Do you have a pretty mug? I have two, and a pitcher and am looking for an excuse to get a bowl. Hughes Pottery in Pennsylvania is my sister's favorite potter and I can't say I blame her. And did I mention they're having a 15% off sale at their etsy shop?
I have this Dragon Scale Mug, which apparently is now out of production so you should be jealous.
And this Oak and Acorn Mug, which was a Kickstarter reward and stunning.
While I may not be a knitter, my fiance is and I'm just looking for an excuse to buy him one of these.
I've re-opened my shop on Storenvy and am excited about selling again! For this Featured Favorites Friday I decided to take a look around the Storenvy marketplace and see what Samhain goodies I could find!
Check out this amazing Pendulum Board titled "Curiosity" by Kimberly Abbot of The Alluring Path. I love the six color choices she has and I love the owl, especially her face. The whole shop is full of lovely things, especially the Celtic Knot Pendulum Board and some beautiful scrying pendants. Be sure to check her out!
This candle from Artiemis Secret Place looks so witchy! I love that it's scented with Witches Brew and that the maker uses eco-friendly soy wax. This or the two candle set would add flare to any Samhain gathering.
How stunning is this piece from The Bone Slums?!!! It's called the Cemetery Seer and the oracular witch in me is drawn very strongly to the stunning opening in this piece which is perfectly accented with dark brown cord and carnelian. Every piece in the store is cruelty-free and sunning with organic beauty!
I know I don't typically talk much about my daughter, mostly because I don't want her to hate me when she grows up and reads my blog, but I do have one. She's amazingly cute, a tad precocious and claims Thor and the Goddess as hers. Don't ask her to name her Goddess, though, because she'll tell you a different one every time. Quite a while ago I was searching for something to be just as loved by her as the Thor Super Hero Squad figurine but that represented the Goddess. Of course I searched around etsy and I found a lovely woman willing to trade for a beautiful purple stuffed Goddess doll, and it was a HUGE hit!
Today I'd like to introduce you all to this lovely crafter, Dana of By Land Sky and Sea. Read a bit more about her below and then enter to win your very own set of Elder Futhark Pillow Runes by using the Rafflecopter form below. You can also find her on facebook and her blog.
Q: What got you into your work here on etsy?
A: After the birth of my daughter in 2010 I was a stay at home mother until she
turned 18 months. I was looking for a way to earn some extra income and came
across Etsy through a mutual friend of my husband and I from high school. I
haven't sold a whole lot since opening up last year, but the sales I have made
mean a lot. It really is an incredible feeling to make something by hand that
someone else feels is worth enough to buy.
Q: Which piece in your shop has the most meaning for you
and/or is your favorite to make?
A: The answer to both of these is the same. It would definitely have to be any
handfasting cord that I make, whether premade or custom. My husband and I were
married in handfasting ceremony in 2010 and it's a tradition I fell in love
with while researching ideas for ours. I love the meaning and symbolism behind
it and whenever someone requests a custom order each one is always unique in
their own way, from the color combination to beads and/or charms they wish to
add.
A: This one is hard because it's a tie between Halloween and Christmas. I love
the buildup to each, the decorations, the lights... Deciding on a costume every
year for Halloween was fun and then running around the neighborhood collecting
candy from everyone. With Christmas there is just this feeling of warmth and
happiness that I wish we could all feel every day of the rest of the year.
Because of this I am definitely one of those people who gets depressed after
the holidays are over - though the sales on all the decorations for the next
year help. lol
A: My mom was a huge crafter growing up so I got the crafty streak from her. I'm
also inspired by other people and things I see around me. I'm always looking
for things to make, but in my own way, with my own mark on it. And from
paganism - finding useful, inexpensive ways to make things people need or want
to celebrate their faith with.
Q: What inspired you to make the leap into children's items?
A: I was making some ornaments one afternoon and my
daughter who is almost two kept picking them up to play with them and I
realized, I have made nothing for her to play with. I can sew and crochet and
craft but I have nothing for her yet. That's when I decided to not only make
stuff for her but stuff to sell as well for children. Especially for those who
are pagan and have children that they are raising pagan and want to include
them more in rituals, etc. or just want them to have a symbol of their own.
Welcome back to Giveaway Featured Favorites! Today I bring you the chance to win a beautiful piece of Paper Cut art from Paula of Arwen Designs. This artist's unique illustration style is created with hand cut paper silhouettes,
collage, ink, and digital art. Silhouette art has a long history in
many cultures. From silhouette portraits popular in the 1700’s to
traditional cut paper art in China and Poland, it is a beautiful art
form using the contrast of dark and light, shadows and illumination. Having clicked through all her links I must tell you that her OOAK Altered Art My Little Ponies are my absolute favorite!
