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I started a new Tribe...

2008-06-23T00:34:36Z

and I would *really* appreciate your help in getting the word out! It is a Tribe called "Service Animals" and it is for raisers, trainers and users of service animals. One of my goals with this new tribe is so I can learn more about other schools, other types of service animals (ie signal dogs). Also I want it to be a mega-mall of information!

So, if you know someone who is involved with service animals would you be so kind as to forward the link? It can be either on your tribe Friends' list or your private & personnel email lists (business contacts is up to you!). Also, posting it on your blog, your LJ, etc would also help to get the word out.

Thanks! Oh, and once it is up and running, feel free to drop by just to check it out or maybe ask a question....

Cheers!
Cat & Calle

http://tribes.tribe.net/serviceanimals

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Homemade Witches Broom

2008-06-11T02:58:08Z

Find a good tree branch to use for the handle (a little crooked works best). Take some straw (pine needles can also be used) and tie it into many small bundles using strong thread or string. Tie each bundle as tight as possible. Then begin attaching the bundles around the bottom of the branch, tying them one or two at a time, winding string around and then adding more. When you get to the last bundle, wrap the string around that one and tie it off tight.

any thoughts

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Pagan Stencils?

2008-06-05T17:13:49Z

Hey guys, I have a project underway to make a jewelry box for my rings and pentacles, etc.: I've bought two classic deck fence-posts (with a flat top) that I want to stain and hinge together. But, I also want to stencil the top wih a Pagan motif, such as satyrs (especially), but I haven't been able to find anything. Still, if I can just find a drawing I can have a stenncil custom-made for my use. (Sadly, the only "Pan" stencil I could find was a rather "cutsie" version of a Brian Froud drawing. Now, while I *LOVE* Brian's work, I just don't want a cute imp-like satyr! LOL! Heck, what I really want for another box is a tribal raven motif for An Morrighan. ;o)

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Help needed with Infused Oils.

2008-05-26T23:39:27Z

I Recently bought My mother a Gardina and would like to capture the flower fragrence for an anoiting oil. but Every time I try and simmer the flowers and the oils together the smell of the oil overpowers the smell of the gardina. Any suggestions? (p.s. I'm going to cross post this)

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Dream Catcher

2008-05-15T13:09:27Z

My DD keeps begging me to buy her a dream catcher everytime she sees one. I told her to give me time and I would make one for her, that way it would be more special. She thinks this sounds like a good idea. I've looked up several ways to make them, and I have the concept down, I'm just wondering, during what phase of the moon would it be best to make a dream catcher? Any ideas or advice?

Thanks!

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Improper "Big Pharma" Influence in Medicine is VERIFIED!

2008-04-17T18:08:22Z

Improper "Big Pharma" Influence in Medicine is VERIFIED!

This is a BIG step in the right direction for health care in the USA! It has been no secret, but no one was talking about it since the monetary benefits that many doctors are receiving from these companies made this unlikely. I mean - if you were the type to only care about money (which is why many become doctors in the first place), wouldn't you want a free trip to Cancun by putting other people on basically unproven and even harmful chemical substances?

Catherine D. De Angelis, MD, MPH and Phil B. Fontanarosa, MD, MBA have submitted this timely (and likely unwelcome) article into the April 16, 2008 edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), entitled "Impugning the Integrity of Medical Science - the Adverse Effects of Industry Influence."

What is even more awesome is that this was broadcast on the same day on the morning edition of Talk Radio's "Paul Harvey" show, so this information has come to the attention of many Americans today!

I am happy to see that some doctors do in fact have some integrity. This may also be an opening for safer alternative methods to be approved by the AMA for doctors to use and not feel like they will have their medical licensing taken away if they recommend a proven herbal remedy (as an example) instead of the new designer drugs of the day. I hope this allows them the courage to step forward now that the door has been opened!

We can help by showing this to our medical providers (if you have those) this article, and telling them about this, they can maybe take additional steps as doctors to become more able to practice alternative and natural techniques without risking their careers. Also, tell your friends in any way you can, so that they can demand alternative therapies be implemented or they will go elsewhere now that this article ought to free up other practitioners to use these methods. This also provides some validation for Alternative practitioners who have known about these dangers all along. Health care freedom (and responsibility) is up to all of us - please spread the message!

http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/reprint/299/15/1833 (download in case they remove!)
http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/extract/282/17/1609

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Clumping of bath salts

2008-04-17T15:19:40Z

I posted this at the Kitchen Witch tribe, but maybe I should ask here too.

