Hello Dear Followers! Just a quick heads-up! I can no longer guarantee by-Xmas delivery of orders! I've had a huge influx of orders and need to be realistic about the USPS Dec. 17th cut-off date. If you're in-doubt about whether your order will make it on-time, please email me before placing your order (size will determine), THANKS! - ancientalchemy@aol.com And please keep in-mind, if you order E-Gift Cards , they arrive to you INSTANTLY ! No wait for you or your gift

We've had a LOT of new subscribees to the blog....so for those of you not totally familiar with us.... Ancient Alchemy aims to share the magic of traditional, handcrafted goods with a modern audience, growing its reach to connect more people with the beauty and purity of Old World craftsmanship, while also celebrating other creative arts! Yes, we craft soaps, herbal balms, candles, AND, Carol being a craftaholic, or so she's been called, also loves to paint (mostly fantasy be

Our Etsy Shop 10% off sale last week was such a success, we decided to extend the sale through 11/22! This is a great time to get some holiday shopping done on all the handmade crafty curiosities and one-of-a-kind crafts we offer! Hand-knit or crocheted warm woolens, soap, art, wood-burned objects. We're adding new items almost daily! www.etsy.com/shop/wytchfeathers

Come enjoy 10% off anything in our Etsy shop this week (thru 11/14/2025)! Warm woolens, handspun, knit and crocheted, one-of-a-kinds! Pyrography (wood-burned) pieces. Art. And more! www.etsy.com/shop/wytchfeathers

G'Day, Dear Followers! Yes, it's THAT time of year! You're bombarded with shopping ads! GAH! But we JUST had Halloween! I just want to make one tiny suggestion that may make the chaos & cost of holiday shopping a bit less for you, and a bit MORE for your loved ones! I'm sure we could ALL use less stress and expense this season! Consider giving the cherished gift of personal "me-time"  to those you care for most! Time ALONE in the shower or bath, to luxuriate in peace and prem

Hello, Dear Followers! Just a quick heads-up notice that we will be closed Halloween Week! I have a lot of out of town company coming (including all three of my kids will be together for the first time in a very long time!). ..and we always celebrate Halloween BIG! So to keep time devoted to them, I'm closing that week. You can still place orders, but just know they won't begin being filled until early November! Thanks! And Happy Halloween! Love, Carol

Only $13.50/per pound (and my pounds are seriously BIG!). Last day for this sale! And then they go back to their usual $15/per...

OK, Guys...I am literally swimming in soap scraps and odd end pieces from a very busy soap season! Please HELP take all this soap off my...

Hello, Fine Followers! It's here! The best, the most magical, the -BER months! Those of you who have known me forever probably know...

Yep! Thought we'd kick summer off with a sale! AND...once again, my White Elephant Soap Scrap pile has become a mountain again-- I...

Tax deadline is almost here, traditional belt-tightening time! Still want your premium handmade soap, but watching your budget? We've...

I've added a separate page for all my Sasquatch original paintings, too! For all you believers/ KNOWERS, like me! ;)...

I was Spring-Cleaning and opened up my "original art" drawers. Not sure why I've been hanging onto all these original paintings, might as...

Baby, it's still so cold outside! Have you had your eye on some of our OOAK hand-spun hand-knitted enchanting woolens? NOW is a great...

Good Day , Good People! Spring & Easter are coming! It's a great time to stock-up NOW on our luscious handcrafted soaps! To celebrate,...

They are BACK !

Cold winter evenings feel a bit cozier in the glow of candlelight! And what better candlelight than eco-conscious light from organic...

We have LOTS of hand-spun, hand-knit and hand-crocheted warm woolens over at our Etsy shop Wytch Feathers ....for men and women! Come...

Reminder! Our Wylde Wytch Soaps are currently available at one of our Etsy Shops! Welcome, come visit! We won't BITE! Or HEX! Or make...

Hullo, Faerie Fans! SO many of you have asked for them, I just had to bring them back ! The only reason I discontinued them for awhile...