April is a time of rapid awakening and wild magic.
The land stirs, rains bless the earth, and Beltane’s fire flickers on the horizon. The veil between realms softens, and nature hums with fertility, renewal, and untamed potential. Yum.
In this season of growth and transformation, crafting becomes a spell in itself – a way to weave magick into the world with your own hands. These 15 crafts will help you do just that: Align with the energies of spring, and channel the elements into offerings, talismans, and sacred tools.
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So gather your materials, breathe in the scent of damp earth and fresh blossoms, and let the magick begin…
1. Rainwater collection jars
April is known for its showers. This month’s rain carries the frequencies of cleansing, renewal, and divination. And sometimes the potency and destruction of storms.
Capturing the range of rainwater that falls in April allows you to preserve the magic of the season, for future spellwork.
What to do:
- Place a clean glass jar or bowl outside during rainfall.
- Whisper an incantation: “Sacred rain, cleanse and bless, fill this jar with nature’s breath.”
- Once collected, strain out any debris and pour the elixir into a dark glass jar or apothecary bottle.
- Label with the date, moon phase, weather conditions, and any other relevant info.
- Use it for ritual baths, spell bottles, cleansing sprays, and divination rituals.
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- 32oz amber glass mason jars (set of 6)
- 16oz amber glass bottles (set of 2)
- Brown paper sticky labels
2. Floral moon water
This sophisticated older cousin of regular moon water combines the soothing energy of the moon with the vibrancy of spring blossoms.
Simply fill a glass jar with spring water, and add fresh or dried flowers based on your intent (see below). Place it under the full or waxing moon overnight to charge.
Before the sun comes up the next morning, retrieve your moon water, strain and store in a dark glass bottle.
Use for anointing, spellwork, and beauty rituals. (Do your research if you intend to drink a floral infusion).
Spring flowers and corresponding properties:
- Violet – Intuition, spiritual protection, connecting with the Fae
- Cherry blossom – Renewal, beauty, fleeting love, embracing the present
- Dandelion – Divination, wishes, resilience, clarity in decision-making
- Tulip – Prosperity, passion, confidence, attracting new opportunities
- Wild Rose – Self-love, romance, emotional healing, heart-centered magic
- Honeysuckle – Sweetening energy, abundance, attracting positivity
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3. Eggshell spell powders
Ground eggshells, known as cascarilla, are well known to create a potent protective barrier against negative energy. It’s easy to make your own, and can be stored and used in a whole range of spells and magickal workings.
How to make cascarilla:
- Rinse and dry eggshells completely.
- Grind them into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle. Hold a clear intention for protection, and chant protective words as you work.
- Store in a small, airtight jar for future use, for example: Drawing protection circles around doors and windows, using in spell bottles for shielding magic, and even sprinkling into ritual baths for purification.
Also read: How to Make DIY Eggshell Warding Powder
4. Wildflower seed paper
This child-friendly craft blends earth magic and manifestation – as the paper disintegrates, your wishes take root and bloom.
Seed paper instructions:
- Tear scrap paper into small pieces.
- Blend with water until it becomes a soft pulp.
- Mix in wildflower seeds (calendula, poppy, lavender).
- Press the mixture into thin sheets using a screen or sieve.
- Let it dry completely, then write your wishes, spells, or affirmations on it.
- Plant it in the earth, whispering, “As these flowers grow, so too does my magic.”
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5. Vine & ivy crowns
Ivy and vines represent endurance, transformation, and wild nature, making them perfect for ritual wear or Beltane celebrations (Beltane arrives on May 1st, so some of your April crafting will be in preparation for this).
Ivy and vines, such as honeysuckle or grape, are lovely to work with.
Gather long, flexible vines and weave them into a circle, securing them with twine if necessary
Adorn with fresh flowers, dried herbs, or small charms.
Wear during rituals, Beltane festivities, or even moonlit meditations.
**If you have sensitive skin, you may want to be cautious handling certain plant material.
6. Dandelion wish bottles
Dandelions hold the beautiful Spring magick of wish-making and possibility.
It’s so much fun in April to collect their fluffy seeds and place them in tiny glass bottles with herbs like star anise (luck), rose petals (love), or cinnamon (success).
Seal your bottle with a cork and some melted wax, and shake it while whispering your dreams, sending them out to the Goddess like scattered seeds on the wind.
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7. Storm sigils
Storms are filled with untamed power – the perfect energy for sigil magic.
Draw a sigil representing strength, change, or protection, then place it outside during a storm to be charged with the raw force of wind and rain.
Keep this sigil in your grimoire, pocket, or altar space for an extra surge of energy.
8. Beltane fire starters
Prepare for your Beltane fire by crafting some herbal fire starters to not only ignite the flame, but carry your wishes into the heart of the bonfire!
Gather any dried herbs you have around – it’s the perfect opportunity to use up springs and leaves from last summer (rosemary, mugwort, cinnamon sticks).
