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guillory-street-gossip · 7 months

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Enne slander no apologies

#the shadow game #shadow game #queen of volts #queen of volts spoilers #my art!!

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moongothic · 1 year

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Don't mind me, I just wanna ramble about some misc crafty projects I want to do but I can't because 1) I'm in Knitting Jail and 2) I don't quite have the supplies

Like a year or two ago I tried doing some cross stitching and got some aida cloth specifically for that. I enjoyed it enough but haven't really had much of a wish to try doing more tbh, but I still have some fabric left, and no idea what to do with it

The other day a friend helped me figure out (by accident) that these moon plushies I've been seeing around online are by a company called JellyCat and. Yeah I've been seeing this (and the similar sun plushie) in a bunch of places. They are very very cute.

But also, not quite my style.

IDK I'd probably like them more if they were plain (no face, no feetsies). I'm just boring. Also I have my Plastic Anxiety (to be fair, the company's website does not label what their plushies are made of, so it is possible they could be plastic free), and the plushies are like 36€ each. Not obscenely expensive by any means, but you add like customs and shipping and suddenly the plushies I wasn't 100% into (just like... 60-70%) just don't seem worth it anymore.

Also I'm trying to do a No Buy Year so jdfhgdkhsg

But, it got me thinking. Could I make plushies from whatever scrap supplies I already have? And realistically, probably yeah! I have misc fabric, I have stuffing etc, I could probably sew some basic plushies that're more My Style! But also, as much as I do have that Plastic Anxiety, I do like soft, fluffy plushies, and just using basic fabric would be kinda sad, since it wouldn't have the fluff to it.

And this is where we get back to the aida cloth.

I started wondering if I could somehow make a fluffy fabric using some fluffy yarn and the aida cloth, like kinda tuft it by hand, and then sew together a custom, plastic free, fluffy plushie 🤔

Realistically, this would be an extremely tedious project, and the main kicker is, if I want a moon plushie, I would like it to be white, and I don't have thick-ish white yarn. And I'm trying to not buy any yarn until I've burned through my stash.

So that's one project I kinda really wanna do, but I don't have one (1) supply for it, so I can't.

On a semi-similar note, I kinda wanna redye my old black hoodies that have faded and then do embroidery on them, but alas. I don't have fabric dye, nor an old pot big enough to redye anything.

Also somehow that thought has also evoled into "what if I used my scrap black fabric and made a trench coat and then embroidered on it in white but tried to make it look like Mollymauk Tealeaf's coat". Which is. You know. Absurd and a project far too advanced for me lmao

Now. On Instagram the algorythm has been reccomending an account called AceofShades to me, where this lovely lady makes custom lamp shades. They are absolutely gorgeous.

And she makes it look so fucking easy, and fun.

And the thing is. I just happen to have this old, tiny lampshade frame with no fabric on it.

So it calls for me, like a siren.

Not gonna lie, I kinda tried to do the Step 1 of making a lamp shade which is just wrapping the frame of the lamp with a ribbon (so that you can later sew things directly onto the frame), because I just happened to find some basic white cotton ribbon in my mom's stash the other day. But, both to my dismay and fortune, I ran out, I only got like 2/3rds of the frame wrapped up.

Now indeed, I have a bunch of misc fabrics I could use to try to make this into a proper lampshade, but I do need not just more of that base ribbon to finish wrapping the frame, but I'd also need decorative ribbon to then later use on top of the lamp to finish it off and hide the seams.

Realistically I will probably give in and get those materials sooner or later (or, more specifically, the base ribbon just for now, because I wouldn't want to buy a buttload of the decorative ribbons when there's a possibility I could fuck up the sewing and end up not wanting to finish the lampshade), but like, I'm trying to tell myself Not To.

The thing is, we have this vintage... lamp/table thing. It's a lamp, attached to a table. The table is in pretty horrendous condition and needs to be refinished, but also the lampshade on it has ripped, so like. If I could do a convincing job on this tiny lampshade (as a practise round), I could see myseld refinishing that vintage table thing this summer, lampshade included.