Paula is offering one of my readers, worldwide, the chance to win ANY item from her etsy shop up to $10 in value. Read through to the end and then use the Raffle-Copter form to enter.
I was looking for a way to share and sell my art when I discovered Etsy.
Although I have my own website for my illustration work, it's hard to
get noticed and bring web traffic there. Etsy already has the traffic,
and they make it easy to set up a shop and join their community. There
are so many talented artists and creators on Etsy, I knew it was
someplace I wanted to join!
My inspiration comes from everything around me, a walk in the woods, a
ride on the subway, a good movie or book, or a vivid dream I've had.
Sometimes its an instant thought or image jotted down on scraps of
paper, which then evolves through a process of sketching with both
pencil and an x-acto knife. When I'm illustrating a story or poem, I let
the images come to me as I read it, then go back and pick the best ones
to work on.
Which piece in your shop has the most meaning for you?:
My favorite piece in my shop right now is my Post Apocalypse Valentine
Card. I'm fascinated with Apocalyptic themes, and it was fun to come up
with the imagery. I wrote the poem inside for my husband, so it has
special meaning for me.
What's your favorite mythical animal and why?:
A unicorn and pegasus combined was something I always wished was real.
I've always loved horses for their beauty, strength, and character. Both
the unicorn and the pegasus are beautiful but fierce, solitary and
magical.
You can find out more about Paula and see all her amazing works at her website, etsy shop, Cafepress Shop and her Artist Rising Gallery. Or you can find all these links by clicking through the links in the Rafflecopter form below! Oh, and as an aside, the MD Promotions Team is holding a Fall Into Autumn Sale and GIVEAWAY too? You can enter here or here.
This giveaway
ends in two weeks at midnight on 31st August 2012 . Open WorldWide! All
winning entries will be verified. If a winning entry cannot be
verified a different winner will be chosen. The Winner will be
notified by email and has three days to reply or another winner will be
chosen.
***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for
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for the delivery of this prize and can not be
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for any injuries that may result from the use or
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I have a confession... It will surprise no one who knows me... I am a Stuff Witch. I like magick, witchy and pagan stuff. I like having options for any type of altar I could ever imagine using. I like to be able to shift my space to maximize correspondences for any given working. I like the shiny pretty things. And I'm OK with this. As a relatively green-minded earth-loving pagan, I really enjoy the opportunity to recycle or up-cycle beautiful objects instead of buying a new shiny something from my local pagan store. Conveniently the etsy market-place is full of amazing vintage pieces, many of which are altar worthy.
Today for you I have the honor to present a unique crafter of beautiful and personalized pendulums. Brandy of Pendulums by Marlaina takes time and care in making magical tools designed with the witch in mind.
Not only did I have a chance to ask Brandy some super fun questions, she has also been gracious enough to offer one of my lovely readers their choice of pendulum, including the 'Create Your Own' option. Read through to the end and then use the Raffle-Copter form to enter.
Q: What is your favorite part of the Etsy selling experience?
A: My favorite part of the etsy selling experience for me is adding a
new listing to my shop. Out of all the planning, the time it takes to
create each piece etc. Its always exciting to see another item in my
shop so that others can see and enjoy too.
A: What I make and how it supports the craft: I make pendulums. I hand
make them and try to make them unique and use natural, organic and
handmade supplies. I feel that they heighten our spiritual growth. I'm a
visual person and I need to be hit on the head with a brick to see that
something isn't a coincidence. lol. So pendulums have helped me to
communicate with my spirit guides, angels and have helped me through
particular problems with clear and precise yes or no answers to my
questions. Pendulums are a division of your subconsciousness and your
likes/dislikes etc. That's why I was so excited to offer these unique
pendulums. I offered the Design Your Own feature so you may pick and
choose certain charms, fillers and pattern of the chain that your most
drawn to, so that your pendulum can help you attune your spiritual and
psychic ability. I also have the pre-made ones for everyday use.
A: My favorite holiday is Samhain. It always has been even since I was
little. There is always a certain mystery and magic about it. The minute
I wake up I know its Samhain because i can feel this certain energy and
excitement going through me. Anything goes on this day. I feel closer
to my ancestors. I always feel with Samhain I have time to enjoy this
holiday and take time to decorate, participate in sabbats and rituals
make traditional meals and take part in many of the festivities. I love
the colors, sights and sound of the holiday.
A: I have a lot of favorite mythical animals and beings so I couldn't
never choose just one. I love the mystery and magic of Dragons and will
be putting out a dragon pendulum collection hopefully in the near
future. I also love the beauty and playfulness of fairies and have a
pendulum for a wish granting fairy and I'm excited to add more to that
collection soon as well.
