The bottles are from cleaning their garage. These bottles are from his dad's stuff that he used to collect and had been passed on to him. One bottle is a Huntley Blend Scotch Whiskey bottle from Scotland.
Friday, March 28, 2014
Cool Bottles
Check out these cool bottles I just got from a co-worker;
The bottles are from cleaning their garage. These bottles are from his dad's stuff that he used to collect and had been passed on to him. One bottle is a Huntley Blend Scotch Whiskey bottle from Scotland.
The bottles are from cleaning their garage. These bottles are from his dad's stuff that he used to collect and had been passed on to him. One bottle is a Huntley Blend Scotch Whiskey bottle from Scotland.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Dressing Up for Halloween
Today I did some crafting and decided to print out some free printables I had saved for Halloween arts & crafts.
I printed out a newspaper crown and the banner reading "Nevermore" from http://www.kmckaydesigns.com/projects/vintage-halloween-decor-using-paper-mache-boxes/
great website for ideas and inspiration.
I "aged" the crown and Nevermore sign by spraying Tsukinek Antiquing Soltution [purchased at Michaels] into a few drops of water and with a q-tips ran it across the paper.
BEFORE:
I attached the Nevermore to an ornament I had purchased from Ikea last year. I hung it like a pendant around his neck.
AFTER;
He's getting ready for the upcoming holidays. I still need to fashion a paper mache box so he can perch on. Just wanted to let you know about some great blogs/websites with free printables.
I printed out a newspaper crown and the banner reading "Nevermore" from http://www.kmckaydesigns.com/projects/vintage-halloween-decor-using-paper-mache-boxes/
great website for ideas and inspiration.
I "aged" the crown and Nevermore sign by spraying Tsukinek Antiquing Soltution [purchased at Michaels] into a few drops of water and with a q-tips ran it across the paper.
BEFORE:
I attached the Nevermore to an ornament I had purchased from Ikea last year. I hung it like a pendant around his neck.
AFTER;
He's getting ready for the upcoming holidays. I still need to fashion a paper mache box so he can perch on. Just wanted to let you know about some great blogs/websites with free printables.
The raven was purchased from Michaels and the treat bag was cut using Cricut Expression & cart. "Creat A Critter2.
Free Printables and/or Crafts:
Well it's getting late, that's all for now, have to put King Raven to bed.
I'll have more to come, in the meanwhile let us know what sites you have found your favorite graphics on!
Thanks!
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Check out the new Badge
On the right side of the screen you should see a badge for Artfully Musing's webpage, it's a blog dedicated to sharing art and the techniques and products used. Click on the badge to find out about an event she is having in September where she'll show us how to build a witches apothecary.
During the month of September she is going to post a series of free video tutorials step by step on the process of creating your own apothecary.
So check it out, mark your calendars!
While there check out some of the great images she has to offer and the other wonderful projects she and others have created.
TTFN
During the month of September she is going to post a series of free video tutorials step by step on the process of creating your own apothecary.
So check it out, mark your calendars!
While there check out some of the great images she has to offer and the other wonderful projects she and others have created.
TTFN
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Litha - Getting Ready
I'm getting all my supplies ready for the next celebration; Litha, the Mid summer holiday celebrating the summer solstice.
Writing up my ritual, recipes and activities in my BOS.
Sometimes this is one of the best parts of the holiday, the preparation, decorating, the excitment!
Supplies I will be gathering;
Dark Blue candles for my altar
Lavender Incense (a scent I prefer) although Sandalwood would be good also.
Red ribbon (for crafts,activities)
Colored feathers, 3 ft.yarn Red, Black White for Witch's Ladder
Flowers; Aster, Birds of Paradise,Carnation,Dianthus
Herbs; some from the garden and some from my local go-to place. ( luna sol esoterica)
* Wood Betony [or Basil]
* Chamomile
* Fennel [or Lavender] depending on what incense I use
* Lemon Balm [or dianthus/carnation] I love to add dianthus in
our salads this time of year
* Mullein
* Rue
* Thyme
* St. John;s Wort
* Vervain
Activities:
Protection Amulets (more Rue/Rowan)
To see those Mid Summer Nite Fairies,
image fromBrie/Faeryhalls
Soak Thyme in Olive Oil and anoint your eyelids.