Also there's like a million busted furniture pieces in this house that I need to work on but I can't until the weather gets nicer so

#Mine #Text post

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libraryinthecountry · 3 years

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★ What are you currently reading or listening to? I am currently listening to the audiobook of King of Fools by Amanda Foody! I actually started it about a year ago, but set it aside for a few days, and forgot to pick it back up before my audiobook loan expired with the library (I thought I had longer 😅). That said, I’ve been meaning to finish the trilogy, and decided it was time to jump back into the world of New Reynes! My current ebook is Unconditional by QB Tyler, which I posted a bit about in my stories last night! It’s a lot taboo and a lot steamy, and I am loving it so far. How many books in this stack have you read? I’ve read all of them but five (aside from King of Fools)! I still need to read Queen of Volts, Soul of the Sword, Night of the Dragon, Crown of Feathers, and Legendborn! ★ CURRENTLY // 🎧 King of Fools by Amanda Foody 📖 Unconditional by QB Tyler 🎮 Immortals Fenyx Rising ★ CHALLENGES // #tumblesoverbooks / sibling rivalries #allthebooksjune21 / tell me you’re a bookworm ★ HASHTAGS // #theshadowgame #aceofshades #amandafoody #hollyblack #thecruelprince #danceofthieves #shadowofthefox #circleofshadows #crownoffeathers #legendborn #thelastvoyageofpoeblythe #fantasybooks #bookaesthetic #homelibrary #bookstack #bookbabe #readfantasy #bookstagram #bookworm #bookphotography #bibliophile #booklover #bookaddict #bookish #booksbooksbooks #beautifulbooks #bookdragon #bookhoarder https://www.instagram.com/p/CQKKQwoLStg/?utm_medium=tumblr

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lisa-lostinlit · 4 years

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✧ G I V E A W A Y ✧ . 💬 Where do you get your inspiration for photos? . I tend to get inspiration from prior photos I’ve taken, Pinterest, as well as talented friends on bookstagram. This photo was inspired by the amazing @darkfaerietales_! . . Looking for your next series to binge? GAME OF THRONES meets THE DIVINERS in this thrilling fantasy — the highly anticipated final book in Amanda Foody’s THE SHADOW GAME series. . Return to the City of Sin, where the perilous final game is about to begin...The players? Twenty-two of the most powerful, most notorious people in New Reynes. . Thank you to @inkyardpress for sending me a copy of the book and teaming up with me for a great giveaway! Enter to win The Shadow Games Series!! . . TO ENTER: ✩ follow me, @inkyardpress, @amandafoody and @storygramtours ✩ tag a friend you think will be interested . For EXTRA entry: ✩ visit @the.magicalpages tomorrow and repeat these steps . RULES: ✩ Giveaway will end Sept 7th at midnight EST ✩ US ONLY ✩ not affiliated with Instagram ✩ must be 18 or have parents permission ✩ must be a public account so entries can’t be verified . . . h a s h t a g s ⇣ #QueenofVoltstour #QueenofVolts #aceofshades #kingoffools #amandafoody #inkyardpress #storygramtours #livemoremagic #aquietbeauty #asecondofwhimsey #awakethelight #lifestyleinspo #photosinbetween #ofsimplethings #seekinspirecreate #readya #totalbooknerd #bibliophile #booknerd #readersofinstagram #booksofig #bookseverywhere #morningslikethese #bookstack https://www.instagram.com/p/CEuWcblnGW2/?igshid=134quav4823zb

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aces-of-shades-blog · 4 years

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W E L C O M E !

Welcome to Ace of Shades!

Most people in America do not fully invest themselves in injustices and conflicts that may not directly impact them. Acts of discrimination, hatred, and injustice against our friends, family, and peers are acts that I believe should no longer be tolerated. Racial and ethnic imbalances can be seen anywhere and anytime, one example is in the food community. More than often when it comes to fair advantages, Caucasians are more privileged and have unfair advantages over African Americans and Latinos. Ace of Shades is a platform to help uplift, support, and showcase all of the talented and amazing African American and Latino chefs. Ace of Shades will provide you with the stories of amazing chefs, restaurant owners, food vendors, and food bloggers. If you are still reading this, know that by continuing to read and inform yourself about racial inequalities in the food world that you will make a difference.