How do I keep my home made bath salts from clumping? They usually end up in one big mass. I try not to keep them in my bathroom, but in my clothes closet instead.

Any suggestions?

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Bath Salts

2008-04-05T19:19:55Z

i want to make bath salts, using peppermint and eucalyptus oils. Do i need to add a carrier oil to the epson salt and sea salt? or can i just buy the essential oils without the carrier oil? i also know that i could do a sea salt and kosher salt blend, or a sea salt and baking soda blend. my issue is with what type of oils to use.

This is to be a gift for a friend, so any imput would be great.

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Book info anyone

2008-04-05T19:16:14Z

I'm a solitary follower on this trail, but I need some new book suggestions, I haven't gotten a new book in years, so any new book suggestions would be really helpful.
Thanks!

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Swapping

2008-04-04T16:24:36Z

Is there anyone in this group on Swap-Bot?

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Happy Equinox! Happenings?

2008-03-24T00:49:39Z

Hello Goddesses,

I was curious if there were any Goddess Gatherings happening on the Equinox?
I have yet to make plans, and I really want to !
Maybe an outdoor picnic somewhere if it is a warm evening here in San Francisco?

Let me know if there is something already planned...
*x0*
-- kellie peach

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Shaman type antler head dress

2008-03-08T13:00:49Z

Ok, I'm at a dilemma here. I have a set of antlers, joined by a piece of skull, and I want to make a headdress out of them for ritual. The problem is finding any info on how to do such a thing. I've found all sorts of other weird things (thank you google) but not intstructions on how to create my desire. Maybe I'm just having a huge brain fart, who knows. Any helpful ideas would be greatly appreciated. I know you are all quite the creative group when it comes to these types of things. Peace!

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hat making

2008-02-21T00:13:05Z

Okay. I want a hat. A traditional witch hat, the pointy one. And the stuff sold in costume stores is garbage and doesn't fit anyway.

Does anyone know anything about making hats?

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hand milled soaps

2008-02-17T20:05:17Z

I picked up a nifty book last week on making hand milled soaps and other bath goodies. I'm super excited about it, but not sure where to find some of the ingredients. The one that stumps me most is plain old soap. The book suggests finding premanufactured soap bars at the grocery/drug store, however the book doesn't name any specific brands. I was a bit overwhelmed yesterday by all the bath bars, beauty bars, deoderant bars, antibacterial bars....but nothing said just plain "soap bar." Ugh! Does anyone have any experience making hand milled soaps? Any suggestions on brands for soap bars? My best guess so far has been Ivory, but nothing on the package indicated plain old soap bar.

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portland?

2008-02-02T01:56:43Z

does anyone in this group live in the portland, oregon area?
xo,
bee.

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using driftwood

2008-01-23T16:23:35Z

Have a look at this. She uses driftwood to make horses:
http://www.jansch.freeserve.co.uk/index.htm

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Yule cards

2007-12-15T04:47:39Z

Did anybody make their own?
I took some nice pictures that I can use as yule cards. This website also enables others to buy them:

http://www.redbubble.com/people/vikinggirl/art/436193-1-snow-apples
http://www.redbubble.com/people/vikinggirl/art/436165-1-winter-pentagram

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Yarn Sale, Culver City, CA

2007-11-17T20:29:12Z

A yarn shop is going out of business and are liquidating their stock... most are 75% off

10am to 5 pm everyday until the end of November

10225 Palms Blvd. (Palms & Motor)
LA, CA 90034

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My Deer , if your Creative too, i have a Tribe for you

2007-11-02T04:17:53Z

Art and Hand made in USA.
This is a tribe for visual arts, and Hand made items made in USA…

if you wish to show off your work and put a add or web page this tribe is for you …

all Accessories hand made from Gourd Art, painting. Any wood work . ten work ,
bead items to sewing , it go’s on and on .

so if your in the USA and you make it and wish to show it off and sell your items ,
love to have you …

you never know some one may fine you here and buy your items …

come on in and have fun …
http://tribes.tribe.net/handmadeinusa

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Happy Samhain!! Have some fun....

