Wednesday 28 December 2016

Haul: Birthday / Yule / Christmas Gifts 2016


Christmas (and birthday) presents - Amazing Himalayan rock salt lamp Mum & Stepdad got me for Christmas, Amazing altered mirror, custom made t-shirt, rune cards, tarot cards, decorative tape and dragons blood Incense from my friend Jackie for my birthday and Christmas, 12yo sister got me this skull and crossbones cushion and 25yo brother got me the oh so expensive Madame Endora's Fortune Cards (which I'm using as weekly Oracle cards constantly on display) & Tarot Book. I love everything so so much. Mum & Stepdad also got me this craft workbench which my brother spent most of birthday building for me :3 - spoilt.





Yule Tide, Christmas & Other Seasonal Holiday Blessings!! 

Birthday - 20th December (1988)
Amazon Wish List - https://www.amazon.co.uk/registry/wishlist/21YQE1T6NFGFT

Love & Light, Imogen  

Monday 19 December 2016

Personal: Postponed!!

Yule tidings & seasons greetings!!

Forgive me I fell off the face of the planet?  I had such great hope and ambitions perhaps too much.  I literally didn't get much further than putting the witches datebook into a Filofax A5 (don't do it!) then having no room for anything else..  Amazing how much a bit of washi tape can bulk up pages!! Then home life, family life, medical life and a whole list of excuses has taken over.  I'll be back to do what I can when I can but sad I need to work on my priorities and life goals. Hmm..  

Imogen

Saturday 26 November 2016

⋆ Video PPWWMM2 Datebook into Planner ⋆

Note.  For anyone considering doing this..  Don't it makes the planner too bulky!!

Putting Llewellyn's Witches' Datebook 2017
into A5 Pagan Planner (Filofax Metropol)

Please see YouTube Video Description for Links and Other Information..


 PPWWMM1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Lw_iLEjkts

⋆ Philofaxy (free printable planner inserts) - http://philofaxy.blogspot.co.uk/p/diary-inserts.html


Facebook Groups:
The Witches Resources - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewitchesintent/
Pagan Planners - https://www.facebook.com/groups/paganplannergroup/
Goth Planners - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1067878423256124/
YouTube Pagans - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ytpagans/
PAUK (Planner Addicts UK) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1101892729839831/
Rhomany's Other Realm - https://www.facebook.com/groups/witchywednesdays/



BB Imogen #PPWWMM

Find mii:  The best way to find me is through my website @ https://missimoinsane.webs.com/ which has all the links.  But I'll quick link some here for you :3

For Behind The Scenes Follow Me On Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/missimoinsane/ But In Other News I'm Now On Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/missimoinsane Finally Check Out What Pagan Jewellery & More I'm Selling On Etsy @ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/missimoinsane  

Sunday 20 November 2016

⋆ WW: Beginner "Witches" Study! ⋆

Merry Meet Lovelies!!


Thinking out loud..! So a lady asked me (on my introduction to PPWWMM video I posted on my YouTube @ imogenakamissimoinsane) for some suggestions to books since I had mentioned, at length, about the price tag that comes with doing the Wicca A Year And A Day 366 book due to the shopping list requirements..

I pondered upon what she had asked knowing that when I first started out there was no YouTube and being in the broom closet at that time the only study opportunities I had were the internet... I couldn't really have books (not that I could have afforded them). But armed with that and a printer.. I was able to research, study, write, print out, highlight, make notes and combine all this in plastic document sleeves in 3 rather large and extensive ring binders which I was always swapping and changing and moving things about. - This became somewhat of my first Book of Shadows (BOS).

For the first 2-3 years before I officially started practicing this is what I did, I studied and I studied everything. Armed with a knowledge that not everyone's personal opinion (or their practice) is right but at the same time it's not wrong!! And this is why I class myself as a Witch / Pagan / Eclectic Wiccan - because I take what parts from various walks of life, practices, religions etc and apply what feels right to me to my path and my journey and my practice etc.

While study is something I still do, and pretty much daily, there's always more to be learnt / taught!! So I suggested to her a YouTuber by the name of The Gothic Enchantress of whom did a video called "Tips for beginner witches!!!" and I personally think if you write down every 'key word' she says.. Google and study each word, not only would it be a fantastic starting point for beginners but a great refresh to formed practitioners. - Plus a huge crossover and/or education to not just none witches but to those of pagan and similar faith or interested to learn (more) and those with no knowledge other than the Hollywood Notions of what witchcraft, witches, pagans and occult etc actually is..



