Stones and wire~

Little Crystal Cottage is a pagan and witch friendly shop run by me, Beth, also known as Artistic-annihilation. I have so much fun making all my creations! I'll post pictures of my gemstone and mineral jewelry and items for sale in my shop, Little Crystal Cottage. Come on by!

[littlecrystalcottage]

Yooo hanging a broom upside down is bad luck!! D:

For all the looking I just did I could not find a source for this. The closest thing I found was resting the broom on it’s bristles while it’s leaning against a wall is bad luck. My brooms are suspended on the wall sooooo... I dunno. To each their own I guess! :)

[littlecrystalcottage]

My altar/shrine/work area is coming along nicely I think. ^o^

[nightvalemeteorologist]

I so jealous of how much space you have!

[littlecrystalcottage]

Well my boyfriend was generous enough with his space to let me basically take over the dining room area lol!

[littlecrystalcottage]

Zodiac Witch Boxes

Aries: A carved wooden wand, balls of sheep wool, a dagger, a vial of burned ashes, a ram's horn, cinnamon incense.

Taurus: Pressed flowers, a satchel of dried lavender, a roll of meadow grass, a vial of honey, a 4-leaf clover.

Gemini: Tiny bottles of fairy dust, tarot cards, a sparkling geode, dead butterflies, vanilla incense.

Cancer: A crystal ball, a string of pearls, moon charts, crab shells, a vial of tears, a dream catcher.

Leo: A jeweled goblet, tapered candles, myrrh, balls of shed animal fur, sunflower seeds, a miniature sun dial.

Virgo: Rolls of parchment with wax seals, a quill, a vial of fertile earth, musk, a miniature cauldron, tree roots.

Libra: Feathers, speckled egg shells, loose tea leaves, two tealight candles, dandelion seeds, a guide to angels.

Scorpio: Amber insects, mushrooms, small animal skulls, handsewn spiderwebs, a vial of thorns, a silver pentagram.

Sagittarius: Tree bark, an antler, pine cones, a jar of dried berries, moss, pressed dead leaves, acorns.

Capricorn: A satchel of wooden runes, fossils, a pocket watch, a vial of tree sap, conkers, a tiny cactus.

Aquarius: Crystal prisms, vials of rainwater, a wooden flute, river-cleansed stones, an antique hand mirror.

Pisces: Driftwood, seashells, fish bones, pieces of coral, a vial of beach sand, dried starfish, a pet marimo.

[littlecrystalcottage]

My altar/shrine/work area is coming along nicely I think. ^o^

[littlecrystalcottage]

The Signs as Mermaids

Aries: a vibrant and beautiful creature, Arian mermaids reside in shallow, brackish water such as lagoons, sometimes playing tricks on nearby humans or even drawing ships to their doom with siren calls, their tails are a deep, blood red, marked with unclean, black stripes and fins that unfurl like fans at the end of their tail and its sides, as sharp and dangerous as their teeth, delicate webbing between their fingers

Taurus: these laid back beauties stick to mangroves and slow moving water, they decorate their bodies with the wonders of the sea: pearls, shells, and even the ocean life itself, allowing starfish to stick to their tails, they avoid others but will save many sailors from drowning, their scales are as golden as the sun, their fins strong yet tapered delicately

Gemini: these mermaids are often found in the middle of the sea, playing with dolphins or even whales, they often tease sailors and flirt with them relentlessly, their tails are particularly long and strong, scales so small they are indistinct though they creep up Gemini's stomach, their fins are awe inspiring shaped like wings at their back and trailing in a swirl behind them, a radiant blue and white like the surf

Cancer: these mer make their homes in coral reefs, curled up with eels and using clams as pillows, they protect the reefs from boats and fishermen, they hoard pearls and all other treasure they find, their skin and scales are almost translucent, resembling mother of pearl, and emit a soft light similar to the moon, yet their scales are hard like shell and their nails and teeth must be sharp to defend themselves and the reef

Leo: these mermaids are brazen, they often approach populated beaches, drawn by the laughter of the children they love to play with and often save from drowning, they decorate themselves with the treasures of the sea, braiding pearls and shells into their hair, wrapping beautiful plants around their waists, their tails are like sunlight, their eyes sharp and golden, and their fins almost heart-shaped