Make a Solar Wheel,
Witch's Ladder
Anyway these are just a few things, hope they are making you as excited about the up coming holiday as I am.
How are you getting ready?
Resources;
paganwiccan.about.com
Books by Ann Moura - "Grimoire for the Green Witch"
www.annmourasgarden.com
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Sweet Mint Tea
Homemade Freshly picked Sweet Mint Tea
This goes perfect for a very hot Florida day like it was yesterday. I made this and put in the fridge so my husband who was working outside could have something cool and refreshing, which is not only from the temperature of this beverage but from the mint leaves.
What you will need;
·
1 Cup fresh Sweet Mint leaves
·
4 Cups boiling water
· Tea Pot or heat proof container
Bring water to boil, pour over the tea leaves that have been placed in your teapot.
Steep for 10 minutes.
Serve immediately or place in fridge.
Enjoy!
source: ehow.com
Friday, March 9, 2012
Soda 1997 - 2012
We lost our cat today. Her
name was Soda, she was a beautiful Black cat that my husband had had a few
months before we started dating. She had wandered into his yard back in March
1997, a yard he played in with his (2) young child, ages at the time, 6 &
9. Instantly they fell in love and started a family relationship with
this new addition to their little family and when I met them later that year I
was introduced to Soda, the little black wanderer, and saw what they saw a very
unique and strong willed little cat, a true survivor. She had been an
outdoor cat for 90% of her life, she preferred it, but even with that we still
were able to spend time with her and learn to love the cute things she did like
smash her face into your face or annoying things like wake you up at 5 am by
sitting on your chest and purring with the smashing the face 2 face thing that
was cute those other times. ;)
Read at her services given
by her family;
We will miss you Soda! You did have your own little personality, Thank you!
Soda, You have crossed over now,
May you walk with Bast,
and we will see you again some day.
Mother Earth, we return to you
the body of one of your children.
Her spirit will return to her ancestors,
and she will continue to live in our memories.
We are thankful that we were able
to share our lives with her,
and give her to your loving arms.
the body of one of your children.
Her spirit will return to her ancestors,
and she will continue to live in our memories.
We are thankful that we were able
to share our lives with her,
and give her to your loving arms.
Bast, Sekhmet, we give you back your child.
Noble, regal, honorable cat.
Watch over her, and guide her on her way
to the spirit world.
May she be blessed in your names,
and hunt ever after beside you.
Noble, regal, honorable cat.
Watch over her, and guide her on her way
to the spirit world.
May she be blessed in your names,
and hunt ever after beside you.
Above prayer from about.com - deceased pet
Candles were lit and prayers & gift given
to Soda.
Soda like I said before you are a
survivor, you have seen other "siblings" come and go and you have
always treated those situations like a pro.
We
will miss you Soda! You did have your own little personality, Thank you!
Signed,
 |
 |
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Dad's New Scooter
Yes there is yet another scooter in this man's life. This one I really like. It looks very reto
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Walking Dead Pumpkin
Gotta go watch the show!
TTFN
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Harvest Wich Jar
Have you made yours yet?
Here’s a posting from Silver Ravenwolf that I found on Llewellyn’s website last year taken from her book "HedgeWitch". I did this last year and am doing again this year. Try it it’s a nice project to incorporate into your Samhain activities.
You’ve seen jar magick before—the premise isn’t a new one. Usually such jars focus on a new project or are designed to bring something new to you. This one is a little different. Its theme hinges on a project you already have in motion, and are looking toward a successful and fulfilling harvest. You can choose any subject, from restoring an antique vehicle (that’s been sitting in the garage since the dawn of time) to that quilt you need to finish for your mother’s Yule gift. The jar shown here centers on my newest book, HedgeWitch, which has just been released. Now, I want the material to reach as many people as possible so that they, too, can enjoy the wonderful experience of HedgeWitchery and reap the amazing benefits that I have.
Supplies that I used (you may have a better idea than what I have given, or know a quicker or cheaper way than I do):
Instructions:
Step One: Tear or cut your decorative papers and pictures and affix to jar. Add matching ribbon, charms, etc.—whatever suits your fancy. Perhaps you’d like to dedicate your jar to a particular patron deity – anything goes! From funky to vintage, from car parts to pretty leaves and flowers – there are zero limits to your creativity. On the example jar I used copies of art elements on the book cover, my own artwork, and a few rubber stamp designs, including the magick numbers 3, 7, and 9. I suspended the word “HedgeWitch” with attached dangling beads from copper wire through the holes I made in the lid, then bent the wire for a decorative effect. The words on the copper wire will dangle over the copper pennies (mixed with a few marigolds from my garden) to encourage successful conductivity. As a finishing touch I added velvet ribbon (black – a representation of the stillpoint within the magick circle) and funky, finger yarn.
Step Two: Copy magick charm (listed below) and place either in or on the jar. (To fully understand the meaning of the charm, please see my recent book HedgeWitch.)
Step Three: Hold your hands over the jar and repeat the above charm nine times. Seed with nine new pennies. State clearly what you wish to harvest. Note: See HedgeWitch for a complete explanation of making wishes and clearly verbalizing your intent. Every day for as long as you keep the jar as a decorative object, drop a penny in the jar to continue activating your good thoughts and wishes for that special harvest. Link the sound of the dropping penny to the idea that good things and successful closure are quickly coming toward you. Finish your wish/statement of intent with: “Always a Blessing. It always works!” Once the season is over,
Magickal Theme Ideas (if you don’t have a particular harvest in mind):
Additional Ideas (Variations on the Theme): You can even use your harvest jar at work, placed on your desk. If negativity roams the office and you’re wishing for a better environment, add dried African Basil, lavender, and rosemary from your garden to make a wish/potpourri jar. African Basil or Purple Ruffle Basil makes a stunning and fragrant, artistic statement as well as magickally providing harmony (called sympathy) in any environment. Use rosemary for her powerful cleansing properties, and lavender not only for the aroma and the beautiful color, but also for her soothing capabilities. For quick, offset color, throw in some dried marigolds – success, success, success! At home? Everyone in the family can make a harvest wish jar. Line the finished jars up on the mantle when completed, or use as a centerpiece laced with silk flowers or other decorations to match the season. For a larger centerpiece (say, for a harvest ritual), use a bigger jar that will captivate the guests and allow them to add their own harvest wish with the prerequisite nine pennies. Ring the collective wish jar with tea candles or tapers. As the dining room table collects the chi (energy) of the entire household, placement there would be an excellent choice.
Average Cost of This Project (prices will vary due to your location and size of jar):
Total Time of Project: 30 minutes (this does not include design time – if you are like me, and putz, it will take you longer.)
If you enjoyed making this project, why not do one for Yule? The wish jar makes a great gift idea, too! Empowered jars can be filled with potpourri, buttons, keys…your creativity is the limit! And what’s best? It’s a gift from the Chi.
Notes:
I listed the Xron machine in the Harvest Jar instructions because once you have one, you won’t know how you lived without it. There are several sizes and for the project in this article you’ll only really need the 2.5 model, or to make things easier, the 1.5 and 2.5 models. The Xron machine takes any paper product and affixes a strong glue to the back that you can paste just about anywhere without a lot of muss and fuss or electricity! Just slap the picture in the machine, turn the handle, tear off the paper, pull off the back and you are ready to paste virtually anywhere. Glue types come in permanent and removable (so you can stick one on your absent minded husband’s shoe if you have to).