#food #chefs #foodbloggers #foodie #culinary #blackchef #latinochef #change #justice #aceofshades

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theanatomyofabookworm · 5 years

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♦️♦️June Wrap Up (1/2)♦️♦️⁣ ⁣ Have you guys found your favourite read of June yet? ⁣ ⁣ I'm a tiny bit early but I just realized I might have went overboard with the number of books I read this month. 🙈⁣ ⁣ So here's a quick wrap up of the first twelve books! ⁣ ⁣ 🔹The Winners Trilogy-- The series is so underrated. It's got politics, betrayal, forbidden romance and so much angst! The writing is beautiful and it's slow burn in the beginning. 10/10 would recommend. 😍⁣ ⁣ 🔹Even The Darkest Stars duology-- Hello there, book that left me a sobbing mess. This series was the biggest surprise I had this year! It's chronically underrated and thinking of the ending of the first book still gives me palpitations.😭 Y'all should give it a shot. ⁣ Ayesha at Last-- A P&P retelling with a Muslim twist. I'm afraid that while I loved the first half, the overabundance of plot lines and presence of several stereotypical characters ruined the book for me. ⁣ ⁣ 🔹Song of the Current duology-- Confession, I'm still in the middle of the second book but it's an okay read. I picked it up for the enemies to lovers trope and badass pirates but something just feels lacking. 🤷🏻‍♀️⁣ ⁣ 🔹Ace of Shades-- I saw Six of Crows on the back and I had to try it! 😂⁣ Basically, a fun read but predictable. A bit confusing but still fresh! I'd give it 3/5 maybe? ⁣ ⁣ 🔹Stormdancer-- The first of The Lotus War trilogy and I buddy read it with @books.bags.burgers ! The first half is slow but once it gets going you're golden. 😍⁣ ⁣ 🔹THUG-- Beautiful and relevant. A contemporarie I'd always recommend.⁣ ⁣ 🔹 Book Love-- Adorable and so so relatable! I'm half convinced the author must have been spying on me. 😂⁣ ⁣ And that's it! Now I have to get back to real life. Dammit. 😅⁣ ⁣ Farha out! *tries to dab gracefully. But fails. Epically.*⁣ 😂 ⁣ #thewinnerstrilogy #thewinnerscurse #eventhedarkeststars #thewinnerscrime #allthewanderinglight #thewinnerskiss #bookwormlife #thehateyougive #songofthecurrent #ayeshaatlast #aceofshades #booklove #unitedbookstagram #stormdancer #thelotuswartrilogy #bookstagramindia #bookphotography #booksbooksbooks #booksinbed https://www.instagram.com/p/BzDa_geAMk7/?igshid=d18pg52fzb40

#thewinnerstrilogy #thewinnerscurse #eventhedarkeststars #thewinnerscrime #allthewanderinglight #thewinnerskiss #bookwormlife #thehateyougive #songofthecurrent #ayeshaatlast #aceofshades #booklove #unitedbookstagram #stormdancer #thelotuswartrilogy #bookstagramindia #bookphotography #booksbooksbooks #booksinbed

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rosiethorns88 · 6 years

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After a brief absence, I’m back with another papercraft! This time featuring the main duo from #aceofshades by @amandafoody! This was such a great read/listen and I was enthralled with the story, characters and atmosphere of the city. This piece is chock full of symbolism from the book - especially around the Shadow Game cards. I had such a fun time putting it together, with lots of juicy details! Got this out of my system, but I can’t wait for the next installment next year!

Inspirational references: late 19th / early 20th century circus and fashion wear, traditional tarot card art and their meanings, Amanda Foody's Pinterest page 💖

#ace of shades #aceofshades #amanda foody #levi glaisyer #enne salta #the shadow game #papercraft #my art

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thereaderandthechef · 5 years

