“It is easy to decide on what is wrong to wear to a party, such as deep-sea diving equipment or a pair of large pillows, but deciding what is right is much trickier.”
~ Lemony Snicket, The Slippery Slope
Hello Lovelies,
I promised that during our Journal Challenge I would be having a weekly giveaway and a few little facebook parties.
So…
We’re going to start with some beautiful handmade runes, carved into carnelian. I love using runes for guidance. They give you new perspectives on existing issues, and insights into possible courses of action or patterns of thinking. I especially love these carnelian runes for two reasons: 1 – they are made from carnelian, a stone that was first given to me by my aboriginal aunties, and which is a powerful crystal for physical healing, clear thought and insights, energy and action, and 2 – I come from a strong Viking heritage, which is where runestones first originated. So to my mind this wonderful set combines the best of those energies.
For a chance to win these gorgeous magical stones add your name to the comments at the bottom of the page for a place in the draw. For additional entries in the draw go over to the Cauldrons and Cupcakes facebook page. Add your name to the post about the rune draw and get an additional place. If you share this post or the facebook post on social media you get five extra places in the draw for every share.
I’ll put all of your names into a hat and make the final draw at 6pm Brisbane time on Wednesday November 5. The winner will be announced on facebook straight after the draw, and then on the blog the following day.
And the facebook party?
I’ll be over at the Cauldrons and Cupcakes facebook page at 11am today (Saturday 1st November, Brisbane time) and again tomorrow afternoon at 4pm (Sunday 2nd November, Brisbane time). I’ll be hanging out, answering your questions, chatting, drinking tea, and saying hi. Also, expect a few little extra magical giveaways. Why? Because I LOVE YOU!!!
Can’t make the party? Just like our facebook page, and then leave us a message. I’ll be sure to answer it during the party for you.
Okay, I’m off to start my NaNoWriMo challenge and get a decent wordcount happening before breakfast. Wish me luck!
Lots of love, Nicole xoxo
Super amazing runes. There is a beach that i used to go to in California when I lived there where there were small bits of carnelian. I used to spend happy hours on my belly like a seal looking through the piles of rocks! I would love these runes! Happy day to you Nicole!
Hi Nicole – I loved it when you used the Runes on retreat – I would love to be entered in the comp.
Cheers Sue Girl
Marianne Clifford. Runes would be awesome.
Teresa@sweetveg.org. Lovely runes!!
If I am not too late, I’d love to gibe it a try. Thanks Nicole. Cecile Dupré
Caroline J – these runes look absolutely beautiful Nicole, what a wonderful giveaway.
Hope Ben is doing well, Cx
Andrea Schreiber — throwing my name into the hat! Carnelian! Runes! Omg.
These are beautiful. I would be honored to win these.
What a gorgeous set of rune stones! Thanks for the giveaway!
Avery Werner — throwing my name in the ring. Thank you for this fun opportunity!
Kim calamos 🙂
They are beautiful!!!!
Beautiful!
Hi Nicole, Always look forward to your email each day.Love your dogs! Would love those wonderful carnelian runes. Love and many blessings. Wendy x
Looks like I’m # 59! Thanks Nicole! I’d love for my name to be put in your magic hat! Paula. : )
I love Runes too and these carnelian ones are beautiful!
Geraldine
They are beautiful. I’d love to play with them!
Leigh
I love runes and have tried to actually carve wood ones. I link to my celtic heritage also. Carnelian is a super crystal. 🙂
Wow what fun Nicole …I’m blowing a a little kiss to the universe for good luck .
Cherry Harris …I’m in .
Lots of kisses for Ben for his fast recovery and plant one or two on each of your dogs for long suffering and one for you for good measure . It’s Nov 1st a day of celebration .
Yes I am completely mad and love it . Fingers and toes crossed .
Cherryx
H Mary Place. And Thank you. Hope Ben continues to improve
A tidbit: I am passing along this past week’s journaling prompt to family of mine because it was just so helpful. Could not have come at a better time. So very thankful to have had a prompt to organize my thoughts-I’ve been struggling with picking up on and absorbing energies and mannerisms that do not belong to me. So this grounding is wonderful. Feeling much more like myself again. Big help. Thank you and have a blessed week!