Share: Video & Full Credit Goes To YouTuber The Gothic Enchantress - Thank you!!
Video & Full Credit Goes To YouTuber

Task
1. Go grab matterials to be able to jot down notes. Such as a note book and pens / computer, writing software and a keyboard / phone and writing app.
2. Watch the video through at least twice, (perhaps the first time just watch and the second make notes) rewind if you have too, but write down all key words that are said. 
3. Make a plan to study these words even if it's only one word a day or one word a week and really focus and research and learn (you may even learn some words or terms you were very confident about their meanings will suprise you!).

I hope that might be of use to you!!
BB Imogen Xx #PPWWMM

⋆ Video PPWWMM1 Introduction ⋆

Note.  For anyone considering doing this..  Don't it makes the planner too bulky!!

Please see YouTube Video Description for Links and Other Information..



BB Imogen #PPWWMM

For Behind The Scenes Follow Me On Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/missimoinsane/ But In Other News I'm Now On Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/missimoinsane Finally Check Out What Pagan Jewellery & More I'm Selling On Etsy @ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/missimoinsane  

Wednesday 9 November 2016

- I'm Starting A New Adventure!!


I'm doing a new Blog / YouTube Series called " Pagan Planner, Witchy Words & Magickal Makes " to find out more see my blog: 

⋆ Pre-Introduction: Pagan Planner, Witchy Words & Magickal Makes ⋆


Hey Lovelies and Merry Meet All, 

It's Imogen (aka missimoinsane) - For those who don't know me I'm from the England and can I be found on my website at http://www.missimoinsane.webs.com and of course on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/c/Imogenakamissimoinsane - Welcome!!

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I thought I'd put together a YouTube and blog series in aid to help each other, grow and learn as well as be more active and perhaps even organised.  So this new blog / YouTube series will be based on some of the things in my Witchy / Pagan / Eclectic Wiccan Path or the parts of which I am willing to share (as I do still want to keep, for the most part, my practice sacred and private)..  This new series will be called  "Pagan Planner, Witchy Words & Magickal Makes" (PPWWMM) and will consist of the following themes...

  • Pagan Planner:
I am wanting to put together a planner for myself.  Outside of my Filofax personal and make is an A5 size.  I am wanting to do this as after 12+ years of practice (inc' 2+ out the broom closet) I am doing Wicca 366 A Year And A Day.  While I am not strictly Wiccan.. more Eclectic and taking what works from a multitude of practices to apply to my Witchy..  Pagan.. Spiritual path.

So by putting together a planner like a Filofax, Kikki-K, Paperchase Planner or what ever style of Planner would work best for you - I suggest binder rings or something you can add too even just a regular binder.  I will be looking at building a planner based system that helps me/you keep on top of.. plan and record Ritual, Moon / Celestial Phases, Spells, And generally any and all practice I/you deem fit to include.  This may or may not include a BOS (Book of Shadows) be it full, mini, part, sister, notes, pre-bos (to add to your BOS later) etc etc.  But is aimed around the idea of a Planner system.  

I, as mentioned, currently use a Personal Filofax which covers everything Calendar / To Do's / Journal aka Diary / Personal Information and well everything else.  Ranging from Medical stuff, Health, Disability, Plans, Appointments, Dates, Moon Phases, Sabbats, Holidays, Birthdays, Events,  Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly To Do and well you get my point.. its a lot.. so having a separate and dedicated space will work much better but still I will be working on how to incorporate the two (most likely with DIY stickers using sticky labels and stamps or hand drawn images - I will do a tutorial or two on this at a later date).


  • Witchy Words:
A mixture of blogging and vlogging parts of my Witchy / Pagan / Eclectic Wiccan path / journey / experience / thoughts / ideas ... etc.  May possibly include some Thrift Shop Hauls / Hauls leaning towards my practice.  Tips & Tricks, Starter / Low Budget Advice.  Study and Practice.  Adventures and Outings.  And well a whole bunch more.


  • Magickal Makes:
Various tutorials on making things which fall under the "Magickal" banner of being Pagan or Witchy or Wiccan or Druid or Shaman etc etc.  Maybe just simply Gothic, Bohemian, Gypsy inspired stuff etc etc.  But will most likely to be Planner related, Home decor, Altar tools / magick items, Jewellery (which I'll also have on my Etsy) and much more...  

