A Blooming Rose

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she is too pretty

And I've gotta say, watch this shit.

I legit watched the entire series in 2 days. From the costumes to the set to the storyline I was entranced.

Having Orland Bloom to look at was also a bonus.

But Cara Delevingne is amazing. Her portrayal of Vignette is so poignant. Her grief and betrayal just oozes from her when she confronts the one who destroyed her hopes and dreams.

If you enjoy fae stories, a twist on the old myths, steampunk style, and Victoria era London you need to check out Carnival Row on Amazon Prime.

This one is not a spell, but different methods to create invisible writing to keep your craft a secret.

There are many methods of making invisible inks. Some are easier than others. Let’s start with some of the easier ones, then we will move into some that are not necessarily invisible, but with actually glow.

Invisible Ink From the Kitchen

Baking Soda Ink

~Mix ¼ cup (60ml) of baking soda with an equal amount of water. Use a Q-tip, thin brush or toothpick to write with the mixture on a piece of paper. Wait until it dries, then with a larger paint brush or sponge, paint over the paper with grape juice concentrate.

Milk Ink

~Put some milk in a small bowl, then use a Q-tip or small brush to write with the milk on a piece of paper. Let the message dry, then use heat to see the message. Be safe, but hold the paper close to a light bulb to heat the paper or in the heat over a candle flame. (FIRE SAFETY, do not set the paper on the light bulb, and do not let the paper touch the flame!)

Lemon Ink

~Squeeze the juice of a lemon into a bowl, then use a Q-tip or small brush and then write on the paper. Just make sure not to use too much. After it dries, heat the paper in a similar way as with the milk. A hair dryer is also a viable option. Another way is to salt the message as it dries, then brush the salt away and color over it with a wax crayon. 

Artsy Inks 

White Crayon Messages

~This one is simple, write on a piece of paper with a white crayon, then paint over it with watercolors and a brush. 

Highlighter Ink (THIS ONE GLOWS!!!)

~Take a highlighter, any color you choose is fine, and take the bottom off with a pair of pliers, taking out the ink cartridge and the tip (don’t destroy it, as you’ll need it to write with.) Boil some water in a cup or in a teapot and pour it into a cup, then place the ink cartridge into the hot water, allowing it to dissolve. Once the liquid is mostly clear, but still colored, Put the tube and tip back into the highlighter. Dip the tip into the ink and write away! Find a UV or black-light bulb, and your message will be revealed. (not all highlighters will glow!)

Vaseline/ Petroleum Jelly (GLOWS)

~Dip a Q-tip in some Vaseline or petroleum jelly and write your message as smoothly as possible. Turn off the lights and use a black light to reveal what you have written. 

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