Bind them with twine and tuck in flower petals or pine needles.
Use to light your ritual fires or burn in cauldrons as offerings.
9. Love & passion charm bags
Love spells bloom in April!
It’s when the earth herself is in a state of sensual awakening.
There are a whole plethora of love spells to try this month, but crafting a simple charm bag and carrying it with you for the month is another way to harness this particular frequency (yum!)
Fill a small red or pink pouch with rose petals, jasmine, cinnamon, rose quarts and carnelian. Sew your own from fabric, or use a small, readymade drawstring pouch.
Hold it to your heart, speaking words of self-love or attraction, and carry it with you to draw warmth and passion into your life.
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Also read: 5 Easy Love Spells to Cast Tonight!
10. Woven ribbon wish wands
A little like the woven ribbons of the Beltane May Pole, wish wands use the same magick of entwinement to call in love, creativity, abundance, and togetherness.
Find yourself a large sturdy twig and weave ribbons coloured ribbons around it.
Experiment with different colours and thicknesses of ribbon. Have fun, play – there’s no wrong way to do this, and your wand will become what you need it to.
If you like, leave long tassels at one end, and dance with it around the Beltane fire on May 1st.
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11. Floral torches for Beltane
Create a set of beautiful decorative torches to welcome in the sun of Beltane on May 1st.
Wrap a branch with flowers, herbs, ribbons, and charms, and fix a battery-operated LED light at the top.
Place along pathways, and by doorways and entrances to give an enchanting twinkle in the evenings and early mornings.
12. Garden sigil stones
Imbue your blossoming Spring garden with magick by painting sigils of abundance, growth, and protection onto smooth stones.
Place them at the base of plants, along pathways, or near your door to weave protective and nurturing energy into the land.
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13. Spell-infused ink
There is an ancient power in writing – words imbued with purpose become spells in their own right.
Crafting your own spell-infused ink transforms every letter, symbol, or sigil into a vessel of deep, personal magick.
Use homemade ink to write petitions, draw protective symbols, or inscribe affirmations that resonate with your desires.
Ingredients & Tools:
- Base ingredient for colour, for eg. walnut husks (wisdom, grounding), hibiscus petals (love, passion, attraction), beetroot (vtality, strength, manifestation)
- Water (moon-charged or rainwater)
- Gum Arabic (for thickness and longevity)
- A small pot (for simmering)
- Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
- Glass jar with lid (for storage)
- Essential oils (a drop of rosemary for clarity, rose for love, etc. Optional)
Method:
Prepare the base: Begin by placing about ½ cup of your chosen botanical (crushed walnut husks, dried hibiscus petals, beetroot slices) into a small pot. Add 1 cup of water, and combine, focussing on your intention for the ink, envisioning it becoming a vessel for your words and spells.
Simmer & infuse: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat. Stir occasionally, and allow it to simmer for 20–30 minutes, staying present with the process.
Strain the ink: Once the liquid has deepened to a rich hue, carefully pour it through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a bowl to separate the plant material. Press the herbs gently to extract as much of the pigment as possible.
Add Gum Arabic: Stir in about ½ teaspoon of gum arabic to the strained liquid. This natural resin thickens the ink and ensures it adheres smoothly to paper without smudging. If you desire a thicker or more vibrant consistency, adjust the amount of gum arabic slowly until you reach the desired texture.
Enhance the magick (optional):
For an added layer of enchantment, add a drop of essential oil (rosemary for clarity, rose for love, or peppermint for focus). As you stir your ink, speak your intention into it, for eg. “May these words carry my desire into the universe and manifest with purpose.”
Bottle & charge: Carefully pour the completed ink into a dark glass jar with a secure lid.
Use your ink: When ready, use your spell-infused ink with a quill, brush, or dip pen. Write petitions, affirmations, or sigils to enhance your spellwork. Inscribe candles, draw protective symbols on your altar tools, or fill the pages of your grimoire with words that now carry heightened energy and personal significance.
**Tip: Natural pigments may settle, so shake gently before each use.
14. Flower-adorned brooms (besoms)
Brooms are powerful tools for cleansing and renewal.
Adorn a small besom with fresh flowers, dried herbs, and charms.
Hang it near your door to ward off negativity and symbolically sweep away stagnant energy before Beltane, whilst inviting fresh, vibrant energy.
15. Solar-infused floral vinegar
Harness the power of the sun by infusing apple cider vinegar with fresh spring flowers like dandelions, violets, and rose petals (ensure they are edible).
Place the jar in sunlight for several weeks, allowing it to absorb the solar frequencies fully.
Use this vinegar in cleansing rituals, beauty spells, or kitchen witchcraft.
April’s magick is fertile, electric, and wild!
By crafting with intention and devotion, you can align yourself with this vital pulse of nature, and infuse it into your daily life.
So gather your materials, whisper your spells, and let your hands shape magick into being.
Blessed be.
