By dressing up and going to a major scifi/fantasy con.
Comicpalooza in Houston is shaping up to be EPIC!! The theme is *happy shamble* zombies, "The Rise of the Dead". Sweet. The guest line-up is varied and has top notch representation in both genres. There is even a strong Steampunk presence, one of my fave cosplay themes. Mad Science, go figure. ;) My cosplay plans for the event?
Friday: Possibly Star Trek:TOS uniform.
Saturday: A reprise of the Steampunk Squid complete with tentacles and goggles.
Sunday: I will be doing a zombie/wizard mash-up: Harry Potter of the Dead (a Hogwarts guest has been scheduled that day and it's a call out to one of my favorite flicks, "Shaun of the Dead.")
The event starts today so if you need me, that's where I'll be.
Oh and here's a video of last year's Comicpalooza for giggles. Kinda like being trapped in a Big Bang episode isn't it? ;)
Friday, May 27, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
It's a Good Magical Friday!
It's truly a good Friday in the Mad Science Lab when a Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 DVD arrives at your door!! It must have been sent via Owl Post cos I no sooner got word it was on its way and *poof*, there it is. Thanks and much appreciation goes out to Wendy, The Not So Good Witch. xoxo For the latest pop culture and fashion from a magical perspective, check out her blog "A Pagan's Life For Me."
What have I been up to? Well, it's that time of year: vacations to Hogwarts in Orlando, Harry Potter cons, and *sniff* the fast approaching last installment of HP movies are in the immediate future. So I've been stitching up a storm to try to beat the flood of Wizard Wear orders for both the Etsy and Artfire shops. Looks like I need to head to the wholesale fabric shop for another bolt of black anti-pill fleece this weekend too.
What have I been up to? Well, it's that time of year: vacations to Hogwarts in Orlando, Harry Potter cons, and *sniff* the fast approaching last installment of HP movies are in the immediate future. So I've been stitching up a storm to try to beat the flood of Wizard Wear orders for both the Etsy and Artfire shops. Looks like I need to head to the wholesale fabric shop for another bolt of black anti-pill fleece this weekend too.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Friday's F Word: Vampire Face-Lifts
In the quest to be immortal or at least look that way, the dream to be a vampire is seductive. Short of being "turned" by a bloodsucker, this life altering change won't happen. The next best thing? Vampire face-lifts. Fillers taken from your own body are nothing new but a NY doctor is now using a blood-collection system called Fibrinet, whose platelet-rich byproducts can help turn back the clock. No wonder Vlad Dracula looked so young. ;)
Friday, March 25, 2011
Friday's F Word: Happy Coffins
Who says leaving for the afterlife needs to be a somber affair?
The Lien Foundation, a Singapore philanthropic house and St Joseph's Home and Hospice, is challenging outdated taboos.
"The name 'Happy Coffins' may be like an oxymoron...(but) we seek to turn the coffin from a supreme negative symbol of death into a creative canvas for reflection and inspiration, and the positive celebration of life." (Mr Lee Poh Wah, CEO)
Rather than "gloom and doom", the dearly departed can spend eternity in a customized coffin much like the ubiquitious designer clothes and coffee he/she enjoyed in life. And just imagine the conversation starter at funerals to take loved one's mind off of grief for a bit?
The Lien Foundation, a Singapore philanthropic house and St Joseph's Home and Hospice, is challenging outdated taboos.
"The name 'Happy Coffins' may be like an oxymoron...(but) we seek to turn the coffin from a supreme negative symbol of death into a creative canvas for reflection and inspiration, and the positive celebration of life." (Mr Lee Poh Wah, CEO)
Rather than "gloom and doom", the dearly departed can spend eternity in a customized coffin much like the ubiquitious designer clothes and coffee he/she enjoyed in life. And just imagine the conversation starter at funerals to take loved one's mind off of grief for a bit?
Friday, March 4, 2011
Friday's F Word: Itsy Bitsy Spider...
....crawled up the Mazda vent.
Toyota recalls have become ubiquitous. Ho hum. *yawns*. But now Mazda has implemented a recall due to the possibility for clogs in the vent line to by *drumroll please* spider webs. Seriously. Wouldn't it be ironic if these insects had chosen their vehicular namesake, the Spyder? ;)
"A certain type of spider may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent line and this may cause a restriction in the line," warns the official recall notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If a spider does weave its tangled web there, it could prevent vapors from escaping the fuel tank and "eventually result in a crack, potentially leading to fuel leakage and an increased risk of fire."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/03/mazda-recall-spiders_n_831109.html
Naughty, naughty arachnids.
While we're discussing our 8-legged friends, I found a humorous video to the tune of The Who's "Boris the Spider". Here's to hoping you don't feel something crawling up your arm!
Toyota recalls have become ubiquitous. Ho hum. *yawns*. But now Mazda has implemented a recall due to the possibility for clogs in the vent line to by *drumroll please* spider webs. Seriously. Wouldn't it be ironic if these insects had chosen their vehicular namesake, the Spyder? ;)
"A certain type of spider may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent line and this may cause a restriction in the line," warns the official recall notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If a spider does weave its tangled web there, it could prevent vapors from escaping the fuel tank and "eventually result in a crack, potentially leading to fuel leakage and an increased risk of fire."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/03/mazda-recall-spiders_n_831109.html
Naughty, naughty arachnids.
While we're discussing our 8-legged friends, I found a humorous video to the tune of The Who's "Boris the Spider". Here's to hoping you don't feel something crawling up your arm!
Back to the final organization of the new craft room so I can finish up some new listings.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Almost Valentine's Day and it feels like spring!
The temps hit a high of 73 with loads of sun. After all the freeze alerts lately, what a thrill. Now that's what I'm talking about!!
Finally dragged myself inside to get online. Thought I'd post the diabolical Valentine's Day themed treasuries that MSC was lucky enough to be added to. Tons of great items were also included, check 'em out! I want it all. :)
Thanks for including my items, CustomZombie, missteacherlady, ALDDesigns, LongstockingShop, SevenSantasWorkshop, faerydustpixy, DenimShmenim, and HumphreysHandmade!
Finally dragged myself inside to get online. Thought I'd post the diabolical Valentine's Day themed treasuries that MSC was lucky enough to be added to. Tons of great items were also included, check 'em out! I want it all. :)
Thanks for including my items, CustomZombie, missteacherlady, ALDDesigns, LongstockingShop, SevenSantasWorkshop, faerydustpixy, DenimShmenim, and HumphreysHandmade!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Dark love is in the air
While unpacking at our new house, I happened to stumble upon a pile of art prints I made from vintage paper from over 2 years ago! SCORE!! I guess good things can happen even when doing something unpleasant. Soon I'll start listing them but for now, I created some new original designs for Valentine's Day.
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