The Witch's Apothecary Ephemera Collection: Book 1 - Vintage Labels, Tags, Medicine Bottles & Potion Recipes

Written By Helena Cooper
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Explore the hidden archives of the old apothecary with The Witch's Apothecary Ephemera Collection: Book 1 – Bottles & Labels. This volume offers an essential toolkit inspired by the quiet corners of centuries-old medicine cabinets and the whispered lore of witchcraft folk tales.

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Designed for crafters, junk journal enthusiasts, practicing witches, and devotees of dark academia, this collection provides tangible pieces of a secret world. Gather beautifully aged labels, potent poison warnings, detailed botanical cards, and recipe pages - all ready to be cut, pasted, and woven into your personal journals and creations.

What Awaits You Inside This First Volume:

  • Poison & Remedy Labels: A curated selection of authentic, vintage-style labels featuring both dangerous compounds (Hemlock, Arsenic, Nightshade) and restorative cures (Elixir of Vitality, Balm of Gilead).

  • Detailed Botanical Cards: Dozens of elegant, hand-drawn illustrations of medicinal and magical flora (Valerian, Echinacea, Mandrake), perfect for labeling jars or embellishing pages.

  • Functional Journal Pages: Lined templates for potion recipes, inventory logs, and structured note-taking, ready for your personal formulae.

  • Rich Textures & Imagery: Atmospheric visuals layered across aged paper, featuring still lifes of antique bottles, dried herbs, and ornate framing devices.

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This volume is the foundation for your creation project, perfect for:

  • Junk Journals & Scrapbooking

  • Mixed Media Art & Collage

  • Creating Prop Documents for games or storytelling

  • Projects with a vintage and slightly occult aesthetic.

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Everything is designed to be both beautiful and easy to use - with clean layouts, clear spacing, and a good balance between decorative and practical elements.

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From the author

This collection is inspired by the quiet, everyday work of old apothecaries - the bottles, the labels, and the small handwritten notes that were part of the process.

I hope these pages find their way into your journals and creative projects.

— Helena Cooper

Helena Cooper
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