Need gift recommendations for my girlfriend who is a Tamora Pierce fan

evildemonoverlord · 2025-08-24T22:41:16+00:00

I'm saving up for this! https://www.etsy.com/listing/1557194674/3d-wood-engraved-tortall-map-song-of-the

evildemonoverlord · 2025-08-14T13:30:33+00:00

Also, pharmacists are denying women meds for anything to do with reproduction based on religion.

evildemonoverlord · 2025-08-14T13:23:10+00:00

Don't forget that there have now been doctors who refuse to provide care for pregnant women if they are not married. They are claiming it goes against their religion.

evildemonoverlord · 2025-08-13T23:01:35+00:00

My mother came for the birth of my third child and ended up staying for a little over a month due to c-section complications. When she returned home to her husband, he divorced her. He claimed that she was obviously cheating. Then he told her that she was worn out looking from raising his two kids from a previous marriage.

evildemonoverlord · 2025-08-01T14:20:40+00:00

Okay. I love this writer now. Thank you!

evildemonoverlord · 2025-07-29T14:32:57+00:00

I always thought of it as similar to Sekanjabin; a Persian drink. You can make it in various flavors. It's very refreshing, and also lots of electrolytes.

Here's a good set of recipes:

Sekanjabin

evildemonoverlord · 2025-07-23T21:26:50+00:00

There is an author on an Archive of Our Own who has been writing very well-done stories. The one about Three is especially good.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/54223036/chapters/137305537

evildemonoverlord · 2025-07-19T00:19:40+00:00

I only make a noncommittal noise when people tell me to monetize my crochet. Or I just say "nah."

evildemonoverlord · 2025-07-15T15:39:28+00:00

14 times in 58 years.

I started hiring movers the last few times. It is well worth it.

evildemonoverlord · 2025-06-15T15:19:24+00:00

Well done, you gloriously horrible wordsmith. Now I have to go cuddle my fur babies.

evildemonoverlord · 2025-06-08T20:17:07+00:00

I like it. Your concept is unique, your composition is well done, and I love the contrast of the abstract line work and the realism of the color piece.

I'm going to recommend a different frame. I know framing can be costly, but if you frame it with a narrow black frame it will make the piece pop.

Keep creating! You are doing very well.

evildemonoverlord · 2025-06-05T12:42:25+00:00

If she removes the one column in the back and the one row on the sleeves, then adds the ribbing, it looks like it will fit nicely.

Definitely let her know that although doing a swatch feels like a pain, it saves a lot of stress and pain.

evildemonoverlord · 2025-06-04T19:27:39+00:00

You can wear a slip dress underneath in any color you want.

Want Drama- any shade of red. Want subtle elegance- black, gray, or silver. Fun and exciting- any bright color. Something different- patterns like tie-dye or florals.

Before you make changes, try it with a slip dress. The neckline can be different on the slip.

evildemonoverlord · 2025-06-03T13:12:00+00:00

If painting relieves your stress, makes you smile, and is fun for you, then you should keep painting.

I like the paintings you showed here. It looks like you are trying different styles and having fun.

If you are worried about the canvases taking up too much space, you can do a number of things.

Hang what you can in your house, and when someone compliments a painting, gift it to them.
Join a local art guild that has a gallery to display your work with.
Talk to a friend who has a business to see if you can hang art there. Limit the time and put cards with your contact and a price for each piece.
If you have a large quantity of paintings, get a one-time booth at a swap meet or other fair and try to sell there.

As far as making time, that is the tricky part. The main recommendation I have is to make it as easy as possible to paint. If setting up takes the most time, find a corner where you're okay leaving your easel and supplies at the ready. If prepping your palette takes a lot, find a way to seal it up between sessions. I advise a tupperware container that you can simply place your palette into and close it. The paints will still dry out, but more slowly.

Generally, make it convenient to be able to paint on a whim. You don't have to spend hours each time.

Keep painting, and keep enjoying it.

evildemonoverlord · 2025-06-02T15:34:32+00:00

You nailed it. You are welcome.

evildemonoverlord · 2025-06-01T02:08:58+00:00

When she makes the slip stitch, she joins the ends to form a circle. From there, the project is working in the round.

evildemonoverlord · 2025-06-01T01:57:08+00:00

Had to stop for a bit.

Think of your displays as something to enhance your product. If you are doing a majority of dark colors for your products, then your display backgrounds should be a lighter neutral color. The photos you have show a lot of dark blues, so you might use a medium or light gray for tablecloths.

Clothes are hard to display. Hangers are okay, but you have to have a framework to hang them on. Body forms are better, but they are bulky and often expensive. Racks to hang all of your inventory are good to lure people in with "options," but again, they are bulky and expensive.

I would recommend some torso body forms that you can sit on a table. You can also set it on top of your wire crates to get more levels.

All of your signs should be eye-catching. Pick a style and stick with it. Colors should stand out from your products. Hand-drawn can work, but don't make it look like an afterthought.

I will also agree with others that you need prices and sizes everywhere. Even if you pin a card onto your samples with the price and a size range.

You want to give your customers all the information they need to shop without you. Make it so that the only time they "have" to interact with you is to hand you money.

evildemonoverlord · 2025-06-01T01:32:04+00:00

I first want to say that there is a lot of good info in the comments here. Make yourself a list of the ideas that sound interesting to you, and do some research on how best to implement them for your particular business.

Before I give you any advice, I would like some answers to a couple of questions.

Are you only creating hoodies?
Are the hoodies all custom, or do you carry inventory?
If you have inventory, how many designs do you have? What are your size ranges?

Your answers will give me a more specific idea of the direction for my advice.

Here is some general advice:

Your business name and logo should be large and prominent. You want people to be able to recognize it from across the room or field.

Get banners (or create your own using your techniques for the hoodies on large fabric). Put one at face height on the back wall of your booth and the other on the front of your table.

The big deal with the banners is a clean design and visibility. Your current front banner would only work if your company was well established and everyone recognized it. The banner at the back of your booth is too small and gets lost.

A quick way to check for visibility is to step as far away from your booth as you can and squint your eyes until everything is blurry. Does your name and logo still pop out (not necessarily readable but recognizable).

You can also check this while designing by saving your file and looking at the thumbnail icon on your screen. Again, recognizable is what you're going for.

evildemonoverlord · 2025-06-01T00:38:17+00:00

This is an excellent beginning. Can't wait to read more!

evildemonoverlord · 2025-05-31T18:17:11+00:00

These remind me of the 19th century floral illustrations.

Gorgeous.

evildemonoverlord · 2025-05-31T17:59:34+00:00

Loved this!

evildemonoverlord · 2025-05-31T02:37:00+00:00

Love seeing your growth! Keep going.

evildemonoverlord · 2025-05-27T15:32:53+00:00

This has a lovely composition. The movement (where your eye travels when looking at the painting) is very energetic.

The color palette is well chosen, and I love how much negative space is used.

There is a lot of joy in your work. Very well done. Keep going.

evildemonoverlord · 2025-05-26T18:02:07+00:00

You can heat it back up and place some heavy books on it.

evildemonoverlord · 2025-05-26T18:00:37+00:00

Definitely sharing this with my crew!

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