Aside from the planner I intend to do DIY on some ideas I have right now in aid to teach you how to design and print your own planner inserts, all you need is a computer and the ability to print documents..  DIY Planner Dividers & Pagemarks.  DIY Pagan Planner Charms (Which I'll also be selling on my Etsy https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/missimoinsane if you're in the UK or contact me if you're outside of the UK but interested.  And/Or see my Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/creationsofmissimoinsane).  DIY custom stickers using sticky notes and stamps.  - And so much more..


If any of this appeals to you why not follow this blog and/or me on YouTube or other social media like Insagram https://www.instagram.com/missimoinsane/ I'd also love to hear from you, make friends and you can of course give me ideas for what you wish to see from me or share the things you're doing!!

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Please note this is my path and my journey.  Everything I say / do I believe in because it's right for me.  In no way am I saying it is correct, the way, the only way and if you do things different you're wrong.  Infact I encourage you to share how you do things...  Not just in practice and beliefs but in your creations magickal and otherwise.

I may also deviate as YouTube is my personal channel it's about me.  So there will be none Witchy / Pagan etc content such as spookyboxclub.com subscription box unboxing videos, regular planner videos, regular craft videos, storage, room/craft space updates etc etc but I'm hoping to be more my Witchy self on my channel.  And of course this blog. 

So Merry Meet Again and I look forward to growing and hopefully part of that will be me also growing with you..


Blessed Be, Imogen Xx

Ps. Also feel free to join over 1300 members on my Facebook group @ The Witches Resource - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewitchesintent

#PPWWMM

Sunday 30 October 2016

"Shopping List: Wicca 366 A YEAR AND A DAY - TR"



I'm starting this over tomorrow, while I've done the year and a day 4 times I've only done the first half of this before finances hit me..  It's quite expensive but I feel like I need to get back on track and I seem to be more magickally productive when I have something to work from.  Perhaps once this is over I should look for a coven?  Hmm...  Anyways.  The shopping list of requirements for this book... (hope I haven't missed anything!) Ps. Where it says * means amount of days needed.


SHOPPING LIST


o   12 white taper candle
o   6  orange taper candle
o   10 d.green taper candle
o   1 l.green taper candle
o   2 indigo taper candle
o   7 yellow taper candle
o   17 red taper candle
o   5 black taper candle
o   7 d.blue taper candle
o   1 l.blue taper candle
o   2 brown taper candle
o   6 purple taper candle
o   1 bluey/greeny taper candle

Tea lights ****
o   7 yellow any size candles
o   5 white any size candles
o   5 black any size candles
o   3 red any size candles
o   2 blue any size candles
o   1 green any size candles

o   Several red candles or a bonfire.

o   Rosemary essential oil ******
o   Lily essential oil **
o   Patchouli essential oil *****
o   Sage essential oil ***
o   Pine essential oil ****
o   Bay essential oil ***
o   Myrrh essential oil **
o   Basil essential oil *
o   Honeysuckle essential oil *
o   Rose essential oil *****
o   Jasmine essential oil ****
o   Apple essential oil *
o   Lavender essential oil ***
o   Cinnamon essential oil ****
o   Cedar essential oils *
o   Carnation essential oils *
o   Chamomile essential oils **
o   Bergamot essential oils *
o   Eucalyptus essential oils **
o   Lilac essential oils **
o   Clove essential oils *
o   Lotus Essential oils *
o   Anise essential oils *
o   Frankincense essential oils *
o   Musk essential oils *
o   Cucumber essential oils *
o   Vegetable glycerine *************

