#spontaneous crafts

[pearl-kite]

I made a pillow!

It took four months of non-stop cross-stitching, but I finally finished a pattern I bought from @8pxl a little bit ago, and tonight in a bizarre burst of productivity I finally sewed a back to it and stuffed it into a cute little pillow! It ended up being pretty much perfectly sized for a neck pillow, but I'm a bit worried about it getting dirty that way.

I highly recommend the patterns from 8xpl's shop, there are SO many gorgeous ones to choose from. I might end up getting another one soon o3o

[the-alan-price-combo]

On this day, in 1964, the Animals performed "House of the Rising Sun" and "I'm Crying" on The Ed Sullivan Show - their first American television appearance!! 🌅🐾✨️

Thought it would be fun to make a glittery, celebratory piece for this special day! Alan certainly likes it... he likes anything that glitters, after all 👀✨️

(Glitter effects under the cut!)

[septembersung]

We had a classic Late Night Summer Fun event last night and I’m very hopeful most of the kids will sleep it off til nearly lunch. The upstairs is clean, so maybe I can just ignore the basement tasks waiting for me and warp a loom. I have an a few improvements to make to my tension box-less process.

[akkivee]

bonds are necessary for the true hypnosis mic to be used according to rei!!!! so bonds not only negate the effects on the target, but also on the user as well!!!!!

[xipiti]

[thegreatyin]

over the course of my gw2 career, some very important things have become increasingly clear to me:

1) bloodstone dust is simultaneously priceless and worthless and you both want hoards upon hoards of it at any given time because you can never have enough but also you should get rid of it whenever you pick it up immediately because it clogs bag space and is absolutely useless

2) literally every single road leads back to running the silverwastes meta. like literally Every Single One. ever. forever.

[crazythegirl]

Coral Reef abstract

This was a painting where I just wasn’t feeling myself and needed to express my emotions more constructively, I suffer from anxiety, depression , FND and ptsd

[junalaa128]

decorated the braid :3

[featherymainffins]

The idea of dating apps and events and blind dates is actually alien to me because I genuinely do not understand why the hell you'd ever go on a date with someone you don't intimately know.

[brainrotallthewaydown1312]

you see, I've been told this but it hasn't been sticking. I've settled on always offering patricide regardless on quality of father or closeness to person. it gets folded into my introductory dramatic reading of the rough and ready excerpt by Sandra Hill. or my pitch to try to get you to watch dude bro party massacre 3. several people who are friends of my friends wish I were joking, but I am not. breaks the ice and keeps them guessing. also watching their face when they lose track of my train of thought is funny

Friendly reminder for any other people on the autism spectrum:

It's not recommended to offer to kill someone's dad, especially if you're talking to a stranger

[deception-united]

Let's talk about fight scenes.

Writing fight scenes requires a delicate balance of action, emotion, and detail to keep readers engaged and immersed in the moment.

Here are some tips to craft compelling fight scenes:

Know your characters: Understand their fighting styles, strengths, and weaknesses—are they offensive, or defensive? Spontaneous, or strategic? Trigger-happy, or reluctant? Their personalities and motivations will influence their actions and decisions during the fight.

Create tension: Build tension leading up to the fight to increase the stakes and make the action more gripping. Foreshadowing, verbal sparring, or physical intimidation can all contribute to a sense of anticipation.

Use sensory details: Engage the reader's senses by describing the sights, sounds, smells, and physical sensations of the fight. This helps to create a vivid and immersive experience—but make sure not to overdo it. Too much detail can distract from the adrenaline of the fight.

Maintain clarity: Ensure that the action is easy to follow by using clear and concise language. Avoid overly complicated sentences or excessive description that could confuse readers.

Focus on emotions: Show the emotional impact of the fight on your characters. Describe their fear, anger, determination, or adrenaline rush to make the scene more compelling and relatable.

Include strategic elements: Incorporate tactics, strategy, and improvisation into the fight to make it more dynamic and realistic. Think about how your characters use their surroundings, weapons, or special abilities to gain an advantage.

