Witch Krafting with Kat

Oversized version of a Witches Frolic 1888. The beautiful illustrations by Ernset Jessop, 1792–1870.   Images above are from  http://siderealpressblog.blogspot.com/Ernsetjessop Images below are from my own copy which is currently undergoing careful restoration 

T he Ingoldsby Legends' where written by the Clergyman Thomas Barham (1788-1845) under the pseudonym 'Thomas Ingoldsby', and originally published piecemeal in Bentleys Miscellany before being collected in book form in the early 1840s. The tales were written as poems, and are both humorous and macabre. Though the book is largely out of fashion nowadays, it was immensely popular in its time and many handsome editions were printed, often with illustrations by the great artists of the day such as Cruikshank, Tenniel and Rackham. One of the tales is a Witches Frolic which I am currently reading from my own copy. So I thought I would share it with you. Enjoy! ☺️

 Bit of fun for a Thursday! 🤣

Did you know you make stamps from dies? Crafting, though extremely enjoyable and therapeutic, can be an expensive hobby so it's nice if you can find alternative uses for items you all ready have in your stash. Did you know for example you can create homemade stamps from die cut shapes.    To make a stamp you need dies and die cutter, foam sheets and a stamping positioner. I used a square of MDF you could use a square piece of thick card or even a lid from a jar! It has to be something sturdy so you can grip it easily when stamping. Die cut your shapes, for one stamp you will need two identical foam/felt shapes.  Glue the identical shapes both together, then glue onto your chosen stamping positioner. If you don't want to permanent bond then stick your die cut shapes on with double sided sticky tape.  Then ink and stamp!  Sometimes it takes a couple of inks to get going but once you do you will be stamping away like a crazy craft demon! 🤣 You can decorate envelop...

  https://wellcomecollection.org/works/ksftnnwa The case of the Hertfordshire witchcraft consider'd. : Being an examination of a book entitl'd A full and impartial account of the discovery of sorcery and witchcraft practis'd by Jane Wenham of Walkern . Fabulous piece of history this digital download of a 1712 book is available to view on  Wellcome Collection website which is a free museum and library that aims to challenge how we all think and feel about health. Through exhibitions, collections, live programming, digital, broadcast and publishing, we create opportunities for people to think deeply about the connections between science, medicine, life and art.

  Being as it's Imbolc today, Imbolc blessings to you all, I thought I would share a link to my dear friends website Rick Potter Old Ways Witch. Those of you who are either practicing witches or have an interest in the craft will find Rick's way of life both interesting and insightful with beautifully written articles keeping you in touch with the spiritual and natural word around us.    https://oldwayswitch.com/