2007-10-31T21:18:20Z

Enjoy!!

http://www.history.com/minisites/halloween/

Halloween Hangman game.... listen to the snarky skeleton!
http://www.dedge.com/flash/hangman/

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OT: SoCal Fire Info

2007-10-27T15:26:54Z

here is a link to help you find services for those who were impacted by the various SoCal fires.
I'm hoping and praying that everyone survived with little or no loss!

http://www.211la.org/Content.asp?Content=Disaster&SubContent=Current

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pictures

2007-10-25T15:52:50Z

It might not be very "crafty" but I took some nice pictures this fall. Here are some:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15978032@N06/1731058392/in/set-72157602670086938/

Don't ya love nature... :-)

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Pumpkin Crafts for Samhain

2007-10-10T16:12:18Z

I'm starting this topic to post crafts for Samhain that use pumpkins. It was prompted by an idea from Good Housekeeping (I think).

Unfortunately I don't have a picture.

But basically you print a photo of a loved one on a transparency and then cut a hole into the front of the pumpkin (after cleaning it jack-o-lantern style) and tack the transparency inside to cover the hole. Light it with an electric candle (or maybe even some white christmas/yule lights).

I thought it was a wonderful idea to remind us of those who have passed.

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SYMBIOSIS - lasrt weekend, Did you make it?

2007-09-26T02:53:17Z

Well Ladies,
if you didn'tmake it to Symbiosis, plan on going next year!
INCREDIBLE!
Concious, beautiful playing in the woods!
Lots of positive Goddess Vibration.
Delicious Music, I took a free henna workshop as well as a Womans Fertility Workshop... Never considered having my own sweetness until this weekend. I love my body more all the time, Hopefully you do too!

Anyway, just suggesting. *muah*
I LOVE THIS DREAM!

--kp

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Wand making

2007-09-25T04:23:54Z

I have this amazing crystal that i would like to use to make a wand. Does anyone have any ideas on how to do this? Or links to helpful info?
I was thinking about using some kind of silver wire wrapped around the crystal then twisted together to fom the handle.
Any suggestions are welcome!
Thanks!

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Painting clouds 101

2007-09-16T18:16:10Z

I want to paint the ceiling of my dining room like the sky. I practiced by painting the walls and ceiling of my studio with clouds. It came out OK, but not like those beautiful renaissance painted skies. Does anyone have any tips? I applied my clouds with a sea sponge, layering the thinned white paint over a blue background. It's Ok, but kinda "kindergarten-y". I can do better if I got some hints/tips/how-to's!!

BTW, I named my studio "keronauth neptophobia".... fear of the sky falling.

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I did it!

2007-09-11T21:18:04Z

I finally opened an Etsy shop after selling on Ebay and finding that it just wasn't personal enough for me. I don't have many items on their yet, but I was wondering if some of you could take a look at it and give me any advice on what I could do differently. I would appreciate any help at all.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5283130

Thank you!

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New Member Intro

2007-09-07T22:47:23Z

Hello fellow Witches! My name is Vashti and I'm new. I've been a practicing witch for about 11 years now. I am a wiccan priestess, and have a circle out of my home. I also offer spellcasting services to the public through my website.

Currently, I'm getting ready to build an altar shelf for my 11yo daughter as a surprise. My father has some plywood and brackets to hang it with, but it seems so plain and blah. Any ideas on how to spice it up? I could easily paint it, but I kindof wanted to do something really special for it. I was thinking of taking branches, twigs and stones from our property and making kind of a "backsplash" for it. I was also thinking of covering it with fabric, but I change my alter all the time (I love redecorating lol) and I've probably woven that little habit into her as well, she loves to help me decorate it. So, I was thinking of just painting it black, and then using silver or gold to write her magickal name and some blessings all around the outside edge.

Any additional advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you kindly, and many blessings to you all during this Goddess month of Mala!
Vashti

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introduction

2007-08-29T16:31:48Z

I just wanted to introduce myself!

I'm Lacie from corpus christi, TX

I've always been crafty, and I've been a witch for about 10 months or so (reading long before that).

Just wanted to say hi and I look forward to sharing ideas!

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Hi everyone

2007-08-16T19:40:23Z

I just wanted to say 'hi'.

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lughnassadh

2007-08-14T01:17:00Z

off the topic of crafting, but.... i wanted to wish all of you a blessed lughnassadh!

we gather to honor Lugh and the waning strength of the Sun now behind us.
we stand between hope and fear, in the time of waiting.
in the fields, the grain is ripe but not yet harvested.
we have worked hard to bring many things to fruition, but the rewards are not yet certain.
light diminishes, the days shorten... summer passes.
i turn the Wheel, Knowing
that to harvest i must sacrifice
and warmth, light must pass...

