Giveaway! Featured Favorites Friday: Pillow Runes

Deity Diva Imbolg Goddess

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!

Elder Futhark Pillow Rune Set - Samhain

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.

Custom Handfasting Cord

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.

Trick or Treat Halloween Bag

Q: Which is your favorite holiday and why?

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

Deity Diva Yule/Christmas Goddess

Q: Where does your inspiration come from?

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.

Giveaway! Featured Favorites Friday: Papercut Cards and Gifts

Wiccan Rede Vinyl Wall Decal

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.

Halloween greeting card

What got you into your work here on etsy?:

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!

Three Horse Greeting Cards

Where does your inspiration come from?:

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.

Post Apocalypse Valentine

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.


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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 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. **

MD Promo Etsy Team - Fall Into Autumn Sale and GIVEAWAY

The MD Promotions Team is holding a Fall Into Autumn Sale!
From August 15th to the 31st, you can save 5%-30% on spectacular handmade items by using the coupon code "MDFIAS" at checkout!  Over 40 Maryland Etsy shops are participating in a huge sales event!  Check out our captain's blog for the full list.

Did I mention we are having a huge GIVEAWAY too?  You can enter here or at the end of this post.

Autumn is a season of change and transformation and I'd like to honor that while featuring Maryland Promotions Team-members. I have asked hem to share with me their most trans-formative or life changing fall memory and they have agreed to allow me to share these moments with you.

large fabric covered button earrings

Mary from KissemHut is a a preschool teacher and an eclectic crafter who has a wide variety of jewelry, accessories and decor in her shop.  You can find her at her etsy shop where you can get 15% off with the code MDFIAS, blog and facebook.

We didn't have four seasons in the Philippines where I grew up. The things I knew about fall were entirely based on movies and tv shows that I've seen. I moved here to the US about 5 years ago - right when the leaves were changing. I was so fascinated with how beautiful everything was. That view was one of the first things I loved about moving here. I thought to myself that if this is what I'll see every year, then it wouldn't be so bad. The drive from Reagan Airport to our house was one of the most beautiful routes I have taken in my life and it was one of the things that assured me that I was in a whole new place. I will never ever forget how scared and excited I felt at that time.

Peridot and Pearls Multi-strand necklace

Janet from A Gems Journey and Janet's Fun Jewels has passion for the creation of jewelry and thrill of the hunt for gems.  The code MDFIAS will get you 5% off at JanetsFunJewels and 10% off at AGemsJourney.  You can also fan her on facebook.

I would have to say fall, in general has some very bitter sweet memories for me. I was way too young when my father passed and it was a cool November day. The 8 short years I had with him were the foundation of what made me who I am today. I learned to love and let go of someone who treasured every little thing I did. We loved to walk in the woods and look at the wildlife in all seasons, but fall had a special kind of magic. But best of all, I LOVED to sit and in his lap while thunderstorms rolled through. The fall storms were the BEST ... watching all the colors fall to the ground. To this day a good thunderstorm and the beginning of fall brings back all the warm memories I have of an amazing Dad.

Copper colored Wreath

Rebecca from Wreaths By RebeccaB makes each of her wreaths as if they were for her own front door, with a unique flair and eye popping beauty.  Use MDFIAS for 10% off at WreathsByRebeccaB and fan her on facebook and her website.

The birth of my second son, 5 years ago this November was a beautiful time for us! What a way to end Fall and begin the Winter months...
Another fond memory I have is jumping into a huge pile of leaves with my sisters that my dad would rake up for exactly that purpose.

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Laura from Rockefeller Crystal got tired of salivating over mesmerizing magazine pictures of crystal jewelry so she decided to create her own.  The team coupon code MDFIAS is good for 15% off at RockefellerCrystal but Laura can also be found at RockefellerJewelry and her facebook page.

My most transformative moment has to be the birth of my son on November 20. Unfortunately it wasn't the happiest time for me since I had complications delivering and I recently married the boy's father who I knew in my heart of hearts wasn't the right man for me. However, the picture is of my two babies a few years ago and it's definitely a fall moment that I will savor for the rest of my life.