You can learn more about Brandy and her crafts through her facebook, twitter, pinterest, and etsy shop. Oh, and enter the giveaway below:
This giveaway
ends in two weeks at midnight on 25th May 2012 . Open WorldWide! All
winning entries will be verified. If a winning entry cannot be
verified a different winner will be chosen. The Winner will be
notified by email and has three days to reply or another winner will be
chosen.
***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for
this post. Please note that I am not responsible
for the delivery of this prize and can not be
held accountable if, for any reason, is it not
received. Furthermore, I am in no way liable
for any injuries that may result from the use or
misuse of this product. **
As if one giveaway wasn't enough...
Ladies and Gentlemen, I have the pleasure of introducing to you the amazing pair of artists that power Spiral Hawk Studio, Rachel and Daryl. I found this lovely shop through etsy teams and was very graciously given a beautiful art print that hangs in my ritual space. I asked if they would be interested in appearing here and am very excited to share more about them.
Oh, and if you read all the way to the bottom there may be a RaffleCopter form for a mini-giveaway here and an automatic entry into their giveaway at 100 likes on facebook!
We are Collectors, Miners, Finders and Campers, We are Seekers and
Helpers and Friends to all Creatures.. We keep to Ourselves, but, look
what We Make- from Our hands to Yours, for Creations sake.. with
Blessings and Smiles, and Grateful Hearts- We share with you here, Our
Spirits, Our Arts...
We Love makin' stuff, and findin' treasure..and travelin' for work and
pleasure..We work real hard at minin' stones, stringin' beads and
findin' bones..
We accept Requests, Custom Work..and We are "Trade Friendly"- just convo Us with your thoughts!
A: We had been urged onto the internet by friends and family; previously we had simply set up tables at our local flea market and at random local shows. We found Etsy to be pretty much perfect for us as an outlet for the things we make to find a home!
Q: What is your favorite part of the etsy selling experience?
A: The Etsy selling experience has been fun! We have shipped orders
to France, the UK, Germany, Canada, Poland, and every region of the USA.
We never would have reached these customers with a local shop! And
being able to follow up, get feedback from your customers and answer any
questions they have after the transaction lets you really connect with
people as the the maker of the item and the user of the item.
Q: What's so important about what you make and how you choose to make it?
A: Ritual tools such as wands and personal stones, staffs and jewelry made with various semiprecious stones are not usually easily accessible. Even with the information age and the internet, it can be hard to find tools etc that are affordable. We mine the minerals we use ourselves whenever possible and harvest our own materials (wood, shed antlers, etc). We are Eclectic and prefer not to label ourselves as belonging to any one Religious Group. We have deep spiritual connections to the Earth and Nature; we're shamanistic in our rituals and methods of thinking, and this comes through in the things that we make.
A: I really enjoy making wands. Each piece is made from wood that I
harvest myself with reverence and respect; each crystal is hand-picked
for each particular wand. And carving, to me, really puts a piece of YOU
into what you're making.
We have a vast array of products in Our Shop- surely something for everyone, and New Items of every sort showing up almost daily! We take Requests & Custom Orders! Just Convo/msg Us your thoughts, and together lets bring your idea to life! :)
a Rafflecopter giveaway This giveaway ends in one week at midnight on 27th April 2012 . Open WorldWide! All winning entries will be verified. If a winning
entry cannot be verified a different winner will be chosen.
The Winner will be
notified by email and has three days to reply or another winner will be
chosen.
SpiralHawk Studio is a working MultiCraft Studio/Shop- sawdust and beads
speckle the floor, stripped saplings lean against the walls, Tools of
All Sorts for so many Crafts are here and there and otherwhere..! There
are Gemstones and Rough, Leather and Stuff, Beads and Bells and Ocean
Shells- Papers and Books, Boxes with nooks, even some Art in a frame..
Coppers and Silver, Glass from all over, salvage, vintage and antique..
Minerals, Drusy, Crystals and Stones- Fossils,Teeth, Fur and Bones.. We
just Love to Create!
***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. Please note that I am not responsible for the delivery of this prize and can not be held accountable if, for any reason, is it not received. Furthermore, I am in no way liable for any injuries that may result from the use or misuse of this product. **
Today I am so happy to bring to you a giveaway from Sandi's Enchanted Garden. I came across her shop and fantastic blog and was delighted to trade with her for some super fun cascarones. I have to tell you that the quality of her items is exemplary! All of her wares are hand made using quality ingredients! Here you will find only authentic and witchy wares such as premium spell candles and holders (wax and glass), incense, herbal mixes, wood work, and glassware and many other Kitchen Witchy crafts all designed by Sandi herself.
