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17/07/2022

Wow!! It's been a while!!

Unfortunately my shop has been closed for a while due to not having the amount of time I need to create all my goodies (the economy is great right now isn't it?!)

This weekend was the first weekend this year I have managed to get out foraging and has reinvigorated my love for being covered in bugs and shouting profanities as I get attacked by foliage.

Hope everyone is keeping sane and as calm as they can, I promise I'll be back to crafting soon and with new products.

For now....enjoy a wee video of me making pine cone syrup alongside some music from Tool! (Someone called me a "Heavy Metal Herbalist" and I now plan to run with it!)

22/12/2021

Due to Covid restrictions, any orders between now and New Year will be sent asap in 2022

07/12/2021

All natural, vegan, Chilli Fingers hand & Foot Rub. For all the lucky devils that work in cooler temperatures, this balm is for you! If you suffer from cold hands and feet, or worse chilblains then rub this warming juniper and ginger balm into your skin to help assist the circulation!

***for the love of Santa, DO NOT touch your eyes after applying this..... we all know what chilli can do to your happy day***

What's in it?!

Candelilla Wax - Our vegan alternative to Beeswax and the skin-protective barrier agent

Rosemary - Our go to antioxidant which can also encourage youthful skin

Comfrey - This is the ingredient that will help heal your chapped skin, never underestimate this smelly plant

Juniper Berries - Used to help increase circulation, detoxifying and full of antioxidants. It works to repair and strengthen the epidermis.

Ginger - Our magical Rhizome that not only stimulates blood flow and delivers the warming sensation but is our anti-inflammatory. Ginger is a must have in everyone's pantry/cupboard due to the vast amount of medicinal properties it has to offer

Chilli - Capsaicin is the active compound found in chilli peppers which is responsible for the well-known ‘heating’ effects that you will enjoy when you can see your own breath!

Yarrow Oil - another anti-inflammatory, helps to relieve pain and helps to heal any wounds you may have suffered from having a tantrum at the cold weather.

01/12/2021

WAHAY!!! NEW PRODUCT!!!

I HAD to do it.... I made a mint chocolate body melt **Insert Homer Simpson drool here**

Not only does this have a flurry of beneficial properties to the skin (anti-bacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant ... the list goes on) BUT it makes your skin brighter, softer and smelling like you just belly flopped onto the dessert table!!

**WARNING - The smell may incite manic hysteria towards chocolate.... This is not under my control, good luck!!**

23/09/2021

Productive day foraging the Dandelion root.

Dandelion .. not just fun for kids to run about and blow on the puffball clocks (let them! This gives me more dandelions to creep about foraging for) but the plant is rich in protein, potassium, calcium and vitamins A, C, E and B and known to be beneficial as a diuretic, detoxifier and skin tonic!

The roots are best dug up at between autumn and winter as this is when they collect most inulin which is desired if you are making your magical mystical potions and medicine. I used my tincture to relieve bloating which I swear by!!

However!! Due to my obsession with collecting books, I came across a recipe for dandelion COFFEE 😱 Now...I don't drink coffee so I will be making this and gathering all my coffee fiend friends to have a taste and I'll get back to you on the verdict!

31/08/2021

Very carefully separating the seeds from the Chaff of these lovely milk thistles.

I will be saving some of the seeds for replanting next year as these are annuals (and
also invasive so I recommend putting these
wee stunners in a big pot if you want to grow them)

The rest of the seeds I will be using in some of my herbal tea remedies. 💚

More widely known for its benefits on your liver (us scottish should have this plant as a mandatory garden feature) but also aids in breastfeeding and reducing blood sugar levels among other beneficial properties

FYI - I recommend taking out life insurance when harvesting these.... It's not a pretty process

15/07/2021

Perfect time for harvesting rose petals in my garden.

If you are lucky enough to have a rose bush that is free from chemicals and any busy roadside (nasty fumes spoil our lovely plants) then I would suggest plucking the petals from the roses (only the petals so we can still help the bees and wait for the rosehips to ripen)

I will be drying my rose petals and using them for facial toners in the form of a spray and will be adding them to herbal teas.

Rose water facial toner can:

Help balance the PH of the skin
Soothe skin irritation
Reduce redness (due to the anti-inflammatory properties)
And has been known to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

07/07/2021

Beautiful bouquet of yarrow, lemon thyme and lemon balm.

Cutting the old growth to encourage new growth.

I left the flowers to bloom on the thyme for the first round of cuttings so the bees could enjoy.

This particular bouquet will be dried and used in herbal tea blends - the lemon thyme is luscious as well as beneficial for coughs and stomach issues (along with many other amazing properties)

Can't wait for the next harvest so I can make some lovely skincare products out of it! 🍃💚

05/07/2021

Head on over to my shop to grab one of my last 4 bottles of Cedarwood Beard Oil

FULL DISCLOSURE: These are discounted due to the expiry date of the end of October this year! - As all the ingredients are in fact natural, October is the date I feel most comfortable with them being used for maximum effectiveness on the skin and hair, after this date it is still usable, however the potency of the healing oils won't be as high as it will be right now.

04/07/2021

Rehoming my baby marshmallow plants in their shiny new bog garden!!

Traditionally these plants are used to aid in the healing of sore throats.

I, personally, will be making gummies from the roots (a good reason why you should have these in containers, so the roots are easily accessible) and herbal teas from the leaves that will help with bronchitis and coughs.

If you have a patch in your garden or just fancy going down the nostalgia route of puddling about in boggy mud, I highly recommend these plants for your collection. 💚🍃

27/06/2021

***NEW PRODUCT***

Ginger Pine Rub! - £7.50 for 30ml

You know when you think you're a superhuman, and then your muscles decide to have an absolute temper tantrum to remind you who's boss? This is your "calm down" cure. Those words never work on an angry person but this salve will work on your muscles once you placate them with a little massage.

Now available on: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KorvidaeKrafts

22/06/2021

It took a hot minute but I finally got my new product ready for sale!!!

All natural, vegan, Dandy-Hands hand salve. Ideal for dry, chapped hands and any other areas of the skin that might need your undying love of moisture! Ideal for climbers, gardeners and you tough legends that work outdoors all year round.

We recommend that you don't attempt to open any lids/jars for at least 15 minutes after rubbing this into your hands, otherwise the frustration will be real and an unexpected rage for the need of jam will shock you to your very soul.

Grab a wee look at all the ingredients and how they can benefit your skin and ultimately your entire well-being.

Hope the summer isn't drying all you lovely beauties out too much!

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