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Hi everyone! 🙌 What's one series you are sad for it to come to an end? 📚😭 . Keeping up with a series is something bittersweet! You get to read several books with your favorite characters (who come to be your friends) but ultimately, they must come to an end and omg the feels 😭😭😭 that's something that will eventually happen when Capturing the Devil, the fourth and final book in the Stalking Jack the Ripper series comes out. WE WILL CRY. But also, we are EXCITED! 😍 It's such an achievement to reach the end of a series, right?! ❤️✨❤️ . . #decbookstagram18 ~ genre you rarely read. Scifi! But we have been reading lots lately and loving them all 🤩😍 . #allthebooksdec18 ~ fave series of 2018. So many, but Stalking Jack the Ripper is one we are following closely ❤️ . . #StalkingJacktheRipper #archenemies #Nyxia #AceofShades #bookflatlay #booksofinstagram #yalit #bookphotos #bookphoto #bookpic #dessertstagram #bookish #bibliophiles #booknerds #bookworms #bookdragons #dessertoftheday #booksbooksbooks #alwaysreading #bookphotograph #allthebooks https://www.instagram.com/p/BrTTUR0BQ8J/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rgo8qejatcd7

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spoffyumi · 5 years

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It took me a while to get into Ace of Shades, there was so much world building! But the chemistry between Enne and Levi got me in the end (and the fact that Enne becomes a flying trapeze artist 😉) #bookstagram #aceofshades @amandafoody https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq-n3K2n-sv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10rbarmalr1g7

#bookstagram #aceofshades #ace of shades #amanda foody

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pamdacadabra · 5 years

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#happythursday you all 😊 I’m spending my weekend mostly studying and reading The Coldest Girl in Coldtown which I’m actually enjoying! I’m totally becoming a Holly Black Fan which is weird since I didn’t use to like her books that much. I finished The Darkest Part of the Forest and I really enjoyed it! I can’t wait to dive into this beauty since I’ve heard nothing but amazing things of Pierce Brown. I’m really looking forward to enjoying it. #qotd is there an author you didn’t like and ended up liking? - - - - - - - #redrising #piercebrown #barnesandnoble #book #books #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookshelf #bookclub #bookaholic #booknerd #bookworm #bookfeaturepage #bookish #bookishfeature #aceofshades #acourtofthornsandroses #acourtofmistandfury #acourtofwingsandruin #thunderhead https://www.instagram.com/p/BpqZVf7Hde7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=t7hreb8xxhv1

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jamearts · 4 months

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thepufflehufflekittehreads · 2 years

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July-December 2021 books read round up!

Wow, 2021 just flew by! I wasn’t expecting to get many books done, but having reached my goal of 50 in May, I was aiming for 100 for the remainder of the year. Here is the rest of my 2022 books read round up. These are approximately in the order that they were read. July Books Read: 10. The Jasmine Throne – Tasha Suri. 4/5 stars. Goodreads. The Passing Playbook – Isaac Fitzsimons. 3/5 stars.…

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frankenbookie · 6 years

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I'm so excited to dive into #AceofShades by @amandafoody! It sounds like everything I need right now. • • • • • • #ya #youngadult #yalove #booklover #booknerd #bookworm #booklr #booknerdigans #bibliophile #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #booktography #bookphotography #readersofinstagram #booksies #bookishlife

#yalove #bookstagram #booklr #booksies #youngadult #bookishlife #aceofshades #ya #bookworm #booksofinstagram #booknerdigans #readersofinstagram #bibliophile #booknerd #bookphotography #booklover #booktography

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libraryinthecountry · 2 years

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★ Happy #StackSaturday, friends! What are some series you still need to finish? I still need to finish The Shadow Game and Shadow of the Fox trilogies. I just have the last book left in both! I’ve really enjoyed the other books in the trilogies, so maybe I should finish them before 2021 ends! ★ HASHTAGS // #bookstack #aceofshades #shadowofthefox #inkyardpress #legendborn #yabooks #danceofthieves #fantasybooks #bookbabe #readfantasy #bookstagram #bookworm #bookphotography #bibliophile #booklover #bookaddict #bookobsessed #readersofinstagram #bookish #booksbooksbooks #beautifulbooks #booktag #prettybooks #bookdragon https://www.instagram.com/p/CXXRmNUpUzp/?utm_medium=tumblr

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jacmardlin · 6 years

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Ace Of Shades Characters: Enne Salta

#aceofshades #scars #amanda foody #enne salta

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booksaremyhappyending · 6 years

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Some of the books I've recently added to my huge TBR pile. It's getting out of control but... I somehow don't care? #tbr #bookhaul #bookstagram #ilovebooks #kasiewest #morganmatson #aceofshades

#aceofshades #bookstagram #ilovebooks #bookhaul #kasiewest #morganmatson #tbr

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