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The Storyteller's Cottage
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Приєднався 8 кві 2018
Learn the secrets of event planning and home decorating using themes from your favorite books, movies and fandoms. I’ll show you how to recreate the fictional worlds simply, easily and affordably, how to decorate fantasy-inspired spaces using things you already have around the house, and how to create themed food, unique costumes, and fanciful activities that the characters your favorite stories would enjoy. If you read books or watch movies to escape from the pressures of daily life, these event planning tips and unique decorating tricks will help you bring that fictional feeling to life and live in your favorite story every day!
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Classroom Murder Mystery Game Walkthrough for Teachers | Is Murder at the Ivory Tower Right for You?
Thinking about playing a murder mystery game with your class? In this video I'll walk through Murder at the Ivory Tower, a printable murder puzzle that's designed for students in grades 7 - 12 to solve by reading vintage-looking primary sources like letters, witness statements, maps, book reviews and even recipes.
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DOWNLOAD FROM TEACHERS PAY TEACHERS:
www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Murder-Mystery-Murder-at-the-Ivory-Tower-7658072
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BUY PRIZES FOR YOUR GAME
* "Best Detective" mugs: www.etsy.com/shop/StorytellersCottage
* Victorian poison label buttons, stickers, totes and more: www.redbubble.com/people/MysteryCottage/shop?asc=u
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BECOME A PLAYTESTER FOR NEW MURDER MYSTERY GAMES
* patreon.com/thestorytellerscottage
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CONNECT WITH THE STORYTELLER'S COTTAGE
* linktr.ee/storytellerscottage
#teachertuber #murdermystery #murdermysterygame #classroommystery
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Planning an event where you'll serve story-themed food? It's not as simple as just buying some Chocolate Frogs and leaving it at that! Learn exactly what you need to know to successfully make and serve story-themed refreshments at your next immersive event. 0:12 How foods straight out of stories bring your event to life 1:19 The three questions you must answer before you plan your menu 2:00 Mak...
Want to Feel Like You've Traveled to Another Time & Place? How to Build a Fantasy World on a Budget
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Are you planning a themed event or decorating an immersive space inspired by your favorite fandom? Learn how to build an evocative setting that feels just like your favorite fictional world! Find practical tips and tricks to recreate your favorite fantasy world on a budget, using items you already have around the house. Want to be immersed in another time and place? Everything you need to make ...
How to Create Fantasy Worlds IRL Based on Your Favorite Fandoms (Easily and On a Budget!)
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How to Create Themed Activities To Make Your Fantasy-Themed Party Come To Life!
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Are you throwing a party set in another world? The most important element to bring that world to life is THEMED ACTIVITIES! Here's all the party planning advice you'll need to help your guests feel as though they've been transported to another time and place. 00:00 Why themed activities are they key to bringing a fantasy world to life 00:39 A Harry Potter example 2:12 Stories with obvious activ...
Top 10 Tips for Planning a Murder Mystery Party #shorts
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Sure, you can buy a murder mystery game kit, and just open it and play, but let's talk about how to create an immersive world for your players, and how to make sure your party runs smoothly! Here is the SHORT version of my top 10 tips for planning a murder mystery party... find the LONG version on my channel!
The Storyteller's Cottage: Creating Fantasy Worlds in Real Life
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Learn the secrets of event planning and home decorating using themes from your favorite books, movies and fandoms. I’ll show you how to recreate the fictional worlds simply, easily and affordably, how to decorate fantasy-inspired spaces using things you already have around the house, and how to create themed food, unique costumes, and fanciful activities that the characters your favorite storie...
Top 10 Tips for Planning a Murder Mystery Party (EASILY AND ON A BUDGET)
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Sure, you can buy a murder mystery game kit, and just open it and play, but let's talk about how to create an immersive world for your players, and how to make sure your party runs smoothly! Here are my top 10 tips for planning a murder mystery party: 0:33 Start planning early 1:09 Choose the right game 2:01 Choose your guests carefully 3:38 Plan themed decor 5:05 Plan themed food 6:08 Plan pri...
How to Decorate for a Murder Mystery Party (ON A BUDGET with Things You Already Have)
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Learn how to decorate for a murder mystery party on a budget. Are you planning to host a murder mystery party, but you're overwhelmed by the thought of turning your house or apartment into a medieval castle or Victorian manor? Check out three simple ways to turn your space into an immersive world that will leave your guests breathless! 0:19 How to create a themed space for your party 0:58 Deter...