Balance dialogue and action: Intersperse dialogue with action to break up the fight scene and provide insight into the characters' thoughts and intentions. Dialogue can also reveal or support the characters' personalities and motivations.

Keep it concise: While it's important to provide enough detail to immerse readers in the action, avoid unnecessary padding or overly long fight scenes. Keep the pacing brisk to maintain momentum and keep readers hooked.

Show the consequences: Illustrate the aftermath of the fight, including injuries, emotional trauma, or changes in relationships between characters. This adds depth to the scene and helps to drive the story forward.

Hope this helped ❤

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[writers-potion]

Writing Weapons (2): Knives and Daggers

Dagger vs. Sword

In many situations, daggers might be more plausible than a sword fight.

Dagger are eaiser to carry and conceal, lighter, faster, good for spontaneous action, suicide bids, self-defense and assassination.

Dagger vs. Knife

No clear distinction; terms used interchangeably

Dagger is more for thrusting with 2 sharp edges

Knife is more for cutting (slashing) with 1 sharp edge

Concealment

Carried in a leather sheath on the belt

Can be concealed under a cloak, in a bodice (sheath sewn into the bodice), in a boot, behind hari ornaments

Bodice daggers (popular in the Renaissance) had no cross guards.

Connotations

Beside its combat value, the dagger has lots of emotional and sexual symbolisms.

The closeness need to attack with a dagger creates intense personal connection. They are often used in fights where emotions are running high: gang warfare, hate crime, vengeance.

Due to its shape and the fact that it's usually worn on a belt made it a symbol of virility in many cultures and periods.

Sometimes it was the hilt rather than the blade: like in the case of bollocks daggers with two...balls on either side of the hilt.

Fighting Techniques

Stabbing:-

The dagger with long, thin blades are made to stab a vital organ like the kidneys, liver, bowel, stomach or heart.

Stabbing directly at the chest seldom works, since the blde may glance off the ribs. Position the dagger below the ribcage and drive it upwards, through the diaphragm and into the lungs. If the sword is long enough and your fighter is a professional, you can get to the heart.

If no professional, just keep going for the stomach and you'll get one of the vital organs eventually.

Slashing:-

When describing a slash wound, show a lot of blood streaming, or even spurting.

Slashing dagger fights are bloody - show your MC's hands getting slick with blood, grip on the weapon slipping.

The aim is to cut the opponent's throat or cut tendoms, muscles, or ligaments to disable. Slashing the muscles in the weapon-wielding arm is the most effective; insides of the writst or back of the knee is also critical.

Assassinations:-

Show good knowledge of the humna antatomy

Use a stabbing dagger

A single, determined, calculated and efficient stroke, probably below the ribs.

Self-Defense:-

Disable the attacker by slashing their weapon-wielding hand (elbow or wrist)

Quick, multiple stabs wherever the MC can get the blade to land; the attacker won't give time for careful positioning

If the blade is too short to do any significant damage, maek up for this by stabbing so ast that the pain and blood loss distracts the opponent.

Vegeance and Hatred:-

Someone who is motivated by raging emotions will stab the victim repeatedly, even after he is already dead.

The attacker may stab or salsh the victim's face, disfiguring it.

Contemporary street fights and gang warfare usually involves these.

Duels:-

If both fighters are armed with daggers, include wrestling-type moves as they try to restrict each other's weapon hand.

Show them trying to disable each other by slashing insides of writes, elbows, the back of the knees, etc.

Dagger + Sword

If the character is expecting a fight, they can hold a sword in their right hand, and a dagger in their left to fight with both

Sword + mace combination also common.

Blunders to Avoid:

Direct stabbing at the chest wouldn't work.