Read through to the end of the post to enter via RaffleCopter to win any item in the shop up to $15 in value.
Sandi has been a practicing pagan, herbalist, and reader of Tarot for almost 20 years and, like me, enjoys working on custom and individual projects. She has been designing her own herbal blends since 1995 and selling crafts and candles for over ten years. Her candles are decorated through painting, printing, carving, and many other -ings to make them beautiful and unique! Her spell tarts are a fun way to be able to cast a spell and let it sit and build power without having to watch it or worry about their house burning down!
Sandi's candle waxes:
Are 100% vegetable, made with Pure Soybean oil, GUARANTEED!
Are all NATURAL and biodegradable.
Are manufactured meeting FDA standards.
Are Kosher Certified.
Are NOT tested on animals.
Contain NO palm wax.
Contain NO petroleum, paraffin or beeswax products.
Contain NO pesticides and NO herbicides.
Contain NO toxic materials.
Contain NO Genetically Modified Material.
Are considered GRAS under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
Recently over on her blog Sandi announced some new fun things coming to her shop. I have to tell you, I am so excited about candles for Dark Goddess energy as well as the bath salts.
Even just looking at the pictures of Sandi's products anyone can see the love and caring energy that was put into each part of the crafting process. I must tell you, I am totally enamored with her spoons!
This giveaway ends in two weeks at midnight on 27th April 2012 .
Open WorldWide! All winning entries will be verified. If a winning
entry cannot be verified a different winner will be chosen.
The Winner will be
notified by email and has three days to reply or another winner will be
chosen.
***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for
this post. The opinions expressed in this
review are my own and were not influenced in any
way. Please note that I am not responsible
for the delivery of this prize and can not be
held accountable if, for any reason, is it not
received. Furthermore, I am in no way liable
for any injuries that may result from the use or
misuse of this product. **
This week I had the pleasure of checking in with the amazing Gretchen and Thomas of Adirondack Aromatherapy, one of the fantastic members of the Witches of Etsy team. Aside from their products being beautiful, natural ingredients are very important to this pair of artisans. Gretchen is a published author in the subject of alternative medicine and a Certified Aromatherapist in an National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy approved program. Her 15+ years of education and experience is complimented by the 10+ years of experience her partner, Thomas, brings to the table.
All the oils at ADKAromatherapy are natural, completely derived from Mother Earth herself.
I was not aware but there are many ’magical oils’ on the market are made in the laboratory. Gretchen believes and I agree that these oils might smell good but there is nothing that connects you to the earth. For Gretchen, aromatherapy is really about bringing the sacred into everyday
routines and connecting to the natural world with all the senses. What a great philosophy!
Soooooo... there I was, minding my own business, being a geek and watching Discovery Channel when I saw the coolest things EVER! Orcas that try to knock seals off of ice-floes by group effort wave-making. Seriously SO COOL. They are some of the most intelligent pack hunters on the planet!
So, first I offer you a discount code to my shop, ORCA20 for 20% off anything all weekend.
Ladies and Gentlemen, spring is coming! Part of me knows this because I see the clucking bunny that heralds the arrival of my favorite candy ever; part of me knows this because there are forsythias blooming here; part of me knows this because the energetic forces around my life are swinging closer and close to the balance of the equinox. It's exciting!
It's also a time to consider focusing on bringing the fertile and abundant energy of the season into your life. These cascarones from SandiEnchantedGarden are whimsical but powerful witch-crafted tools to help you do just that.
This Cauldron Spash from SpelledWithaW is just the thing to enhance the mood of your ritual space. Her work is amazing, beautiful and aromatic and the witch-crafter her self is a joy to spend time with (had a blast a Sacred Space!)
What ritual space wouldn't be more complete with this beautiful quilt wall-hanging from EveryWitchWay. The colors are amazing and the seller's craftsmanship is beautiful (I can attest to that personally). She has patters for every Sabbat and I believe one could talk her into making you your very own (for a fair price).
Many thanks to all the fabulous witches who craft beautiful things! Happy Ostara!
So there I was wandering around the trade teams of etsy... again and I found myself in lust with a pair of deep red earrings and also a pair that are this amazing blue shade that defies description! I messaged the lovely seller, Vivian, and she was so enamored of my use of the word 'lust' she agreed I should own these fantastic earrings. I recently ran across her shop, The Crown Jewels Goddess, again, contacted the craft-mistress and she agreed to be interviewed (awesome!) and also to sponsor a giveaway for all my lovely readers (even better!).
Read through the feature and then enter to win these beautiful Pentacle earrings with jade using the form below.
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