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.
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so beautiful and creative! I LOVE IT! 
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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!
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Hiya @pink! Welcome! Your wand and stand look fabulous I particularly love the blue gems around the crystal ball-so pretty and magical!
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Ooh yes this totally counts!!!
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I was inspired by the Youtube Channel that @wendy4 shared a while back here!
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, 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.
DIY Lavender Tincture
- Glass jars with cap
- 2 cups vodka
- 1/2 cup organic lavender flowers, dried.
Instructions
- Place lavender flowers into glass jar.
- Pour vodka over flower and place cap securely on.
- Give a little shake and place out of direct sunlight.
- Let sit for at least 2 weeks, giving it a little shake once in a while.
- 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.
- 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.
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That’s gorgeous @Nadialuna! What’s that glint of gold I see there in the middle? Anyhoo, it’s very creative!
Welcome Pink! You’re knocking it out of the ballpark on your first post! Great job!
Gosh, those bottles look great @Francisco! And that must smell heavenly! Way to go!
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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.
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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 
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That is some very unique inspiration, @Amethyst! 
Hey, whatever sparks the writing genius, right? Well done! 
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 
A very warm welcome to you, @Pink! 
And wow- look at that gorgeous wand and stand- nicely done! 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 
May it grant you sweet dreams, open many doors, and protect you with Hecate’s blessing. Gorgeously done! 
A wonderful use for one of my favorite herbs, @Francisco- your lavender tincture is lovely! 
Looks like we are in sync with this week, as I also felt drawn to crafting with lavender! 
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 
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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
A Props and Presents post will soon appear with shout-outs and rewards. Please keep an eye on the main page of the forums 
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! 
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Very nice! It looks good with the herbs and other things.
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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.
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Thank you! I had a lovely time putting it together.
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Thank u so much and I’m loving this community
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Thank u and thanks for the challenge
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@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
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And with how crafty you are, 