Samhain Cross Stitch available at http://www.crowcrossroads.etsy.com Is There Magick in that Stitch? by Silver RavenWolf The needle is a little wand, directing the energy into the fabric.  A mini bolt of lightning, it dives into the cloth, then emerges to the heavens, capturing the energy you put into it as it swiftly returns, punctures the fabric, and grabs earth energy before it rises again.  With each stitch a thought coupled with an emotion is born.  The finished product

Samhain Cross Stitch available at http://www.crowcrossroads.etsy.com Is There Magick in that Stitch? by Silver RavenWolf The needle is a little wand, directing the energy into the fabric.  A mini bolt of lightning, it dives into the cloth, then emerges to the heavens, capturing the energy you put into it as it swiftly returns, punctures the fabric, and grabs earth energy before it rises again.  With each stitch a thought coupled with an emotion is born.  The finished product

Spirit Cat is very easy to construct and will look fantastic on your altar! Spirit Cat Pattern by Silver RavenWolf copyright 2012 A week or so ago I posted How to Make Spirit Dolls.  I received a lot of positive feedback and a request for an animal pattern. The cat is made exactly the same way as the dolls with the addition of the two ears and the tail.  I also placed pipe cleaners in the ears so that they can bend a bit. Here is the pattern: Spirit Cat Pattern by Silver Rav

Spirit Cat is very easy to construct and will look fantastic on your altar! Spirit Cat Pattern by Silver RavenWolf copyright 2012 A week or so ago I posted How to Make Spirit Dolls.  I received a lot of positive feedback and a request for an animal pattern. The cat is made exactly the same way as the dolls with the addition of the two ears and the tail.  I also placed pipe cleaners in the ears so that they can bend a bit. Here is the pattern: Spirit Cat Pattern by Silver Rav

by Silver RavenWolf copyright 2012 The Good Fortune Lucky Pin Packet I often prefer working for Good Fortune and Luck rather than money because the word “money” carries such negative feelings and connotations  in these difficult times.  Good Fortune, however, is just what it says, and opens your door to endless possibilities of joy, laughter, stability and more.  This project can be worn as jewelry, and uses a Braucherei Pin (see earlier article) to affix the packet to cloth

by Silver RavenWolf copyright 2012 The Good Fortune Lucky Pin Packet I often prefer working for Good Fortune and Luck rather than money because the word “money” carries such negative feelings and connotations  in these difficult times.  Good Fortune, however, is just what it says, and opens your door to endless possibilities of joy, laughter, stability and more.  This project can be worn as jewelry, and uses a Braucherei Pin (see earlier article) to affix the packet to cloth

Quick, Easy and Inexpensive -- You Can Make a Powerful Water Candle in Five Minutes! Water, Wick & Oil — How To Make a Braucherei Spirit Candle From Blessed Water & Cooking Oil by Silver RavenWolf copyright 2012 Can’t afford expensive candles or just want to go the primitive route?  Here’s an inventive candle idea that requires only water, wick, and good old fashioned cooking oil! Water, Wick, an interesting container, and cooking oil -- who'da thought this could make a cool

Quick, Easy and Inexpensive -- You Can Make a Powerful Water Candle in Five Minutes! Water, Wick & Oil — How To Make a Braucherei Spirit Candle From Blessed Water & Cooking Oil by Silver RavenWolf copyright 2012 Can’t afford expensive candles or just want to go the primitive route?  Here’s an inventive candle idea that requires only water, wick, and good old fashioned cooking oil! Water, Wick, an interesting container, and cooking oil -- who'da thought this could make a cool