#os stuff

[scikisser]

Shoutout to sleepy selfshippers. Reblog if you’re a selfshipper and also tired as fuck.

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[spanishyumejoshi]

The senshi

[itswisp]

Ok but I honestly think Paru would've rescued Us and now keeps it as a pet at the camp just like the owlbear & Scratch

[jellyfishyume]

This user thinks their selfshipping followers are SO cute with their f/os!!!! and would love to hear more about them!!!!!

[comfort-character-central]

"But canon says they wouldn't like--" LALALALALAAAAA I DON'T WANNA HEAR IT, CANON SAYS I'M ACTUALLY PERFECT FOR MY F/O. THEY LOVE ME AND CARE ABOUT ME CAUSE I SAID SO. SO THERE. IT'S LITERALLY CANON! SO THERE.

[pining-prince]

I've noticed in the selfship community we don't talk a lot about ita bags and other DIY fan culture things much! To some extent it makes sense, as it might feel strange to some to have a lot of merch of someone you're viewing as a partner? But I've personally found it fun and wanted to share some video tutorials and inspiration for anyone else that might want a craft or project to dedicate to their f/o or comfort character!

links in this post go to tutorials/videos/templates!

Bags for displaying official or fanmade pins, keychains, and merch! There's a million ways to do this, but here's a couple to use as jumping off points.

using a standard premade ita bag!

using a nicer bag!

Making an ita bag out of a cheap PVC tote bag!

"But I can't afford merch/there's no official merch/etc!"

No problem, lets talk about how to diy that too!

You can use shrink plastic to make your own keychains!

You can also make pins in lots of different ways!

Using epoxy stickers

Using hot glue

Using a traditional can badge without a button maker

There are also Etsy sellers who will make custom badges from art as long as you have permission by the artist! If you have your own fanart, or can ask an artist you've commissioned, this would also be an accessible way while still looking more "official."

Finally, I believe these are usually used on Uchiwa fans (see later section), but I've used these paper letters alone as ita bag decorations! Name boards combine the letters or kanji of a character's name (or a different word relevant to the character) with their picture!

Do you have one standout badge that you'd like to highlight on your bag, or maybe you just want to make it into a keychain? Rosettes are great for that, and there's a million ways to make them. Here's a few!

1, 2, 3 , 4

Do you have paper goods such as photo cards or mini prints that need a safe but stylish way to be stored and displayed? Photo card holders are the way to go! There's a lot of different styles people like to use:

Resin Deco method

Lace and Ribbon method

Fake Cream (Decoden) method

Sticker method

Tutorials for photo cards do exist, and I will link them, but it's worth noting that it's a lot of work and the quality you get depends a ton on the quality of your printer. If you have access to an art printer, these will turn out great! If you're using a regular printer, however, you may be unsatisfied with the quality. Buying prints from small artists or having regular photos printed would be other alternatives.

Photo card tutorial focused on drawn art

Photo card tutorial focused on photos

Fans that are often printed with your favorite idol to use at concerts! While it originates there, people have started making them for their fictional favorites as decor too. You can create a full size fan (they sell blanks on amazon) or create a mini keychain version for an ita bag!

These can be quite complicated, but you can make your f/o as a plushie! Especially great for f/os who have no official plush merch.

This tutorial goes very fast, but it looks easy enough. This is only one example tutorial. There's also this pattern you can work with if you mostly understand sewing.

A more approachable plush like project would be these felt "plushies"!

You can also buy plushie bases like these , and then all that's left is the face, hair, clothes, etc.! You would probably approach it like in this video but the style would be up to you. I love how this creator embroiders faces!

I hope this gives you all some ideas to work with! 🩷

[symphoniajou]

does anyone else have other people’s selfships so ingrained in ur brain that every time you consume content or happen upon their f/o, you automatically go “oh that’s oomf’s partner!”

[fatiguedshipper]

That new thing you just bought? Your f/o actually bought it for you. They took the time to make sure it was something you'd really like! No matter the price, they don't mind spending money on you.

[canonically47]

why is everyone forgiving the minecraft movie it still looks like shit dont tell me the meme got to you are you seriously going to see this cash grab bullshit in theatres because hehehoho steve yearned for the mines????? hello????????

[scikisser]

Yeah Self-shipping is amazing actually. Woah. Do you ever just stop and think about it? That’s my partner. That’s my soulmate. Holy fuck! Like I love them! I love them so much! And nobody can take that away from me. AND there’s a whole community of people who love their fictional partners so much too! This world is really great sometimes. Sometimes it sucks. But this is cool.

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[spanishyumejoshi]

Senshi my love <3

[tokoats]

―୨୧⋆ ˚

your f/o would take you into their chest as you lay into your shared bed, sighing into their chest as you soon find yourself taking a sudden nap after a long day <333

[jellyfishyume]

Daily reminder!!! Your f/o loves you SO MUCH!!! And so deeply. They adore you to the stars and back a million times over. If you’re having any doubts about how much they care for you, here’s your sign that they’re simply swooning!!!

[chronicallyleggless]

Fictosexual blinkies!! (Pack)

[draw-your-self-ship]

You, your F/O, and your third-wheeling bestie.

Do NOT Interact: Pro//Ship, adults who self ship with minors, and real people shippers.

[yumehotline]

just imagine sparring with your f/o, and you best them fair and square. Instead of being fustrated that they failed, they look at you with admiration. They think its so cool- especially if your f/o is pretty powerful. They look up to you.

If you are weaker than your f/o, they'd offer to try and teach you to be stronger. As much as they enjoy helping you, they'll want you to be able to handle yourself too. Imagine them giving you lessons, and how they'd look at you fondly as they get distracted in the middle of teaching you because you're so concentrated.