Here’s a posting from Silver Ravenwolf that I found on Llewellyn’s website last year taken from her book "HedgeWitch". I did this last year and am doing again this year. Try it it’s a nice project to incorporate into your Samhain activities.
From mid-August through October, seasonal energies naturally demand completion and closure. This tying up loose ends, finishing summer projects, and preparing for the cold weather can keep us busy; so busy that we may feel rushed, harried, and worst of all, unable to dedicate large blocks of time to magickally fun projects that would normally ease our stress and keep the harmony flowing. With your busy lifestyle in mind, I’ve developed two easy, arty projects sure to please the entire family and wow your magickal visitors!
Harvest Wish Jar
You’ve seen jar magick before—the premise isn’t a new one. Usually such jars focus on a new project or are designed to bring something new to you. This one is a little different. Its theme hinges on a project you already have in motion, and are looking toward a successful and fulfilling harvest. You can choose any subject, from restoring an antique vehicle (that’s been sitting in the garage since the dawn of time) to that quilt you need to finish for your mother’s Yule gift. The jar shown here centers on my newest book, HedgeWitch, which has just been released. Now, I want the material to reach as many people as possible so that they, too, can enjoy the wonderful experience of HedgeWitchery and reap the amazing benefits that I have.
Supplies that I used (you may have a better idea than what I have given, or know a quicker or cheaper way than I do):
- One Sterilized Canning Jar (I sterilized the jar to begin with a cleansed vehicle for my magick)
- Decorative Papers and Pictures
- Ribbon (I used adhesive-backed black velvet)
- Scissors
- Rubber Stamps & Black Ink
- Clear Embossing Powder
- Xron Machine (or your choice of glue)
- Colored Cardstock
- Hammer and Nail (to puncture two holes in lid)
- Eyelets (for holes in lid) and eyelet setter (makes the top of the jar look more professional)
- Decorative Wire, Wire Cutters, and Jewelry Pliers
- Pre-Strung Glass Beads
- Decorative Finger Yarn
- Markers
Instructions:
Step One: Tear or cut your decorative papers and pictures and affix to jar. Add matching ribbon, charms, etc.—whatever suits your fancy. Perhaps you’d like to dedicate your jar to a particular patron deity – anything goes! From funky to vintage, from car parts to pretty leaves and flowers – there are zero limits to your creativity. On the example jar I used copies of art elements on the book cover, my own artwork, and a few rubber stamp designs, including the magick numbers 3, 7, and 9. I suspended the word “HedgeWitch” with attached dangling beads from copper wire through the holes I made in the lid, then bent the wire for a decorative effect. The words on the copper wire will dangle over the copper pennies (mixed with a few marigolds from my garden) to encourage successful conductivity. As a finishing touch I added velvet ribbon (black – a representation of the stillpoint within the magick circle) and funky, finger yarn.
Step Two: Copy magick charm (listed below) and place either in or on the jar. (To fully understand the meaning of the charm, please see my recent book HedgeWitch.)
Peace With the Gods
Peace With Nature
Peace Within
I love the harvest encased herein.
Thank you
Always a Blessing
It Always Works.
Peace With Nature
Peace Within
I love the harvest encased herein.
Thank you
Always a Blessing
It Always Works.
Step Three: Hold your hands over the jar and repeat the above charm nine times. Seed with nine new pennies. State clearly what you wish to harvest. Note: See HedgeWitch for a complete explanation of making wishes and clearly verbalizing your intent. Every day for as long as you keep the jar as a decorative object, drop a penny in the jar to continue activating your good thoughts and wishes for that special harvest. Link the sound of the dropping penny to the idea that good things and successful closure are quickly coming toward you. Finish your wish/statement of intent with: “Always a Blessing. It always works!” Once the season is over,
Magickal Theme Ideas (if you don’t have a particular harvest in mind):
- Apples and Pumpkins denote money, good fortune, and abundance.