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FREE FABRIC, etc addendum

2007-08-12T02:50:42Z

The response is pretty amazing! So, I have decided to hold an "open house" kinda thang. I am busy this weekend so next Saturday, Aug. 11th, 2007, drop on by from 10 am to 2 pm (sorry, I work nights). Early bird gets the worm! No limits as to how much you can take. Can't make it your self? Send a friend.

4245 Grand View Blvd.
LA 90066
310-391-8021

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What happened to the lavendar pillow directions?

2007-08-05T23:14:12Z

The directions for the lavendar pillows are gone!!! Is there a archive I can look at to see them?

Mimi

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FREE Fabrics

2007-08-03T20:09:25Z

I inherited 2 large boxes of fabric and some costumes. Costumes are woman's, size 8 (I think), celtic, middleclass & nobility.

Many wools, some cotton and a lovely green silk (taffeta?). It has all got to go!! It's taking up too much room and if not gone by 8/20/07 or its going into the dumpster.

PM me to arrange a viewing. I live in LA, westside - Mar Vista/Culver City.
thanks!

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Fabric question... Figuring ease? x-post

2007-07-16T01:31:56Z

Hey, I know the standard wearing ease for most garments is 2 - 4 inches. In other words, your measurement + 2 inches means that the clothes will be comfortable for street wear. And that when dealing with things like Swimwear the ease is - 2-4 inches.

I'm drafting my own patterns again, and I've only been guessing up to this point when making clothes out of stretchy fabric. Anyone have anyt ideas on how to figure out what the negative ease should be when dealing with various stretch fbrics? RTW patterns have that line on the back that you hold your fabric up to to check if the amount of stretch in the fabric matches the amount of stretch required for the garment.

Any ideas would be greatly appriciated. I'm tired of having pants turn out either too big or too small because the fabric has a diferent amount of stretch.

Hugs and shimmies!

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New Here

2007-07-11T09:58:49Z

Hello everyone. I've been struggling with my beliefs as of late and I'm hoping to get some sound guidance and advice. I'm a Prodestant Christian but am strongly drawn to the Wiccan traditions. I think it's because I grew up Catholic. I loved the ceremonies and rituals involved in worshipping and praising God. The ringing of the bells, incense, repeated chanting, so on and so forth. I consider myself to be a spiritual person. I just recently discovered I'm a sensitive/intuitive/empath, I have always felt a strong connection with the natural world around me; plants, animals, trees, wind, rain, etc... I have had some strong spiritual experiences and don't think I could ever shift from worshipping my God to worshipping a Goddess. I've been told that I have a healing gift, have been a prayer warrior/intercessor and I enjoy listening/counseling people when I can. I'm trying to learn as much as I can about herbalism, alternative healing, etc... I've even started creating an alter in my bedroom.

I already know what my church folk would say so I don't even go there. I believe God is opening my eyes to many new things, as I'm constantly praying for wisdom and knowledge. I don't believe that you can put God in a box, which has limits. I mean come on, He's awesome! I mean, I believe He's the Creator of all that "we" love and enjoy~this awesome natural world we live in. Sorry--getting excited.

Anyway, how or can I even find a happy/comfortable middle ground within the two? Wicca and Christianity.

Blessings,
V.

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Post delays

2007-06-27T20:18:23Z

Any reason why the posts are delayed so long??? I posted a reply on June 5 that just appeared today, June 23?!?

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Thanks for letting me join the tribe!

2007-06-27T18:35:29Z

Many blessings!

This is a wonderful tribe and I am so happy to be a part of it! I love that there are so many others out there creating marvelous witchy crafts too! Well, I'm off to explore more of the topics here that are posted. Thanks again!

Many blessings of shadows and light!
Kelly

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Tips for making a cloak

2007-05-29T21:41:20Z

I'm going to witchcamp in CA this year and i want to make a nice warm cloak for the cold nites, any tips/tricks?
thanx!

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crochet crystal pouch

2007-05-23T21:20:19Z

hello all,

does anyone know of a crochet pattern for one of those little crystal pouches you wear around your neck? i have a friend who is looking for one and i would love to send her some info. any suggestions as to where to look would be lovingly appreciated.
peace and blessings,
dawn

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Crazy Quilting Questions

2007-05-14T21:03:05Z

I am want to try my hand at crazy quilting and wondered if any of you have experience and/or advice for a novice. At pookachild.com/crazy_quilting.htm, there are instuctions but I don't understand. It says to sew with wrong ends facing each other but isn't that backward? I thought you sew with right faces facing each other.

