Journal
Berchta & Frau Perchta: Two Faces of an Alpine Goddess
She is known by many names, such as Berchta, Frau Perchta, and the White Lady, and her story reveals how the sacred feminine transforms under the weight of morphing belief systems…
The Many Sides of the Queen of Hearts
The Queen of Hearts, a regal figure that has captured the imaginations of many throughout history, is a symbol of power, passion, and sometimes, peril…
Introducing Three Sisters: A Playful Paper Doll Series for Creative Expression
Introducing Three Sisters. The paper dolls, with their unique personalities and themes, are more than just toys..
A Hidden Gem: The Story Behind the Christmas Pickle
Part of the charm of the Christmas pickle tradition lies in the anticipation it creates. Families gather around the tree as they embark on the annual search for the hidden pickle ornament…
Mari Lwyd: A Welsh Winter Tradition
As communities come together to celebrate the winter season Mari Lwyd gallops through the Welsh countryside, a symbol of resilience, community, and the enduring magic of folklore…
Belsnickel: A Quirky Christmas Companion
Belsnickel is often portrayed as a quirky and enigmatic figure, distinct from the benevolent St. Nicholas or the fearsome Krampus…
A Dark Side of the Holidays: Exploring the Legend of Krampus
Amidst the twinkling lights and cheerful carols, there lurks a darker figure from European folklore – Krampus…
Erika’s Attic: Bringing Crafty Fun to your Atelier With No Shame
Introducing Erika’s Attic, a place where artistic ideas can be explored, appreciated, and enjoyed by a wider audience. I’d like to take a moment to address the stigma behind crafting.
The Oracle Project -An Unnamed Deck
I'm excited to share with you the process of creating a new oracle deck. I'm creating the imagery for this divination set through the use of my own hand-crafted black walnut ink…
Erika’s Some-Nonsense Black Walnut Ink Recipe
Try your hand at making your own natural ink using black walnuts. Ink-making is both satisfying, and fun to work with…
It All Started With A Bird
Welcome to my first journal post! In this journal, I’ll share inspiration, artwork, studies, experiments, and whatever else I may get up to. It’ll be my journey in starting a design and artist studio. I’m at the beginning of transitioning from what I was doing to what I want to do now.
