Halloween or Samhain might be when we want extra protection from the baneful supernatural. You could wear charms and amulets, but if you prefer to be more discreet than openly displaying a bunch of amulets and religious symbols, you could fill a small box to carry in your pocket or bag. That's what I've done.
I upcycled a tin that once contained mints, but you could use any pretty tin or box, or even use a matchbox. I painted the outside of the tin black, then cut out a pentacle shape from a greeting card I'd saved for crafting purposes. I then glued it to the top of the tin. Use decoupage techniques if you want to completely cover a matchbox with paper images. Cut pictures from magazines, wrapping paper or, like I did, greeting cards. Arrange them how you want, glue them in place, and put another layer of clear-drying glue or varnish over the top.
Inside your tin or box, put whatever crystals, symbols, herbs and other small things you personally find protective or comforting. The picture above shows my selection, which includes:
- Salt, which is cleansing
- Traditional protective symbols including an eye of Horus, a hamsa, and a pentagram
- A blessed candle
- A cleansing amethyst and a citrine to attract wealth
- An iron nail, good against mischievous fairies
- A bell
- Rowan berries
- A little heart for love
The photo below shows the original tin and card next to the finished tin with the charms inside it.
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http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/05/witchy-craft-i-knitted-lucky-black-cat.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2021/03/spellcraft-magical-charm-bracelet-from.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2024/03/charity-shop-find-lovely-little-charm.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2023/11/pagan-eye-picture-of-my-charm-bracelet.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2023/09/amulets-talismans-how-we-protected-our.html
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