(Entry: Megan K.T.)
Tallulah Cook ❤️
Yes please!
Oh YESSSS… the Runes are absolutely beautiful! I’ve been using a set of white flat marble ones since 1991 — that’s the year my now departed friend Michael introduced me to them. Would love to win those… crossing fingers 🙂 xox
Deirdre Meegan, what a gorgeous gift for someone!
Thank you so much for your blog – it is always such a pleasure to read. The runes are lovely, please add me to the draw. Hope Ben is feeling better. Bonnie
Chris Harris…. Very nice 🙂
Would love to be put in the draw.
I don’t have a set of runes and I would love to have them to add to my toolkit!
Happy Halloween from the States.
Also, mindful Day of the Dead tomorrow.
Karen
These are beautiful Nicole, would love a new set. I have had a set for 20 years or so that was missing the protection rune xxx
Sara Capacci 🙂 this is magic!
This is the first time I have ever left a comment so YES please add me to your lovely runes giveaway. Thank you so much for your blog I look forward to it everyday. Elise
✨Rebecca J 💎 Leonard 🐝🌸🐉🌜🌞🌝🌚
Magical xxx
I love your blog & those runes are so much prettier than the ones I made several years ago!
I would love to gift these to my friend Heather. Her Birthday is next month! 😀
Oooh people coming out of the woodwork 🙂 All good fun. Looking forward to ‘chatting’ around 11am after yoga for me. Don’t wear your fingers out with all that writing !!! xxxx
Love these carnelian runes!
Runes carved into Carnelian would be an amazing gift that I know nothing of but if they are a stone for physical healing and insight I would cherish them forever. Need some insight, life seems to be so heavy and making me physically unwell. Thanks Nicole for all you share it means so much to all who read your blog every day.
Love these! Beautiful color and shine.
Tammy!!!!
i’ve not worked a lot with runes, but the symbols are intriguing, carnelian is a lovely nurturing stone – enjoy the party! sx
Soooo excitement! Have an über fine day, love Sue 💜xxx
Sanja’s entry! Wishing you a wonderful flow of words for the NaNoWriMo challenge.
Love <3
Oh lordy, these are gorgeous!!
Thank you Nicole for all that you do.
Good luck with the writing see you in nano space.
Love & hugs
Anita Hoffman xo
P.s hope Ben is feeling better 🙂
Please add my name in if there’s room in that wonderful hat! Thank you 🙂 x
Thank you Nicole for your kindness. I would be honoured to own a rune, however whoever wins it will need it most.
Thanks Natalie
Thanks Nicole just the photo of these runes brings tingles. Thanks for the opportunity. Love light and rainbows to all. Jocelyn xo
Adding my name, shared and posted. Loving being in the draw to win these very special runes. 💝💝💝
Thank you, you are often a life saver for me. Bless!
Beautiful!!
Karen Rasmussen …these are gorgeous Nicole. What a special gift.
I would love to win those runes!
They are so beautiful. Thanks for this delicious offering Nicole.
😊💜 Simone de Haas
Hi Nicole……would love to be entered in the draw……..and I will share your post. Would love to join in the party……however, I am marrying a couple today and will be traveling to the wedding, so won’t be around at those times…….I hope you all have fun. xxx
Love you too <3
Hi Nicole, these runes are absolutely beautiful! I can’t wait to win them! 😀 Blessings!
Trish Bursill
Love them. So beautiful. I’ve added my name to the Facebook and shared there too. Thank you for the opportunity – Leisa Zoeller
Love these. Blessed Samhain to you, Nicole.
I am so excited to be entered into the drawing for the runes. Thank you Nicole!
I will be the first name for the 1/11/14, thank you 🐶
Amie…I hope I win, their lovely xo
I’m so excited that I’ve already put your names into my hat!!! Good luck, early birds 🙂
So excited about the Journaling Challenge!
Nancy Ritz
I love runes! I used to have a set that belonged to my mum when I was growing up but no longer have them.
Penny
Consuelo G. Thanks, Nicole!!!
Alissa!!!! These are magical! – What a fun game Nicole!
eileen hileman
Kristie H.
Yes please to being entered. Thanks for your blog 🙂
Kimberly Black – these are beautiful!