When we chose Norway as the Scandinavian country we’d study for geography club, it was really all about the Vikings. The clothes, longboats, food, and way of life is fascinating Really, what little boy could resist? My rough and tumble boy certainly wasn't one to resist the topic, and frankly, my girls were just as excited
Collectable mini Viking shields in various patterns. Hang them for display or play with them in mini battles. 3 1/4 inch round birch 1/4 thick with handle/hanger on back 1/4 thick and center boss Patterns to chose from: 1- X 2 - Tree of Life 3 - Viking Dragon 4 - Dara Knot 5 - Dash 6 - Flared X 7 - Triskelion 8 - Quarter 9 = Valknut 10 - Ships 11 - Shield Maiden 12 - Swirl 13 - Vegvisir Choice of: Silver boss Black boss Looking for an Ax to go with your shield go to: https://www.etsy.com/SpellboundEngravings/listing/1352762478/pencil-ax-viking-battle-ax-fancy-pencils?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1670610603917
One of my son’s Christmas presents was a the set of How to Train your Dragon books written by Cressida Cowell. I must admit that I when I ordered the set I was not sure if it was going to be…
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Viking Knit. Necklaces and bracelets made of wire. Wire Wrap tutorial.Today we will weave the Viking Knit necklace. Valeriy Vorobev.
10 Viking Explorer Project Ideas and Make a Trollen Wheel Viking Braid. I have a varied list of 10 Viking explorer project ideas to get you started on a wonderful hands-on unit study.
Viking Braids - Make a Trollen Wheel: A Trollen Wheel is a tool for making patterned cords or ropes which dates back centuries. There is some debate about whether Vikings actually used these or not, but it is a popular craft for children at medieval fairs and Viking-age reenactments non…
Made simply from an old box, These little cardboard box Viking shields are so much fun to make and play with!
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Make this awesome cardboard shield from your viking costume with this FREE template.
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A fun recipe for cooking with kids whilst learning about the Vikings. This is similar to the bread that would have been eaten by the chief of the village and tastes great with either stew or butter and honey.
Viking Braids - Make a Trollen Wheel: A Trollen Wheel is a tool for making patterned cords or ropes which dates back centuries. There is some debate about whether Vikings actually used these or not, but it is a popular craft for children at medieval fairs and Viking-age reenactments non…
Teacher’s Notes THE LAST VIKING – teachers’ notes (pdf) THE LAST VIKING RETURNS – teachers’ notes with ACARA hyperlinks (pdf) Each set of teachers’ notes include…
If you don't have any ideas, here are 17 DIY Viking chair plans you can refer to. Be it a first-time or experienced woodworkers, you’ll find at least one
Item description These Viking paper helmets are great for a cute school craft project. Buy once and print as many times as you need. Includes: Viking paper helmet straight horns (colored) Viking paper crown straight horns (for coloring) These paper headbands are ready to be printed, cut, and enjoyed. —————————————————————————– Your file will be available directly after payment. If you run into any problems with getting access to the files please let me know and I will send them to your e-mail. Please note that this is a DIGITAL download of the files. You will need to print and cut them out yourself. Suggestions: Use a thicker/cardstock type of paper for a more durable/quality crown! Add glitter and rhinestones for extra sparkle All paper crowns are for personal and classroom use only. Do not resell, redistribute or alter these crowns in any way for profit!
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Kids will have fun practicing math and literacy skills while learning about the Vikings for Kids with these FREE Vikings Worksheets!
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What you should know about Viking heritage. Where Finns Vikings or were they just pheasants or slaves of the Vikings.
Easy Viking Ship Craft for Kids for a Viking unit study. Made out of recycled materials from home. Great for history fair projects and small world play.
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Sail into a fun history lesson about the vikings for kids with this explorer lesson with a DIY Viking boat, activites, & free printables.
Viking Door Sign/decoration that can be used for party decor or a door hanger. Great for your Viking themed party or Door decoration.
