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

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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...

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