Crafty Kitchen Witch

I know, I too wish I could Blink my Eyes, Click my Ruby Slippers, or Just Point my Wand and POOF, however we all know life does not work that way. Ok you think, I need to do a spell, so you collect the ingredients and you put together everything you need. You take time to write the spell the way you need it, you take the time to work your spell. You expect results instantly right? WRONG! Spells do not just happen instantly, they aren't like Cup A Soup, they can take time, even months, a year at times to come into full bloom.. So don't get discouraged when you do a spell and walla the next day it doesn't happen. erI work many spells and I learned a long time ago that they don't just POOF into Operation. Just like working on a big project in your life a spell needs manifestation time to grow and blossom into what you need. I have worked spells and waited, then in a week, maybe a month I see it coming along, example: A spell for a raise at your job, first after ...

It's Ostara, and it's a time of year in which many Wiccans and Pagans choose celebrate the balance of light and dark that heralds the beginning of spring. It's a time to celebrate new life and rebirth -- not only the physical embodiment of renewal, but the spiritual as well. Try some -- or all -- of these ideas to ready your altar for Ostara. Colors To get an idea of what colors are appropriate for spring, all you really have to do is look outside. Notice the yellows of the forsythia blooming behind your house, the pale purples of lilacs, the green of new leaves appearing in the melting snow. Pastels are often considered spring colors as well, so feel free to add some pinks and blues into the mix if the idea strikes you. Decorate your altar in any of these colors -- try a pale green altar cloth with some purples and blues draped across it, and add some yellow or pink candles to carry the color up. The Balance of the Equinox Altar decor should reflect the theme o...

The Moon changes moon signs every few days here are correspondences for Spellwork during each sign of the moon MOON IN ARIES Magic involving anything to do with authority, leadership, rebirth, moving on or spiritual conversion should achieve success. Healing rituals for ailments of the face, head or brain are also best performed at this time. MOON IN TAURUS At this time you can work magic for love, security, possessions and money. Healing rituals for illnesses of the throat, neck and ears are also undertaken during at this time. MOON IN GEMINI This is a good time to work magic for anything to do with communication, including writing, e-mails, public relations, moving house or office and travel. Ailments of the shoulders, arms, hands or lungs also respond well to healing rituals done during this period of time. MOON IN CANCER This is the best time to work magic for home and domestic life, and also any nurturing activities. Healing rituals for ailments of the chest or stoma...

This is a pretty fudge to make and serve especially at Christmas time, just be sure not to get it too hot when melting, and don't cook it too long and you will have perfect fudge every time. So Easy Yield: About 2 pounds What you need: 3 cups (18 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk 4 tablespoons butter, divided Dash salt 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup chopped nuts 2 cups miniature marshmallows How to make it: LINE 8-or 9-inch square pan with wax paper, extending paper over edges of pan. MELT chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk, 2 tablespoons butter and salt in heavy saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and nuts. Spread evenly into prepared pan. MELT marshmallows with remaining 2 tablespoons butter in medium-sized saucepan over low heat. Spread on top of fudge. With table knife or metal spatula, swirl through top of fudge. CHILL at least 2 hours or until firm. Remove from pan by l...

It's candy making time, so I'm making two favorites we like here, chocolate and butterscotch Mmmm it's yummy and so easy, just be sure not to overcook , keep it low not too hot too and your fudge will turn out great. Yield: About 2 pounds What you need: 2 cups (12 oz. pkg.) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup (6 oz.) butterscotch chips How to make it: LINE an 8- or 9-inch square pan with wax paper, extending paper over edges of pan. MELT chocolate chips with 1 cup sweetened condensed milk in heavy saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat; stir in nuts, if desired, and vanilla. Spread evenly into prepared pan. MELT butterscotch chips and remaining sweetened condensed milk in clean heavy saucepan over low heat. Spread evenly over chocolate layer. CHILL 3 hours or until firm. Remove from pan by lifting edges of wax paper. Cut into squares.

Yule Goddess Doll Items needed: newspaper unbleached muslin (1 yard) sisal rope white glue florist wire small egg-shaped Styrofoam ball trim Directions: 1.Fold one section of newspaper in half and roll it lengthwise. 2.Fold the roll in half, and twist a twist tie at the upper third of the folded roll to form the body and legs. It may be helpful to stuff the legs into a large bottle while you work. 3.Cut off a 20 inch section of florist wire and twist the ends together. Twist the ends into a loop approximately 1 inch long, and bend the wires close together. This will be the arms and hands 4.Stick two pieces of florist wire approximately 6 inches long into the wide end of the Styrofoam ball and fold them around the ball, twisting them together to hold it securely. With the remaining wire, secure the ball to the loop of the newspaper - this will be the head. 5.Thread the arms through the paper of the loop, not the loop itself, to help it ...

Yule is a time to look on the past year's achievements and to celebrate with family and friends. The Yule log and tree, mistletoe, holly, pine, cedar, juniper, spinning wheels, the colors red and green, and gift giving are all part of the Yule celebrations.  Red candles are used to symbolize the fire and heat of the returning sun as the days begin to lengthen. The tree also dates from old European or pagan rituals. It was the time to celebrate the renewal of the earth, and greens were used as the symbol. The yule log is the counterpart of the midsummer bond fires, which are held outdoors on Litha (Summer Solstice) to celebrate the shortest night of the year. It is also customary to place mistletoe around the fire, which is the plant that grew on the oak tree, sacred to the Druids, the priests of the old Celts. In Europe the yule log is brought in and placed on the hearth where it glows for the twelve nights of the holiday season. After that, it is kept in the...