Handcrafted - Blog Posts

Still a little messy but I’ve begun to paint and finish up the bra! All that’s left is to not is patiently wait for the paint to dry so I can go ahead and shade it. #borderlands3 #borderlands #borderlandscosplay #cosplayinprogress #amara #handmade #handcrafted #crafts #painted #handpainted #2k #2kgames #gearboxsoftware #gearbox #foam https://www.instagram.com/p/CEsXYzkp8cV/?igshid=1wrfckjxno7te

I had thought I posted this here awhile back but it doesn’t look like it, this is my finished Fl4k mask! I may add a light in his eyes later on but I’ll just have to see. #borderlands3 #borderlands #borderlandscosplay #gearbox #gearboxsoftware #2k #2kgames #fl4k #fl4kcosplay #cosplay #mask #cosplayinprogress #foam #evafoam #foamprops #paint #handpainted #craft #crafts #handcrafted #handmade https://www.instagram.com/p/CEkWgjaJUhQ/?igshid=aebmdjr23b7f

I haven’t had as much time as I would like for cosplay things due to school and work lately but here is the beginning of Amara’s sash waist thing! #borderlands3 #borderlands #borderlandscosplay #cosplayinprogress #handpainted #sewn #handmade #cellshading #amara #cosplay #painted #craft #crafts #handcrafted #progression #2k #gearbox #gearboxsoftware https://www.instagram.com/p/CESJu5RJEGz/?igshid=j4o5e8h6m97j

I finished the bullets! The tips are a little small but I am really happy with the way they turned out! #borderlands3 #borderlands #gearbox #gearboxsoftware #2k #cosplayinprogress #foam #evafoam #craft #crafts #handcrafted #painted #handpainted #amara #amarathesiren https://www.instagram.com/p/CDuhbJXpZME/?igshid=1oc4jgs3yvf15

I’ve begun to paint the bullets! They aren’t perfect but I really like them so far! #borderlands3 #borderlands #foam #foamprops #foampropbuilding #cosplayinprogress #gearboxsoftware #gearbox #amarathesiren #borderlandscosplay #craft #crafts #handcrafted #handpainted https://www.instagram.com/p/CDsTy82pavi/?igshid=1e89heeph2eb8

So today I began making the bullet accessories for Amara! Would have started sooner but I got a new job and crazy things along with it 😅. I made a mold in some foam, sprayed it with cooking spray put the hot glue in then froze it and they came out pulley shaped!#foam #evafoam #hotglue #evafoambuild #cosplayinprogress #craft #crafts #handcrafted #borderlands3 #borderlands #gearbox #gearboxsoftware https://www.instagram.com/p/CDpr6L1J48D/?igshid=1uti7mpxfusb6

After many hours of work I have completed Amara’s jacket!! It turned out so much better than I thought it would and so am excited to complete the rest of her outfit!! #borderlands3 #borderlands #borderlands2 #borderlandscosplay #2k #gearbox #gearboxsoftware #evafoam #paint #painted #craft #crafts #handcrafted #cellshading #amara #borderlandsamara #borderlandsamaracosplay #handpainted #jacket #leatherjacket #vaultsymbol #cosplay #cosplaygirl #cosplayer #cosplayersofinstagram #cosplayinstagram #cosplayinprogress #foam #foamprop #foamprops https://www.instagram.com/p/CC1ozCYpVpQ/?igshid=19vvk5axkvii9

So this is off from my recent Fl4k posts but I took a small break of working on the backpack to make some of Amara’s accessories! They were fun but a little frustrating to do but I quite like them. #borderlands3 #borderlands #borderlands2 #borderlandscosplay #amara #borderlandsamara #amarathesiren #cosplaygirl #cosplay #accessories #braclet #bracelets #craft #handcrafted #painted #handpainted #fauxleather #leatherbracelet #cosplayersofinstagram #cosplayinprogress https://www.instagram.com/p/CCkEZ9fpH-L/?igshid=16zni9eh09idv

So I finished the dog bowl, shading and glossed! Then I attached it to the backpack and am hoping it stays 😅 #borderlands3 #borderlands #borderlands2 #borderlandscosplay #cosplayprop #cosplayprops #handcrafted #handpainted #painted #crafted #crafts #craft #inprogress #cosplayinprogress #fl4k #fl4kcosplay #foam #evafoam #evafoamcosplay #foamprops #cosplay #borderlandsfl4k #borderlands3cosplay https://www.instagram.com/p/CChmnTYpm_r/?igshid=nodlcwyee0kd

I got all the parts fully painted for Fl4k’s backpack and stuck them on, it is coming together very well and I am pretty happy with the results so far. #borderlands3 #borderlands #borderlands2 #borderlandscosplay #cosplayprop #cosplayprops #craft #crafts #handcrafted #paint #painted #handpainted #foam #foamprops #evafoam #evafoamprops #evafoamcosplay #fl4k #fl4kcosplay #fl4kthebeastmaster https://www.instagram.com/p/CCWqgxJpQ1m/?igshid=dhenzsaquqvf

So today marks the day I continue dealing with a Fl4k cosplay for my younger brother. This is one of Fl4’s side pockets, second picture for reference, and the pockets are super cute! #borderlands3 #borderlands #borderlands2 #borderlandscosplay #fl4k #fl4kcosplay #fl4kthebeastmaster #cosplay #cosplays #prop #props #foam #foamprop #foamprops #evafoam #evafoamprops #evafoambuild #evafoamcosplay #crafts #craft #crafting #handcrafted #handmade #cosplayers #cosplayersofinstagram #inprogress https://www.instagram.com/p/CCFG9ReJ349/?igshid=1l2px5b7x5cyp

