a Detention project each month.
Come, join in the fun and get things done!!!!
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Class Coverage by LumosKP, 9/18/12
We have been very busy this term already, with tons of class submissions already! And there's still time - 12 days left in September to meet your goals! So let me highlight those awesome Badgers who have turned in homework in DADA, Herbology, and Potions:
For Defense Against the Dark Arts, we have 18 Badgertastic submissions so far - very important as we want our Badgers to be able to find what they need, anytime and anywhere they need it!
fantasium – a darling Dalmatian – post 406
solfjader – divine dyeing – post 402
burningpopsicles – a fabulous fishy hat – post 391
PollyWoggers – a perfect purple hair hat – post 389
Knittingnearsided – a super cute chess piece – post 374
kirsts – beautiful dyeing – post 373
AnissaH – a great Garish ribbed hat – post 351
alitacasey – a yummy yarn sack – post 341
sandybeach – wonderful world map fingerless mitts – post 309
brighteyesjessy – an adorable gnome – post 241
scrapdash – a very cool key fob pouch – post 232
SleepyMama2122 – lovely dyeing – post 231
costumer47 – a darling project bag – post 229
lucamama – a precious pinwheel purse – post 222
krazykt82000 – a fabulous bobble beret – post 173
Jenstc2003 – a super cute jackolantern baby hat – post 127
hudfamsix – gorgeous dyeing – post 122
kayhey – a lovely notions bag – post 120
solfjader – divine dyeing – post 402
burningpopsicles – a fabulous fishy hat – post 391
PollyWoggers – a perfect purple hair hat – post 389
Knittingnearsided – a super cute chess piece – post 374
kirsts – beautiful dyeing – post 373
AnissaH – a great Garish ribbed hat – post 351
alitacasey – a yummy yarn sack – post 341
sandybeach – wonderful world map fingerless mitts – post 309
brighteyesjessy – an adorable gnome – post 241
scrapdash – a very cool key fob pouch – post 232
SleepyMama2122 – lovely dyeing – post 231
costumer47 – a darling project bag – post 229
lucamama – a precious pinwheel purse – post 222
krazykt82000 – a fabulous bobble beret – post 173
Jenstc2003 – a super cute jackolantern baby hat – post 127
hudfamsix – gorgeous dyeing – post 122
kayhey – a lovely notions bag – post 120
For DADA, let's highlight these nifty colorwork mitts by sandybeach - beautifully crafted and wonderfully creative:
In Herbology, we have had 23 assignments turned in! Way to go, Hufflepuff!!!
smbennett – a gorgeous Hemlock shawl – post 215
k8erpillar – an adorable Windschief hat – post 212
PatriciaO – a lovely beaded bracelet – post 201
sandy62 – pretty fall leaves for a wreath – post 177
knittingnearsided – another very cool chess piece – post 175
jen2291 – a fantastic Autumn Red duster – post 173
starrynightsky – gorgeous dyeing – post 161
rcmarcks – a very cute maple tree hat – post 159
brighteyesjessy – a lovely willow wrap – post 155
midwestAliceAnn – a nifty mosaic dishcloth – post 148
cowgirlknitz – beautiful dyeing – post 125
Ravenluna – a cute holly bookmark – post 123
GothKnitty – a beautiful Gingko shawl – post 122
ScarletFever – a lovely blanket square – post 120
Charityuk – super cute leaves and acorns – post 118
jaygee – a stunning willow doily blanket – post 106
LumosKP– a handy yarn sack – post 96
sandybeach – fantastic dyeing – post 90
MiaParanoia – a lovely cherry tree hat – post 83
springviolet – a very cool birch hat – post 79
costumer47 – a lovely blanket square – post 50
hydra-star – a beautiful blanket square – post 45
Jenstc2003 – an adorable flower hat – post 25
k8erpillar – an adorable Windschief hat – post 212
PatriciaO – a lovely beaded bracelet – post 201
sandy62 – pretty fall leaves for a wreath – post 177
knittingnearsided – another very cool chess piece – post 175
jen2291 – a fantastic Autumn Red duster – post 173
starrynightsky – gorgeous dyeing – post 161
rcmarcks – a very cute maple tree hat – post 159
brighteyesjessy – a lovely willow wrap – post 155
midwestAliceAnn – a nifty mosaic dishcloth – post 148
cowgirlknitz – beautiful dyeing – post 125
Ravenluna – a cute holly bookmark – post 123
GothKnitty – a beautiful Gingko shawl – post 122
ScarletFever – a lovely blanket square – post 120
Charityuk – super cute leaves and acorns – post 118
jaygee – a stunning willow doily blanket – post 106
LumosKP– a handy yarn sack – post 96
sandybeach – fantastic dyeing – post 90
MiaParanoia – a lovely cherry tree hat – post 83
springviolet – a very cool birch hat – post 79
costumer47 – a lovely blanket square – post 50
hydra-star – a beautiful blanket square – post 45
Jenstc2003 – an adorable flower hat – post 25
What I was especially impressed with was the fact that the Badgers really did some amazing research into wand woods! So not only do I want to highlight a project that is lovely, but I also want to suggest that you all go read some of these submissions - great work, Badgers! I was majorly impressed with starrynightsky's dying as she did research into 6 different wand woods and dyed skeins to represent each!
