Crafty Witches

It’s a beautiful day, you’re walking through your local
weekend market, and lo-and-behold, you spy the perfect

“at your doorstep”. Twigs, leaves, flowers, feathers,
vines, stones, etc., all of these things can be used.

“witchy” themed item that would look marvelous hanging
above your altar. You whip out your pocket book only to

I’ve seen some incredibly life-like animals painted on
large stones, and twigs and dried leaves incorporated into a

have your vision dashed by a hefty price tag. If you’re
anything like me, it’s a scenario you’re only too

woven wall hanging. If you live close to the beach, then
you’ve got a literal treasure trove of craft materials at

familiar with…but help is on the way!

your feet…given they’re washed properly!

The truth is, you don’t have to be a master woodcrafter or
be able to knit with your eyes closed in order to make

Op Shops are another invaluable resource for cheap craft
materials. If you look, there’s usually a bin full of

Witchcraft or Pagan themed items for your home. All you
need is a few simple supplies, and a little bit of time…of

material scraps, wool, knitting needles, and craft books.
Old wooden platters or bowls can be sanded down and

course, if you have kids, you can cut the time in half by
letting them help you.

repainted for altar tools; and if you have a really good
look at what’s on the shelves, you may just find that

If you follow these few simple steps, you’ll be amazed at

goblet, bell, or “offering dish” that you’ve been
searching for. Those old beanbag lap tables make wonderful

what you can create, even if you think you’re hopeless at
crafting anything!

and easily “hide-able” altars.

The first step is to ask yourself “what would I like to

make?”

“pick-me-up”. From jewelry making to polymer clay and
back again, even the most fussy of crafters can find what

There are countless websites out there that offer free
crafting patterns, and crafting kits are also available for

they need and then some.

those who prefer the simpler approach. For the most part,
patterns and kits are meant only for personal

Can’t afford the craft shop?

use…designers generally frown upon those who “copy and
re-sell” their work, not to mention the karmic kickbacks

The Reject Shop and The Warehouse, along with most of the
little “$2” shops, always have inexpensive acrylic,

of such actions can be harsh. Designers not only like to
see their work enjoyed by others, but it’s also satisfying

watercolor, and oil paint kits, as well as scrapbooking and
other papercraft supplies. They even have unpainted wooden

to know that their designs have inspired others to create
their own similar, yet unique craft items. One thing

items now and then, it never hurts to keep checking back.

designers do enjoy, is having a picture of the item they
inspired you to create sent to them, along with a little

So you see, you don’t have to rush out and spend a fortune
on that must have one of a kind item, when you can quite

note of thanks. It’s a small gesture that really goes a
long way.

easily make your own “one of a kind” at home for half
the price. Of course, if you can run out and spend…then

Okay, you’ve got an idea, now you need the materials. If

by all means do so, just don’t forget that it’s a
special kind of feeling you get when someone points out and