Fall Place Mats

JoAnn from I Sew Much Time boasts an amazing array of Handmade Quilts, Towels, Wall Decor ,Table Runners, Bags and more.  She eats, sleeps, and quilts, hence my shop name.  She is offering 10% off at ISewMuchTime with MDFIAS and you can also be one of her first fans on facebook.

One of most life changing fall memories was a few years back when my husband and I visited Deep Creek Lake in October. We took a quilt and a picnic lunch and sat near the lake on a crisp autumn day and I remember looking around at all the beautiful scenery. I remember taking in the moment with all my senses. I could hear all the sounds of nature like the birds chirping, the water lapping on the beach, and the leaves crunching under walking feet. I could feel the wind blowing on my skin and blowing my hair so much I could hardly see. I saw all the beautiful homes on the water’s edge, and the white puffy clouds in the blue sky. What a beautiful day we had that autumn day in October at Deep Creek Lake. And then, of course, reality set in and we had to drive home. But, what a day, and we still hold those memories.

Next Wednesday I hope I can share more Autumn Memories with you, including my own.  For now, please check out the list of participating shops and their discount.

Oh yea... and enter the giveaway!

Giveaway! Featured Favorites Friday: Hand-Crafted Pendulum

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.

Pentacle Pendulum

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.

Create Your Own Pendulum

Q: How does what you make support the Craft?

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.

Sodalite Pendulum

Q: What is your favorite Holiday?

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.

Norse Rune Pendulum

Q: What's your favorite mythical animal?

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:

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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. **

Featured Favorites Friday: Mail Alert #2

I enjoy participating in giveaways.  It's so exciting to get mail and I have won some beautiful items by amazing crafts people, just take a look.

This beautiful 5x5 moon art photo traveled across the Atlantic and now resides on my living-room wall.  Suzi of MoonDreamin was amazing and so generous to send some extras along too!  Please check out her shop, she has some amazing prints and items available!

5x5 Moon Photograph by moondreamin won from Kalstek Photography

Here is some more artwork that I won from Andralynn.  I love her style and color choices!  My munchkin and I actually sat down together to pick out what she wanted in her room and I think my munchkin made perfect decisions.

Whimsical Mouse, Felt Kitty, Hello Sunshine (original) by Andralynn

Speaking of my munchkin, this is my absolute favoritest ever prize won to date.  Franchesca of SmallBirdStudios did an amazing job taking one of my most loves pictures of me and the munchkin and transferring it on to distressed canvas.  Now I will have this moment forever and I think $22 is so worth it.

me and the munchkin from SmallBirdStudios

These vinyl wall decals from CherryWalls are so super cute and they came carefully packaged with detailed instructuions, an applicator and super cute extras!  You even have lots of colors to choose from!  These silver butterflies are going to a special set of twins for their birthday!

Butterfly Wall Decals from CherryWalls

See, told you the munchkin had a blast picking our my her winnings :)

Please click through the links and check out all the other amazing things these shops have to offer!

Happy Beltane, Two Current Giveaways and Winners!

Happy Beltane!!!!! Light the Spring Fires and DANCE!

Fire Dancers Canvas Print by Misty Boston who can also be found here and here

Please remember there are two giveaways going on right this second!
Enter here to win a full printable Book of Shadows set from Faeriegill's Needfull Things and Wishes.
Enter here to win a Tarot Tip Sheet just for spreading the word about an Independent Pagan Publisher.

And congratulations to our most recent winners! 

Winner's choice of item (up to $15) from Sandi's Enchanted Garden

Entry #179 - Stacey H.

3 Sets of 8 SpiralHawk Studio Bookmarks from Spiral Hawk Studio

Entry #48 - Julie B.

Entry #22 - Gill K.

Entry #62 - Sarah

Thanks so much to everyone who participated and best of luck with the next giveaway!

Giveaway! Featured Favorites Friday - Faeriegill's Needful Things

One of my favorite Etsy Teams is the Witches of Etsy.  It's a lovely supportive group with some amazingly talented members.  Today I am delighted to share with you an interview with one of the team members,  Gilly  from Faeriegill's Needfull Things and Wishes.  Not only has Gilly agreed to let us in on some details of her creations but she's also giving away a set of BOS pages to one of my lucky readers!  Read on to the bottom to enter via RaffleCopter form.

