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Oh, HAI? It’s 2023.

Wow I completely missed last year, but I did have REASONS. So if anyone is actually still out there following me, and likes this sort of thing, here’s my 2023 lineup.

MTAC BlackJack                April 7-9                  Nashville, TN

Animazement                     May 26-28              Raleigh, NC   

GalaxyCon                          July 27-30              Raleigh, NC

Mead Day                           September 23        Pittsboro, NC

Carrboro Bazaar                 October 15             Carrboro, NC

More Fall/WInter  shows likely. Maybe this will be the year I start posting more pics again? IG is becoming such a pain thanks to F@#!B00k, I just might have to start rambling here again. (Promise or threat? Who knows?!)

As always the shop is open, but the place place to see EVERYTHING I might have is the IG feed. (This is especially true during the spring/summer convention seasons when I am super busy and stock turnaround happens quickly!) Thanks for looking!

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2021..ish Update

Oh, hi there. Thanks, Covid, for upending show schedules and attendances for the last 20 months or so. Here we are in the final quarter of 2021 and I’ve got a very small and still-somewhat-tentative event list.  

If you would like to show support without purchasing products during this time, you can find my Ko-fi profile HERE.  As always, my instagram page remains the most up-to-date!

September 18 - Norfolk, VA - Hermitage Handmade Festival

September 25 - Pittsboro, NC - Mead Fest at Starrlight Mead

November 28 - Durham, NC - Makrs Society Market

December 4 - Chapel Hill, NC - Elf Market   **TENTATIVE**

Going Forward: I’m re-assessing 2022 show plans but have started applying for a few that were missed in the shutdowns. I’ll update with regards to 2022 when we get there. Hope to see you out there....eventually!

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2020 Schedule

EDIT: Coronavirius has upended show schedules everywhere. Some shows plan to reschedule, others are canceled for this year.  An updated schedule is below, but many things are still in flux and all dates still listed should be considered tentative.

If you would like to show support without purchasing products during this time, you can find my Ko-fi profile HERE.

(heyyyy, I never posted my 2019 schedule!? oops)

I’m aiming for some different shows this year, and more exposure out-of-state, so if you want to know where I’ll be in 2020, best to check this list than assume I’ll be returning to a show I’ve been at before. A lot of applications are in the pipeline, so I’ll update when/if those shows are added. As always, my instagram page remains the most up-to-date! Hope to see you out there!

March 20-22 - Triad Anime Con, Winston-Salem, NC

April 10-12 -  Middle Tennessee Anime Con (MTAC), Nashville, TN RESCHEDULE TBD

April 19  - Carrboro Bazaar, 12-5 PM, Carrboro, NC 

May 16-17 - Tidewater Comic Con, Virginia Beach, VA

August 14-16 - Queen City Anime Con, Charlotte, NC   (TENTATIVE)

September 26 - Mead Fest, Starrlight Meadery, 12-5 PM, Pittsboro, NC

November 6-8 - Nekocon, Hampton Roads, VA

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❄️Post-show/snowpocalypse update!❄️ THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by my #geekcraftexpo booth on Saturday! 💙 Whether you shopped or just geeked out with us, you are appreciated so much!! We (all the vendors) are sorry for ANY impediments to your attendance, over which we had no control, and hope to see you again in the future. While it snowed, I quietly cleaned up the shop and have been listing some leftovers, so head on over if you’ve still got some shopping to do! (Link in bio!) Remember, if you don’t see what you’re looking for shoot me a message/DM/comment about it, as not everything will get listed & shipping deadlines for holiday gifts are approaching quickly! Thank you, everyone!🐙 (at Durham, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrQYD4IntdB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rx59lpf2ljef

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It’s #worldoctopusday so obviously I’ve gotta post some tentacly goodness! 🐙 Here’s a look at another project featuring this fabulous fabric! https://www.instagram.com/p/BorOSF7Anh3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1me94wdf8i3se

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Got somethin’ awesome for y'all today!! Made these TMNT beauties especially for NC Comicon OakCity this weekend. The pizza is a custom print, and the green slime fabric is meant to represent the ooze. So when you’re done getting your comics signed by Kevin Eastman, swing by my booth to grab some one-of-kind handmade turtle swag! 🐢 (Bonus for today: pizza pie totally counts for Pi Day! 🍕)

