💸 Weekly Witchy CHALLENGE- The Thrifty Witch!

[sarah9]

I needed to find a way to keep my toddler out of the goods. I can’t afford to buy all new furniture. So I repurposed a jewelry mirror I was not really using for anything special.

It’s actully turned Into quite a blessing. Perfect area for my daily reflections.

[ana6]

What a wonderful idea. It looks absolutely stunning I love all the compartments. And your jars

[Amethyst]

That’s just awesome @sarah9! Very beautiful!

[BryWisteria]

@MeganB

I could decorate the outside with sigils and different color correspondences. I just haven’t gotten around to doing it yet because although I’m a thrifty witch, I’m also a busy witch

This would be amazing! But hahaha I totally understand being a busy witch too!

@christina4

And, I reuse a bunch of items such as yogurt, salsa or candle jars, for just about anything.

You’re very welcome, @christina4! I’m so glad you like the challenges- thank you for participating! And I see you are also a jar collector! There’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!

@Katt

i picked up a nice box and some tiny little bottles with scrolls inside at the $ store, there were too cute i couldn’t pass it up.

Ohhhhhh Katt!!! This is gorgeous! All your tools are so nice and neatly organized And the tiny bottles are adorable- great find!

@andrea_d

I managed to talk to tree trimmers into saving me a smaller ring of the trunk, maybe 1’ tall. I will be creating a fairy door for it and will place it in my garden. Cost me nothing!

I’m so happy you were able to save a piece of the tree, @andrea_d! And such a cute fairy door it will be- it’s the perfect size for garden fairies! If you don’t mind, please share a picture when you’ve finished it- I absolutely love fairy gardens (my mother has several in her garden!) and I love to look at fairy doors!

@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.

I’m so happy you like the challenge, @SageDove! And that’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!

@Francisco

I trimmed a bunch of lavender today! You can burn the dried buds as incense, it has a beautiful aroma! You can also use it for bedtime/calming tea!

Nice find, @Francisco! Ohhhh that will make a lovely bedtime tea . Enjoy your lavender harvest!

@sarah9

So I repurposed a jewelry mirror I was not really using for anything special.

Nicely done, @sarah9! That should keep your toddler out of your tools- and everything looks so lovely and organized! I love all your jars- and it looks like you were very meticulous about labeling everything to keep it organized. Beautiful!

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Everyone is so creative!!! Thank you all for sharing your beautiful (and very resourceful crafts!)

For anyone who hasn’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 can’t wait to see your creativity and magick shine!

[Abs53]

Protection pouches for loved ones made from the Lavender, Rosemary and Sage growing in our garden

[ana6]

What a cutie

[Abs53]

Connie Rose, my little ray of sunshine

[ana6]

She has such a contagious smile I’m sure she must love being a great helper to Mom!

[SageDove]

Here’s an update on that lavender I found behind my workplace

[SageDove]

Hello there, Connie Rose
Lil helping hands are the best!

[sue]

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 don’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! It’s small but it works for what I need,

Thank you for this challenge

[Rene]

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.

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.

[BryWisteria]

For my own addition to the challenge, I wrote up a post on the Bath Blends I’ve been making lately! Quick, easy, and best of all, free! There’s a very broad recipe in the post- for anyone interested, please know that it’s a very adaptable craft!

@Abs53

Protection pouches for loved ones made from the Lavender, Rosemary and Sage growing in our garden

Ahhhh so fun that you worked on this craft together! The protection pouch you and Connie Rose made looks amazing- great job!

@SageDove

Here’s an update on that lavender I found behind my workplace

Ohhhhh such a lovely spot- and a great find! Nice, @SageDove

@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.

I’m so happy you like the challenge, thank you @sue! Your new cauldron and anointed candles are lovely- thank you for sharing your creativity and wonderful crafts!

@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! That was so kind of your neighbor to share their sage and rosemary, and such a great (and free!) find for you! It looks like there will be plenty for your culinary oils and vinegars (which must be do delicious! ), with plenty left to your magickal pantry and crafts Thank you so much for sharing!

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Thank you so much for everyone for sharing their amazing crafts and creativity!

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!

Blessed Be!

[SilverBear]

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. It’s called Rose Water Rite.

[Abs53]

Yesterday we made candles 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 so the whole project was free

They smell gorgeous! But I can’t light them yet as my husband has stolen my “woo lighter” and taken it to work

[SageDove]

Such good vibrations with Sage.
Mmmmmm🥰

[BryWisteria]

I loved your Rose Water Rite, @SilverBear , and the candles came out beautifully @Abs53!

@Abs53

They smell gorgeous! But I can’t light them yet as my husband has stolen my “woo lighter” and taken it to work

Ohhhh no!!! I hope it returns your lighter soon- I bet the candles will spell amazing!

[BryWisteria]

This challenge is now CLOSED!

Thank you to everyone who joined in- I am so amazed by the talent and resourcefulness of all the witches here in the forums, you are all inspirational!

A Props and Presents Post has appeared in the forums- please see this thread for details about your prizes!

Blessed Be!

[Katt]

such great and creative ideas from this challenge