Hello August!

With its gorgeous golden fields and juicy fruits on the vine, it’s time to welcome the 8th month of the year, and with it, a slow, glowing descent into the final arc of summer.

In August, the days are still long and warm, but there’s a shift in the air – a sense that change is coming. It’s a month of ripening, harvesting, and taking stock, as the tides begin to turn from fullness, into a gentle fading.

For witches and magickal folk, August is a rich time for activity and reflection. From gathering herbs, and preserving what you’ve grown, to working with Harvest deities and offering gratitude, this month has a specific stream of energy to work with.

Lughnasadh, the sabbat that begins the month, is a powerful moment to honour the first harvest – but the magick of August stretches far beyond that single day.

These 15 witchy crafts are designed to carry you through the month with creativity, intention, and celebration. We’ve spent some time sourcing supplies for you (so you don’t have to!) and the links here in this article are affiliate, meaning when you click and purchase, a small portion of that comes our way, at no extra cost to you.

So gather your tools, open your gaze to the late summer sun, and let’s begin…

1. Lughnasadh Corn Dolly 

A traditional symbol of the harvest, the corn dolly holds the spirit of the grain and honours the cycle of growth and rest. Crafting one from natural materials is a beautiful ritual in itself, perfect for Lughnasadh or to bless your home for the season ahead.

To make a corn dolly, gather some dried wheat or corn stalks. Weave them together into a human figure, tying knots and squeezing sections for the head and limbs.

Don’t fancy making dollies? Then craft animals, birds, spirals and shapes. Display your creations on your Lammas altar or around your home as festive decorations.

You can do this craft activity solo or as a group. And it’s a great practice to share with children.

2. Herbal Harvest Salt

Blend your dried August herbs into coarse salt to make a magical seasoning for protection, abundance, and grounding. This is a super simple craft, and can be varied depending on what’s growing in your garden or local environment.

Simply grind your herbs in a mortar and pestle, and combine with salt. If using fresh herbs, grind them and mix with salt, then dry out on a baking sheet in a very low oven until all the moisture has gone.

Once made, use it in cooking, sprinkle around your doorstep, or gift to friends as a kitchen witch’s blessing.

You will need:

• Coarse sea salt – use this celtic salt for the mineral content

• Dried rosemary, thyme, basil, or sage

• Mortar and pestle or grinder (THIS Large granite set looks almost cauldron-like!)

• Small jar for storage

3. Sunflower Petal Paper

Celebrate the sun’s last blaze by blending dried sunflower petals into handmade paper.

This is such a fun craft to do in summer, and the beautiful, textured paper you will make is ideal for writing spells, intentions, or notes of gratitude.

Sundflower petal paper instructions:

• Tear scrap paper into small pieces.
• Blend with water in buckets or a big bowl, until it becomes a soft pulp.
• Mix in your bright, fresh sunflower petals
• Press the mixture into thin sheets using a screen or sieve.
• Let it dry completely, then cut to size, or leave the edges rough and organic.

Need papermaking supplies?

Making your paper with ready-made frames and screens is a bit of a must. But it’s absolutely worth the investment because you can use them over and over again. Here are my favourites:

• A5 papermaking kit with screen
• Papermaking kit with 3 sizes of frame
• Set of 4 papermaking screens
• Plastic papermaking frame and tray

4. Beeswax Bread Wraps

Infuse linen or cotton bread wraps with herbs and intention to bless and preserve your loaves. These magical kitchen cloths can carry herbs like rosemary or thyme for protection, or chamomile and lavender for peace. Embroider symbols or sigils to strengthen the magic.

Make reusable beeswax wraps to hold and protect your Lughnasadh harvest loaves!

Beeswax wraps add an eco-friendly, magical touch to your kitchen witchery, and at this time of year you can never have too many. Beeswax wraps are incredibly handy for storing food,  topping pots of jam and especially for preparing late summer picnics.