The Storyteller's Cottage Virtual Tour
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Walk through The Storyteller's Cottage as it was in 2020. (Sadly, the physical location of The Storyteller's Cottage was forced to close during the pandemic, and the business now lives only online).
Plan a Unique Party Featuring an Evening of Victorian Parlor Magic (Your Guests Will Never Forget!)
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Learn how to plan a unique party with a fun, Victorian magic theme. In the Victorian era, up-close magic shows were all the rage. To recreate this kind of old-fashioned, close-up magic event yourself, you'll need three things: vintage decor, magical foods, and a skilled magician. Learn all the party planning tips and tricks that you'll need to create a uniquely memorable event! 0:00 What’s cool...
Put Those Other Book Clubs To Shame! Host a Fun Mystery Book Club Inspired by Sherlock Holmes
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Put Those Other Book Clubs To Shame! Host a Fun Mystery Book Club Inspired by Sherlock Holmes
How to Host a "Last Night on the Titanic" Dinner Party (with themed decor, food & activities)
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How to Find the Killer at a Murder Mystery Party (Impress Your Friends Every Time!)
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How to Host a Jane Austen Tea Party | Regency Era Teatime Themed Food, Drinks, Decor & Activities
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The Last Curtain Call | Preview the Downloadable Murder Mystery Party Kit
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How to Host a Murder Mystery Party (Step by Step Instructions from Gameplay to Food & Decor)
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Creating a Secret Wardrobe Door to Narnia | Thrifted & Upcycled Armoire Before & After
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Decorating an Agatha Christie Inspired Bedroom with Thrifted Finds (Shh...It's Also An Escape Room!)
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Creating a Secret Bookcase Door into a Fantasy Castle (How To Build & Decorate Your Secret Room)
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How to Host a Bookish Holiday Tea Party with Themed Food, Drinks, Decorations & Activities
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How to Host a Great Gatsby Party (Featuring a Jazz Supper Club)
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How to Host a Harry Potter Party for Grownups, Including Themed Food & Drinks & Costuming
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How to Host a Harry Potter Party for Grownups, Complete with Decorations & Themed Activities
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How to Host a Masquerade Ball Inspired by "The Starless Sea" by Erin Morgenstern
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How to Plan an Alice in Wonderland Tea Party with Themed Food, Drinks, Decorations & Activities
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How to Plan an Alice in Wonderland Tea Party with Themed Food, Drinks, Decorations & Activities
Thank you so much for your video! You are an amazing presenter! So motivational!!
Does anyone step on the inside of the wardrobe and is it sturdy enough for that?
Some of the shorter people would step on that spot, but it's super sturdy so it wasn't a problem.
Oh I wish I had a big house. It's very small. Maybe Hagrid's hut!
This is so wonderful! Thank you ❤
TY for your video ....I was thinking of doing a "pull out of the hat character" for my friends to dress us as about 6 weeks before and then hold the party
That sounds fun!
Jan 11th I am hosting a Murder Mystery party we rented a room at the Knights of Columbus, the murder happens in a old theater so I am trying to figure out how I can move the tables and chairs already there to look like an old theater. I appreciate your ideas, thank you.
Thank you
This video was wonderful, can I use this for 55 and older community event? Where would you suggest I look for a kit? Thank you so much
You can definitely use a game like this for a 55 and older event :) Etsy is a great resource for murder mystery game kits. Try this one: www.etsy.com/listing/982244133/
Excellent information, tips, and examples! Thanks for sharing!
Can these games be replayed or are they to be played only once?
Most are designed to be played just one time.
You didnt give away who the murderer was in this video..... did you? I am worried that this gave it away based on the letter he was holding up in the video.. and I already bought the kit.
Nope, no spoilers in this video :) You're safe!
@@thestorytellerscottage Thank Goodness!! Appreciate your reply and love your channel, it is very helpful for hosting my very own murder mystery :)
4:28 thanks! For not trying to sell me something❤🃏🎲☕️🍭🍬🧁🍰
Hi I’m planning an Alice in Wonderland part for my granddaughter’s 8th birthday. Have you done a party like this before and do you have any ideas. Many thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas. Kxx
I sure do! Here's my video about decorating for an Alice in Wonderland party: ua-cam.com/video/KLDAr4vhAhg/v-deo.html
Oh, Lady Heartbreaker! `You had me at > unlimited resources <´. My lifetime dream-folly.
Appreciated elaboration here. Thank you & Kudos!
