Witchy Crafts and Creations — Side Notes
Craft has always been magic’s most patient accomplice. Before spells were formalized, hands were already busy—dipping wicks, knotting cords, carving symbols into wood, filling jars with whatever was available and meaningful. Witchy crafts live at the intersection of intention and material: where focus is shaped through repetition, texture, heat, scent, and time.
The Side Notes in this section explore magical creation as process, not product. These pieces look at candles, spell jars, pendants, amulets, altar decor, and printables as acts of embodied practice—where meaning is built slowly, layer by layer, rather than summoned all at once. Expect accessible guides, cultural context, and thoughtful commentary on why making things by hand still matters in an age of instant manifestation.
This is magic you can hold. And remake. And adjust when it doesn’t behave the first time.
Featured Side Notes
You can also find these articles—and many more—within the main Grimoire Blog.
Amulets & Talismans: Charging Objects for Protection — Amulets and talismans have been used for centuries to protect individuals and attract positive energy. Discover the difference between the two, how to choose them, and how to charge them with intention for maximum protection and empowerment.
Besoms, Brooms & Beyond: The Revival of Living Tools in Craft — In a digital world, modern witches are returning to tactile magic. Handcrafted besoms, chalices, and altar tools awaken the senses, connect to lineage, and transform ritual into living art, blending sustainability with centuries-old craft.
Candle Magic 101: What Each Color Really Means in Spells — Explore the magical meanings of candle colors in spellwork. Learn how red, green, blue, and more enhance intentions, manifestation, and energy flow.
How to Create and Charge a Sigil: Step-by-Step Guide — Master the art of creating and charging sigils with our step-by-step guide for magical intent, ritual energy, and powerful results.
Keys in Myth & Magic: Unlocking Doors Between Worlds — Unlock the mystery of keys in myth and magic. From crossroads spirits to talismanic charms, skeleton keys and symbolic designs act as portals, protective tools, and gateways between worlds, capturing the imagination of modern witches and social media-savvy mystics.
Talismans and Seals: What’s the Difference (and How to Use Them in Magic) — Learn the key differences between talismans and seals in magic and how to use them for protection, power, and ritual work.
The Candle as Portal: Why Spiritual Candles Are Trending in 2025 — Discover why spiritual candles are igniting the 2025 witchcraft trend. From custom colors and herbs to ancient symbolism, modern witches are using flame as a portal to amplify intention and connect with the unseen. Explore the artistry, ritual, and social media magic behind these luminous talismans.
Why Every Witch Needs a Spell Diary (and How to Start One) — Every witch needs a spell diary. Learn why recording spells, intentions, and outcomes deepens your craft, reveals patterns, and transforms your magical journey.
Craft-based magic endures because it slows the practitioner down. It requires attention, patience, and the willingness to sit with intention long enough for it to take shape. The Side Notes don’t frame crafts as aesthetic shortcuts or guaranteed results—they treat them as conversations between maker, material, and purpose.
Some entries here may inspire new projects. Others may reframe things you already make without thinking twice about them. That’s intentional. Creation is one of the most accessible forms of magic precisely because it’s flexible, forgiving, and deeply human.
Light the candle you poured yourself. Wear the pendant you charged slowly. Keep the printable that reminds you why you started. Magic made by hand carries the memory of the hands that made it—and that’s never nothing.
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