“Wish on everything. Pink cars are good, especially old ones. And stars of course, first stars and shooting stars. Planes will do if they are the first light in the sky and look like stars. Wish in tunnels, holding your breath and lifting your feet off the ground. Birthday candles. Baby teeth.”
~Francesca Lia Block
~Francesca Lia Block
I don't think wishes are just for kids - they're dreams after all - and one should never give up her dreams.
You can wish on just about anything. Sometimes I stir wishes and good intentions into my hot chocolate, and I still wish on shooting stars and birthday candles. Lately, I've been enchanted with making wish bottles and stuffing magical words inside.
I got the idea from Free People...have you seen their wishing bottles? Pretty, but $58? No thanks! It's much more personal when you make your own. Plus, it's super easy!
What you need
The basics:
- clean glass bottle (any size will do)
- candle
- whatever you want to put inside
creating your wish bottle
First, fill your bottle with whatever makes your heart sing: feathers, keys, glitter, jewelry, stones, crystals. I filled mine with pink stars, pink glitter, and these tiny shells I found on the beach the other day.
I didn't put as much glitter in this wish bottle as I did my first one. The more you put in and shake, the more it will cover the bottle. For this one I wanted the contents to be visible.
More glitter means more coverage.
Next you'll put in your magic words. These can be wishes, poetry, intentions, favorite songs that mean something to you...whatever you like! I wrote mine on a scrap of paper, rolled it up, and stuffed it inside the bottle.
Now seal it up by dripping candle wax over the bottle. I recommend doing this outside ;)
And there you go! Voila! Easy peasy, right?
I placed mine on my altar next to a collection of crystals and my Buddha oil burner. They're beautiful little additions. You could even make a mini wish bottle and tie it around your neck.
So go for it, darling! Make those wishes come true. And send me a pic if you make your own or if you've already made a wish bottle. I'd love to see!
Much love xx
I placed mine on my altar next to a collection of crystals and my Buddha oil burner. They're beautiful little additions. You could even make a mini wish bottle and tie it around your neck.
So go for it, darling! Make those wishes come true. And send me a pic if you make your own or if you've already made a wish bottle. I'd love to see!
Much love xx
