A short pause...

It's been a crazy few weeks.

There's a lot going on here and a ton of changes happening in our lives. Change is exciting and frightening... it's also extremely stressful and time consuming. We've got a lot to figure out and lot to deal with over the next couple of months, so I'm taking a short break to deal with life stuff.

Besides battling a nasty bought of the flu we're all okay so please don't worry. When we've settled I'll get right back into the swing of things and let you in on what's been going on.

And so, I'm sorry for not responding to emails or getting in touch, it's just that things will be a tad bumpy for a wee while... but it will all be worth it in the end, wait and see :)

xoxo
Nichola

WIP's

I've been a bit quiet lately. It seems that time is passing me by too quickly and I can't catch up on anything. Perhaps I burnt myself out just a wee bit over the past two months with a crazy amount of making and doing.

I haven't been sitting on my but though. Here is one of the projects I'm working on...



They aren't nearly done, and there will be 13 of them when I'm done (hopefully). I always like to see sneak peeks of other peoples work and then the 'big reveal' at the end. The process of making is just as interesting as the result.

Papa Legba Part II

Woo hoo! I've finished the Papa Legba shrine I've been working on. I've included a few things that aren't exactly Vodou related but I think that everything works pretty well together.







You can see on the shot of the inside a small tin. It's filled with tobacco, a traditional offering. When I went into the corner store and asked for pipe tobacco you might have thought that I had three heads the way the clerks were looking at me. "We have it, but no one ever buys it." the fella behind the counter said as he handed it over.

Papa Legba

I have a soft spot in my heart for Papa Legba, an old man with a bum foot who is a guardian of crossroads. I have my own altar for him in my house but I decided to make a second one. It's not quite done yet but here's a peek at it so far.

Grimoires

My own Book of Shadows, or Spell Book, is in a fairly sad state. I've got a lovely box with all of my a spells and notes tucked away inside. One of my goals over the next few years is to create a truly lovely Spell Book that would make any witch drool and any set designer green with envy.

In the meantime.... hubby made some lovely wooden books and I've decorated them with witchy goodness.

So true...

”When you put together things that other people have thrown out, you’re really bringing them to life – a spiritual life that surpasses the life for which they were originally created."

Louise Nevelson

Free and beautiful crafty finds

I mentioned that I went on a wee visit to one of my most favourite places last weekend. Here are some of the beautiful finds that have made their way into my craft stash.















Don't worry, all of those beautiful things were found on the ground... I didn't go debarking a tree or picking mushrooms.

Today was garbage day and when I saw these two old skateboards in a recycling bin I just had to ask if I could have them. I think I have an idea for them already!