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2018 Schedule

I continue to neglect this poor page, but for those looking to find me this convention season, you can do so at the following:

March 17-18 - NC Comicon (Oak City), Raleigh NC

May 13 - GeekCraft Expo, Durham, NC

July 27-29 - Supercon, Raleigh, NC

August 31 - (Last) Last Friday at K's Closet, Hillsborough, NC

September 9 - Carrboro Bazaar, Carborro, NC

September 22 - Mead Day, Pittsboro, NC

November 9-11 - NC Comicon (Bull City), Durham, NC

December 2 - The Holiday Bazaar, Chapel Hill, NC

December 8-9 - GeekCraft Expo RDU Holiday Market, Durham, NC

I'll update this post as changes occur! 🐙

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Celebrating Cephalopods

Hello my dear, sweet, neglected tumblr!

Happy World Octopus Day! 🐙To celebrate, all octopus-themed items ordered today will ship for FREE! 🎉 (Domestic only.) Head over to the shop to browse or just type "octopus" in the search box!

Some examples:

And keep your eyes open for more additions later today!

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Serious Shopping Starts...Now

It’s always sad to say goodbye to October, but November’s arrival means gearing up for all those gift-giving occasions!

There has been a big update to the online store, so if you haven’t been by recently, now’s a good time to check it out. I'll also be working on new things and adding them to the store between obligations all season, so be sure to check back or keep an eye out for sneak peaks on my instagram page!

Shop early & skip the mall! Custom Order requests for the holidays are currently OPEN.

Ready? Just click here!

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GREAT octopus TEN OUT OF TEN shiny

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This is a first edition holographic octopus. This is worth a lot of money.

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Hey C’ville! Come on out this weekend and support the Derby Dames! Get unique holiday gifts for everyone on your list! Help me pay rent! ;) I’ll have a booth rep there, and we’re honored to participate in memory of Red Scare, who will always be in our hearts. <3

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The World’s Largest Heating Pad, perfect for a fibro flare, courtesy of @thedapperkraken.  She does amazing custom work, check out her shop here!

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Woohoo, a Customer Action Shot! This was one of two giant, rice-based heating pads that I made (the need for which however unfortunate). A+

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Showtime!

July & August are typically garbage months for me, and this year was no different, BUT I’ve got a show coming up this weekend, for which I did a lot of sewing in September. If you’re local, come on down to the Durham Armory (it’ll be raining anyway, what else are ya gonna do?), and get a jump on your holiday shopping! I’m trying out some new product and I’ve got lots of stuff that isn’t posted on the instagram page (or the store - yet) to show off. This will probably be my last live event for 2016, so I’ll do my best to get all the leftovers up on the storefront after this.

Here’s the show’s floor map, if you’re comin’ down to say hi. I’m in spot F2:

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Krak’n Town,  steampunk style restaurant/bar in Budapest 

“Founded in 2016, Krak’n Town mysteriously appeared in Budapest’s District VIII this summer to become the city’s first steampunk saloon.”

Photos: Norbert Hartyányi

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YOU GUYS. I need to go to Krak’n Town???

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Happy Octo-tober!

Please enjoy this video of running octopodes. 

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It’s Cephalopod Week and you totes* need an octopus bag! 🐙💙 *see what I did there?

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Show off for Shark Week! It’s the most wonderful(ly terrifying) time of the year! For those who want to hit the beach (or just stick to the boardwalk) in style this June 26th, I’ve made a small collection just for you! Want some sharp sharks, prehistoric monsters of the deep, or giant octopuses? Or maybe the ~super scary~ seahorse is more your style? ;) These will be on the storefront shortly; shop early to ensure delivery in time to use your goodies during Shark Week! :D

Sizing specs (approximately): Large tote bag: 17x17x4 | Mini tote: 9x11x4 | Zipper pouch: 8x6 | Large drawstring (aka knitting project bag): 11x10 [flat] /4in depth | Small drawstring: 9x10 [flat] /3in depth