Briar and Bramble

🌞Art Vs Artist 🌝

I am spending the last few days of 2022 making gifts for my kids upcoming birthdays. So I figured it is safe to choose a few favorite pieces that I made this year! 😅

Earlier this year, I decided to pause on making fiber arts goods for the shop. So it has been mostly jewelry and soap (except for that clearance section 👀) coming out! I am really proud of these pieces and want to thank everyone who has supported me and my shop! You are the best. 😩🥹

I can’t wait to show you what I have planned for 2023!

Everything in my E t s y s h o p 🛍 (except soap) is 25% off while I make supply orders for Fall goodies! 🤎🧡💛 #thewellandspindle

Hand picked double terminated Lepidocrocite in Quartz pendant with both Lepidocrocite in Quartz and Sunstone beads. Lovingly hand knotted on strong black nylon cord.

❤️LEPIDOCROCITE in Quartz is known to be a very soothing crystal. Great for neurodivergent people who experience periods of hyperactivity and may have disorganized experiences that cause them frustration. It is also used for emotional, inner child and trauma healing work as well as increasing intuitive/psychic abilities, opening the heart to love, connecting with higher powers/guiding spirits, meditation, et cetera. Too many wonderful things to list!

☀️SUNSTONE is associated with joy, warmth (like the Sun!), leadership, physical energy, facing challenges, helping to push through tasks, creativity, will power, stamina, healing, manifesting and more!

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When I came across a suggestion to pair Lepidocrocite with Rhodonite I knew it was going to be a beautiful match! They feel so nice together and definitely increase their loving vibrations when in the same proximity. Absolutely beautiful combination both visually and energetically!

❤️LEPIDOCROCITE in Quartz is known to be a very soothing crystal. Great for neurodivergent people who experience periods of hyperactivity and may have disorganized experiences that cause them frustration. It is also used for emotional, inner child and trauma healing work as well as increasing intuitive/psychic abilities, opening the heart to love, connecting with higher powers/guiding spirits, meditation, et cetera. Too many wonderful things to list!

💗PETRIFIED RHODONITE is typically used for its loving energies. Helping to heal oneself and create a healthy environment to thrive in. It may also help bring down defenses around the heart to make it more open to love. It’s said to increase the flow of energy and vibrancy within oneself, aid in emotional healing, helps with honest communication and understanding, et cetera.

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This piece was listed yesterday and sold as soon as I activated it the right way. 😅 I edited the photo to feel a little more spooky for October. Who else is excited that it’s getting closer to Halloween? 😍

This was an Ammonite, Moss Agate, Garnet, Smoky Quartz and Antiqued Bronze Hued Star Beaded Necklace that I put in my Etsy shop! There’s other pieces available so be sure to check out the other 39 necklaces currently on sale at 10% off until the end of the month! 💚

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New limited time only soap! 🖤💚

Originally blended to be a “Witches Brew” themed soap but slowly grew into something richer and more heavy. Becoming my new “Dark Purpose” soap! Perfect for rainy days and spooky nights.

Cruelty free Goats Milk and Olive Oil soap scented with Black Currant, Amber, Black Corral and Absinthe. Made with activated charcoal.

For more information visit: thewellandspindle on Etsy!

New limited time only soap! 🖤💚

Originally blended to be a “Witches Brew” themed soap but slowly grew into something richer and more heavy. Becoming my new “Dark Purpose” soap! Perfect for rainy days and spooky nights.

Cruelty free Goats Milk and Olive Oil soap scented with Black Currant, Amber, Black Corral and Absinthe. Made with activated charcoal.

For more information visit: thewellandspindle on Etsy!

Hand picked double terminated Lepidocrocite in Quartz pendant with both matte and polished Moss Agate as well as wood beads. Lightweight and lovingly hand knotted on strong black nylon cord.

When I first came across this crystal it was sold as “Strawberry Quartz.” I bought individual pieces here and there but in searches it never quite looked the same as other stones of the same name. Turns out it was Lepidocrocite in Quartz! Which is different! I was so happy when I had a real name and learned about all its various properties! It’s definitely a keeper for me now as someone with ADHD, etc! Read below to learn more!

