Merry meet!
Thank you once again to all those who joined in for last week’s Weekly Witchy Challenge - Rock Magick 
I hope you and your rock buddy(ies) had fun! If they’re feeling crafty, bring them along - this week we’re getting creative with a special type of handiwork in the Craft.
The theme for this challenge was suggested by the wonderful @kirsty4 and is…
Spell Bags & Pouches 
Spell bags and pouches are spells that exist within a container. They function in the same way as spell jars and witch bottles, but are housed within a bag as opposed to a jar or bottle.
Spell bags can be made with a cloth bag made of natural fabric. You can make that fabric bag yourself or buy it already made. Keep in mind that it must have a cord that allows you to close it at the top.
From Spells8: Spell Bags & Jars
Because these spells live within a container, they are protected and are often designed to last over a longer period of time, offering long-term magical benefits to a witch.
This challenge is a sibling to the previous Spell Jars & Witch Bottles Challenge - so grab some fabric (or a ready-to-go pouch/bag/wallet/purse) and let’s get crafting! 
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This week’s challenge is all about exploring spell bags and pouches - but as always, how you do so is up to you!
So are you ready? Because it’s…
CHALLENGE TIME!
Spell Bag for Contacting Spirit Guides by @Jeannie1, shared in Spell Bags
STEP 1 : Spell Bags & Magickal Pouches
This challenge is all about spell bags and pouches - but how you choose to take on this theme is up to you!
Still not sure where to begin? To help you get started, here are a few ways in which a witch might approach this challenge…
Get Crafting!Ready to make a magickal bag of your own? Here are some great recipes and ideas you can follow along with to make your own magickal pouch based on the intention you choose!
Restorative Sleep - Moon Spell Pouch
“Pocketful of Wealth” - Spell Bag for Abundance
Safe Travels Spell Protection Bag with Bindrune
Spell Bag for Family Unity and Peace
Door Opener Chant & Spell Bag for Getting a Job
Happiness Spell Pouch from the Spells8 Email Newsletter
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… And More! 
The suggestions above are just a few ideas to help kickstart your creativity- if you feel called to explore spell bags and pouches in another way, you are welcome to do so!
As always, all witches are encouraged to embrace their own unique practice with how they explore the challenge theme 
@MeganB’s Spell Bag for Recovery, shared in Healing Spell Bag
STEP 2 : Share Your Experience 
Click here for a note about challenge inclusivity
Everyone is welcome to join the challenge by practicing magick in line with the current theme. For lurkers and those who don’t feel comfortable sharing, it is absolutely okay to follow along with the challenge but keep your entry personal. Feel free to join in spirit and do what feels most comfortable for you! 
That being said, please know that if you would like to receive a prize and a public shout-out, it is required that you share your experience.
Getting Your Credit 
In order for your entry to be counted, all you have to do is write/share about your experience and label it as your challenge entry. There is a lot of chatting here (which is awesome- chatting and discussion are very welcome!) so please clearly write that it is your entry so I know to count it! 
Where Should I Share My Entry? 
Click here to learn where to share your challenge entry
You are welcome to post it right here- just click “reply” 
to this post and write your experience in the text box that pops up!
Alternatively, you could create a new post in the forum (this is good for when you have a lot to share and/or would like to discuss aspects of your entry not related to the current theme)
Note : If you do choose to create a new thread, please add the “challenge-entry” tag and/or add a hyperlink back to this post so that it can be easily found- thank you! 
Deadline 
This challenge will close in 6 DAYS
To join in, please share your experience by:
Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 AM EDT (Eastern US Time)
2024-04-30T11:00:00Z
(Note that the time zone is ET- if you don’t see your time displayed above, you can use this time zone calculator to check for your time zone!)
Prizes 
For their efforts, all participants will receive a special shout-out and a small prize!
Acknowledgments will be given in a Props and Presents Post that will appear in the forums on Tuesday.
After the challenge closes, you are still very welcome to post but please be aware that no additional prizes will be given. This discussion will remain open for about a week after the challenge finishes.
Safe Travels Pouch & Spell Jar, shared in Updated Safe Travels Spell Pouch
A warm reminder that the challenges are designed to be very open- everyone is encouraged to participate in a way that honors and reflects their unique practice 
If you have any doubts about if something is acceptable to post or say, please double-check with the Forum FAQ and/or reach out to your friendly Moderator Team.
And for those new to challenges- welcome! 
Know that the goal of these activities is to help you further diversify and strengthen your abilities and to bring together the Spells8 forum family to inspire and support one another in creative ways 
Spell Bag for Good Luck and Health by @kirsty4, shared in Spell Bags
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Fill a pouch with magickal things,
Then tie it neatly with a string
Near and far bring it along,
For a spell that works all day long!
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Blessed Be!
You’ve done such a wonderful job with it.
& see if I can narrow it down a bit more 