- Grains and Beans are thought to assure food for the following year.
- Scarecrows are protective of hearth and home.
- Ravens and Crows bring messages from Spirit.
- Corn is an offering to the Goddess.
Additional Ideas (Variations on the Theme): You can even use your harvest jar at work, placed on your desk. If negativity roams the office and you’re wishing for a better environment, add dried African Basil, lavender, and rosemary from your garden to make a wish/potpourri jar. African Basil or Purple Ruffle Basil makes a stunning and fragrant, artistic statement as well as magickally providing harmony (called sympathy) in any environment. Use rosemary for her powerful cleansing properties, and lavender not only for the aroma and the beautiful color, but also for her soothing capabilities. For quick, offset color, throw in some dried marigolds – success, success, success! At home? Everyone in the family can make a harvest wish jar. Line the finished jars up on the mantle when completed, or use as a centerpiece laced with silk flowers or other decorations to match the season. For a larger centerpiece (say, for a harvest ritual), use a bigger jar that will captivate the guests and allow them to add their own harvest wish with the prerequisite nine pennies. Ring the collective wish jar with tea candles or tapers. As the dining room table collects the chi (energy) of the entire household, placement there would be an excellent choice.
Average Cost of This Project (prices will vary due to your location and size of jar):
- Canning Jar – prices range from .99 to 1.79 depending on where you shop and the size you buy. Larger jars will naturally cost a bit more. Budget tight? You can find them cheap at flea markets (read my article on magickal haggling in the appendix of HedgeWitch to help you land great deals!).
- Paper, Pictures, Ribbon – If you use what you have around the house and clips from magazines, then there is no cost here. Take your own pictures, use altered art, or purchase wrapping paper or decorative seasonal paper (average cost with ribbon is about $4.00)
- Glue -- $1.00
- Pennies – 9 cents to begin
Total Time of Project: 30 minutes (this does not include design time – if you are like me, and putz, it will take you longer.)
If you enjoyed making this project, why not do one for Yule? The wish jar makes a great gift idea, too! Empowered jars can be filled with potpourri, buttons, keys…your creativity is the limit! And what’s best? It’s a gift from the Chi.
Notes:
I listed the Xron machine in the Harvest Jar instructions because once you have one, you won’t know how you lived without it. There are several sizes and for the project in this article you’ll only really need the 2.5 model, or to make things easier, the 1.5 and 2.5 models. The Xron machine takes any paper product and affixes a strong glue to the back that you can paste just about anywhere without a lot of muss and fuss or electricity! Just slap the picture in the machine, turn the handle, tear off the paper, pull off the back and you are ready to paste virtually anywhere. Glue types come in permanent and removable (so you can stick one on your absent minded husband’s shoe if you have to).
Cool Halloween Poem
"Witches’ hats and harvest moon
Ghosts that dance to haunted tune
Apples, goodies, food galore
Halloween has this and more!"
Ghosts that dance to haunted tune
Apples, goodies, food galore
Halloween has this and more!"
Silver Ravenwolf
Halloween!
Monday, October 10, 2011
Witch Nova
Well it's October 10th and we have been and will continue to be on the look out to see if Madame Witch Nova will be joining us in our Samhain Festival like she did last year.
I'm sure she'll be back because she left her broom.
On that day we played music and made fall and Samhain recipes and worked on our crafts for the season at hand.
Here's some of the activities we did;
Made a Spirit Candle and placed it inside a carved jack-o’-lantern to help light the way for the spirits.
Made Apple Cider spiced with Cinnamon to honor the dead.
Buried an apple or pomegranate in the garden as an offering for passing spirits.
Make Resolutions, write on paper, and burn in the flame of a black candle.
Decorated with dried corn stalks, pumpkins abd squashes, black birds (my favorite), skeletons, ghosts, colorful leaves and acorns, orange & black candles.
Made and decorated cookies and cupcakes
More to come ...
T.T.F.N. )O(
On that day we played music and made fall and Samhain recipes and worked on our crafts for the season at hand.