Hero cannot cut his bread with a stabbing sword

adapted from <Writer's Craft> by Rayne Hall

[girls-and-honey]

made a crab out of paper,, life is good

[plutonianeris]

‧₊˚🕷‧₊˚ your desires, fantasies and more (12th house signs)‧₊˚🕷‧₊˚

ִ ࣪✮🕷✮⋆˙Aries 12th House: Aries secretly craves the rush of hidden adventures it is moments that blend intimacy with thrill. Picture stolen glances and hand squeezes in crowded places, the thrill of being together without needing to tell the world. They’re drawn to the idea of a shared secret life, where every quiet, adrenaline-filled moment feels like you’re the only two people alive. This hidden world is their ultimate test of trust, an exclusive club for two.

ִ ࣪✮🕷✮⋆˙Taurus 12th House: Taurus' hidden desires are wrapped in a craving for slow, sensory indulgence. Think of a dimly lit room, soft music, and an unhurried evening spent wrapped in cozy blankets, where every touch is savored. They yearn for those private hours when time feels paused, and every kiss is a luxury. To Taurus, the perfect fantasy is like a treasure chest of comfort and connection, where every sensation lingers, creating an oasis away from life’s demands.

ִ ࣪✮🕷✮⋆˙Gemini 12th House: Gemini’s fantasy plays like a secret conversation, a language only you two know. They want coded messages, late night talks where words unlock hidden parts of you both. Imagine shared playlists and cryptic notes left in unexpected places, weaving a private dialogue filled with intrigue. Their idea of intimacy lives in these covert exchanges, where every word is charged with hidden meaning, making every interaction feel like a private escape.

ִ ࣪✮🕷✮⋆˙Cancer 12th House: Cancer longs for a love that feels safe, a sanctuary hidden from the world. They dream of lazy Sunday mornings under the covers, where whispered secrets and shared glances say everything words can’t. It’s a space of pure, gentle closeness, where every touch feels like a promise, creating a bond unbreakable by outside eyes. This hidden realm is their heart’s safe haven, a place only you’re invited to share.

ִ ࣪✮🕷✮⋆˙Leo 12th House: Leo’s secret dreams are surprisingly soft and romantic, filled with a desire to let their guard down. Picture candlelit nights and spontaneous getaways, where you make each other feel seen and cherished. They yearn for a partner who makes them feel like royalty in a hidden castle, where each gesture is grand but quietly shared. Their secret fantasy is about creating a private world of adoration and warmth, where the spotlight shines just for you two.

ִ ࣪✮🕷✮⋆˙Virgo 12th House: Virgo’s hidden world is one of delicate details, where each moment together is crafted with care. They long for a bond that feels intentional, where every touch has meaning and every look conveys devotion. Think of handwritten notes, quiet coffees together, and thoughtful gestures that show they’re paying attention. In this hidden garden of love, they reveal their truest self it is a world where trust grows slowly but blooms into something profound.

ִ ࣪✮🕷✮⋆˙Libra 12th House: Libra dreams of a love story that feels like a beautifully balanced dance. Their secret world is one where romance is gentle but intense, filled with harmonious moments and whispered words. Picture nights bathed in moonlight, slow dances in the living room, and a bond that feels like a graceful exchange. In their hidden world, love is like an art form it is delicate and profound, a quiet give-and-take where every touch feels perfect.

ִ ࣪✮🕷✮⋆˙Scorpio 12th House: Scorpio’s secret desire takes you deep, to a place where love feels raw and true. They crave those late night conversations where secrets are shared and vulnerabilities exposed. Picture quiet moments wrapped in each other’s arms, where no words are needed because the connection is that strong. Their hidden fantasy is a world of trust and depth, where both souls are laid bare and nothing feels more electric than simply being real together.

ִ ࣪✮🕷✮⋆˙Sagittarius 12th House: Sagittarius’ secret fantasy is a shared adventure, a love story full of excitement and new discoveries. They dream of road trips to nowhere, laughing until you’re breathless, and moments that feel like spontaneous adventures. It’s about feeling alive together, creating memories in unexpected places. Their ideal hidden world is one where love feels as exhilarating as it does intimate, a private journey that’s endlessly exciting.