We are planning an Alice in Wonderland sweet 16 mystery adventure and I'm incorporating a lot of your ideas. Guests have been requested to dress their best while they will go on an adventure through the forest, garden tea party, another room will be the mad hatters tea party and finally the Queens court. As they move through the party they will have actions, choices and games to discover one of two curiosities either who did the. Queen take off their head? Or where did the white rabbit go? Plot twist the Queen will take off the white rabbits head and guests will find out they've been chasing the same answer to two different mysteries! It's going to be epic!!!!
That sounds amazing! Love that you're combining Alice and a mystery :) Good luck!
Any tipps on how to survive as the killer? Asking for a friend
Figure out which other suspect also has some clues pointing to them and plant lots of seeds of doubt about them to everyone who will listen. Share your theories about who the murderer could be every chance you get, as if you're gossiping or sharing secret information, so you seem like you're building a coalition team of good guys. Practice your poker face, so you can lie convincingly when someone gets too close to the truth. If you can laugh it off, so much the better (like "Yeah, that does make me look guilty, doesn't it? Someone is setting me up! I totally didn't do it.") Your best bet is to lean into any kind of doubt that players have about another suspect. Good luck!
oh my god this is amazing. you are who i want to be when i grow up lol
Awww, thanks! :)
Brilliant ideas, thank you.
Wow! 🤩
Where is this located? How do get info on possible events?
We were located in Simsbury, CT, but had to close down during the pandemic. Now the Storyteller's Cottage lives only online :) storytellerscottage.com
Amazing!!
Happy and healthy New Year to you and yours. I'm nursing a cold and came across this clip. Love your ideas ❣️♣️♦️♠️
Waht fo u want??? Let me out or what .
I love watching your videos! You offer great tips on such a fun subject. It makes me wish I had been able to go to one of your immersive events, or, even better, work for you making them happen. 😊 When our children were younger, I loved to get elaborate with themed birthday parties. My favorite was when we turned our house into Hogwarts and Diagon Alley (twice). I don’t get to throw many events like that anymore, but I recently held an Alice in Wonderland themed Unbirthday tea party for my book club. I hope to find more excuses for hosting immersive events for adults in the future.
Thanks so much! I also started out planning themed birthday parties for my three children, and The Storyteller's Cottage was born to fill that creative gap for me when they all grew up and left home. I recently found a Meetup group near me for women over 50, where each member is encouraged to plan and host a themed event. I'm currently dreaming up new events to plan for them :) Hope you find something similar!
@@thestorytellerscottage What fun!
Thank you for the tips! I'm trying to organize a Harry Potter themed party for a friend who is a fan but I have no idea where to start, this is very helpful!
Glad to hear it! Have fun :)
Very helpful thank you a lot very wonderful thought out time planned layout , very interactive and time will fly by!
Plotting out a double Alice event! The first is a tea party and the second is a birthday party! I figure that the tea party will help me zero in on what works and then execute it more successfully for the birthday party. :)
Good luck!
Nice
Ah, I adore the work you put into this. Such good advice!
Thanks so much!
I love themed menus; thank you for this!
I love themed menus too :)
I am writing my own murder mystery would you be willing to answer a few questions that I have??
Sure - you can email me at lisa@storytellerscottage.com
Brilliant!!! Thank you ,new subscriber
Brilliant, thanks for sharing!
These have helped so much! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing such fabulous inspiration!
Will there be a party inspired by Beauty and the Beast?
I love that idea! I'll put it on my list :)
thank you! do you have any alternatives to the activities if you don't have any extra hands to help
Thanks for asking! I would modify the mini stories and the fortune telling so that guests pull a random paper from a bowl -- you can type these up ahead of time and won't need anyone to monitor the activity. It will be sort of a grab & go kind of thing :)
Number 11: Be inspired by the videos of "Storyteller`s Cottage"!
Awww! Thanks :)
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Where is this magical place located?
The Storyteller's Cottage was located in Simsbury, Connecticut from 2017 - 2020, but unfortunately, was forced to close during the pandemic. We live exclusively online now!
Lol 'nothing'. So true!
Can't wait!
❤❤ My hope is that after the pandemic your business will once again flourish! I love the concept!
Thank you so much :)
I’m new to being a library director, and we’re hosting an Alice in Wonderland-inspired tea party for Mother’s Day! You were the first inspiration to come to mind! Thanks for the fun and magic!
I'm so touched! Hope your tea party turns out to be fantastic :)
Yess!!!! please. I run a Larp group here in Argentina and your video really help us set the mood for a vampire larp we had.
I'm so glad to hear that!
Amazing
Outstanding, I love it! I had to subscribe to your channel. Best regards, and stay safe.
Great tips thank you
These are all really wonderful hints and ideas to bring a theme party to life. I bet your parties are super fun!