Larkin's Interruptions!

Larkin thinks it's hilarious to interrupt mom when she is making videos! I sometimes agree.

My first Comicon!

Well, I finally did it, I went to my first con with one of my hand made costumes! I'm a little late to the game, but I'm so glad that I finally had enough courage to go. STL Comicon was hosted by Mighty Con at the St. Charles Convention Center. 

My boyfriend and I arrived to the convention around one o'clock, I wore my Starfire costume that I made last summer (still need to write her own post). I was so nervous/excited that my body was shaking, I didn't know what to expect. We entered and waited in line to receive our wrist bands from the pre-ordered ticket line. Once we received our wristbands, we were able to go in the convention hall. It was so wonderful, this place was filled with amazing artists, vendors, and cosplayers. Many people asked me for pictures, as well as me asking them for pictures. Everyone was literally so nice and courteous, I was overwhelmed with acceptance! It is truly such an amazing feeling to hear face to face how people appreciate my work and the effort I put into my cosplay. Once, after taking a picture with one guy in particular, I heard him say to his friend as they were walking away, "That is the best Starfire cosplayer I have ever seen." This brought me so much joy, I can't even describe it. I loved talking to the other cosplayers and appreciating their costumes, and taking pictures with my favorite characters!

Misty!

Negan bashing my head in

Cute lil' ewok!

Me and Amanda

After a few hours, three of my friends showed up, Amanda, Sarah and Dustin, two of which were also cosplaying. Sarah dressed in her newly bought 2017 version of Beauty and the Beast ballgown, and Amanda was dressed as Rey from Star Wars. It was so exciting to have them there with me at my first con (they've both been to one before). Aaron had a good time with Dustin being there, they're in love. 

The five of us walked around the whole con, viewing all the artists' work and the awesome props that were being sold. I ended up purchasing a beautiful print of Ariel from an artist named TriStarr, you can follow him on his Facebook page here! I love this piece so much and can't wait to find the perfect place for it in my sewing room. 

I also saw some handmade Negan bats that I realllly wanted, but I figured I could make one myself if I really wanted to, and I do! 

As the day came to a close, we all went outside to the water fountain and took pictures. My friend Amanda got some really great shots of me in my costume, which is always such a value to cosplayers. This con really opened my eyes, and I am so excited to go to more! I have been searching like a mad man for any kind of convention, large or small, around the St. Louis area. 

Trolls Poppy Hat!

For the past month I have been working on these cute and quirky Poppy hats! I've yet to see the movie Trolls, but it seems to be very popular among the kiddos (I'm always in the know, with being an elementary school teacher and all).

Back in March, my cousin sent me some Pinterest posts and asked if I would be able to re-create this hat. I simply Google searched for a pattern, and found this amazing woman's blog who created the pattern for this hat. She is so talented, I wouldn't even know where to begin with making such an intricate crochet pattern! She provides various sizes, and detailed instructions including videos! You can find the pattern here.

I gathered the supplies that I needed for the project, which most I already had, and took on the task. The first two hats were requested by my cousin for her child and her friend's child. Once those were finished, I posted the above picture on Facebook and received another request! So yet again, I was spending my evenings weaving yarn to replicate Poppy's head! I really should watch the movie, since I feel so close to her now.

You can purchase your own Poppy hat here!

My cute little cousin sporting her new Poppy hat!