Felt Hogwarts' Ties {Tutorial}

I fell behind on the Harry Potter craftathon, but I am back on schedule; and boy, do I feel good!

The invitations are nearly finished too.  I've decided to add one more little embellishment {typical}.  Can't wait!  I really can't.

In the meantime...

{A Very Harry Tutorial}

Step 1.  Draw a tie shape in Silhouette Design Studio and cut.  I made mine about 3 inches across at it's widest point and about 9 inches long.  I'd be happy to e-mail the design to you, but it was super easy to do {I know you can do it!}.

Step 2.  Trace your stencil repeatedly on the felt of your choice {I used red, green, blue and yellow - Hogwarts' house colors} and cut {duh}.

Step 3.  Cut 1/4 - 1/2 inch strips of felt in the corresponding colors {I used gold, silver, bronze and black to keep with the Hogwarts' theme}.  I just eyeballed it when I was cutting so there are minor imperfections here and there and not all the stripes are the same width.

Step 4.  Using hot glue, attach brooch pins to the back of the tie's top {I used 1 inch pins found on Etsy HERE}.

Step 5.  Use craft glue to adhere the strips of felt to the tie at about a 45 degree angle {roughly, of course}.

Step 6.  The glue should set for 24 hours to ensure the strongest hold.  Since I didn't do this project at the last minute I was able to abide by that rule {kind of proud, not gonna lie}, but if you are short on time you will be okay.  I would let it set for at least 8 hours.

Step 7.  Beam with pride.

I've got 40 of these super cute ties burnin' a hole in my Harry Potter supply stash.

How excited am I to see the kids wearing these at Maia's 6th birthday soiree?

Very excited.  I am very excited.

I've still got a bunch of felt to use for bunting and/or table runners.  What to do... what to do?

Love them, but don't want to do the work?  These ties are now available in my Etsy shop!

Check out the rest of my Harry Potter party posts!

Potter Inspired Canvas Art

Pages O' Potter Book Page Wreath

Potter Party Invites

Felt Hogwarts' Ties

Chocolate Frogs

Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans

Harry Potter Party Reveal

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Tuesday: Not Just a Housewife, Tip Junkie, Today's Creative Blog, My World Made By Hand, Cowgirl Up!, Chef in Training

Wednesday: 733blog, Someday Crafts, Southern Lovely, Gingersnap Crafts, I Gotta Create

Thursday: The ArtsyGirl Connection, Embracing Change, Delightful Order, 52mantels, Somewhat Simple, Live Laugh Rowe, Hating Martha, Crafty Scrappy Happy

Friday: Tatertots and Jello, A Little Inspiration, Addicted 2 Decorating, Whipperberry, Naptime Crafters, Thirty Handmade Days

Saturday: Six Sister's Stuff, Family Ever After, Be Different Act Normal, Too Much Time on my Hands

Sunday: Homemaker on a Dime, DIY Show Off