If you’re wondering where my story ideas come from, how magic systems are crafted, or love tidbits about lesser known fairy tale and fantasy creatures, this is the blog for you. New posts are released at the beginning of each month.
Woven throughout my fantasy blog posts are “how to” articles to help you craft magical items and some of my favorite cosplay and writing videos from my TikTok account @caitlinberve. Through these short videos, I get to dress up as my favorite characters and be creative.
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What do you do with books you don’t want to keep and can’t donate? Some books are damaged or early drafts that bookstores don’t want. I use these in my craft projects. A book wreath is one such project. Here are the steps so you can make one too.
Read MoreWolf stories have been around as long as people, but the origins of werewolves can be tracked. Whether you want to transform into a girl raised by wolves or a fierce werewolf, a yarn wolf tail can make your costume. But be warned, this is not a quick project.
Read MoreWhile I love getting real cut flowers for special occasions, I also enjoy the occasional, creative alternative. If you have someone in your life who doesn’t care for cut flowers or is allergic, an origami flower bouquet might make them smile. Here’s how I make them and how origami inspires my writing.
Read MoreBecause of their rarity, dragon eggs are precious. Glittering like stained glass or gemstones, they are the perfect ornament for your fantasy Christmas (or other holiday) tree. This quick tutorial will tech you how to make both the scaled and filigree dragon eggs.
Read MoreDream catchers have become an icon for Native Americans. While many tribes have a dream catcher mythology, they were originally created by the Ojibwe tribe. Learn how to make an owl dream catcher and the mythology behind these talismans.
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