# πŸ”ͺ Weekly Witchy CHALLENGE- Creative Crafting **URL:** \ **Category:** Activities\ **Created:** [November 11, 2020, 9:29am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-creative-crafting/5221 "2020-11-11T09:29:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Nadialuna](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/nadialuna/32/3566_2.png) [@Nadialuna](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Nadialuna)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2020, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-creative-crafting/5221/81 "2020-11-16T15:59:02Z")
Hi all! This is an Intention Stick I made from a branch of our Japanese Maple , Lavender ( I planted with inspiration from you all) Rosemary, Eucalyptus and Rainbow Selenite. I’m not very crafty so I’m so glad this challenge showed up when it did . It was super fun to make and I meditated on my intentions for my new career path and a new beginning. I didn’t think it would be so cathartic. I realized I probably need to develop my creative side more and let her out! Thanks everyone, I am very thankful and grateful to be able to participate. ![image](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/9/99a1147c4bbf428e7ad91b897448874677dc6263.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Limeberry](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/limeberry/32/3297_2.png) [@Limeberry](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Limeberry)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2020, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-creative-crafting/5221/82 "2020-11-16T16:02:07Z")
😍 so beautiful and creative! I LOVE IT! ❀ ---
**Author:** ![pink](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/71c47a/32.png) [@pink](https://forum.spells8.com/u/pink)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2020, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-creative-crafting/5221/83 "2020-11-16T16:17:48Z")
I made this wand and stand for my crystal ball. I enjoyed it so much and am very proud/happy with how they turned out! Blessed be! ![16055434161614099547168317208802](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/a/a30ecc74ab7bdecd53f52b48f1880279ef4c3a75.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Limeberry](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/limeberry/32/3297_2.png) [@Limeberry](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Limeberry)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2020, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-creative-crafting/5221/84 "2020-11-16T16:27:59Z")
Hiya @pink! Welcome! Your wand and stand look fabulous 😍 I particularly love the blue gems around the crystal ball-so pretty and magical! ❀ ---
**Author:** ![Nadialuna](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/nadialuna/32/3566_2.png) [@Nadialuna](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Nadialuna)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2020, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-creative-crafting/5221/85 "2020-11-16T16:40:21Z")
Thanks @Limeberry! So many awesome crafts and talented folks here! ---
**Author:** ![CelestiaMoon](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/celestiamoon/32/17405_2.png) [@CelestiaMoon](https://forum.spells8.com/u/CelestiaMoon)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-creative-crafting/5221/86 "2020-11-16T17:25:24Z")
Still time to participate? [Hekate inspired me to create something nice for her today!](https://forum.spells8.com/t/november-16th-is-hecates-night/5315/7) 😸 ---
**Author:** ![Limeberry](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/limeberry/32/3297_2.png) [@Limeberry](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Limeberry)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2020, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-creative-crafting/5221/87 "2020-11-16T18:35:30Z")
Ooh yes this totally counts!!! 😍 ---
**Author:** ![Francisco](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/francisco/32/352_2.png) [@Francisco](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Francisco)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2020, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-creative-crafting/5221/88 "2020-11-16T21:40:36Z")
I was inspired by the Youtube Channel that @wendy4 shared [a while back here](https://forum.spells8.com/t/herbal-wisdom-and-a-wild-woman/5158)! So I started the process of making a Mother Tincture, i.e. a concentrated extract of a plant! 🌿 I still have an abundance of [Lavender](https://spells8.com/lessons/lavender-herbal-witchcraft/), so I used alcohol to extract the nutrients of the plant. I learned that alcohol allows easy absorption of natural components into the bloodstream, and it is also useful for its preservation. ![20201116_133627](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/9/9198ac8f7c27809acebb33f4a23e1af50a663578.jpeg) ### DIY Lavender Tincture - Glass jars with cap - 2 cups vodka - 1/2 cup organic lavender flowers, dried. ### Instructions 1. Place lavender flowers into glass jar. 2. Pour vodka over flower and place cap securely on. 3. Give a little shake and place out of direct sunlight. 4. Let sit for at least 2 weeks, giving it a little shake once in a while. 5. Strain through a sieve, gently pressing flowers to extract all the goodness. You can strain again through a sieve lined with an unbleached coffee filter if you want. 6. Place in a clean glass container with a tight cap. Keep out of direct sunlight. ### Its Magickal Uses ✨ Lavender favors clairvoyance. It brings harmony and peace to the home and it’s a great purifier. Some people place lavender under the pillow before going to bed to favor a calm, relaxed sleep. ---
**Author:** ![Amethyst](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/amethyst/32/1750_2.png) [@Amethyst](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Amethyst)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2020, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-creative-crafting/5221/89 "2020-11-16T22:24:25Z")
That’s gorgeous @Nadialuna! What’s that glint of gold I see there in the middle? Anyhoo, it’s very creative! > [@pink](#): > > I made this wand and stand for my crystal ball. I enjoyed it so much and am very proud/happy with how they turned out! Blessed be! Welcome Pink! You’re knocking it out of the ballpark on your first post! Great job! > [@Francisco](#): > > I still have an abundance of [Lavender](https://spells8.com/lessons/lavender-herbal-witchcraft/), so I used alcohol to extract the nutrients of the plant. I learned that alcohol allows easy absorption of natural components into the bloodstream, and it is also useful for its preservation. Gosh, those bottles look great @Francisco! And that must smell heavenly! Way to go! ---