This is a set of handmade bone dice based on archaeological Viking Age finds from Sweden. The set comes with a handstitched leather pouch and rules for two dice games. Dice games (Old Norse: Taflkast) were popular during the Viking Age. A dice pouch was easily carried in the belt and all that was required to play the game was a flat surface. 1 x Long 4-sided bone die based on an original find from Hejnum, Gotland. 2 x Large 6-sided bone dice, based on an original find from Ed, Uppland. 4 x Small 6-sided bone dice, based on an original find from Adre, Gotland. 1 x Handstitched leather pouch. 1 x Rules sheet for two dice games.
A fun DIY on how to make a cardboard helmet with horns for an impressive kids viking costume.
We have been learning about Vikings in My Father's World, Rome to the Reformation . Today, we made Viking runestones. We were supposed to ...
Skjoldehamn hood pattern and measurements for myself. Includes link to a helpful article by Lady Kate and exact numbers for the hood size.
This beautiful amulet is hand-carved in the form of a crow's skull. Traditional Scandinavian artwork. Completely handmade. Feel your inimitability and uniqueness together with our products. Moose antlers hand-carved. Be sure that you are buying an item that no one else will have. Our products may be similar, but each item is unique and different because it is hand-carved. Size about 6 cm (2.36 inches) All of the Norse gods are complex in their powers. None is responsible for just one thing, and there is significant overlap between the different gods. Odin’s sphere of activity is particularly broad. He was the god of war, wisdom, poetry, death, runes, and magic. Odin is described as a mature wise man wearing a hat and cloak and with a long beard. He has one eye, having sacrificed it for wisdom at Mimir’s well, and carrying his spear Gungnir. Odin had many other attributes, reflecting his complexity as a deity. The most constant companions of Odin were the ravens whose names respectively were Huginn and Muninn. These two ravens were let to fly out to observe the Nine Worlds and returned to Asgard to tell Odin what they had witnessed. They perched on Odin’s shoulders and whispered into his ears what they saw. Maybe because of this, ravens became the symbol of Odin’s thought and mental power. They also became one of the most respected creatures in Norse mythology. The value of Odin's Crow amulet stems from Celtic beliefs. This talisman: awakens powerful internal energy; opens the doors of intuition; endows with the highest divine wisdom; protects against false decisions; strengthens spiritual and physical strength. Amulet made of antlers/bone. Due to their strength and durability since ancient times, the horns/antlers of animals were used in the manufacture of weapons and jewelry. Care: - Do not wet, because antler is an organic material - wearing with pleasure. You can see more products at the link https://www.etsy.com/shop/BoneCarvingArt?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1143472316&search_query=raven+crow Thank you for visiting my store https://www.etsy.com/shop/BoneCarvingArt?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&page=1#items Good shopping. Best regards, Oksana.
The Vikings were made up of various groups of explorers, warriors and merchants who conquered and pillaged their way through parts of Western Europe from the 8
Cardboard Props: How to Make a Viking Hammer / Thors Hammer- Mjolnir: Another Gangshow 2012 prop, this year i was required to make a cardboard Thor's hammer or Mjölnir ... This instructable is made mostly of cardboard, glue and pure dumb luck... If you like it rate it , if you make it show me Biggsy
When I was in Norway this summer, I visited the Norsk Folkemuseum to see the famous Stave Church, sample the fresh-made Lefsa and Geitost (goat cheese pronounced “Yay Toast!”) in the museum’s 16th century village, and check out their huge collection of Norwegian and Sami clothing, furniture and weapons. What I didn’t expect to see at this …
Welcome to the first installation of our House Cleansing Ceremony! Instead of presenting you with an overwhelming amount of information in a single post, I've decided to divide the House Cleansing Ceremony into four parts. The first three parts will detail the three major activities that occurred within the ritual: A negativity banishing spell, a bowl of blessed items and this, a protective rune chain! About the Elder Futhark Runes and Bind Runes Before I proceed, I'd like to give you a very, very brief introduction to runes. Call it Elder Futhark Runes 101 Super-Lite. Runes are symbols with specific meaning. They were typically a part of a now-obsolete alphabet, though there are rune sets that have no alphabetal meaning. Most commonly attributed as "runes" is the Norse alphabet. There are three distinct generations of that alphabet, but I prefer the oldest, called Elder Futhark. In Elder Futhark, there are 24 distinct runes, each