o   1/8oz Dried Holly
o   1/2oz Pine needles
o   1/2oz dried mistletoe
o   1/8oz mullen leaves
o   1/8oz wormwood leaf
o   1/4oz of myrrh resin.
o   1/4oz of meadowsweet
o   1/4oz powdered oak bark
o   4oz powdered sandalwood
o   1/4oz mugwort
o   1/8oz star anise
o   1/4oz  cinnamon bark
o   1/2oz pine bark
o   1/2oz frankincense powder
o   1/2oz benzoin
o   1oz white sage
o   Fresh basil 5-6 leaves 
o   1/2oz Dried mandrake root
o   1/4oz  powdered acorns
o   1/4oz dittany or crete
o   1/2oz cedar
o   1/4 tsp ground cinnamon.
o   1/4 tsp ground ginger
o   1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
o   1/4 dry bay laurel
o   1 tsp coltsfoot
o   2 tsp cinquefoil
o   1 tsp rose petals
o   1/4 juniper
o   A sack of bird seed
o   Flax seed
o   Almonds
o   1 tsp dry crushed almonds
o   2 tsp vanilla extract
o   2 tbsp white copal
o   1 tsp hemp seed - if poss
o   4 dried stalks of wheat or 4 dried flowers with stem and bud attached.
o   1 tsp dried oats
o   2 tsp fenugreek seed
o   2 handfuls corn kernels
o   Corn husks 6-8 pieces
o   1 tsp dried blessed thistle
o   A small jar of dried corn
o   1 tsp mandrake root
o   1/4oz Myrrh powder
o   2 tbsp eucalyptus leaves
o   2 tbsp angelica leaves
o   2 tbsp Bay leaves 
o   1/2oz patchouli
o   2 tsp storax
o   1/4 Hyssop
o   2 tbsp woodruff
o   Star anise
o   Poppy seed
o   Yarrow
o   Cinquefoil
o   Hemp

o   frankincense resin
o   myrrh resin

o   2 pints Brown ale
o   1/2 pint sherry or white wine
o   4Oz sugar
o   3-4 apples
o   1/2 lemon
o   Small piece of cheese, bread or fruit.
o   Bucket that contains milk and water
o   Several hardboiled eggs
o   Fresh white egg
o   One pint spring water (bottle)
o   Dried iris, rose or dandelion (whole head)
o   A flower with lots of petals like a rose. A different one such as a daisy.
o   1Oz fresh rose petals
o   An apple
o   Bunch of small flowers
o   Yellow flower petals#
o   3 large white eggs
o   Zest from 1 orange
o   Red wine or fruit juice
o   Baked food such as cake or bread
o   1/2 tsp lemon zest
o   1/4oz poppy seed
o   Baked good (cake / bread)
o   Muffins
o   Wine or juice
o   Sprig fresh rosemary
o   Vinegar
o   a lemon
o   1 bottle of wine
o   Lemon juice
o   Honey
o   Wreath base
o   Dragons blood ink (we make)
o   Quill
o   Ash from my yule log
o   Sea salt
o   Salt
o   Poppy seeds
o   Photo of deceased relatives
o   An altar cloth (any material, pref dark colour)
o   Handful of flowers in vase
o   Small bowl
o   Small dish
o   Cauldron or burn pan
o   Gold leaf (few sheets)
o   A 6x6 inch square green cloth
o   Gold thread
o   Sewing needle
o   A broom / besom
o   An engraving tool such as a working knife.
o   Wool
o   A small planter or pot
o   A silvery coin
o   A sunflower seed
o   Potting soil
o   12inch branch taken from any tree.
o   12inch floral wire
o   8 ft bright coloured ribbon
o   Sour stones
o   Bundle of twigs from local tree
o   Straw or dried moss
o   Dried flowers
o   Sand/stones
o   Small piece of topaz or gold
o   Clear glass container
o   A boline (small sickle) or paring knife
o   Ordinary plain garden sickle
o   1/4 Oz black polyurethane paint
o   1/4 Oz Red polyurethane paint
o   A thin detailing paintbrush
o   5 smooth sticks or branches about 8 inch long and 1/4 thick.
o   5 pieces of 6" x 1" white ribbon.
o   A wooden or silver platter
o   Pruning shears or saw.
o   12inch red ribbon
o   A thrilled (burn pan).
o   Muslin or cheese cloth pouch
o   Your wand
o   An athame
o   Clay
o   Large empty coffee mate tin
o   Rolling pin
o   Ceramic / enamel paint in black
o   Bowl for infusing water
o   An Asperger (can use salt pot diy)
o   Percussive music (clangs or bangs lol)
o   Quartz Crystal Point 
o   5 inch round mirror
o   Cheese cloth 
o   12 inch red cord
o   Red thread and needle
o   An empty clear glass jar
o   Old razors, rusty nails, pins, needles, tacks etc
o   A tarot (nor Oracle) deck
o   Empty picture frame
o   High gloss black paint - spray paint
o   Purple or black silk to cover "mirror".
o   Runes