And they are super easy to make. Follow these simple steps:

• Cut up some clean cotton fabric into your desired size
• Place a piece of parchment paper down on an ironing board, and place the fabric on top.
• Sprinkle grated beeswax (THIS is our pick) over the fabric as evenly as you can, then add another piece of parchment over the top (make sure the paper is larger than the fabric, to prevent leakage)
• Gently iron over the top, so that the beeswax is incorporated into the fabric, and continue until it’s all melted and evenly spread.
• Lastly, gently peel the fabric wrap off the parchment paper and hang it up to dry.
• Some people like to sew on a button and waxed cord for easy wrapping and securing.

5. Harvest Herb Wreath

Wreaths aren’t just for Yule!

In August, many herbs grow in abundance, making it an ideal month to gather any excess and design a gorgeous, scented herbal wreath, perfect for celebrating harvest time.

Simply gather long, full sprigs of herbs like sage, rosemary, and thyme, plus some dried flowers or grains, and form a circular wreath to hang on your door.

Your harvest wreath will not only honour the gifts of the season, but serve as a spiritual protective amulet for your front door – everyday magick in plain sight!

Supplies you’ll need:

• Dried grass, a circular wire base, or try THIS large grapevine base (makes a stunning wreath)

• Homegrown of locally foraged herbs

• Gold ribbon, yellow ribbon or THIS set of handmade cotton green ribbon (my fave!)

• Hot melt glue gun

• Floral wire (or use twine)

• Optional extras: Small solar charms

• Celestial sun, moon and star charms

• Assorted leaf charms– these look great tied inbetween the greenery

6. Blackberry Ink

In August, wild berries ripen (yum!) and their juice makes potent ink.

Make your own glorious deep purple ink, and use it to write spells, intentions, or even thicken it up and use it for printing.

Pair with your sunflower petal paper and you’ve got a gorgeous handmade stationary set to gift for Christmas!

Ingredients & tools:

• Fresh blackberries
• Water (moon-charged or rainwater)
• Gum Arabic (for thickness and longevity) – get liquid here, and get powder here
• A small pot (for simmering)
• Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
• Selection of bowls for straining (you can never have too many spares!)
• Glass jars with lid (for storage)

Method:

Place a handful of fresh blackberries into a small pot and add a cup of water.

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat. Stir occasionally, and allow it to simmer for 20–30 minutes.

Once the liquid has deepened to a rich glossy purple, carefully pour it through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a bowl to separate the rough material. Press the berries gently to extract as much of the pigment as possible.

Next, 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 want a thicker or more vibrant consistency, adjust the amount of gum arabic slowly until you reach the desired texture.

Carefully pour the completed ink into a dark glass jar with a secure lid, and use however you wish!

**Tip: Natural pigments may settle, so shake gently before each use.

7. Kitchen Witch’s Herb Ladder

Create a decorative hanging ladder of drying herbal bundles, tied with intention. Hang it in your kitchen or garden space to dry herbs, ward off negativity, and add a lovely rustic touch to your home decor.

How to make your witch’s ladder:

First, decide on the purpose of your witch’s ladder, whether it’s for protection, prosperity, love, or any other specific intention.

Select two or more lengths of cord or rope in colours you love (or that correspond to your intention or purpose) and begin to tie in a series of knots, starting from one end.

As you weave the cords, begin to incorporate any sprigs and bundles of herbs, plus any objects you have chosen to include (see below). Speak affirmations or blessings as you work.

Once the herbs and objects are woven into the cord, tie off the ends and secure them with a knot, sealing in the energy and intention.

Hold the completed witch’s ladder in your hands, focus on your intention, and visualise the manifestation of your desires. You can also perform a simple ritual to charge the ladder with your energy and intention.

Hang your witch’s ladder in a prominent place, such as near your altar, in your kitchen, or in a special area in your home, to harness its magickal energy and amplify your intentions.

Need supplies?

• 2 rolls faux leather cord – this is the ideal texture
• 50 skeins coloured weaving threads – fine, and rainbow bright, for a delicate ladder
• Shell charms – perfect for summer!
• Pentacle charms for protection
• Sun and moon charms
• Leaf and feather charms – I LOVE these!
• Vintage key charms

8. Lughnasadh Spell Jar

Spell jars are one of my favourite witchy crafts!

