Witch Krafting with Kat

Friday the 13th........... You know to avoid black cats and breaking mirrors, but did you know not to cut your nails at night? Learn how to keep luck on your side around the world, as we explore 13 lesser known superstitions in this episode of History Countdown Also visit  https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/friday-the-13th 🍂🌿🍂🌿🍂🌿🍂🌿🍂🌿🍂🌿🍂Please note I do not get paid to mention any links. The study of folklore is a hobby of mine and when I find interesting information I like to share it here in my blog which is my electronic scrapbook.  I am not a professional writer or an expert but I hope you enjoy my natterings and my blog inspires you to explore and learn more about folklore.   Some website links listed may contain Adult material which may not be suitable for children so I would advise visiting them before showing or allowing access to younger viewers. 🌿🍂🌿🍂🌿🍂🌿🍂🌿🍂🌿🍂🌿

   Kat's Witches Gallery.  I am having a little break for a couple of weeks for my holiday. I am not really going away but I am looking forward, as I type, to spending some days gardening, going on a few local trips and having the odd afternoon tea! Tee hee! 😁  So for this week and next Witchy Wednesday is being replaced by the return of Kat's Witches Gallery.  Witchy Wednesday will be back on the 25th of September.  I hope you enjoy the images.  Please remember that some of these images may be covered by copyright ©️ restrictions so please only use for personal use. 

  Crafters Companion have a fun but simple Beetlejuice card tutorial. I know a lot of you like myself make cards and also love Tim Burton films so I had to share!  🪲🪲🪲🪲🪲🪲🪲🪲🪲🪲🪲🪲 https://www.crafterscompanion.co.uk/blogs/inspiration/challenge-me-cards-beetlejuice?_pos=47&_sid=41650652d&_ss=r

Welcome to another Witchy Wednesday. This week it about that ghostly spirit Herne the Hunter. Herne with his steed, hounds and owl, observed by the Duke of Richmond and the Earl of Surrey, in Harrison Ainsworth's Windsor Castle, illustrated by George Cruikshank, c.1843 Those of a certain age will remember the hauntingly beautiful TV series Robin of Sherwood which was aired on ITV in the 1980's which starred Michael Praed as Robin of Loxley who through a set of tragic circumstances becomes the legend Robin Hood. This ran for two series followed, after Michael's departure, by a final third series with Jason Connery as Robert of Huntingdon who was chosen by Herne the Hunter to become the next 'Robin in the hood/Herne's son'.  After many years of sadly being absence from mainstream television the good thing is you can now view it on various TV channels, as I type they are running it on ITV4. This series with it's mist filled woodland scenery, real historical Cas...

Gosh I have never known so many shops selling Halloween themed items during summer or Summerween as I am now calling it. For me personally I am a 24 hour, 7 day a week, 12 months a year Halloween girl or is that ghoul? So for me it's very exciting!🤪 But I know for some this Summerween is a bit of a new thing and might bit confusing?! Mind you even with my mindset I might need to remind myself it's only August and not October! 😆 Some of the summerween items I spotted in the shops so far! Beetlejuice arrives at Primark stores! 💚🖤🤍💚🖤🤍💚🖤🤍💚🖤🤍💚🖤 Halloween at Primark stores Spooky cushions at Homesense.  Spooky ornaments at Homesense Even pets have their own spookies at Homesense.  Lots of spooky goodies at Hobbycraft. Beautiful selection of Halloween ornaments, chocolates and sweets at John Lewis.  More Halloween at Hobbycraft! Please note I do not get any financial gain by mentioning these shops. Pity that would be nice! 😆 I just like to share with you what I ...

  British Goblins: Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions, by Wirt Sikes; 1880; London: Sampson and Low. British Goblins: Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions (1880) For this week's Witchy Wednesday I found, on my internet travels, an online copy of 'British Goblins: Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions' by Wirt Sikes. Introduction as written on The Public Domain Review's website.  In  British Goblins  (1880) Wirt Sikes, the United States consul to Cardiff from 1876 to 1883, describes the mythology and legends of Wales, a land steeped in folklore. Considering its geographic focus, why the book is not simply called Welsh Goblins remains a mystery.) The first section of the book concerns the fairies, which are known as “y Tylwyth Teg” in Welsh, meaning the fair folk or family. They come in five varieties: Ellyllon (elves), Coblynau (mine fairies), Bwbachod (household fairies), Gwragedd Annwn (underwater fairies)...

  For generations, people around Britain have passed down stories of mythical black dogs that haunt their communities. Steeped in history, religion and superstition- sightings of the dog can be a sign that something dangerous is going to happen.  In our modern lives where truth and fiction can blend all too easily, do these black dog legends show us how our ancestors dealt with troubled times? BBC video by Howard Timberlake.  As with all folklore stories some content within these videos may not be suitable for small children.  Black Dog vlog by Mythical Factory.  Thank you for reading, if you enjoyed my article please tune in next week for another Witchy Wednesday with me Kat Hazelton.  🌿🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸🌿Some website links listed may contain Adult material which may not be suitable for children so I would advise visiting them before showing or allowing access to younger viewers.🌿🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸🌿