#well happy late birthday actually 🤣😅

[diamondsheep]

Happy Birthday Billion Boy 💲✨🎉 !!!

[medu-nefer]

y'all seemed to quite like the little crocheted ruthari (TY 💘) so i thought maybe some of you would be interested in a few close-ups 👀

(i added some crocheter rambling so feel free to just click on the photo and swipe to skip all that)

i also throught perhaps @careful-silent-still and @hypherr would like to see them too? 👉👈

so. first up, runaan. he has wire inside so he has some degree of movement, but he's also quite stuffed and the movement is unfortunately limited

i've been crocheting for a year, so the idea of coming up with my own patterns for his clothes was terrifying. therefore, i ended up doing just his boots, pants and the vest (it's hot in the silvergrove this time of the year, he doesn't need the shirt or the coat 😅), plus of course the horn cuffs. all accesories are removable of course. the original idea for the pendant was for it to be just one strand with a loop at the end but it didn't look good at all so i switched to something way simpler and more effective)

i suck at embroidery and i hate it but what can you do 🫠

so i made runaan first and he was going to be a little birthday gift to myself, but ofc it'd be criminal to make only him and the plan has always been to make him a little ethari too. i finished him on the 5th so i guess it all ended up being a gift for him 🤣

once i saw his turnarounds, though, it took me quite some time to hype myself up to actually start making him, because it's so many different clothes with no existing patterns and they're all so detailed (runaan's were too but i had gained some confidence while making him and wanted to work on ethari properly) 😩 still, i somehow did it.

i did change the flap of fabric hanging from his belt as i had no way of making a smooth ombre transition from purple to dark turquoise like he actually has it - so instead of 2 jarring colours, it's 4 jarring colours 😂 and i also didn't do the embroidery on that part and it made me very happy - especially since there was plenty of embroidery i couldn't skip

and just like with runaan, all of his articles of clothing are removable (the flap is sewn onto the belt, and the green patches are sewn onto the boots but other than that, everything is separate)

there is, however, one issue 😅 i think it stems from a couple of choices i made: 1. i used a different, slightly thicker type of yarn for ethari's body than i did for runaan; 2. i used a 3,0 mm hook instead of 2,5 mm; and 3. i messed up the patterns for ethari's limbs (i did them in rounds instead of rows; it was late and i was tired and by the time i realised that, i was on the 3rd one & couldn't be bothered to scrap them all - which i probably should have done XD oh well).

the first 2 choices were deliberate as ethari is canonically a little bit taller than runaan, but umm...

let's just assume elves grow until they're 40 or so, and so after 2 years in the coin, runaan stayed behind 😅

oh, and i also wanted them to be able to hold hands so they have magnets in their hands but in the end, they weren't strong enough to still work through two layers of yarn ☹️ i guess i could still use a little clasp but we'll see about that

so yeah. here they are 😊

P.S. please enjoy runaan at his baby yoda phase:

[adventuretolkienlover]

For the TTS Ask Game!

🥳 How do you like celebrating your birthday?

💇 What's the shortest your hair has ever been, and do you regret it?

👑 What's one responsibility that you wish you didn't have?

🐴 How did you meet your best friend?

🦉 What's the dumbest name you ever gave a pet (or non-sentient object if pets weren't your thing?)

🌕 What empowers you?

🌌 What's your dream?

🌨 Who are you trying to make proud of you?

🏕 What's the worst gift you've ever given someone?

🎨 What's your favorite art medium to use?

🎶 Favorite song to sing when you're alone?

🍳 What's one thing you've got to get for yourself?

🍎 What would you give up everything you're doing to get?

🍃 Do you like having the wind in your hair?

Thanks girl! Okay, let's see!

🥳: For my birthday, or any occasion really, I love going to the Natural History Museum! I'm a huge history and science freak. Someday I plan on working in a museum!

💇: The shortest my hair has ever been? That's good question. Because the thing is I never cut my hair. Why? Well, I always treasured having really long untamable hair. I viewed at a symbol of my personal freedom. So my hair has always been pretty long. Although lately, I guess you could say the shortest it's been is a bit past shoulder length. That the length it's seemed to have settled on since I've gotten older. Which is still pretty long actually. But yeah! It actually used to be longer which is crazy! Okay, I'm rambling. Moving on.🤣

👑: This is Also a tough one. Because well, I do struggle with a lot of my responsibilities cus of my ADHD. But I don't know if I'd want to be rid of them either because they're important to myself and to others. So I don't know if I can really answer that.

🐴: Over the Internet! I actually have three. 💕You💕, my friend @cassandrium360, and @disneyfanatic1993! I love you all!

🦉: Dumbest name? Well, I don't know if you could call it dumb, but me and my Mom named my cat Mouth.🤣 Because whenever it's feeding time or he's just talkative, he'll do these very long stretched out meows and opens his mouth real wide. Haha!

🌕: What empowers me? Well, knowing I have the Lord on my side is one thing for sure. I've had several experiences that I can call back on when I feel weak. And that definitely makes me feeling better.

🌌: My dream? Hollywood baby! But I'm not in it for money and fame. I guess that sounds cliche. But I want to help people. I want to write songs that will excite. Weave stories that will bring love and comfort. Creat art and animation that will inspire! I want to bring joy to people! Give them something that will lift the heavy burdens of life and wisk them away to somewhere of fantasy and happiness. And the money I earn? I'll put it to good use! Fix the world's problems! Help everyone can! Use in a way that would make Jesus and God proud. I guess I got a little dramatic. Lol!😅 But it's true! It's something I'm very passionate about. :)

🌨️: I don't know really. Honestly, none of the stuff I do is to earn any sort of praise. I simply want to do it because I feel it's my calling and I want to do good! But I suppose, I would like to make my family proud of me. I never really crossed my mind I guess.

🏕️: I haven't gotten any complaints from the gifts I've given before. Actually, I've been told I do really good when it comes to gifting. So, I'm not sure if I can answer that.

🎨: Favorite medium? And pencil and paper! That's all! And maybe, my Adobe Sketchbook App. But I think the good old pencil and paper rivals that.

🎶: Oh gosh. I don't even sing. Lol! I'm so embarrassed by my voice that I can't even sing to myself without cringing.🤣

🍳: The Full animation class by Aaron Blaise! One of my favorite Disney Animator Veterans! And if not that, a 3D printer. Cus those are awesome!

🍎: Woah. I honestly don't know. I've never felt that strongly interested in something before. Is that bad?😅

🍃: YES. WIND. RAIN. LIGHTNING. THUNDER. LET ME AT IT. WATCH ME PRANCE THROUGH THE CHAOS. MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA - HACK - *intense Coughing* Sorry. Let us continue.🥸🤣

Well, there you go! Thanks for the ask bestie! That was fun!

[scorchieart]

Happy birthday 🎂 gorgeous ❤️

May I please request some crack with the three new princes meeting MC'S grandmother 😅🙈

Sometimes granny can be terrifying 🤣

(@ikemen-prince-writers-posts here)

Right back at ya Jazz, you're looking sharp! Your outfit is totally on point today 😉

Thanks for the kind wishes (but you can tell how late I am replying to this, vry vry srry!!)

I'm not sure if this qualifies as crack, but I tried my best cuz it was just such a funny prompt. Belle's grandmother shall be referred to as "Granny" for this. Shoutout to @atelieredux with help on Keith's bit!

The New Princes Meeting Granny, an Afternoon Adventure

Gilbert: And that is how one properly maintains a cane for years to come. Granny: Such a helpful young man. And here I thought there was something off about you. I always see people running when you enter the room. Here, have a biscuit. Gilbert: You are too kind. And think nothing of it, I have grown used to such behavior back home I hardly notice it anymore. Granny: Well it's no wonder! With your eyepatch and dark clothes... why, when I first saw you I thought the Grim Reaper had come for me at last! Gilbert: I couldn't imagine why. Such a vivacious young woman such as yourself could only attract the most lively company. Granny: Oh, stop you! Have another biscuit. Gilbert: *om nom nom* Granny: But I am curious as to why you are dressed like that in the middle of summer. And why you are in need of a walking cane when you appear to have two perfectly sound legs there. Gilbert: Ah well, people often dress how they wish to be judged in the hearts of others. Granny: But didn't you judge my appearance just now? Gilbert: Indeed, and appearances are often misleading, are they not, Granny?

Silvio: Old woman! For the twentieth time, I am not interested in consuming any more of those half-baked heart-attacks you call cooking! Granny: Nonsense! You are so thin, they must not feed you enough in your country. Sit down and let Granny pour you another plate of liver and onions. Silvio: Enough! You've already shoveled enough of that slop down my throat to add 10 pounds on an entire village. I am only here to get you to admit that spawn of your spawn is Belle! Granny: Why, young man, it's been ages since someone called me "Bella". I misjudged you, your people certainly know how to flatter a woman. Silvio: Do not hide behind your poor hearing excuse, I saw your head pop out the door the moment I entered the hall. Now tell me, is your King taking a forever dirt nap? Answer me quickly before I book you in the suite next to him! Granny: His Highness has an underground hotel? It's incredible the things they come up with nowadays. But they must burn through so many candles, and how do they know what time it is without any windows? Silvio: *nostrils flaring* I-AM-GOING-TO-COUNT-TO-THREE- Granny: Careful you don't hurt yourself, sonny, that's a pretty high number. Have another bite. Silvio: *pterodactyl screeching*

Granny: Why are you hiding it? Show Granny what you've done. Keith: It's nowhere near as nice as yours. Granny: Nonsense, it is very good for a first try. Keep it up and soon you'll be knitting patterns to rival those that skin-and-bones-fish prince keeps trying to pawn off on me. Keith: But those are made by artisans. They've been perfecting their craft for their entire lives. Besides, I'm a prince. It wouldn't do to waste my time on frivolities like domestic chores. Granny: Now whose dribble are you parroting, boy? Do you think a woman my age has made it this far repeating the same old motions day in and day out? You are young, it's your time to experiment and find what you like! Keith: Well... I like sweets. Granny: And you're in no better place to learn about them! Look, there's that strawberry prince who's always challenging me to baking contests. Why don't you ask him to teach you... oh hang on, his face actually looks like a strawberry today. Keith: Prince Yves? It looks like he's arguing with someone. Granny: Is that the quiet boy? I must have pegged him wrong, he is squashing that strawberry. Keith: You mean Prince Licht? No, that's his twin brother, Prince Nokto. He talks enough for the two of them. Granny: Twins? Bless my soul! Can you imagine having another version of yourself walking around entirely separate from you with no control over what he does? How often must they get mistaken for one another, I wonder? Keith: ... Granny: Keith, dear? Are you alright? You've gone quiet all of a sudden. Keith: Just focusing on my knitting. I'd like to show you how I've improved the next time we meet.