Folded paper origami female warrior in tartan holds a longsword

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This intricate paper craft diorama features a poised woman warrior in a red plaid tartan ensemble, drawing a silver longsword atop a city rooftop at night. Every element is constructed from sharp geometric folded paper, set against a deep navy night sky dotted with origami stars, soft clouds, and a luminous full moon. The swirling pleated skirt and wind-tousled hair lend the scene a dynamic, dramatic, atmospheric tone.

Comments (24)

• @CaylaCatz · Sep 22, 2026

  No, it's because after I submitted and it was too late I remembered the Scottish sword dance from a recent cozy mystery i was reading last week. I had that feeling like, oh! I should have done that. Liss MacCrimmon is a retired Scottish dancer (due to a knee injury) but she's very involved with the Scottish American community. #6 had sword dancing. actually the guy was killed by a sword. I read a lot of cozies. and urban fantasies. and cozy fantasies. Anyways I remembered the story too late. I doubt I would have won tho. I usually place in the middle.

• @JMN · Sep 22, 2026

  Ah yes, the classic tragedy of an artist/athlete losing their ability because their body can't handle the cost of their passion or just bad luck. It sounds like a compelling story. I'm reading an ongoing series about something in the same vein.

• @Sealine · Sep 22, 2026

  Chuckled when it came up, but I really loved your Scottish dancer in origami! Voted for it and can think of several I'd bump from the top 10 for it!

• @JMN · Sep 22, 2026

  Nice one CC! Got to vote on it once. Was this an origami homage to David's lass from the last DC?

• @legion · Sep 22, 2026

  Very cool, my friend—you almost made the top ten. Did you see that you can view up to the top 20 now?

• @TesaranJ · Sep 22, 2026

  dang this one good. unique with color paper and perfect pose. 😍 a little bit unlucky could have be top10.

• @velvet_hour_x · Sep 22, 2026

  I love this! I voted for it twice and was really hoping to see it make the top 10.

• @beastxyz · Sep 22, 2026

  I voted twice! I loved how you combined the challenges. Sad that this never made it top 10.

• @DavidP · Sep 22, 2026

  I did pick it when I saw it, noticed the carryover from the previous. Lovely tartan paper

• @legion · Sep 24, 2026

  It doesn't really matter to me, but that's how I realized you finished 11th.

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