ִ ࣪✮🕷✮⋆˙Capricorn 12th House: Capricorn’s hidden fantasy reveals a softer, more vulnerable side, a place where they can let go and feel safe. They long for quiet evenings together, where the structured world fades away, and they’re just themselves with you. Think of gentle caresses, shared glances across the table, and an understanding that doesn’t need words. In this private dream, love is steady, slow burning, a reminder that true intimacy is built moment by moment.

ִ ࣪✮🕷✮⋆˙Aquarius 12th House: Aquarius’ secret world is one of boundless freedom, where love feels unique and just a bit rebellious. They crave someone who joins them in breaking rules, a partner in life’s mischief. Think of sneaking away for spontaneous adventures, conversations that last until dawn, and laughter over shared secrets. Their fantasy is a love without labels, where being together feels both exciting and freeing it is a shared rebellion, where intimacy means never being caged.

ִ ࣪✮🕷✮⋆˙Pisces 12th House: Pisces dreams of a love that feels like a fairytale, a world where reality blurs into the fantastical. They want candlelit nights, whispered words, and gentle caresses that feel almost otherworldly. Imagine a secret world filled with stardust and quiet moments, where every touch feels poetic. Their ideal fantasy is a love that goes beyond this world, a bond that feels timeless and transcendent, leaving you both lost in a dream.

ִ ࣪✮🕷✮⋆˙ ִ ࣪✮🕷✮⋆˙

[fulloflambing]

࣪ . ִֶָ๋ KINICH: boyfriend headcanons ♡

pairing: kinich x gn!reader/you banner artist: @/Lion_2929 on twitter/x !! warnings: some hcs apply to canon!au and some in modern!au, nothing all sappy cutie stuff cho's note: triple posting tonight cause i miss him dearly:( this is just yap centered about kinich. might make an nsfw version .. also feel free to tell me other characters you guys want to see wtih this! happy reads :)

his nicknames for you would definitely be: baby, love, princess/prince, angel, pretty/handsome

kinich's love language would definitely be acts of service, and subtle physical touch.

often writes and leaves you love letters, to make up for his struggle in giving you verbal affections :)

big homebody. if he could, he just wants to stay at home with you cuddling, and taking care of the house with you forever ㅠㅠ.

possessive to a certain degree. like he likes to stand behind you when your talking to someone he doesnt know or like until you introduce him or end your conversation

a very composed and gentleman most of the time, but deep inside just wants to be babied by you

when your crying, he would definitely gently cup your face and kiss your eyes and tears away while whispering comforting words to your skin (will write about this. stay tuned hihi)

his kisses are very delicate, but likes to give plenty!!

his favorite spots to kiss you on is your lips, cheek, temples, and hands

finds mundane but spontaneous trips/errands fun! like he'll randomly wake you up at 2am and invite you to drink a quick slushie in 7/11

more of a listener than a speaker

since he's quiet a lot of the time, hes also super observant.

really likes it when you ask for his help or opinion on something

has you keep a vase of flowers he's given you at home, and when he notices that they are slowly withering he'll immediately buy you a new bouquet to replace them with!

ipad kid. he definitely wants to watch 1 hour long documentaries on youtube with you while the both of you eat together

gets jealous easily. you'll know when he suddenly falls quiet during a public setting, or hes suddenly showing more pda

wears a chained necklace with a pendant on him at all times, but usually hidden underneath his shirt. the pendant has a picture of you in it, and he kisses the pendant for goodluck during sports tournaments, busy days, or any other morning!

loves to match discreet accessories/items with you! like matching keychains, shoes, social media bios, or even matching plushies

during arguments, he's the type of person who wants to have their own space for awhile. but! he won't overstay his leave, and he'll tell you when he's going to be okay and when you both can talk it out properly.