Next up is Potions - and with 26 Hufflepuff submissions, this is a very popular class! Probably because of the promise of silly wand-waving...I know I was eager to be a part of that!
alitacasey – super cool Tardis socks – post 259
lucamama – an adorable bunny nugget – post 258
nwheatley – a darling belly dancing kitty – post 255
brighteyesjessy – a cute monster hat – post 254
VampireQueen – fabulous yip-yips – post 251
kazpatch – a wonderful owl purse – post 249
Jenstc2003 – an adorable skeleton hat – post 217
kirsts – beautiful dyeing – post 208
knittingnearsided – another awesome chess piece – post 204
sandybeach – a very creative and cute indoor snowball fight – post 199
stitchbot – a perfect golden pokey stick – post 191
burningpopsicles – an awesome Gir hat – post 170
midwestAliceAnn – a very cute i-cord horse – post 169
tigerbeat – a darling bunny nugget – post 148
AnissaH – an adorable yellow piglet – post 142
suseknits – a beautiful beaded lace shawl – post 140
sandy62 – a beautiful beaded ring – post 135
kaylynwhite – stunningly cute cat legwarmers – post 122
hudfamsix – an adorable adipose – post 115
SleepyMama2122 – gorgeous dyeing – post 114
Bijou3owl – very pretty blue socks – post 98
SheepTricks – beautiful dyeing – post 32
hydra-star – an adorable Gort zombie monster – post 31
starrynightsky – a clever and cute runic stone tag – post 29
lucamama – an adorable bunny nugget – post 258
nwheatley – a darling belly dancing kitty – post 255
brighteyesjessy – a cute monster hat – post 254
VampireQueen – fabulous yip-yips – post 251
kazpatch – a wonderful owl purse – post 249
Jenstc2003 – an adorable skeleton hat – post 217
kirsts – beautiful dyeing – post 208
knittingnearsided – another awesome chess piece – post 204
sandybeach – a very creative and cute indoor snowball fight – post 199
stitchbot – a perfect golden pokey stick – post 191
burningpopsicles – an awesome Gir hat – post 170
midwestAliceAnn – a very cute i-cord horse – post 169
tigerbeat – a darling bunny nugget – post 148
AnissaH – an adorable yellow piglet – post 142
suseknits – a beautiful beaded lace shawl – post 140
sandy62 – a beautiful beaded ring – post 135
kaylynwhite – stunningly cute cat legwarmers – post 122
hudfamsix – an adorable adipose – post 115
SleepyMama2122 – gorgeous dyeing – post 114
Bijou3owl – very pretty blue socks – post 98
SheepTricks – beautiful dyeing – post 32
hydra-star – an adorable Gort zombie monster – post 31
starrynightsky – a clever and cute runic stone tag – post 29
LumosKP– a handsome centaur square – post 19
silverbison – a super cute little monster – post 15
What to highlight...what to highlight...actually, she had me at "belly-dancing kitty" - way to go, nwheatley!
