More From the “What Was I Thinking?” Files
Unlocking Creativity: Techniques for Personalizing SCA Award Scrolls.
Hey there, fellow artisans and creatives in the SCA community! So, imagine you’ve been tasked with crafting an award scroll for someone in our midst. Now, if you know the person like the back of your hand, well, congratulations! You’re already halfway there. The Medieval vibe practically falls into place effortlessly. But, let’s say you’re…
Basketry Bliss: Unboxing My V.I. Reed & Cane Kits
Hey there, fellow SCAdians and craft lovers! Guess what? I’m absolutely buzzing with excitement! Remember those 6 Traditional Crafts basketry kits I mentioned recently? Well, I decided to take my basket-making adventure a step further and ordered some kits from V.I. Reed & Cane. And you won’t believe it – they arrived yesterday! Let me…
Perplexing Pictures In Manuscripts 3
Link to image. When you look through this 13th-century manuscript made for the Pope you see it’s filled with giant killer bunnies, geese lynching wolves, and other crazy things. They are cute, silly, or a comment on Medieval daily life. But not all. This one pictures a dog hanging by its neck from a tree….
Perplexing Pictures In Manuscripts 4
Cambrai Channsonier, MS. 126B fol. 132v, Bruges 1542 Bibliothèque Municipale, When you look through this 16th-century songbook made for a Bruges aristocrat you see it’s filled with artistic, decorative daily life images. But it also includes many that are bluntly bizarre or crazy. It’s the Cambrai Chansonnier, MS 0128 dated 1543. Its fun pictures are delicately drawn in…
From Respect to Recognition: Making Savvy Peerage Recommendations
Hey there! Ever found yourself admiring someone’s dedication and skill in the SCA and wondered if you can recommend them for peerage? You’re not alone! Many folks wonder about this, and it’s a common topic of conversation. So, let’s dive in and explore how you can do this properly and effectively. Can You Recommend Someone…