The finished shield! It ended up being a Father’s Day gift but I totally forgot to post it after I put it up on the wall. #greek #greekmythology #shields #shield #hoplite #foam #foamprops #prop #cosplayprop #cosplayprops #craft #crafts #handmade #handcrafted #handpainted #gift #gifts #fathersdaygifts #fathersday #fathersdaygiftideas #evafoam #foamarmor https://www.instagram.com/p/CCCfJ64pyaz/?igshid=1j2gp6ys6tdcp

Bicycle made out of waste newspaper

Cardboard Jewelry Box

Waterfall (Part 2)

Waterfall (Part 1)

Pleated Slim Pink Pencil Pouch

Here is another video of the gift I made for my BFF. She was very excited to have this. Many many thanks to her @emerald-notes for always appreciating my works and taking very good care of them.

A gift specially made for my bff @emerald-notes on her birthday

This is my first post on Tumblr . I made this sunshine crossbody bag myself with the help of some videos from YouTube , taking instructions . The ultimate product I made is from the available things in my house . 

Please share your ideas , if you have any . I’ll appreciate it greatly . 

Wood Chopping Innovation

So clever and simple! Idea by Woodworkcraft on Instagram.

For more, see the blog on tumblr: Clever Ideas & Innovations

My First Offering - An Embroidery

This is the jeans jacket I hand embroidered for the Sleep Token concert back in December 2024.

The project took me about 6 months to complete, with a longer break in between.

It was quite a process, which I will describe below, if anyone is interested in that. If there are still questions, don't hesitate to reach out and I will answer to the best of my abilities, as I am by no means a professional :D

So. It started out as a little thought. I have that old jeans jacket collecting dust in my closet, and I want to upgrade that. Said, done.

I get a cheap pack of embroidery needles, even cheaper embroidery floss (which I regretted at one point, but I will explain that later on) and an old embroidery frame from my mother-in-law.

And then it was go time.

I started tracing the big logo in the middle. Seeing as I have absolutely no talent in drawing, I'm very glad that tracing on a tablet is an option :)

Printing that out, I taped the shape to the middle of the back piece and drew along the rim with a heaterasable pen. You can get that at any store that sells those pens with a rubber tip to erase the ink :D

After that, I set out to embroider the entire logo. It is made entirely with a satin stitch.

If there is any interest, I can explain different stitches in a seperate post :)

That took about 2-3 weeks to finish, as I work full-time, and weekends sometimes as well. Also, let's be real, I was so very slow ! But when I finished, I was so proud of myself, as it was my very first piece.

But ever the over achiever, I let it sit for a few days, before I thought "I can do more."

So, back to planning.

I sampled a lot of patterns and decided for this. It looked cool, but I wasn't sure I would complete it in time.

However, my mom did a lot of things wrong, but she didn't raise a quitter, so I got my shit together and started this enourmous project.

I ordered transfer paper online and printed everything out on there. It sticks to the material, and you can embroider on it and wash it off when you are finished.

I started with the more simple patterns, as the glyphs or the vines. Looked pretty solid, and I was extremely satisfied with my work, as well as my gained skill and haste.

Now that was the problem.

It looked so pretty at this point to me, that I was afraid of messing it up, so I fell into a bad headspace and stopped working on it for at least 8 weeks.

By now, it was end of July, so time was running out fast, considering the biggest part, the mirrored roses, still had to be done.

I got my shit back together thanks to my bestie, and started a trail run for colour scheme.

I was so happy that it looked exaktly like I imagined, and got motivation from that.

ADHD hyperfocus ON !

So I embroidered...

And embroidered (with some cat cuddles)..

And I was finally done !!

Only to realise that I have to do it ALL again on the other side !

I was about to cry, because just one single double coloured rose head took about 5-6 hours to make.

One entire rose side took me 4 weeks to finish D:

So, in the warm summer evenings, I sat on the balcony and got to work.

At least I knew what to do now and didn't have to think about that anymore.

No think, just stitch.

And one month later, I was actually finished !!

By the end of September I was done, thankfully much earlier than anticipated.

Now I simply had to wash off the water dissolvable transfer paper.

I did handwash it, but there was some glue residue left, so I had to bite the bullet and put it in the washer.

Those thirty-something minutes were terror. I was afraid the stitches won't hold, or the residue won't come off.

But thankfully, it was alright, and I let it dry out in the sun.

Now I wear that jacket whenever I can !! I love it so much.

I got quite a few compliments, especially at the London gig.

But the best one was when I went shopping for more high quality floss in a local craft store, and older lady complimented the jacket, and told me she was happy that the youth keeps things like that alive.

So, I made it a permanent hobby and already started another project on here that I will want to update regularly.

Thank you for reading, and feel free to ask away :D

Ps.: If you read this far, maybe leave a humble like or reblog ? <3

Thank you; A. \(^o^)/

Another star dragon! I call this one Ariser the star runner. Coincidentally my little brother has coerced me into staying up with him to see a comet tonight. I'm especially proud of how the wings turned out! They make 'im look like a bright blaze. This guy is a bit bigger than a gold dollar.

I got some of that styrafoam bead goo stuff and was playing with it last night. It's kinda like a stress ball! Only it kinda stinks... so I added some sweet smelling hand sanitizer! Now it smells like strawberry shortcake, lol.

You know how those cheese wheel snacks come covered in wax? This is what I made this tiny guy out of! He's shiny and red and kinda hard to see. Oh well! Sure is cute to me.