Futhark Rune Reading by Email

Q: What got you into your work here on etsy?

A: I had been reading tarot via email for a long time and had been doing it on Ebay for a few years and so decided to start doing this elsewhere. I enjoy making small pieces of jewelery, putting together little spell kits and making bath goodies too and so Etsy was recommended to me as a website to sell these on.

Q: How does what you make support the Craft?

A: My mini book of shadows and pdf spells are great for those who are new to the craft and not sure how to write their own spell, this will give them an idea. My mini spells are also geared toward the novice in that they have everything included for to do the spell.

Faerie and Bead Kilt Pin Brooch

Q: Where does your inspiration come from? What is your spiritual path and how does it effect your products?

A: I am inspired by all things faerie, bright colors.  I would say I am a solitary practitioner, I don't belong to any group and prefer to do my rituals alone, I don't particularly stick to one pantheon so in that I guess I am eclectic too. I do try to reflect this in the items I sell too

Q: What is your favorite part of the etsy selling experience?

A: I enjoy the appreciation that my clients give me as they will usually send me an email thanking me, I had one client who even bought me a gift, that truly was a lovely experience, because it showed me I had done a good job.

Q: Which is your favorite holiday and why?

A: My Favorite holiday is Samhain, as this is the end of one year and the beginning of another, I feel a closer connection to the spirits at this time of the year and I also love to see the golden and red colors of the leaves at this time too.

Mini Love Spell Kit

Q: Which piece is your favorite to make?

A: I love all my pieces, I cannot really single one out, as they are all put together with love and harmony.  I love making jewelery items, as I feel that I have created something totally unique

Q: What's your favorite mythical animal and why?

A: My Favorite mythical animal is the Dragon, I have a mini one on my table when doing my Tarot or Oracle readings. as to why, this is simple I was born in the Chinese year of the Dragon.

Giveaway Tarot(ish) Wednesday - Pagan Publishing Edition

One of the first people I took a successful and thought provoking Tarot Workshop with was the amazing Debbie Chapnick.  Not only does she do an incredible job of explaining and exploring the Tarot, she is also the owner, editor, and everything else at Datura Press that was started in 1999 to publish her Tarot Tip Sheet.

Dolores and Merlin at Tintagel

A few years ago Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki asked a very honored Debbie to act as her archivist. Now most of Debbie's time is spent going though wonderful papers, organizing them, and creating books. These books contain lectures, workshops, rituals and meditations, most of which have not seen the light of day for 40 years. Amongst these papers are not only the work of Dolores, but of W.E. Butler, Gareth Knight, Dion Fortune and the Rev. Robert King.

The reason I am writing today is the company is at a crossroads. People, such as distributors and bookshops worldwide want these books but Datura Press needs enough in stock to fill the need.  They need books and advertising! Currently books are ordered as needed. It keeps things going, but doesn't make much in the way of profit to expand and keep these valuable resources available to the community. Books bought in bulk, however, are less expensive.  Right now books are announced on Facebook by Debbie and through an email mailing list. People hear about these impressive books by deeply respected authors only by word of mouth. Advertising money will help get the word out to a wider audience.

Here's the Breakdown :

• 120 copies of each title (Archives vol 1-6, Rituals Vol 1 & 2, Shadows & Light) comes to $8,504.79. This includes tax and shipping.
• $420 towards the creation of a website with a working store.
• A little over a $1000 towards listing the books at New Leaf Distributors, in all their catalogs and included in their email blasts. Considering they are the largest distributor of New Age/Occult books, it is well worth the expense!

  How You Can Help:

Debbie has set up a fundraising drive on Indie GoGo to raise the money needed to expand Datura Press and make these occult works available to a much wider audience. And there are perks:

• For a $25 donation you will receive a Tarot Tip Sheet:  An eight panel card that is a valuable resource for tarot beginners and experts alike and makes a great teaching tool.
• For a $50 donation you will receive a CD by Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki :   The Mysterious Pleiades was a lecture given by Dolores in Delaware in 2011. Only a handful of people have heard this treasure!
• For a $125 donation you may pick any two books from Datura Press:   There are 6 volumes of Archives and two books of Rituals to choose from.
• For a $200 donation you will receive a one hour Tarot Reading over Skype or phone by Debbie herself.

