Crafty Kitchen Witch

I like making things with clay. There are different kinds of clay mediums to work with and today I am going to give you some examples and recipes for a couple types. First I made this clay goddess with sculpy clay you can buy ready to work with at craft stores like Hobby Lobby and Joanne's and Michael's, I think Walmart might even have some. Here is another type of Clay and a recipe that you can easily make Here is an example of what it can make Not my work but also very nice Crafting a Clay Goddess I enjoy working with is clay, whether it's pottery clay, polymer clay, salt dough or quick drying, it's a medium I find very versatile to work with. This clay recipe is similar to salt dough, it's very easy to make and you can do so many things with it.   What You Need - 1 Box baking soda (about 2 cups) - 1 cup cornstarch - 1 1/2 cups water - sauce pan - bowl - spoon - saran wrap Mix all the ingredients together in a saucepan. Cook it over ...

Blessed Summer Solstice, I hope you enjoyed the longest day of the the year Here was my Litha Altar and My Ritual I decided to use this year )0(***)0( Apythia Litha Ritual Source: Unknown (Includes rededication and pet blessing) Need: tall white or yellow candle and a short black candle, cauldron for burning, incense (Frankincense, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Jasmine, rose, lotus, other flower), bowl of blessed, pure water, wand, paper, pen, one white candle for each pet and the pet or representation of him or her (photo, drawing etc.)    Cast circle, call corners, light altar, goddess, god candles.    Statement of purpose: Pick up your wand, and with arms upraised, face the South and say:    I celebrate the noon of Summer with this rite held in honor of the Blazing God of the Sun. All of nature vibrates with the fertile energies of the Goddess and the God. The Earth is bathed with the warmth, and light and life of the Sun. The ...

When My kids were little some were really allergic to Poison Ivy, especially one of my daughters, she got it if it was any where within miles of our home even. She was so miserable and I went crazy worrying about her, she would get it in her eyes and mouth even, that's just terrible. We ended up in the ER several times and those doctors were just a real pain, some worthless even. I found these treatments and now I tell everyone to try these right away. So I reposted this from DIYNatural.com, go check their website out!! Natural Poison Ivy Treatment Now before I start, let me say that everyone reacts to poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac in different ways. What works for one may not work for another. This list will give you a variety of options to choose from. (Also, we are not doctors, and this information should not be construed as medical advice. If you have an extreme case of poison ivy you should see a doctor.) Note: Keep in mind that the rash is NOT con...

White Willow Bark White willow bark contains compounds that are similar to aspirin. This herb contains salicin and this is what provides the potent anti-inflammatory benefits. This herb is often said to be just as effective as aspirin, but it does not irritate the lining of the stomach as much. A study was conducted in Germany that looked at how 240 milligrams of white willow bark each day helped with the inflammation associated with osteoarthritis. After two full weeks of administration, study participants reported a 14 percent reduction in their pain while those who got a placebo reported that their pain increased by two percent. The general recommendation is 120 milligrams to 240 milligrams each day. This herb is not meant for everyone and the following people should avoid this herb: Pregnant or nursing women Those taking garlic, ginkgo or vitamin E supplements Those taking blood thinners Children or teenagers Those with an aspirin sensitivity or allergy Those...

Mugwort is the traditional witches' divination herb. Divination tools should  be washed in mugwort tea, smudged with mugwort smoke, rubbed with mugwort,  etc. Mix the dried herb in dream pillows for prophetic dreams.  The tea can be  drunk to induce clairvoyance, but be careful when consuming or burning this  herb, as it is related to sage, etc. and overuse can cause problems.One more  herbal ingredient:  ***** Herb InformationName: Mugwort  Biological Name: CompositaeArtemisia vulgaris  Other Names: Mugwort, common mugwort, sailor's tobacco, felon herb  Parts Used: Leaves or root  ActiveCompounds: o Volatile oil, containing linlool, l,8-cineole, b-thujone, borneol, a- and b- pinene, nerol, neryl acetate, linalul acetate, myrcene, vulgarole, a-, b- and g-cadinol, cadinenol, muurolol, spathulenol and others. o Vulgarin, a sesquiterpene lactone  o Flavonoids; quercitin -3-rhamnoglucoside and 5,3-...

Beautiful delightful uplifting Lemon Balm, grow some and go out and smell it, cut it, and drink it often. Lemon Balm, a spreading annual, smells like wonderful lemon! It is best used  fresh, but can be used dried or as an essential oil (found under its other  name, melissa). Lemon balm is cooling and soothing, but also is excellent as  an antidepressant. Smell some, pick some, add it to an iced tea brew or to a  sachet to pick up the spirits. Very good for healing, especially mental  health.   Lemon Balm is a perennial herb in the mint family Lamiaceae.  It grows to 70–150 cm tall. The leaves have a gentle lemon scent, related to mint. During summer, small white flowers full of nectar appear. These attract bees. The crushed leaves, when rubbed on the skin, are used as a repellant for mosquitos. It is claimed to have antibacterial and antiviral properties (it is effective against herpes simplex). Lemon balm should be avoided by ...