with different alphabetical, numerological and magickal meanings. While often considered divination tools, that's not actually the runes' primary function. These markings can be used to claim, protect and charge. They're perfect for charms and talismans, as well as magickal names and spells. Once you are very, very comfortable and well-versed with the runes, you can begin combining individual runes aesthetically to make bind runes. These bind runes contain personalized meanings that reinforce the magick behind them. Before you continue, please note that I do not believe in reversed, inverted or merkstave positions. This is a personal choice I've made along my journey that suits me well. You may not have the same experience. Also remember that I've mentioned that bind runes are very personal. While I did borrow some bind runes, many of the bind runes below I created myself. These bind runes were created with my personal beliefs against merkstave runes. You are more than welcome to use them! I have no problem with that. However, bind runes and rune chains you construct entirely yourself will be better aligned with your personal energy! Planning the Rune Chain Like any good creative project, the rune chain began with a plan: I decided along the way to include simple runes and bind runes in a way that flowed into what we most wanted. Originally, I was going to go to my local craft store and purchase flattened wooden pieces. Using markers, I was going to inscribe the runes on each piece, then glue them to ribbon to hang. It wasn't ideal, but there were several reasons for this plan: (1) I did not own a drill to make the proper holes in the wooden plates and (2) I did not want to take any wood from our current residence to create a protective rune chain for a different living space, particularly with all the problems we'd had with the apartment we were previously living in. However, fellow CNF member and friend Kira presented a different option! At her home, she had the available tools to not only create the runes from a large wooden branch, but to also drill holes in them so I could properly chain them together without the aid of glue. I sent her the plans from above and she got to work, creating the beautiful runes I used for the ritual. She gave them to me the night before the House Cleansing Ceremony, ready to be charged and chained together. Truly, I could not have had such a gorgeous rune chain without her help. Thank you so much, Kira! Cleansing, Charging and Hanging the Runes Once I received the runes, I immediately cleansed them with sage and lemon juice. I then purchased suede rope and chained them together that evening. As I chained them together, I held each rune between my hands and whispered the runes and their meanings. This included the bind runes as well. Runes can have fluctuating meanings. The best way to ensure your intent is the one that comes forward is to imbue each rune with that specific intent. This is an important part of charging your chain! Here are the runes on the day of the house cleansing. I had refused to let them fully hang until we officially put them up during ritual. Instead, I gingerly wrapped them with bubble wrap and placed them in the box we used to transport the house cleansing items to the new rental house! During ritual, I charged them all between my hands with positive thoughts, thinking of the meaning of each rune. While I charged them, attendants held hands and lent me their positive energy and thoughts as well. My husband then immediately hung the runes on the doorway between the front room and the kitchen as planned. And here they are today! The Meaning of the Runes In case you didn't enlarge the planning image above, here are the individual runes and bind runes, and their intended meanings. As I mentioned before, this rune chain in very personal. You are welcome to copy it but it may not have the same strength and energy as a rune chain you create yourself! The rune chain began with this bind rune. A combination of Tiwaz (balance), Thurisaz (Defense), Algiz (Protection), Gebo (Gift) and Othala (Inheritance/ Property), this bind rune was created to mean "Home Protection." By starting with this rune, I'm stating clearly that I want this house protected. I alternated between bind runes and standard runes on the chain, meaning the next tile is simply a rune. This rune is Algiz. Representing elk, its root meaning is protection. This rune reinforces the bind rune above it. This next rune, of course, is a bind rune. You might recognize this rune from my prosperity orbs a couple Yules ago. This bind rune is a combination of Gebo (Gift), Algiz (Protection), Thurisaz (Defense), Ingwaz (Earth), Fehu (Financial Prosperity), and Othala (Inheritance/Property). Overall, this bind rune is for "Prosperity." In order to be successful in this house, we need prosperity in all aspects of our life. The next rune is Fehu, meaning Financial Prosperty. Fehu itself actually