will never make you think he hates you or hes planning to break up with you because of a fight. even during misunderstandings, you'll know he still loves you with the way he stays consistent on the way he treats you

loves to get coffee/drinks with you ^^ one of his favorite pass times to do with you

definitely a gamer, and he'll try and teach you how to play his favorite games. if your a gamer, hes more into fighting other people with you than trying to win against you

has trouble being emotionally open to you, but he tries his best

the type to want to isolate and resolve his personal problems on his own, so it means a lot to him if you check up on him

prefers crafting, making and building personalized gifts for you over being you expensive ones (wouldnt deny you if you asked for something expensive! just likes everything made just for you ^^)

when hes busy out, he updates you on the phone with a picture or video and a simple caption. prefers that rather than long text messages

when he has bad days, he likes to come home and just hug you infront of the door for awhile to remind him your still there for him and thats what matters

overall, the type of boyfriend that shows his overwhelming love for you in small, mundane ways.

[girlkisser13]

being married to agatha harkness would include

• as a witch who has been around for hundreds of years, she has an odd fascination with ordinary beings, cherishing the small moments— like the two of you making dinner together or enjoying a night out.

• the two of you live in a small cottage, but have a MASSIVE garden.

• she’s always picking up new plants and seeds and helping you plant them.

• agatha's sharp wit would keep things lively. you’d enjoy playful banter, with inside jokes and teasing that reflect her strong personality and sense of humor.

• she doesn’t really own a lot of clothes, preferring to wear one outfit for a thousand years before switching to another. however, she knows many intricate hairstyles that she loves to try out on you.

• as a result, your hair always looks great.

• agatha would enjoy winding down with you through relaxing rituals, like candle-lit baths infused with herbs or stargazing while discussing the universe's secrets.

• she’d always have your back, encouraging you to embrace your own power and creativity, whether that’s through magic or other passions.

• you might find yourselves going on time-traveling escapades, experiencing different eras and cultures while navigating the complexities of history.

• your home would be filled with magical artifacts, quirky decor, and plenty of enchanted plants, creating a cozy yet mysterious atmosphere.

• agatha’s adventurous spirit would lead to spontaneous trips to magical realms or historical events, where you’d learn firsthand about magic’s influence throughout time.

• you’d have a vast library filled with rare books and scrolls, where you both spend hours lost in stories, research, or planning your next magical venture.

• it’s adorable how seriously she takes the study and craft of magic, yet she often uses her powers for the most mundane things— like getting your attention or playfully teasing you.

• agatha completely dotes on you; anything you desire, she’ll find a way to make it happen.

• when you’re having a bad day, she stops everything to ensure you’re okay, often bringing you tea and settling in for a cozy movie night on the couch until you drift off to sleep.

• she’s promised never to use her powers on you without your consent, and while it’s tough for her to see you upset, she sticks to her word and supports you in ordinary, non-magical ways.

• the two share SOO many baths together !!

• the moment you enter the bathroom, agatha's beautiful laughter fills the air, and before you can even undress, she pulls you into the warm bubble bath beside her.

• the scent of lavender envelops you as you splutter from the water, and her hands pull you close, cradling you against her chest.

• she loves to playfully pretend to trip just so you’ll rush over to catch her, relishing the flustered look on your face. but you find ways to get back at her, too.

• when you call her your wife, you can’t help but notice the deep blush spreading across her face. even after all this time, that one word makes her heart flutter.

• she LOVES cuddling with you, wrapping a leg around your waist to pin you down, making it impossible to escape her warmth. soft whines escape her lips as you wiggle around, but once you flip over to face her, you press a gentle kiss against her mouth until her breathing settles.

• she loves to run her fingers through your hair, always finding ways to be physically affectionate.

• if you’re around, she can’t help but touch you— whether it’s holding your hand, resting a hand on your waist, or giving you hugs.

• the moment you see her, you instinctively reach for her, and she always blushes when you initiate contact.

• after facing the heartbreak and loneliness from her mother, it comforts her to know that some invisible string ties her soul to yours. no matter what happens or where she goes in this strange world, a part of her will always find its way back to you. <33