If you have pictures of your crazy quilts, could you please share them?

BB, Mimicathead

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Beltane festival in Missouri Ozarks

2007-05-05T14:51:58Z

Beltane gathering deep in the Missouri ozarks about 3 hours sw of St Louis near Cabool and Houston, Mo may 10 thru 13. Only a $20 donation I believe. For info www.wolvenwold.drak.net Would love to hear from anyone who plans to attend

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spider webs to wear

2007-04-29T03:23:10Z

I hope y'all can help me with this, any ideas welcome. I recently bought some really soft furry yarn that's kind of a light black with white-hard to describe but to me, the color was the same as my husband's hair! and his is down to his waist. I didn't really know what I wanted to make out of it, but something to wear, kind of webby-an over sweater or a really nice shawl or one of those bat wing cardigans that wrap--patterns or pictures, I knit and crochet and sew and stuff, but I need a better idea than any of tha ideas that I've had so far--

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Spiders & Wool

2007-04-25T03:53:00Z

Hello Everyone!

I recently had an experience I would like to share with you all, if you will indulge me?
The school that I teach at has a yearly retreat. We camp, relax and do a variety of workshops
depending on who comes. It has been a few years since I last went on this retreat.
I was able set myself up in the community teepee. Later, on the first day I was lounging
by my stuff and noticed a large golden orb spider in my things. In the past I had a very
amazing experience with a unbelievably huge golden orb weaver.
To have an other visit by one of these beautiful spiders was an honor.
I'm always ready for some creative energy!
I did keep quiet about my spider because most people have no desire
to have the company of a spider.

One of my fellow retreaters who happened to show up was a native indian who goes by the
name of Harry River Bottom. He lead us in a sweat which was wonderful. But on the
last day I got my greatest gift of the whole retreat. Harry showed a few of us how to do
felt paintings. It is such a simple process and so much fun!
You use carded wool and createwhat ever designs you like with wool
of what ever colors you have available.
Harry had agreat variety to play with.
You also need a tray ( I used an old pizza tin )for support and to hold the form.
Add water and some dish soap, massage and tap until it all melds
together, then rinse the soap out.

Once I returned home I remembered my spider visit. I had to laugh!
I will certainly continue to explore this very simple form of weaving paintings.
Thanks Raina

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Tiles.

2007-04-23T05:46:11Z

We seem to post alot on our alters so i ws thinking about alter tiles. why not share what kinds of thinks you might(will)(did) Put on alter tiles. and how you made them. Im thinking some glass paint, and tiles to create a really pretty penta piece. bring out my artsy side. even if i once owned a house and re made a penta every year i could even eventually contribute it to my floor. being that im really on a kitchen witch side im thinking more in the kitchen. Anyone care to share their ideas with fun with tiles?

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Black Snakes and hello!

2007-04-17T22:04:30Z

Hi, My name is Star, and I'm new here. Hope I get to know all of ya! I live with my husband and 5 y/o granddaughter Chloe in Richmond,Va. I own PaganChild, a virtual and festival based 'store'. As the name would imply, we offer kid's stuff, mostly.
I was all ready to go to my 1st event of the year, when our truck died, so I can't get there on Saturday.
As I am sure you all are aware, Saturday is St Patrick's Day, not the most beloved in the pagan calendar. To commemorate this day, quite a number of us will be wearing snakes (as jewelry). Well... I am now stuck with a lot of black sculpey snakes w/pin backs.
I offer them here - $5 inc S/H to the lower 48. I wish I had a picture - they are very cute, all coiled up with little red glass bead eyes. My paypal is : pgnchld@yahoo.com - please include your address! These will go out tomorrow before 5 pm in order to make it wherever by Friday.
Anyway, enough of my selling woes! If you don't want to buy mine (since all of us are pretty crafty), please consider making some for your friends/family. Witches have no reason to wear green this Saturday!
Blessings, Star

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Dream pillows...

2007-04-12T14:48:20Z

* How to make a dream pillow *

Wonderful little pillows stuffed with herbs and spices to place under your pillow at night for sweet dreams and wonderful slumber.

Once upon a time, sleeping beauties laid their heads on pillows perfumed with sweet rushes and dried hops, that is how these little pillows got the name of dream pillows.
All households made wide use of herbs and spices in pillows and sachets, for both the fragrance and medicinal value. Day pillows would release a portion of the fragrance each time someone leaned back against them, dream pillows were placed under the regular pillow or inside the pillowcase. These were used mostly to help promote sleep and pleasant dreams. Even today you can visit many stores worldwide and find dream pillows for sale.