❤️LEPIDOCROCITE in Quartz is known to be a very soothing crystal. Great for neurodivergent people who experience periods of hyperactivity and may have disorganized experiences that cause them frustration. It is also used for emotional, inner child and trauma healing work as well as increasing intuitive/psychic abilities, opening the heart to love, connecting with higher powers/guiding spirits, meditation, et cetera. Too many wonderful things to list!

💚MOSS AGATE is a favorite here. It reminds me of looking up at the sky through the trees on forest trails when it has more clear inclusions. Moss Agate is known to be a wonderful general healing stone and is great for new beginnings. It’s also used to remove blockages and allow creativity to flow more freely, connecting with the earth, clear communication between partners, success, prosperity, abundance, revitalization and clearing through stagnation, etc.

For more information and to purchase visit: thewellandspindle.com! Thank you!

Soaps are almost ready to be listed! Some are packaged and others are ready to be wrapped up. I have very little time to work lately since school started. It’s been a few weeks in class and if I’m not in a drop off or pick up line; I’m running errands like finding affordable rain coats last minute, grabbing requested snacks for class, doing things for my kids IEP or taking another kid to therapy. Really hoping this is the week! I didn’t get all the scents I wanted out but I hope you love what I do have to offer! ♥️♥️♥️

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Time to get ready for SPOOKY SEASON! Dress for the season with this hand knotted necklace on black nylon cord with a double terminated amethyst pendant with amethyst, charoite, acrylic pumpkin charms and black glass beads! Beautiful and magical!

The Jack O’ Lantern has a history of being used to frighten away evil spirits and protect the home. Vampires at some point were included in the folklore and it’s said you could tell who was a vampire based on their reaction to the lantern. Sometimes the Jack O’ Lanterns were made to represent spirits and beings as well. The concept originally hails from Ireland where the lanterns were made of turnips. The first mention of pumpkins being used was in North America in the mid-1800’s. Today, we still make them in a variety of styles but the classic look shown in these beads is still popular. While making these pieces, I took into account the protective symbolism as well as the symbolism of the pumpkin which includes prosperity, abundance and nourishment.

🎃AMETHYST has always primarily been both a calming stone but also a deeply psychic ability enhancing tool. I keep pieces with or near all of my tarot and oracle decks and I prefer to wear it during ritual and when doing divination. It also is said to bring peace and clarity, which helps during divination.

🎃CHAROITE is said to be a boldly transformative stone that increases ones spiritual strength, helps to love unconditionally, reducing stress, emotional healing, gives insight on life, drawing in balancing energies and more.

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Hand knotted with a rainbow of colorful crystals. 🌈 These we’re originally paired by my crystal bead source for chakra healing. However, I just loved them because they create a lovely healing rainbow. It could also be worn as a lovely subtle Pride flag as well!

Made with Red Carnelian, Orange Aventurine, Citrine, Green Aventurine, Apatite, Lapis Lazuli, Amethyst, Silver Toned Hematite and Pewter Spiral beads on black nylon cord.

❤️ CARNELIAN itself is said to be good for boosting creativity, self-esteem, happiness, motivation, vitality, clarity of mind, balancing emotions and more.

🧡ORANGE AVENTURINE is associated with healing of all kinds but especially with trauma. It also increases personal power, creativity and the will to help you move through shadow work.

💛CITRINE is associated with many of the same properties as Carnelian. Which is one reason they work so well together. It’s also good for: success, prosperity, spiritual growth and helping one to simply enjoy life.

💚GREEN AVENTURINE is said to be good for increasing strength, courage, confidence, wealth, prosperity, success, happiness, etc cetera. It is used to to help create more positivity around ones outlook on life, clearing out energetic blockages around the heart, bringing calm and decreasing stress and more.

💠APATITE is often used for easing frustration, stress, confusion and irritability. It is also used for stimulating and expanding the mind, activating psychic abilities, easing grief and woes and more

💙LAPIS LAZULI is known to be good for luck, prosperity, strengthening inner power, bringing the truth to light, creating strong connections between the physical and the celestial, success, love, sincerity, changing life for the better, contacting guardian spirits, manifestation, strengthening intuitive and psychic powers, increasing happiness, attracting and maintaining friendships, shaking away distress and painful memories, improving mental clarity and many other things.