Here's some of the activities we did;
Made a Spirit Candle and placed it inside a carved jack-o’-lantern to help light the way for the spirits.
Made Apple Cider spiced with Cinnamon to honor the dead.
Buried an apple or pomegranate in the garden as an offering for passing spirits.
Make Resolutions, write on paper, and burn in the flame of a black candle.
Decorated with dried corn stalks, pumpkins abd squashes, black birds (my favorite), skeletons, ghosts, colorful leaves and acorns, orange & black candles.
More to come ...
T.T.F.N. )O(
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
New Project - Before & After
Here's a wooden cat statue that I've had for years that I've grown out of so...
Before
After: My Magical Cat!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
New Toy!
This new toy was purchased when we went out and bought a new litter box for the cat, she keeps hanging her butt out of the box so basically the box is always clean, it's the floor we have to deal with.
Anyway this was very cute and was priced right (it was in the clearance bin).
That's all for now, thanks for looking. We're going back to playing.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Happy Birthday !
Well today we celebrated my Dad's Birthday! We all got together at my parents house and played Wii (my parents love it!), ate way to much delish food my mom made, sang Happy Birthday and ate cake AND waited for ... Surprise Dad! Here's your b-day present!
My wonderful Mom got my Dad a new Scooter bike thing he wanted (yes that's sunshine yellow), he picked it out and everything so he knew he was going to get it but he didn't know when, my mom told him that because of the payment plan she picked out it was not going to be paid for by his birthday, sorry :(. But she played a trick on him because she had it delivered TODAY!! When she asked him if he really was surprised he said yes, I was actually going to get ready for bed soon. LOL! Oh Dad!
He wanted this new scooter because he said it's more comfortable for them to ride. This whole thing kind of makes me nervous that these to are going to be cruisin' on the open road but they are old enough so I guess I can't say to much, they grow up so fast, sniffle sniffle.
On lookers to the cool new "bike"
Here's a card I made for him on my Cricut Expression. I tried to made the dog look like his dog, I think I did a pretty good job if I do say so myself! Anyway here is a picture of the card & his dog.
Hope you had a great Birthday Dad, Love ♥♥♥♥♥♥ You!
"GET YOUR MOTOR RUNNING
HEAD OUT ON THE HIGHWAY
LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE
AND WHAT EVER COMES OUR WAY
YEAH I GOT TO GO MAKE IT HAPPEN" {Steppenwolf, Born to Be Wild}
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Aren't they adorable?
Check out the how to;
Going to get the supplies together right now, see you later.
Thanks to Elise Blaha
Monday, September 19, 2011
Dog Park
Resting after playing at the dog park. Winning!
TTFN
)O(
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Finally Finished!
Enjoy.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Glitter!
Sigh ... I ♥♥♥♥♥♥ Glitter
Check out this new glitter I bought, @ Michaels craft store. The brand is Art-C
(http://myartc.com/products-page/art-c-mixed-media/glitter/)
Love the bottles and their packaging is soo cute, so cute in fact I used it in a project.
I cut the packaging and kept the front and then cut silhouettes using my Cricut Expression and the cart. Happy Hauntings. I cut the images at 2", I used the Bride of Frankie and the mummy.
The only thing was that the mummy was all separate pieces, so that was !tedious
I glued the images to ivory crafting paper then glued the ribbon
then glued the black paper on that to make a nice back to my little picture frames.The Final product hanging happily on my Halloween Tree!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Mother's Day Tea Party - 2011
The Theme was loosely based on the Alice in Wonderland's Mad Hatter Tea Party.The butterflies joined us and the Queen's Red roses were present.
Cute Tags made with my Cricut Expression -Plantin Schoolbook cart. for all items like "Drink Me" on the Tea pot and "Eat me" on the Chicken Salad sandwiches and "Blow Me" on the bubble blowing vials.
Welcome sign to greet the the guests.
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