Seasonal Crafts for Yule
- DIY Yule Ornament: Wish Balls
Create enchanting ornaments to hang on your tree or around your home, each containing a wish or intention for the new year.
Materials:
- Clear plastic or glass ornaments with an opening
- Dried herbs (e.g., rosemary for protection, cinnamon for prosperity, lavender for peace)
- Small slips of paper and a pen
- Glitter, ribbon, or small charms (optional)
Instructions:
Write a wish or intention on a small slip of paper and fold it.
Gently insert the paper into the ornament. Add dried herbs and any decorative elements.
Close the ornament and tie a ribbon or charm around it.
Hang the wish ball on your Yule tree or place it on your altar.
Each time you see it, reaffirm your intention and visualize it coming to fruition.
Evergreen Wreath of Abundance
Craft a simple yet magickal wreath to bless your home with abundance and protection.
Materials:
- A wreath base (grapevine, wire, or foam)
- Fresh or faux evergreen branches (pine, fir, cedar)
- Natural embellishments like pinecones, berries, or dried orange slices
- Ribbon in Yule colors (red, green, or gold)
- Optional: A small charm or bell for extra magick
Instructions:
Attach the evergreen branches to the wreath base using floral wire or glue, layering them to create fullness.
Add natural embellishments, such as pinecones or berries, and secure them in place.
Tie a ribbon in a bow at the bottom of the wreath, and attach a charm or bell if desired.
Before hanging, hold the wreath and say: “Circle of life, green and bright, bring abundance and love, day and night.”
Hang it on your front door to invite blessings into your home.