 

 Other Ways You Can Help:

Tell everyone you think would be interested!  To add to the incentive to share I personally am offering one Tarot Tip Sheet as a giveaway and all you have to do is let people know about this campaign.  Easy entry through the RaffleCopter form below and you can win just by sharing.

CLOSED - Mini-Giveaway Featured Favorites Friday - Spiral Hawk Studio

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!

Set of 8 Bookmarks

 About us: Daryl & Rachael Roy, with Our artistic powers combined We Are..SpiralHawk Studio!

• We Create Unique Handcrafted Art, Jewelry, Walking Sticks, Wands, Decor and so much More...!
• 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...
• Sticks and Stones, Gems and Bones and Silver things to Adorn you! Custom Creations, Vintage Sensations and more than Obscuria for you..! (...and, Free Gifts with Every Order!)
• 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!
• "Our Shopscape" is everchanging!! 
• You can find us on etsy, on facebook, at our blog, and through our sister shop StrangeBrewsVintage

Trio of Wooden Owl Beads

Q: What got you into your work here on etsy?

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.

Carnelian Nuggets with a Glassfilled Spiral Shell

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.

Carved Spiral Poplar Wand

Q: Which piece is your favorite to 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.

Phantom Crystal Triskellion Staff

Q: Which piece in your shop has the most meaning for you?

A: This one

Phantom Crystal Triskellion Staff

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! :)

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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.

Goddess Artwork by Daryl Roy

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. **

We have a Winner!: $25 to ADK Aromatherapy

 Thanks so much to everyone for entering

And the winner is via Rafflecopter...

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Entry #107  carizza t.

 

Swing by my current giveaway from Sandi's Enchanted Garden for another chance to win something witch-crafted.

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CLOSED - Giveaway! Featured Favorites Friday: Come to the Enchanted Forest

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.

5 Element Wax Tea Light Holders

Moon Phase Candles

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

Rose & Milk Bath Soak - Love!

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!

Namaste Bitches

Enter below for a chance to win one item valued up to $15!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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. **

CLOSED Giveaway! Featured Favorites Friday: Aromatherapy from the Mountains

Essential Oils

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!

This amazing pair is celebrating 1000 fans on facebook and two years of selling on etsy with a giveaway hosted here!  Read down to the bottom for a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate to spend on soap, essential oils, amber and perfume oils, aromatherapy mists or whatever else strikes your fancy.  They even offer custom fragrances!  Best of luck!

Look! You can win me again!

I know, I just love giving things away :)  Take a moment to head on over to Crafti Sandi's blog and enter to win an item of your choice from my etsy shop, up to $15 value!

Also, keep a lookout for a fantastic giveaway opportunity from Sandi's shop, The Enchanted Garden early next month!

Happy Ostara and we have a Winner!

Happy Ostara!

May the balance of the seasons add to the balance of your life.

May the growth of the coming spring help your own growth.

May the Divine walk with you as they walk with the world.

Happy Ostara sign by harmonee414

And congratulations to our winner, Carolina.
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CLOSED - Giveaway! Featured Favorites Friday: Jewels for our Inner Goddess

Swarovski and Lucite Lily Chain Earrings

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.

My Stuff Monday: I give myself away

It's still Monday where I am so I can still get this post in :)

 Giveaway #1:

Interested in Relationship Reading?  I would prefer you bought one but... you can win one here.  The fantastic Damla at the international giveaway blog Sweepstakes Lover has done a lovely review of a reading I did for her and also agreed to give away a Love and Relationships Intuitive Tarot Reading.

Damla has been such a joy to work with and read for.  She's also in a rad band in Turkey that's really worth checking out.  Many thanks to her for supporting international giveaways of awesome things!

Head over here to enter to win me!

Giveaway #2:

And if that wasn't enough, I'm also giving away a spell kit of the winner's choice on the blogs of the fabulous Laura DeLuca.  Another fantastic write up from a talented author posted on her Author blog (check out her awesome books) and her New Age Mama review blogs as well (only enter once, please).

Laura has also been lovely to work with and I intend on doing a Guest Post for her on Basic Ritual Construction sometime soon.  So excited and many thanks to her as well!

Head over here or here to enter.