# ๐Ÿ’ธ Weekly Witchy CHALLENGE- The Thrifty Witch! **URL:** \ **Category:** Activities\ **Created:** [July 14, 2020, 9:44am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-thrifty-witch/2842 "2020-07-14T09:44:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**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:** [July 19, 2020, 2:09am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-thrifty-witch/2842/21 "2020-07-19T02:09:46Z")
I trimmed a bunch of lavender today! You can burn the dried buds as incense, it has a beautiful aroma! ๐Ÿ’œ You can also use it for bedtime/calming tea! ![20200718_190535](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/9/9b2070eeeba2a58c6660e5ca438413b64873cb03.jpeg) I also just found that old tin of raisins in the garage and itโ€™s the perfect fit for chime candles ๐Ÿ‘ ---
**Author:** ![SageDove](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/sagedove/32/2342_2.png) [@SageDove](https://forum.spells8.com/u/SageDove)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 2:12am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-thrifty-witch/2842/22 "2020-07-19T02:12:58Z")
Great find on the raisin tin!! ---
**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:** [July 19, 2020, 2:34am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-thrifty-witch/2842/23 "2020-07-19T02:34:54Z")
love it, looks great. ---
**Author:** ![sarah9](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/sarah9/32/3119_2.png) [@sarah9](https://forum.spells8.com/u/sarah9)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-thrifty-witch/2842/24 "2020-07-19T13:00:22Z")
I needed to find a way to keep my toddler out of the goods. I canโ€™t afford to buy all new furniture. So I repurposed a jewelry mirror I was not really using for anything special. ![IMG_20200719_075548](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/9/9b60543b3d26ca4538e7d8bbd9496f668678cf1e.jpeg) ![IMG_20200719_075611](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/1/123851ed14544b39c8bb1b69462f5217a997dbf1.jpeg) ![IMG_20200719_075437~2](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/f/fad017280f1223b127d20362af271fd5bb98b059.jpeg) Itโ€™s actully turned Into quite a blessing. Perfect area for my daily reflections. ---
**Author:** ![ana6](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/ana6/32/1795_2.png) [@ana6](https://forum.spells8.com/u/ana6)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-thrifty-witch/2842/25 "2020-07-19T14:36:59Z")
What a wonderful idea. It looks absolutely stunning ๐Ÿ™‚ I love all the compartments. And your jars ๐Ÿ˜ ---
**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:** [July 19, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-thrifty-witch/2842/26 "2020-07-19T17:36:06Z")
Thatโ€™s just awesome @sarah9! Very beautiful! ---
**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:** [July 20, 2020, 8:33am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-thrifty-witch/2842/27 "2020-07-20T08:33:34Z")
> [@MeganB](#): > > I could decorate the outside with sigils and different color correspondences. I just havenโ€™t gotten around to doing it yet because although Iโ€™m a thrifty witch, Iโ€™m also a busy witch ๐Ÿ˜† This would be amazing! ๐Ÿคฉ But hahaha I totally understand being a busy witch too! ๐Ÿ˜† > [@christina4](#): > > And, I reuse a bunch of items such as yogurt, salsa or candle jars, for just about anything. Youโ€™re very welcome, @christina4! Iโ€™m so glad you like the challenges- thank you for participating! ๐Ÿ’• And I see you are also a jar collector! Thereโ€™s something so enticing about clean, empty glass jars- I have so many (and most of the lids are gone lol) that I have to be creative about things to use them for! ๐Ÿ˜† ๐Ÿ‘ > [@Katt](#): > > i picked up a nice box and some tiny little bottles with scrolls inside at the $ store, there were too cute i couldnโ€™t pass it up. Ohhhhhh Katt!!! This is gorgeous! All your tools are so nice and neatly organized ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ˜ And the tiny bottles are adorable- great find! ๐Ÿ‘ > [@andrea\_d](#): > > I managed to talk to tree trimmers into saving me a smaller ring of the trunk, maybe 1โ€™ tall. I will be creating a fairy door for it and will place it in my garden. Cost me nothing! Iโ€™m so happy you were able to save a piece of the tree, @andrea_d! โค๐ŸŒณ And such a cute fairy door it will be- itโ€™s the perfect size for garden fairies! ๐Ÿงš๐ŸŒป If you donโ€™t mind, please share a picture when youโ€™ve finished it- I absolutely love fairy gardens (my mother has several in her garden!) and I love to look at fairy doors! ๐Ÿฅฐ > [@SageDove](#): > > Today I noticed that there is lavender growing right outside my workplace. > My boss said its perfectly fine for me to harvest if I like. So this will cut back on that expense, i can make my bath bombs as well as place some on my alter. Iโ€™m so happy you like the challenge, @SageDove! โค And thatโ€™s an awesome find- and a win-win situation! I hope you enjoy your lavender and can make some lovely bath bombs and decorations with it! ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ’• > [@Francisco](#): > > I trimmed a bunch of lavender today! You can burn the dried buds as incense, it has a beautiful aroma! ๐Ÿ’œ You can also use it for bedtime/calming tea! Nice find, @Francisco! ๐Ÿ˜ Ohhhh that will make a lovely bedtime tea ๐Ÿต๐Ÿ˜ด. Enjoy your lavender harvest! ๐Ÿ’• > [@sarah9](#): > > So I repurposed a jewelry mirror I was not really using for anything special. Nicely done, @sarah9! ๐Ÿ‘ That should keep your toddler out of your tools- and everything looks so lovely and organized! ๐Ÿคฉ ๐Ÿ’• I love all your jars- and it looks like you were very meticulous about labeling everything to keep it organized. Beautiful! โค * * * Everyone is so creative!!! ๐Ÿ˜ Thank you all for sharing your beautiful (and very resourceful crafts!) ๐Ÿ™ For anyone who hasnโ€™t yet shared their thrifty witchy ideas- a gentle reminder that this challenge will close **tomorrow, at 23:59 on Tuesday, July 21st!**! If you would like to participate and receive the prize, please post about your budget witchcraft before this time- I canโ€™t wait to see your creativity and magick shine! ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ’• ---
**Author:** ![Abs53](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/abs53/32/28074_2.png) [@Abs53](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Abs53)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2020, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-thrifty-witch/2842/28 "2020-07-20T13:46:49Z")
![IMG_20200720_144334](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/a/aaec76691f9ec746813bfc079e381ea87c694ec8.jpeg) Protection pouches for loved ones made from the Lavender, Rosemary and Sage growing in our garden โค๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒธ ---
**Author:** ![ana6](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/ana6/32/1795_2.png) [@ana6](https://forum.spells8.com/u/ana6)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2020, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-thrifty-witch/2842/29 "2020-07-20T13:48:03Z")
What a cutie ๐Ÿฅฐ ---
**Author:** ![Abs53](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/abs53/32/28074_2.png) [@Abs53](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Abs53)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2020, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-thrifty-witch/2842/30 "2020-07-20T14:11:36Z")
Connie Rose, my little ray of sunshine โ˜€๐ŸŒน ---
**Author:** ![ana6](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/ana6/32/1795_2.png) [@ana6](https://forum.spells8.com/u/ana6)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2020, 2:16pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-thrifty-witch/2842/31 "2020-07-20T14:16:31Z")
She has such a contagious smile ๐Ÿ˜Š Iโ€™m sure she must love being a great helper to Mom! ---
**Author:** ![SageDove](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/sagedove/32/2342_2.png) [@SageDove](https://forum.spells8.com/u/SageDove)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2020, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-thrifty-witch/2842/32 "2020-07-20T15:38:48Z")
Hereโ€™s an update on that lavender I found behind my workplace ![image](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/3/3ae8f1c59333e5a5372db43786f0fc8552cbf2f1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![SageDove](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/sagedove/32/2342_2.png) [@SageDove](https://forum.spells8.com/u/SageDove)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2020, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-thrifty-witch/2842/33 "2020-07-20T15:50:34Z")
Hello there, Connie Rose ๐ŸŒน Lil helping hands are the best! ---
**Author:** ![sue](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/87869e/32.png) [@sue](https://forum.spells8.com/u/sue)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-thrifty-witch/2842/34 "2020-07-20T16:14:15Z")
I love this challenge, it actually made my creative begin to flourish! I went to the dollar store and walked through the store with a different mindset. I came home with votive candles 4 for a dollar and many candle holders today I am using my essential oils and dried herbs like rosemary to anoint the candles for different reasons like abundance, love ,protection ect. Then I looked through my home with that same mindset. I donโ€™t have a cauldron but I found an old tea service with a sugar bowl that has no top presto I now have a cauldron! Itโ€™s small but it works for what I need, ![20200720_121209](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/c/c947a0930c2d4a876fba7f6792c7124c87007ab5.jpeg) Thank you for this challenge ---
**Author:** ![Rene](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/7cd45c/32.png) [@Rene](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Rene)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2020, 6:56am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-thrifty-witch/2842/35 "2020-07-21T06:56:00Z")
So Iam a thrifty witch, I love second hand shops, garage sales and the dollar tree. I love to create, and Iam usually learning new art forms and prepping for the next sabbat. This week my neighbor asked if I wanted to grab some sage and rosemary, I was like I will be right over. Her beds had grown overboard spilling out and into other areas. ![IMG_20200713_174001_01](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/3/385884846b985f2b6b523ea23090582ae8fb3ec8.jpeg) so I have been making bundles with my sage, prepping some for culinary: oils, vinegars, and add to my spices and of course my magical pantry. Trying to save the thicker branches for some beads, a wand, ogham and soaking them and making a small basket. Also Iam part of several witchy groups on fb. I also spend my nights reading, sourcing or coloring. I have the coloring book of shadows by Amy Cassari. And love this sites lunar ritual program. ---