represents cattle, which in the time of the Elder Futhark alphabet, was a form of wealth. One of the biggest problems we had at the old apartment was financial troubles. This rune will hopefully counter that in our new space. Next up? Another bind rune. This one combines Algiz (Protection), Ehwaz (Teamwork), Ansuz (Communication) and Uruz (Strength) to mean "Friendship." Why friendship? My husband and I are rooming with our friend and fellow CNF member Tony. Say hi, Tony. The next tile is a rune meaning ancestors and inheritance called Othala. This rune brings family into the mix as well. The next bind rune is a combination of Wunjo (Joy), Thurisaz (Defense), and Ingwaz (Earth) and means "Happy Place." You might recognize this rune from our recent Mabon ritual: This rune brings happiness into the house. The next rune is Wunjo, which means joy and happiness. It further reinforces the bind rune above it. This bind rune combines Uruz (Strength), Ingwaz (meaning Earth, but also inner power), Tiwaz (Balance), Wunjo (Joy), Dagaz (Breakthrough), Ansuz (Communication), Jera (Cycle) and Algiz (Protection). Goodness! Why all the combinations? I built this rune to represent "Good Physical and Mental Health." I had so many health issues at the apartment, struggling with Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome (specifically scleritis, Celiac Disease and a vitamin D deficiency), and anxiety and depression. I don't want to have that same experience here, and am hopeful that this rune will ward against that. Sowilo is a sun rune that represents success and victory. This rune actually enforces the bind rune beneath it. The final rune on the chain is a bind rune. This combines Jera (Cycle/Harvest), Sowilo (Success), Ansuz (Communication) and Ingwaz (Earth) to represent "A Home We Stay In." My husband and I have moved four times in the past four years, and five times in the six years we've been married. I don't want to move anymore. My hope is that all of the above runes and bind runes lead to a happy and successful residency, meaning that we will choose to sign a lease again when our current lease comes up. Coming from the last rune of the chain are five knots. These five knots, and their spaces between, represent the five years we would like to stay in this house. According to my financial plans, we will be able to fully pay off his student loans after five years. At that time, I would like to start saving and purchase a house. The ending bow has four leaves, representing stability (and maybe a bit of luck) that we will need if we purchase a home. Ending Notes Overall, I feel this rune chain flows very well, like a perfect story. We begin by protecting our home, and imbuing it with the things we need for stability here - prosperity in all aspects of life, financial prosperity, friendship and family. We then ask for this to be a happy place, and that we will be healthy here as well. We end the chain by saying that, if all these things will come to pass, this will be a place we will stay. The bottom of the chain defines the time as five years, room to save and ends in a house that we actually own. If you decide to create a rune chain of your own, keep in mind the following points: Rune chains you put together yourself are more powerful and more connected to you than rune chains you purchase or mimic. Likewise, bind runes that you put together yourself are more powerful and more connected to you than bind runes you mimic. Your rune chain should flow in a way that gets you from A to Z of your tale, particularly if you use an alphabet system, such as the Elder Futhark. It makes the most sense that your letters should form a story! Be sure to define a time and an outcome on your rune chain in some way. Spells, talismans and charms work best if they have the specifics of your needs. It doesn't have to be knots and bows! There are so many creative ways you could end your chain. Cleanse your rune chain, either with sage, purified water, salt or some cleansing substance. You want to remove any negativity that may have come from the wood and rope's previous life. Be sure to charge each rune individually. Whisper its name, or names if it's a bind rune, into the tile. Tell it what it means. Runes can have so many meanings, so be sure to define your intent! Charge the rune chain as a whole with your end goal in mind. Envision what you want your rune chain to accomplish as you do so. Hang the runes with care! If you have cats that may play with the end of your rune chain, try soaking it with lemon juice or lavender essential oil. My cats have paid the rune chain no attention. Or maybe it's because they're familiars. Who knows! Best of luck to you on your rune chain creating adventures! TO SEE THE FULL HOUSE CLEANSING RITUAL, CLICK HERE! FOR PART 2: THE BLESSING BOWL, CLICK HERE! FOR PART 3: NEGATIVITY BANISHING, CLICK HERE! Like this article? Want to give back? Buy me a cup of coffee! Facebook - Tumblr - Pinterest