Create a spell jar especially for Lughnasadh using wheat grains, oats, cinnamon, basil, and a slip of paper with your written intention. Seal it with gold wax and keep it on your altar as a symbol of the harvest and your goals.

Get your supplies here:

• 30ml glass jars
• Tiny 10ml glass spell jars
• 20ml spell jars
• Gold sealing wax sticks– for sealing your jar. These melt beautifully
• Wax sealing kit with 24 colours

Get your ingredients:

• Local grains
• Oats
• Cinnamon sticks
• Basil a herb of wealth and luck
• Bay leaves or oil 
• Star anise – brings luck, and protects new ventures
• Nutmeg – a charm of good fortune 
• Dried chamomile flowers to soothe and bring summer glow
• Gold leaf flakes or gold-coloured items for divine prosperity
• Citrine chips – bright and clarifying
• Tiger’s eye 
• A parchment with financial affirmations or sigils
• Wildflower honey  to attract sweetness
• Sunflower seeds (to ensure the continued blossoming of fortune)

There are SO many options when it comes to creating your own spell jar. Pick what resonates with you.

9. Lavender & Chamomile Bath Soak

Blend the best late summer dried flower with Epsom salts for a soothing bath soak that celebrates the abundance of your garden and offers self-care during this busy, fiery season.

In a bowl, mix together 2 cups of Epsom salt,   1/4 cup chamomile flowers and 1/4 cup dried lavendar buds. Stir well to combine.

Transfer the bath salts mixture to an airtight container for storage.

When ready to take your bath, add 1/4-1/2 cup of the Salt Soak to your bathwater (remember to stir or shake the mixture before each use to ensure the Epsom salts are evenly distributed).

Enjoy!

This is also a gorgeous DIY to do together with your soul sisters on craft nights.

Get your supplies:

• Epsom salts
• Dried lavender flowers
• Dried chamomile flowers 
• A small glass jar or bottle for storage (if you’re going for witch apothecary vibes, this amber glass set is stunning!)

10. August Abundance Charm Bags

August is probably THE most abundant month of the year. With all the ripening and harvesting, the air is full of, well, everything and more!

Harness this potent energy before the Wheel of the Year really starts to turn and darken by making exquisite little cloth charms, stuffed full of fragrant herbs, gorgeous stones, and symbols that represent prosperity, luck, and creativity.

It’s the perfect charm to carry you through the harvest season and beyond, tucked into your wallet, bag, or drawer.

You’ll need:

• Small offcuts of fabric in bright, glowing colours for the harvest season (think reds, oranges, burnished browns and golds). ALternatively, use THESE drawstring muslin bags and hand decorate them.

• Dried petals and herbs. We love:

• THIS vibrant rose

• Lavender flowers

• Cinnamon sticks

• Star anise

• Nutmeg

• Dried chamomile flowers… and of course, whatever you have growing.

• Crushed herbs (mint, basil, mugwort)

• Small note with your intention

• Essential oils for added scent

• Sunstone or Citrine chips

How to make your charm bags:

Take two small pieces of fabric and sew them together (back to back) up three sides, then turn inside out.

Fill with herbs, crystals, and other symbols of your intent.

Sew up the fourth side, or hem it and create a drawstring.

When it’s complete, decorate with ribbon or any embelishments, then hold the bag in your hands and breathe your energy into it.

Wear, carry, or place it on your altar during the cooler, darker months.

12. Lughnasadh Incense Blend

Create a unique incense blend using herbs, resins, and flowers that invoke the balmy energy of late summer. Burn it on charcoal during rituals or while journaling to connect with the shifting season and your inner fire.