**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:** [July 21, 2020, 9:31am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-thrifty-witch/2842/36 "2020-07-21T09:31:07Z")
For my own addition to the challenge, I wrote up a post on the [Bath Blends](https://forum.spells8.com/t/blessed-bath-blends/2967) Iโ€™ve been making lately! ๐Ÿ› Quick, easy, and best of all, free! โœจ Thereโ€™s a very broad recipe in the post- for anyone interested, please know that itโ€™s a very adaptable craft! ๐Ÿ‘ > [@Abs53](#): > > Protection pouches for loved ones made from the Lavender, Rosemary and Sage growing in our garden โค๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒธ Ahhhh so fun that you worked on this craft together! ๐Ÿ’• The protection pouch you and Connie Rose made looks amazing- great job! ๐Ÿ’œ > [@SageDove](#): > > Hereโ€™s an update on that lavender I found behind my workplace Ohhhhh such a lovely spot- and a great find! Nice, @SageDove ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ‘ > [@sue](#): > > went to the dollar store and walked through the store with a different mindset. I came home with votive candles 4 for a dollar and many candle holders today I am using my essential oils and dried herbs like rosemary to anoint the candles for different reasons like abundance, love ,protection ect. Iโ€™m so happy you like the challenge, thank you @sue! โค Your new cauldron and anointed candles are lovely- thank you for sharing your creativity and wonderful crafts! ๐Ÿ•ฏ๐Ÿ’• > [@Rene](#): > > I have been making bundles with my sage, prepping some for culinary: oils, vinegars, and add to my spices and of course my magical pantry. Trying to save the thicker branches for some beads, a wand, ogham and soaking them and making a small basket. Wow- yes, you are very a thrifty and creative witch, @Rene! ๐Ÿ’š That was so kind of your neighbor to share their sage and rosemary, and such a great (and free!) find for you! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿคฉ It looks like there will be plenty for your culinary oils and vinegars (which must be do delicious! ๐Ÿ˜‹), with plenty left to your magickal pantry and crafts ๐Ÿ’– Thank you so much for sharing! ๐Ÿฅฐ * * * Thank you so much for everyone for sharing their amazing crafts and creativity! ๐Ÿ’– A gentle reminder that **the challenge will close tonight at 23:59**! Shout-outs and prizes will be given tomorrow- for anyone interested who has not already posted, please do so before the clock strikes midnight! ๐Ÿ•ฐ๐ŸŒ“ Blessed Be! ๐Ÿ’• ---
**Author:** ![SilverBear](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/silverbear/32/54810_2.png) [@SilverBear](https://forum.spells8.com/u/SilverBear)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2020, 11:07am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-thrifty-witch/2842/37 "2020-07-21T11:07:03Z")
I am about to post a spell I did that literally cost me zero dollars, as I had all the items either gifted to me, on hand already, or right out of my own garden. Itโ€™s called Rose Water Rite. ---
**Author:** ![Abs53](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/abs53/32/28074_2.png) [@Abs53](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Abs53)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2020, 11:12am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-thrifty-witch/2842/38 "2020-07-21T11:12:49Z")
Yesterday we made candles ๐Ÿ”ฅ using old jam jars, left over wax, essential oils and herbs from the garden. Luckily, I found some wicks in my craft box from last Xmas ๐ŸŽ„so the whole project was free ๐Ÿ˜Š They smell gorgeous! ๐Ÿ˜ But I canโ€™t light them yet as my husband has stolen my โ€œwoo lighterโ€ and taken it to work ๐Ÿ˜‚ ![IMG_20200720_160428](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/7/718bd439ecf336982fc2e8db513daef4243ce435.jpeg) ![IMG_20200720_165237](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/2/22b999737f8f1007edb78be10f48474b60b9b15c.jpeg) ![IMG_20200721_111345](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/c/c47488da10f34217f7b79010ad84de624cb6d1e1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![SageDove](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/sagedove/32/2342_2.png) [@SageDove](https://forum.spells8.com/u/SageDove)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2020, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-thrifty-witch/2842/39 "2020-07-21T21:58:28Z")
Such good vibrations with Sage. Mmmmmm๐Ÿฅฐ ---
**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:** [July 22, 2020, 6:46am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-thrifty-witch/2842/40 "2020-07-22T06:46:30Z")
I loved your Rose Water Rite, @SilverBear ๐ŸŒน๐Ÿ’•, and the candles came out beautifully @Abs53! ๐Ÿ•ฏ ๐Ÿ˜Š > [@Abs53](#): > > They smell gorgeous! ๐Ÿ˜ But I canโ€™t light them yet as my husband has stolen my โ€œwoo lighterโ€ and taken it to work ๐Ÿ˜‚ Ohhhh no!!! ๐Ÿ˜† I hope it returns your lighter soon- I bet the candles will spell amazing! ๐Ÿฅฐ [Previous page](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-thrifty-witch/2842.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-thrifty-witch/2842.md?page=3)