Stay tuned for my next blog post - more Class Coverage is on its way! :)
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Postcard Swap & Activities Update
HufflePost: Don't let the Owls have all the fun
Look for the new HufflePost Card Swap thread in The Den this week and sign up to participate. Send post cards or greeting cards to the names on you receive (probably 3-5 people depending on participation) and then sit back and wait for the Owls to arrive with cards for you.
Activities Update
I'm happy to report that all the activities threads are humming along.
Health & Fitness: We have weekly accountability and lots of mutual encouragement for our individual goals. Several people are working the Couch to 5K program.
Give & Take: If you discovered yarn or other supplies you could do without while you were organizing for Quidditch, take them over to the Give & Take thread. This is also the place to post info about charitable endeavors or fundraising for causes.
Spinning & Weaving: We continue to bring people over to the dark side. Spindles seem to be appearing in Hufflepuff homes around the world this term. (The moderators had a private discussion about whether to feature Aragog or Aragorn on the Spinning badge this term -- Aragog was voted most appropriate, but Aragorn is way cuter.)
Games: The perfect place to hang out late at night.
Hufflepuff Theatre: There was a nice crowd for last weekend's showing of Midnight in Paris. We've also had plenty of suggestions for what to watch while we get ready for the next movie weekend title to be announced.
Hufflepuff Library: The HP Readathon is still underway, but lots of other titles are getting shared, too. A recent request for help with science fiction titles for girls generated many wonderful suggestions.
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Class Coverage by LumosKP, 9/8/12
Hello Badgers!! Welcome to the first edition of my class reporting for the Fall 2012 term! Every week or so, I will be telling you what our fellow Badgers have been up to in 4 classes - Charms, History of Magic, Flying, and Muggle Studies! It has been awesome to go through these classes and see what beautiful crafting is being done by Hufflepuffs, so please be sure to check out these projects, favorite them, and leave some comments for your fellow Badgers!
First up, let's talk about Charms...so far, we have 12 Hufflepuffs who have submitted their Charms homework, and it is looking awesome! They are very well-prepared for any rough weather that we may see this year, and they are learning a ton about Meteolojinx Recanto!
JillinSingapore - a fabulous Ninjago hat – post #133
Bryshamom - a lovely shawl – post #111
kaylynwhite - a way cool Simpatico hat – post #109
OliviaB - a cute headband – post #101
costumer47 - a neat Meteolojinx Recanto square – post #100
k8erpillar – a pretty Steam Age Cowl – post #73
texaninalaska – an awesome Aurora hat – post #71
sandybeach – some very cool green mitts – post #68
nwheatley – a very pretty kerchief – post #66
yarnvista – an awesome DH Hat – post #47
PollyWoggers – some beautiful Northern Lights dyeing – post #38
Dottydori – some gorgeous Storm Dyeing – post #25
It's always difficult to choose one picture to spotlight, but for Charms so far, I wanted to show off the Aurora hat by texaninalaska - such a lovely representation of the Northern Lights:
Next up is History of Magic...we only have two Badgers thus far who have volunteered to be a part of the production of The Fountain of Fair Fortune, but their work is spectacular! Both of these Puffs are spinners, and have created lovely special effects for the play!
Timeless1 – beautiful spinning for the stream special effects (and blue fingers!) – post #34
hudfamsix – lovely spinning that will serve as the fountain and the water –
post #29
With only 2 Badgers so far in this class, I simply have to share both of their spinning pictures with you:
Timeless1:
hudfamsix:
Flying class is really hopping for Hufflepuff...13 Badgertastic homework submissions so far, demonstrating that we are learning lots about the Point Me spell and flying through hoops!