💜AMETHYST is in the Quartz family and shares some of properties of clear Quartz. It has always primarily been both a calming stone but also a deeply psychic ability enhancing tool. I keep pieces with or near all of my tarot and oracle decks and I prefer to wear it during ritual and when doing divination. It also is said to bring peace and clarity, which helps during divination

🤍HEMATITE is known for drawing out negative energies and also grounding whoever wears or utilizes it. It’s also said to be good for boosting confidence, balancing energies and protection.

Completely hand knotted on black nylon cord. There is no clasp. Instead the ends are knotted multiple times and melted closed.

Approximately 24.5 inches around.

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Guess who has Star Seller status! 😍 Super excited that my customers, myself and my family made this happen! It doesn’t necessarily do anything for my business but it’s nice to see! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This beautiful hand knotted necklace was crafted using a double terminated aquamarine pendant and a mix of polished and matte apatite, green calcite, hematite and green moonstone beads. All on strong black nylon cord.

💠AQUAMARINE is known as a stone of serenity. It is known to be good for calling on your courage, increasing psychic abilities, reducing stress, soothing those overloaded with responsibilities, connecting with sea deities and purification among other things.

💙APATITE is often used for easing frustration, stress, confusion and irritability. It is also used for stimulating and expanding the mind, activating psychic abilities, easing grief and woes and more.

💚GREEN CALCITE is typically used for creating positive changes and renewing vigor in ones purpose. It is also soothing, used for breaking up old patterns and unwanted habits, increasing compassion, healing and more.

🤍GREEN MOONSTONE is an uncommon form of moonstone and is considered to be good for working with goddess energy, emotional healing and balance, intuition, stress relief, working magic, matters of the heart and helpful when seeking out the mysteries.

🖤HEMATITE is known for drawing out negative energies and also grounding whoever wears or utilizes it. It’s also said to be good for boosting confidence, balancing energies and protection.

For more information and to purchase visit: www.thewellandspindle.com

When I first came across this crystal it was sold as “Strawberry Quartz.” I bought individual pieces here and there but in searches it never quite looked the same as other stones of the same name. Turns out it was Lepidocrocite in Quartz! Which is different! I was so happy when I had a real name and learned about all its various properties! It’s definitely a keeper for me now as someone with ADHD, etc! Read below to learn more!

❤️LEPIDOCROCITE in Quartz is known to be a very soothing crystal. Great for neurodivergent people who experience periods of hyperactivity and may have disorganized experiences that cause them frustration. It is also used for emotional, inner child and trauma healing work as well as increasing intuitive/psychic abilities, opening the heart to love, connecting with higher powers/guiding spirits, meditation, et cetera. Too many wonderful things to list!

Visit thewellandspindle.com for more information and to purchase! ♥️

Heavily considering making myself one like this because I need apatite in my life. ✨

This beautiful hand knotted necklace was crafted using a double terminated aquamarine pendant and a mix of polished and matte apatite beads. Pewter spirals are placed after every 8 beads. All on strong black nylon cord.

💠AQUAMARINE is known as a stone of serenity. It is known to be good for calling on your courage, increasing psychic abilities, reducing stress, soothing those overloaded with responsibilities, connecting with sea deities and purification among other things.

💙APATITE is often used for easing frustration, stress, confusion and irritability. It is also used for stimulating and expanding the mind, activating psychic abilities, easing grief and woes and more.

Available on Etsy! Look for “thewellandspindle” to find us! All one word! Don’t forget the THE!

GUESS WHO HAS CLASPS? Meeeee!

Now, I will be offering some shorter OOAK pieces in the shop to go with my longer clasp-less necklaces! Here’s the first one up! ✨

This hand knotted necklace is made with a Quartz point pendant with Orange Carnelian and clear green glass beads to match the green capped glass mushroom embellishments! Green glass leaves with the bright green nylon cord the necklace is made with finish off this piece with a light and magical feel!

🍄CARNELIAN itself is said to be good for boosting creativity, self-esteem, happiness, motivation, vitality, clarity of mind, balancing emotions and more.

🍄QUARTZ is known to enhance the power and properties of other stones, provide clarity, increasing the biomagnetic field around the person wearing or holding it, clearing away negativity and repelling it, protection, helping with focus and keeping information. This stone seems to have endless properties according to some.

For more information, check out my Etsy shop at thewellandspindle.com!