Iris's latest bedtime story has been her first Harry Potter book, a present for her birthday from her Great Uncle Iain, it has had a profound effect on her. So when she found these little brown bottles (The Works) in my crafting drawers, straight away, with that look of creative excitement in her eyes, she said that they were just perfect for making Harry Potter Spell bottles with.
She then proceeded to rifle through every drawer, box, bottle and tub finding all manner of tiny things to put in them, googly eyes, beads, buttons, charms etc.
Next, she wanted to put a label on each one. I suggested a self adhesive label which she was very happy to go along with. I just love her innocent spellings, they bring a tear to my eye, every time I look at them.
She also knew she wanted to put a key on the bottles, fiercely independent, I was allowed to do this for her, as she said didn't know how, but I think she will for next time. She also found a wooden tray to put them in (a tantalus??) and liked the suggestion of putting some paper of magical letters in the bottom/back of it. I did the cutting to size while she spread the glue.
She took it all home with her to sit on her bedroom shelves, but I really, really need a set of my own now, to perhaps even frame in a shadow box. I am hoping next time she is here for the day I can persuade her to make me one, with the promise that it will be my very special treasure too.