**Author:** ![Katt](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/katt/32/1536_2.png) [@Katt](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Katt)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-creative-crafting/5221/90 "2020-11-17T00:17:35Z")
Well can’t do much lately, but I am drying lavender I harvested and 3 roses the bf gave me so I can grind them up and make something with them. Probably some oil. ---
**Author:** ![Nadialuna](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/nadialuna/32/3566_2.png) [@Nadialuna](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Nadialuna)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2020, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-creative-crafting/5221/91 "2020-11-17T00:34:32Z")
Oh ya @Amethyst ! It’s actually a tree of life jade charm but it needs polishing, it looks gold in the pic. There is a silver heart too πŸ™‚ πŸ˜€ ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2020, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-creative-crafting/5221/92 "2020-11-17T08:12:37Z")
That is some very unique inspiration, @Amethyst! πŸ˜† Hey, whatever sparks the writing genius, right? Well done! πŸ‘ Your Intention Stick is stunning, @Nadialuna 😍 I consider this very crafty- you made something truly beautiful! It is clear you have a talent for manifesting treasures- I am so glad you enjoyed the challenge and I hope to see more of your creations in the future πŸ₯° A very warm welcome to you, @Pink! πŸ’• And wow- look at that gorgeous wand and stand- nicely done! πŸ‘ Gosh, I love how bright and shiny they look- you had such beautiful touches 😊 Thanks for sharing your charming creations! Definitely, @CelestiaMoon! And you made a gorgeous Key Talisman for Hecate- it was a pleasure reading through the process πŸ—πŸ’• May it grant you sweet dreams, open many doors, and protect you with Hecate’s blessing. Gorgeously done! πŸ™Œ A wonderful use for one of my favorite herbs, @Francisco- your lavender tincture is lovely! πŸ’œ Looks like we are in sync with this week, as I also felt drawn to [crafting with lavender](https://forum.spells8.com/t/a-little-knotty-magick/5326/)! 😁 That is a wonderful craft- dried herbs and flowers have a wide variety of uses and make beautiful crafts, decorations, and even toppings for food, @Katt! Enjoy your dried herbs and I hope you can find additional fun ways to use them πŸŒΉπŸ’• ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2020, 8:15am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-creative-crafting/5221/93 "2020-11-17T08:15:01Z")
## ❗ This challenge is now CLOSED! ❗ Thank you to all the creative crafters who joined in- seeing and hearing about your homemade treasures has been a delight πŸ₯° A **Props and Presents post** will soon appear with shout-outs and rewards. Please keep an eye on the main page of the forums 🎁 πŸ‘€ This thread will remain open for the next week to allow discussion to continue, but no additional prizes will be given after today. Blessed be! ✨ ---
**Author:** ![Amethyst](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/amethyst/32/1750_2.png) [@Amethyst](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Amethyst)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2020, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-creative-crafting/5221/94 "2020-11-17T12:01:56Z")
Very nice! It looks good with the herbs and other things. ---
**Author:** ![Amethyst](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/amethyst/32/1750_2.png) [@Amethyst](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Amethyst)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2020, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-creative-crafting/5221/95 "2020-11-17T12:04:10Z")
> [@BryWisteria](#): > > That is some very unique inspiration, @Kasie! πŸ˜† Hey, whatever sparks the writing genius, right? Well done! Thanks again @BryWisteria! My Mom actually had me write down the words to that song and used part of it as a prayer once. Everyone thought it was so lovely and asked her where she found it and she had to admit she got it from the Muppets. LOL. ---
**Author:** ![Nadialuna](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/nadialuna/32/3566_2.png) [@Nadialuna](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Nadialuna)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2020, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-creative-crafting/5221/96 "2020-11-17T13:43:46Z")
Thank you! I had a lovely time putting it together. ---
**Author:** ![pink](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/71c47a/32.png) [@pink](https://forum.spells8.com/u/pink)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2020, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-creative-crafting/5221/97 "2020-11-18T16:28:46Z")
Thank u so much and I’m loving this community ---
**Author:** ![pink](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/71c47a/32.png) [@pink](https://forum.spells8.com/u/pink)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-creative-crafting/5221/98 "2020-11-18T16:30:22Z")
Thank u and thanks for the challenge ---
**Author:** ![berta](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/berta/32/3322_2.png) [@berta](https://forum.spells8.com/u/berta)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2020, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-creative-crafting/5221/99 "2020-11-18T20:52:35Z")
@Francisco How did I miss this… I love it! I am putting this in my notes, I may have to plant more lavender next spring so I have enough to harvest ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2020, 7:03am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-creative-crafting/5221/100 "2020-11-19T07:03:07Z")
> [@pink](#): > > Thank u and thanks for the challenge You are very welcome, @Pink! Glad you enjoyed the challenge- and again, great job! πŸ‘ > [@berta](#): > > I may have to plant more lavender next spring Hooray for more lavender! You can never have too much πŸ’œ And with how crafty you are, @Berta, I’m sure it will all be used up quickly in your amazing creations! 🀩 [Previous page](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-creative-crafting/5221.md?page=4) [Next page](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-creative-crafting/5221.md?page=6)