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Crafts for Mabon - Cornucopia
Decorating a cornucopia can be a fun activity that everyone in the household can enjoy. There area few things that you will need to make your own. Cornucopia Basket Straw Different fruits, berries, gourds and vegetables Nuts Fallen Leafs First you ne...
Natural Candle Holders
I talked last week about using the bounty of the Earth to make crafts in celebration of Lughnassadh. So today I wanted to post some instructions to make apple candle holders that I found on about.com. First, you’ll want to select some firm fruits....
Seed Necklaces for Children
As the first harvest comes upon us it is very appropriate to use the fruit of the land in crafts. Or in this case seeds. And of course I must say the appropriate cautionary statement here. Adult supervision is necessary and be careful with small chil...
Lughnasadh Children Crafts -- Grapevine Pentacle
As this first harvest comes upon us, I believe that we should use the bounty of the Earth in some of our crafts. Then we aren't adding more plastic to the world and our children learn to respect the Earth. So today I found on about.com this wonderful...
Litha Crafts - Solar Cross
Predating Christianity for thousands of the years, this simple symbol represents the Earth and the Sun all in one. Sometimes the Sun Cross appears as a swastika or as a equal armed cross enclosed within a circle. It is also know as Odin's cross. To m...
Summer Crafts-- Pinwheels
Pinwheels are a great activity for kids to make during the summers. The bright colors and spinning of the spiked disc is representative of the sun. Materials Needed: A square piece of construction paper Thin wooden dowel Scissors Pencil Push pin Ins...
Summertime Crafts - Suncatchers
For a long time there were many AOL free CDs floating around my house. And I'm sure that if you look around then you could perhaps find some in your house as well. Things You’ll Need: 2 old CD's Needle Fishing line Markers Paint Stickers Sequ...
Litha Crafts - Wreaths and Dream Pillows
Litha is a fun time for kids. The Sun and the warmer weather, green grasses all scream for playtime. But there are also fun crafts that you and your kids can make as well. So if you can corral your kids back into the house or at least your patio, her...
Paper Baskets
Next to the Maypole nothing is more iconic for May Day than the baskets that children carry, stuffed full of flowers and treats. But for those of us, like me, who don't have a lot of skill yet want to make their own baskets, what are we to do? The a...
Crafts for Beltane - Colored Flames
Beltane is a Sabbat that focuses greatly on flames and the magick of fire. And a fun activity for children is to watch different colored flames. Now let it be known that the preparation for this can be slightly dangerous, especially for children. So ...
Beltane Crown of Flowers
This has long been a tradition for Beltane and it is a good idea to include this into your family traditions. Some suggestions for flowers are daisies or dandelions. You can also choose wildflowers. Just be sure that they won't cause any allergic rea...
The Maypole
Many of us know of the Maypole, but for those that don't; The Maypole is a tall pole, typically made of maple, that is decorated with flowers and has long ribbons tied to the top. Then there is done that activity that is know as the Maypole Dance. Wh...
Ostara Eggs
This was supposed to go through yesterday, still not quite sure what happened. One of the most iconic symbols of Ostara is the painted egg. But for those of us concerned with using synthetic dyes or just don't want to waste the eggs, what are we sup...
Children Activities for Imbolc -- Corn Dolly
The corn dolly is an ancient harvest custom, still widely practiced throughout Europe. In ancient Europe it was customary at harvest time to leave a small portion of the grain in the field, often twisted or tied into the shape of a man or the symbol ...
Imbolc Crown
One of the more traditional props for this Sabbat is a crown of light. This craft combines the Goddess Brighid's aspects of firekeeper and fertility Goddess. Although this was traditionally worn on the head, I do not recommend this. Because I have se...
Making Brighid's Cross
Next week I will be sharing a house blessing ritual that uses a solar cross. So I encourage you to make one using the instructions below. It can also be a decoration to use in the house to bring blessings throughout the year. I find that it i...
Crafts for Imbolc -- Sand Candles
Sand Candles are an easy and fun way to include children in the Sabbats. But be sure to exercise extreme caution, since you have to heat the wax to a very high temperature. I would personally do this with only children who are 8 years or older. Somet...