You will need:

• A mortar and pestle – we like THIS big granite set, and THIS beautiful small black marble
• Gum arabic (optional – to form solid incense) – get liquid here
• Storage jars  – re-use what you have, or try THESE classic glass 7oz apothecary jars – especially lovely if you are gifting your blend)
• Charcoal discs for burning

Choose your ingredients:

Blend herbs, florals and resins for a heady scent! Add gum arabic to the ground-down mix if you want to create cones.

• Mugwort (for divination & dreams)
• Organic dried rosemary (for protection & clarity)
• Dried lavender flowers(for peace & intuition)
• Dragon’s blood resin(to boost power)
• Cedar or Pine (for grounding & strength
• Sage (for protection)
• Crushed cinnamon sticks(to boost spiritual power)
• Natural frankincense resin (for spiritual elevation)
• Copal resin

Incense is simple to make – simply blend your mix, adding more of the ingredients you like. Be sure to test it during the proces by burning a little of what you’ve made on a charcoal disc – its scent will be different from what you think!

Be sure to label your blend with the date, moon phase, and intention for later use.

Use it by burning on a charcoal disk, adding to a fire ritual, or placing in a charm bag.

11. Harvest Witch Apron

Upcycle a plain apron by decorating it with symbols, sigils, embroidered patterns and motifs.

Wearing this will turn your everyday cooking into intentional kitchen witchcraft and may help connect you to some of your own ancestral traditions of nourishing magick.

You can use fabric paints or paint pens, and there are so many stencils available if you don’t fancy going freehand.

Get supplies here:

• 100% cotton apron
• ‘Never Fade’ paint pens – these work great on fabric
• Set of 60 Arteza fabric paints – my fave set
• 20 Brushes – super versatile and perfect for this craft project
• Mandala stencil set
• Set of mystical design stencils (3 inch – these are great repeated to make patterns)
• Moon stencils
• Runes stencils
• Animal stencils – I love these designs!
• Large crow, bat & moth stencils – look so good!

14. Pressed Flower Lanterns

Use dried flowers and pressed herbs to create stunning round paper lanterns that glow with the colours and patterns of late summer flowers. When lit, they’ll bring warmth to your evening. They’re a beautiful way to honour the waning sun.

You will need:

• Dried or pressed flowers (use a stack of heavy books, or a flower press – we love THIS one)

• white paper bags

• Mod Podge

• Battery tea lights

• Glass jars (to place the teal lights in, and hold down the lanterns) 

How to make your lanterns

First make sure your flowers are fully dried and flat. You could use a selection of different flowers, or keep it simple with one kind of petal.

Next, using a brush, apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the outside of your paper bag, and then carefully press your dried flowers onto the glued surface. Arrange them in patterns or let them fall naturally.

Brush another light layer of glue over the flowers to secure and protect them. Let everything dry completely.

to use your lanterns, place a jar inside and a battery-powered tea light inside the jar. As the light shines through the paper, the pressed flowers glow like stained glass.

Make a set, and place your lanterns along your garden path, or on your windowsill to honour the sun and extend its magick into the night.

Tip: If you like this craft, get creative with  THESE round Chinese-style paper lanterns. Gluing your pressed flowers to these can be tricky, but they look amazing! Secure a battery-powered tea light to the metal base of each one and suspend them from trees.

15. Harvest Rune Stones

Craft your own rune set under the harvest sun.

Use natural materials, such as stones, pebbles, clay, or even oven-dried apple slices.

Inscribe each piece with a runic symbol of your choice (These Poska pens make it super easy) and then cleanse the runes with smoke from sacred herbs and consecrate them with your intention under the heat of the August sun.

Be sure to familiarise yourself with the meanings and associations of each runic symbol. You can find numerous resources and books on runic divination and symbolism to guide you in selecting the appropriate symbols for your set. This book by Lara Veleda Vesta is incredible.

So there you have it – 15 crafts for August, each with a witchy, nature-themed edge. This makes them SO much more than seasonal projects; each project becomes an offering to the turning wheel, woven with intention and grounded in nature’s rhythm.

As summer begins to lean toward harvest, I hope your hands stay busy, your heart stays grateful, and your spirit stays bright!

Blessed crafting, witch.