woodlandhelen – a lovely cowl with mitering – post #179
brighteyesjessy – a pretty fluffy rainbow hat – post #167
frimptes – some amazing cables and lace socks – post #164
costumer47 – a darling bobbles blanket square – post #162
krazykt82000 – a pretty bobble diamond dishcloth – post #134
OliviaB – an adorable dress up crown – post #117
HOLLYGOOD – a way cool Time Warp cloth – post #113
Skrewkat – a gorgeous cabled hat – post #81
grafovna – a very cute ripple baby blanket – post #77
LumosKP – a squishy-faced Mandrake blanket square – post #65
knitbunnie – a darling Buckeye Baby Cap – post #42
Shawn – an adorable headband – post #28
lucamama – a very sweet princess crown – post #17
Take a look at costumer47's blanket square - I thought those bobbles really did a great job of representing not only the hoops but also the maze walls that Flying students are having to navigate this month:
And finally, we have Muggle Studies, where Back to School is the lesson of the day! Six of our Badgers have shown that they are not only ready for a new term at the House Cup, but that they also understand what this time of year means to Muggles!
kayhey – a very pretty laptop cozy – post #83
Jenstc2003 – a lovely and handy bookmark – post #73
costumer47 – three gorgeous blanket squares – post #68
Dottydori – some Muggle shoelaces, a.k.a. beautiful spinning – post #51
alitacasey – an adorable Pebble Mug Mat – post #42
kristelknab – a darling and handy Mr. Hootigan – post #26
Well, as a big fan of owls, and also because her description of eeeeee!mail made me laugh, I simply had to show you kristelknab's Mr. Hootigan:
Okay, Badgers...that's all for now...I hope you enjoyed my first round of Class Coverage, and I really hope that these homework turn-ins have inspired you to get crafting for Helga and the Hufflepuffs!
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Let's play
Two shiny new threads have opened since last week's activities report --
Badger Games
Hosted by Pollywoggers, the game thread offers a new game every week or so. Currently we're playing "last letter first, yarn edition." Take the word in the last post and use the last letter of it as the first letter of the word you post. In our version, the words need to be related to the fiber arts. Drop by and play along! Something new will be along soon, too.
Give and Take
If you have yarn, tools, crafting supplies, etc., that you'd like to send on to someone who would love them, this is the place. Likewise, if you're looking for sock yarn minis, some fiber to try out with your new spindle, etc., post a note here. Last term yarn, patterns, craft kits, and more were happily given away to new owners. We even had some services on offer, including a pair of socks knitted. If you have just organized your stash for Quidditch and would like to free up some space for the new and shiny, post some pictures of what you're ready to let go and we'll find it a new home.
As always, leave a comment or send me a PM on Ravelry if you have feedback or questions about Hufflepuff Activities.
Badger Games
Hosted by Pollywoggers, the game thread offers a new game every week or so. Currently we're playing "last letter first, yarn edition." Take the word in the last post and use the last letter of it as the first letter of the word you post. In our version, the words need to be related to the fiber arts. Drop by and play along! Something new will be along soon, too.
Give and Take
If you have yarn, tools, crafting supplies, etc., that you'd like to send on to someone who would love them, this is the place. Likewise, if you're looking for sock yarn minis, some fiber to try out with your new spindle, etc., post a note here. Last term yarn, patterns, craft kits, and more were happily given away to new owners. We even had some services on offer, including a pair of socks knitted. If you have just organized your stash for Quidditch and would like to free up some space for the new and shiny, post some pictures of what you're ready to let go and we'll find it a new home.
As always, leave a comment or send me a PM on Ravelry if you have feedback or questions about Hufflepuff Activities.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Extracurricular Activities: Get Involved!
Welcome to another fantastic term in The Den!
Classes and advanced studies are only part of the fun at Hogwarts. As a proud member of Hufflepuff House, you are invited to join in the following extracurricular activities.
Fall into Hufflecleaning 2012
For motivation on cleaning/decluttering/organizing goals of any size, check in with the Hufflecleaners for ideas and encouragement. Chellbelle has given us a list of helpful links at the top of the thread, too, including a Declutter Calendar. Check out the first post for badge options!
The Huffletheatre
Theresmiling is our movie hostess and she's selected Midnight in Paris for the first movie weekend, September 7-9. Check it out on imdb.com and see if you can locate a copy in time to chat about it next weekend. Please feel free to talk about whatever else you're watching, movies or TV, anytime.