MATERIAL NEEDED:

2 pieces of your choice of material, any size or shape

Herbs and Spices (your choice)

Stuffing (optional)

Needle

Thread

Essential oils (your choice)

Zip Lock baggy

Ribbons and lace (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Making your own dream pillows not only saves you money, but using essential oils increases their effectiveness and makes reviving them so much easier. The day before you are going to make the dream pillows, take the herbs and spices you have chosen for stuffing and put them in the zip lock baggy. Now add several drops of the essential oil or oils of your choice. How many drops to use depends on the size of the dream pillow and the strength of the herbs and spices you are planning on using. With herbs and spices, three to four should be sufficient, but if using stuffing, fifteen or twenty would be better. Seal bag and shake well to disperse all the oil, leave over night so that the oils will be absorbed completely.

For sleep dream pillows use chamomile, lavender, neroli, marigoram, valerian, nutmeg, or hops. All of these essential oils help promote a restful, goodnight sleep. For day pillows, you might want to consider matching the essential oils with the herbs and spices you have used, or make and match a different fragrance for each different room. Nice ones to start out with are lemon, clary sage, geranium, and sweet orange.

To make your dream pillow, all you will need is two pieces of material, any size or shape that you want. Stitch along three sides of the material, then turn it *right* side out, leaving an opening large enough to add herbs, spices or stuffing. Take the herbs and spice or stuffing out of your baggy and stuff this into your dream pillow, when you have it filled about 3/4 full fold over the ends and stitch closed.

After a few weeks, if your dream pillow seems to be losing all its fragrance, here is a way to revive it: open a small corner of the pillow and add a few drops of your essential oils onto the herbs or stuffing and stitch back closed. If you don’t want to go to that trouble, then just put a few drops of essential oils on the outside of the pillow and let dry.

With creativity and imagination, you can make wonderful tailor-made gifts for family and friends. You can decorate your dream pillow with a number of odds and ends, left over ribbons, buttons, and lace. Sweet dreams.

(Source unknown)

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Punky Knits

2007-04-06T21:33:50Z

http://www.punkknits.com/

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Naughty Needles Knitting

2007-04-05T13:25:41Z

great site! ;)
http://naughtyneedlesknitting.com/

enjoy!

love all-ways,
mem

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newbe

2007-03-16T15:06:19Z

new tot he group im dee! anyways. yeah poke me toucher me ask me grueling details. and Hi i like your tribe...ohhh be gentle... :P

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Ostara Oil With Elemental Properties

2007-03-11T21:50:04Z

Ostara Oil With Elemental Properties - $5.75

This oil is used to evoke the energies associated with the Ostara Sabbat.
Use as a perfume, burn in an oil diffuser, or anoint candles.

To view a photo, visit the below link.

Please visit my website to purchase using the secure online PayPal shopping cart.
http://www.gaiastar1212.com/salespecialspage.html

Ostara (also known as Eostre, a Teutonic Earth Goddess)
is the beginning of the agricultural year.
It is time for the Earth to "spring" into action and for us to initiate and celebrate new beginnings.
One of the most universal symbols of this sabbat is the planting of seeds and the sprouting of new life.

The Vernal (Spring) Equinox marks the beginning of the "light" half of the year, when day gradually becomes longer than night.

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Grape Vine Wreaths

2007-03-11T17:01:25Z

one of my favorite crafty witch projects is making Grape Vine Wreaths. I'm sure others have done this also! lol

i like to put a pentagram in the middle with twigs and then decorate with various objects. i bought a couple of packs of assorted red glass beads that i plan to use to make a new one.
of course, i empower it for what i need it for.

whats in your Wreath?

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Eclectic Witch

2007-03-11T16:29:07Z

Eclectic Witch Tribe

An online Book Of Shadows for eclectic witches, and other spiritual sorts who wish to share spells,herbal recipies, rituals, and ideas. Also a place for you crafty witches to sell your wares and promote yourselves...

http://tribes.tribe.net/eclecticwitch

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Sacred and Ceremonial clothing . . .

2007-03-08T01:31:12Z

Sacred and Ceremonial clothing . . .

I have been considering starting a website business for sacred and ceremonial clothing . . . offering personalized symbolism such as the Priestess Robe I posted . . . What do you think??
Anam Cara, Bonnie

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