Well, I’ve returned from the high temperature hell that is home to the Universal Islands of Adventure theme park.  Orlando was H-O-T.  Did I mention it was hot?
Not only was it hot, but also the park was teeming with scores of kids on their summer vacation.  I’d definitely only entertain visiting again if it [...]

Long-time Madame Malkins lurker and YouTuber RogueS0ck has posted a couple of videos profiling some of the Potter replicas Noble Collection has released.
Once he gets warmed up he gives a nice review of the Horcrux ring and locket from the latest film.   The pieces are beautiful, but for accuracy’s sake, I prefer the locket on [...]

A while back, a bunch of lucky individuals who blog like the dickens about Neil Gaiman received mysterious boxes filled with all kinds of goodies related to the movie Coraline.
I’m no stranger to the concept of mystery boxes having received and made (and currently making) some of my own. However, I’m in awe of [...]

My infinitely cooler-than-me friend Tim sent me this awesome Comicon-only miniature version of the uber-expensive Goliathon 83 Infinity Beam Projector Raygun (part of the Dr. Grordbort collection). What makes it even cooler is that he had the raygun’s designer, Greg Broadmore, sign the box!
Although lacking in the glass details of the original, the [...]

компютри втора употребаI volunteer for a raptor rescue, Raptor, Inc. (It’s pretty much the only legal way in the United States to really work with and get up close and personal with owls and other birds of prey). I am in the process of redesigning their Web site and have started by revamping [...]

Do you long to parley with a python? Converse with a cobra? The Parselmouth Web site is an itty-bitty site (with Google ads galore) that allows you to translate any word or phrase into parseltongue and download the translation as an mp3.
Curious about how Curious Goods sounds? Click here.

It’s going to be a busy weekend at Curious Goods headquarters. First there’s the weekend’s wonderful winter workshops (W4) being held by the Cincinnati Calligraphers Guild. (I’m taking decorated letters and gilding, both taught by the talented Holly Monroe.) That evening there’s an evening adventure play-testing Heroes of Yore, Justin’s masterpiece of [...]

Yes, I’ve been a posting slacker. What makes it even worst yet is that I’ve had so many wonderful things to post about that my blog should be chock-a-bloc with new posts and pages.  Fear not dear reader, I am back in the swing of things and shall rectify the damages immediately. [...]

The only thing this has in common with my last post is that it is green and Harry Potter related. I was ecstatic to finally be able to finish my Hogwarts invitation letter. As always, lots of juicy photos were taken for your enjoyment. (And speaking of photos, my pictures of the [...]

I’m almost done with (what I think) is one of the coolest pieces I’ve ever made. What is it? Well, as it’s part of a craft swap that is not done, I can’t say. Yet.