Virgo: these reclusive mermaids live in freshwater rivers where they hunt fish and play in the current, they clean the rivers of trash and help animals survive, algae creeps up their tails and their skin is splattered with markings similar to the pebbled riverbed, their tails are almost rough like an alligator's back and this skin creeps up their spines as well, colored a similar dark green

Libra: more siren than mer, these gorgeous beings often steal sailors away, seducing them with first their elegant voices and then their eyes as bright as the sky, they don't realize that they are harming the sailors, only taking them to a better place, Libran mermaids are like wisps of mist, airy and light, tails shiny and a gentle blue, fins delicate and wispy

Scorpio: no human has ever seen a Scorpio mermaid, they remain deep beneath the sea where few have ever reached, where no light touches, reclusive and secretive, their scales are as dark as the night but their skin is patterned with intricate swirls which emit a hazy, purple glow just as their eyes do, their tails are as lithe as an eel and finned in a similar manner

Sagittarius: who knows where you will spot this mermaid, they travel all over the world, from freshwater to the deepest depths of the ocean, constantly exploring and seeking out other mermaids and people alike, their scales are scattered across their body, the color of the sunrise, and their fins are a brilliant fan, ombre and almost ruffled as it creeps up their tail in layers

Capricorn: reclusive and quiet, these mer stay in deep water, very rarely coming to the surface, they are predators but do not attack humans as other mermaids do because they wish to be left alone, their tail is not scaled, rather more similar to a shark's flesh, a deep color that wavers between purple and blue, their fins hard and sharp, all lean muscle and dark eyes

Aquarius: these mermaids often hang around heavily populated beaches and even ports, curious about human beings and their technology, they often make friends with humans and visit them regularly, when not amongst humans they are exploring the ocean, their tales are a deep, regal purple, their hair long and tangled, a very similar color, and they decorate their bodies with strange items they find in the water

Pisces: these little mermaids are mostly reclusive but very curious about humans, they live in lagoons or among the mangroves, quiet and never imposing, they keep the animals safe and use their magic to keep the water clean, their scales are a deep magenta that glimmers in the light, fins as long as their hair, at their jaw rests a pair of fan-like fins that they use to scare away predators

[animusrox]

And thus the wait begins again…

[thedownfallofyou-deactivated8535]

reblog this if you want a LONG (or short) anonymous message saying what they think of you.

[littlecrystalcottage]

Tell me about your first gray hair.

How did you know? :P lol!Well to be honest, when my friend first pointed out my first grey hair I was mortified and pulled it out. I was only 20! But after a few more started popping up I decided it wasn't so bad, and I could be a salt and pepper haired witch and be all distinguished and witchy looking lol! Plus it helps that my few grey hairs are like shiny white tinsel.

[littlecrystalcottage]

What type of wire do you use for your swirls? I just got into this hobby today and you really inspire me.

Sorry I haven’t answered yet! My laptop is messing up a lot and my phone didn’t let me know I had messages! :0The type of wire I use is usually dead soft square wire, because dead soft is the only sort of wire I could get to bend and make the swirls like I do! Round wire will make swirls but square wire makes more uniform kinds. :)And thank you for the really sweet message! I’m glad I could inspire you! ^o^

[cumberbabegonehiddlestoned]

Aww thank you for that info :)

[littlecrystalcottage]

No problem! I mean I'm not gonna tell you how exactly I do it considering it's a trademark on almost all my pieces but I don't mind sharing what materials I use because you could probably figure that out with some research and looking at the pictures lol!

[littlecrystalcottage]

Tell me about your first alien abduction.

My first alien abduction huh? :P can't say I've ever been abducted by aliens but then again if I ever was maybe they wouldn't want me to remember??

[littlecrystalcottage]

What type of wire do you use for your swirls? I just got into this hobby today and you really inspire me.

Sorry I haven't answered yet! My laptop is messing up a lot and my phone didn't let me know I had messages! :0The type of wire I use is usually dead soft square wire, because dead soft is the only sort of wire I could get to bend and make the swirls like I do! Round wire will make swirls but square wire makes more uniform kinds. :)And thank you for the really sweet message! I'm glad I could inspire you! ^o^

[drunkinmalik-deactivated2015082]

"Tell me about your first ____."

Finish it in my inbox!

[thepunkgreenwitch-deactivated20]

Do the thing. I’m in a rather pissy mood and need some cheering up ♡

[littlecrystalcottage]

Several new pendants up in my shop! quartz points, amethyst, selenite, and more. Come on by and check them out~

Little Crystal Cottage

[lady-daydream]

These are all so lovely!

[littlecrystalcottage]

Thank you do much! :')

[fozzie]

what are the top five Things you associate with me

characters pairings shows objects jokes memes games etc

[3xschwarzerkater]

❥❥❥•°•  Autumn kisses  •°•❥

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Crystals that are NOT suitable for placing in water / making gem water

This list will explain common stones that are either toxic to use for drinking in gem water or stones that are soluble in water. :)

Alunite: Non toxic but soluble in water

Anglesite: Toxic and slightly soluble in water

Arsenopyrite: Potentially toxic

Azurite: Harmful

Azurite-Malachite: Harmful

Azurite-Pseudomalachite: Harmful

Bunsenite: Toxic; allergen; avoid skin contact

Calomel: Possibly hazardous to health

Cerussite: Toxic

Chalcanthite: Harmful; easily soluble in water

Cinnabar: Very toxic!

Cinnabar-Opal: The cinnabar stored in the opal is toxic

Crocoite: Toxic 

Cuprite: Harmful

Durangite: Potentially toxic

Eclipse Stone: Limestone with orpiment, toxic

Eilat Stone: Harmful

Erythrite: Potentially toxic

Fiedlerite: Toxic

Fluorite, Antozonite variety: Potentially harmful

Galenite: Toxic and slightly soluble in water

Gaspeite: Harmful; allergen; avoid skin contact

Greenockite: Toxic

Halite: Not toxic in small quantities, but dissolves easily in water

Iron-nickel Meteorite: Harmful; allergen; avoid skin contact

Jamesonite: Potentially toxic

Lemon Chrysoprase: Potentially harmful; allergen; avoid skin contact

Lopezite: Very toxic! Hazardous even through skin contact

Malachite: Harmful

Millerite: Toxic; allergen; avoid skin contact

Minium: Toxic

Nickeline: Toxic; allergen; avoid skin contact

Olivenite: Potentially toxic

Orpiment: Toxic

Proustite: Potentially toxic

Psilomelane and Pyrolusite: Harmful

Pyromorphite: Potentially toxic

Rauenthalite: Toxic

Realgar: Toxic. Store in dark, securely locked place.

Scorodite: Potentially toxic

Sphaerocobaltite: Harmful; allergen; avoid skin contact

Stibnite: Harmful

Tetrahedrite: Potentially harmful

Ulexite: Non toxic but slightly soluble in warm water

Valentinite and Senarmontite: Harmful

Vanadinite: Toxic

Wulfentie: Potentially toxic

[lilkittay]

Reblogging complete post so that it is not truncated and lost :3

[crowdog66]

Signal boost. This is vital information, folks.

[witcheywanderings-deactivated20]

Also turquoise is water soluble

[grin-the-farouche]

selenite is also water soluble, and feldspars like labradorite and rainbow moonstone can lose their luster if left submerged.

[littlecrystalcottage]

Methods of Cleansing

fire: heat, smoke, and ashes

smoke: pass objects through smoke

heat: rubbing with hands, fire, or sunlight

ashes: sprinkle or blow ashes

water: passing, and submerging

passing: running water either streams or sinks

submerging: cover with water or salt water

earth: bury, crystals, minerals, or stones

bury: cover with earth, return to earth if it came from

crystals: crystal grids or passing over

minerals: cover, sprinkle, or rub

stones: place on top of or under, mark with sigils

air: wind, or breath

wind: place in windy area to blow clean

breath: warm and blow clean with your own energy

light: both moon and sunlight can be used

physical: moving with object in your hands or pockets

herbs: burning, rubbing, or covering with herbs

talking: singing, talking, or reciting can cleanse

oil: rubbing oils or dropping them on