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Author Unknown *Shared with me via Hearth and Home Witchery A great group of people!*

Materials:
Items from Nature
Fine wire
Sheet of corrugated cardboard
Collection sack
Small nail

First, take a Nature hike. Have... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/sreply/14706 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:49:59 GMT http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/reply/14703/t/Samhuinn-Crafts-and-Activities.html#reply-14703 Samhain Activities For Kids
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Straw and Twine Mask

You will need straw, twine or jute, pieces of cloth, glue, needle and thread, scissors, plastic milk jug, feathers, glitter and beads. The cloth needs to be large enough to cover your face. First, roll the twine into two coils that are large enough to surround your eyes. Don't worry about getting them perfectly round (oval or some other irregular... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/sreply/14703 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:11:36 GMT http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/reply/8110/t/Samhuinn-Crafts-and-Activities.html#reply-8110 FALL LEAF PROJECT-

This is a great project for any age. The colors come from the chlorophyll in the leaves.
Parental supervision is recommended.

This project is rated VERY EASY to do.

What You Need:
* Fresh moist fall leaves
* Unbleached muslin material... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/sreply/8110 Tue, 03 Oct 2006 07:17:26 GMT http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/reply/8109/t/Samhuinn-Crafts-and-Activities.html#reply-8109 Crafts and Activities courtesy of TurningTheWheel.org

Crafts

Apple Dolls
By Lady Skylark

1 large red apple
1 Ear of DRIED corn
Several ears of fresh corn,... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/sreply/8109 Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:43:58 GMT http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/reply/8108/t/Samhuinn-Crafts-and-Activities.html#reply-8108 Living in Season Honoring the Ancestors

I thought I'd share suggestions for honoring the ancestors during the Days of the Dead which have been passed along to me by friends, readers and the women in my Autumn Online correspondence course.

Tricia, who lives near Reading in England, shared these instructions for a Days of the Dead... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/sreply/8108 Thu, 27 Oct 2005 07:46:31 GMT http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/reply/8107/t/Samhuinn-Crafts-and-Activities.html#reply-8107 Under The Oaks--Samhain children's activities and recipes etc.

The astronomical/astrological date for a High Day would be defined as when the Sun reaches:
Samhain: 15 deg Scorpio

Per ADF: High Day shall commence at sunset in Delaware on the day preceding the following date:
Samhain = Nov. 1st
... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/sreply/8107 Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:09:40 GMT http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/reply/8106/t/Samhuinn-Crafts-and-Activities.html#reply-8106 Victorian Halloween Games
From Miss Mary's Gazette.


From Games for All Occasions, 1909.

Hallow-een Souvenir Game
Suspend apples by means of strings in doorway or from ceiling at proper height to be caught between the teeth. First successful player receives prize. These prizes should be... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/sreply/8106 Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:59:49 GMT http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/reply/8105/t/Samhuinn-Crafts-and-Activities.html#reply-8105 Paper Mache Masks

It's easy, it's messy and it's cheap... Paper mache is the perfect craft for kids and adults. Basically you're taking glue, paper and paint and creating a work of art. Because it's so close to Samhain, I thought masks would be an appropriate project, but with a little imagination you can make all kinds of things from piggy banks to pinatas to plant... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/sreply/8105 Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:30:21 GMT http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/reply/8104/t/Samhuinn-Crafts-and-Activities.html#reply-8104 Samhain Activities

Nature walks are always a biggie with Pagans, but many of us living in urban areas are more limited. Or so we think. The reality is that there are parks in every city. It is about taking the time to get out to one. Here in Jacksonville we are lucky because we have a nice selection of parks and also have beach, ocean and inlet. Gather items for... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/sreply/8104 Wed, 12 Oct 2005 16:56:33 GMT http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/reply/8103/t/Samhuinn-Crafts-and-Activities.html#reply-8103 Ideas for Celebrating the Season - Putting Samhain Back into Halloween
By C. Austin

Keep it simple! It is the act of doing that is important not the polish of the finished product or event. Always be sure to take appropriate precautions - fire and child safety are a must!

Nature

*... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/sreply/8103 Sun, 25 Sep 2005 20:01:46 GMT http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/reply/8102/t/Samhuinn-Crafts-and-Activities.html#reply-8102 Samhain Crafts

Nutter Butter Ghosts
Dip the nutter butter cookies in melted almond bark and place 2 mini chocolate chips on for the eyes while still wet. These turn out into real cute ghosts.

Oreo Black Cats
Materials:
Oreo cookies
Candy corn
M&Ms
... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/sreply/8102 Sun, 25 Sep 2005 19:55:18 GMT http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/reply/8101/t/Samhuinn-Crafts-and-Activities.html#reply-8101 Samhain Ideas and Activities

Leave milk and honey for the fae folk

Make resolutions, write them on a small piece of parchment, and burn in a candle flame, preferably a black votive candle within a cauldron on the altar.

Wear costumes that reflect what you hope or wish for in the upcoming year.
... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/sreply/8101 Sat, 24 Sep 2005 18:27:56 GMT http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/topic/2878/t/Samhuinn-Crafts-and-Activities.html Halloween Ornaments

These little ornaments are perfectly spooky, in a friendly kind of way. Definitely fun to make, perfect for hanging around for trick or treaters!

Glass ornaments
Acrylic Paint: passion, pumpkin, black, leaf green
Jones Tones Dimensional Paint: black, pearl green, red
... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/topic/2878 Sat, 24 Sep 2005 18:08:01 GMT