HuffleLibrary
Whether you like your books with paper pages, backlit on computer devices, or read to you by someone with a lovely voice, we would love to hear from you in the Library. This term our "read-along" is focusing on the Harry Potter series so pick up the volume of your choice -- or the audiobooks -- and let's talk! We'll be doing a special craft-along during the term in cooperation with the Hufflepuff HECK thread, so stay tuned for more about that.
Spin a Yarn / Tangled Webs We Weave
Spinners and weavers are invited to pull up a chair in this thread and chat about latest projects, resources, goals, etc. All levels of experience are welcome! We love pretty pictures of fiber, spindles, wheels, spun yarn, looms, projects made out of handspun, so don't hesitate to show off your stuff. Kazpatch and yours truly, Marushka, provide virtual hand-holding and applause, as needed.
Hufflepuff Health & Fitness
You don't have to be a jock to hang out with us in the Hufflepuff Gym! If you’re looking to set goals -- and get support & encouragement -- related to health, fitness, nutrition, etc., this is the place. Let us know if you want to get the weekly earburn reminder (on Sundays) to check in on your progress and/or to set a goal for the week ahead.
Give and Take
This is our wish list and giveaway thread. Clean out the unloved or unused supplies or tools from your craft area and post them here -- for a little postage, you'll make someone's day. Last term we had services as well as supplies being offered and accepted, including handmade socks and custom spinning. We haven't opened the Fall thread yet, but I'll let you know when we do.
Hufflepuff Games
Stay tuned for a shiny new games thread for the Fall term.
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Activities updates here on the blog every Thursday. Please let me know if you have comments or suggestions, either here on the blog or via PM on Ravelry to Marushka.
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| Being the Activities Prefect reminds me a lot of Julie's job on that classic TV show of the 1970s, The Love Boat. Please forgive me if I direct you to the Fiesta Deck or the Promenade Deck instead of the Puff dorm rooms this term. |
Classes and advanced studies are only part of the fun at Hogwarts. As a proud member of Hufflepuff House, you are invited to join in the following extracurricular activities.
Fall into Hufflecleaning 2012
For motivation on cleaning/decluttering/organizing goals of any size, check in with the Hufflecleaners for ideas and encouragement. Chellbelle has given us a list of helpful links at the top of the thread, too, including a Declutter Calendar. Check out the first post for badge options!
The Huffletheatre
Theresmiling is our movie hostess and she's selected Midnight in Paris for the first movie weekend, September 7-9. Check it out on imdb.com and see if you can locate a copy in time to chat about it next weekend. Please feel free to talk about whatever else you're watching, movies or TV, anytime.
HuffleLibrary
Whether you like your books with paper pages, backlit on computer devices, or read to you by someone with a lovely voice, we would love to hear from you in the Library. This term our "read-along" is focusing on the Harry Potter series so pick up the volume of your choice -- or the audiobooks -- and let's talk! We'll be doing a special craft-along during the term in cooperation with the Hufflepuff HECK thread, so stay tuned for more about that.
Spin a Yarn / Tangled Webs We Weave
Spinners and weavers are invited to pull up a chair in this thread and chat about latest projects, resources, goals, etc. All levels of experience are welcome! We love pretty pictures of fiber, spindles, wheels, spun yarn, looms, projects made out of handspun, so don't hesitate to show off your stuff. Kazpatch and yours truly, Marushka, provide virtual hand-holding and applause, as needed.
Hufflepuff Health & Fitness
You don't have to be a jock to hang out with us in the Hufflepuff Gym! If you’re looking to set goals -- and get support & encouragement -- related to health, fitness, nutrition, etc., this is the place. Let us know if you want to get the weekly earburn reminder (on Sundays) to check in on your progress and/or to set a goal for the week ahead.
Give and Take
This is our wish list and giveaway thread. Clean out the unloved or unused supplies or tools from your craft area and post them here -- for a little postage, you'll make someone's day. Last term we had services as well as supplies being offered and accepted, including handmade socks and custom spinning. We haven't opened the Fall thread yet, but I'll let you know when we do.
Hufflepuff Games
Stay tuned for a shiny new games thread for the Fall term.
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Activities updates here on the blog every Thursday. Please let me know if you have comments or suggestions, either here on the blog or via PM on Ravelry to Marushka.
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