style=”PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px”>Potter Glass Marbles style=”PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px”>© Josée Leblanc SuppliesClear (or colored) glass marblesRulerWord processing softwarePrinterWhite paper1/2″ or 3/4 round punch and/or scissorsMod Podge or another similar type of glueFoam brush or small paint brushNote: Depending on what you decide …read more!

Lumos, the charitable organization co-founded by Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling, has organized a campaign to launch on June 1st, International Children’s Day, in support of the countless disadvantaged children living in institutions across Europe unable to celebrate their birthdays. The Light a Birthday Candle for Lumos Campaign asks people from across the world …read more!

The Crafty Witches have launched a brand new Craft-Along for the month of May, entitled “Fighting the I’m-Not-Crafty Syndrome.” The task for this month is to make Potter Glass Marbles, which require minimal supplies and are easy for everyone of any crafting ability to make. MyLeaky points will be awarded to everyone who participates in …read more!

Please join us in wishing Robert Pattinson (Cedric Diggory) a very happy birthday! The actor is celebrating his 24th birthday today. Many happy returns!

In a follow up to our MTV Movie Awards nominations story below, actor Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) has made comments about his nomination, working Harry Potter costar Helena Bonhamn Carter, and of a scene cut from the “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” film. On the subject of his nomination for Best Villain, Mr. …read more!

As readers will recall, last March we told you members of the cast of the “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” film had been nominated at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards. The final round of voting for the awards is now open, and can be completed at this link. In the final round of nominations …read more!

Organizations of any kind thrive on volunteers. I know this because not only do I volunteer for some, like The Leaky Cauldron, I also have worked and currently work for non-profits where volunteers are involved daily. I’ve watched many different kinds of volunteers and the one thing I have seen consistently over the years is …read more!

Actor Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick and Griphook) will be appearing joining PotterCast for a live video recording tomorrow, Wednesday, May 12, at 3pm EST. Join us on our Livestream channel to hear and see Mr. Davis discuss his new autobiography, Size Matters Not, as well as talk of his experience working on the the Harry …read more!

“I’m not crafty!” “I could never do that!” *siiiiiiiigh* If you’re a crafter, sentences like these probably gets on your nerves too. And if you’re not a crafter and say things like that… Well just know you annoy the crafters around you! I’ve talked about it here in details, so I won’t repeat myself, but …read more!

Members of the Harry Potter cast have been busy this week, from television appearances to charity auctions and new interviews. Our Order Partner DanRadcliffe.com has a number of new backstage photos of Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) alongside the cast of musical “Promises, Promises.” The play is showing on Broadway in New York and the musical’s …read more!