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Okay, first the news. I am going to be MOVING my cosplay off this account. I'm not entirely sure if I will keep the rest of the account active, but if you are watching me for my cosplay stuff, please mosey on over to han-pan and watch me there. In the next few weeks I will upload my pictures and start anew there.

Oh, and give me a llama. <3 I loves me some llama badges...I'll give one back!

Now, to my tagsies. tagged me twice, so I'mma do them both. :'D So sorry for the delay! But now I'm procrastinating so it seems an appropriate time. :'D


11 Questions
Rules:
1. You must post these rules.
2. Each person must post 11 things about themselves in their journal.
3. Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post, and create eleven new questions for the people you tag to answer.
4. You have to choose 11 people to tag and post their icons on your journal.
5. Go to their page and tell them you have tagged him/her.
6. No tag backs.
7. No stuff in the tagging section about "you are tagged if you are reading this." You legitimately have to tag 11 people.


1) What is your most ridiculous con experience?
I've had so many! I love my con experiences ; w; I think the one that really makes me happy to this day was my first experience cosplaying. I saw a girl dressed as a flipping fantastic Poison Ivy. She looked at me, I looked at her, we both flung our arms open. She shouted "Harley!" and I yelled back, "RED!" and we embraced. xD We hung out for most of the rest of the con; it was such a great time! I never saw her again though.

2) Ever met someone famous?
Probably. Don't really pay attention to famous people though

3) What's your favorite convention?
That's pretty tough. I think Baltimore Comic Con. The appreciation for cosplayers is phenomenal, and the convention is growing exponentially. The focus is on COMICS and the industry, and it doesn't fart around with actors or pop culture media icons. The only super famous person they have had that I know of is Stan Lee...which is, you know, fitting.

4) What is your dream photoshoot?
I want to do a castle photoshoot with the cast of FFIX. <////3

5) What is your dream cosplay?
Princess Garnet's coronation gown is still my dream cosplay Someday.......someday.

6) What's your favorite season?
Spring! Everything is growing and blossoming and the weather is beautiful and the sunshine....! I love springtime. I feel like the Earth is coming back to life again!

7) Which Disney movie is your favorite?
I am going to assume this means "animated" Disney movie....Disney has put out WAY too many movies o 3o;;; The Lion King is still my favorite. However, Tangled and The Princess and the Frog are close seconds!

8) Pirates or ninjas? (Keep in mind if the answer is not Pirates, I will have to reevaluate our friendship.)
Have you ever seen a pirate-ninja?

9) If you could spend a day with one fictional character, who would you choose? Why?
Y'know, I don't know. I like my fictional characters staying in my head, doing their thing up there. I'm not sure I would want to potentially ruin them by experiencing them differently in real life.
Or Captain America. Because I am so, so, so in love with Steve Rogers and everything he represents. Doing the right thing simply because it's the right thing to do, being a good person, wonderful 40's mannerisms ;D, and sheesh, who wouldn't want to spend a day with a guy like that?!

10) Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate?
Herbal tea, please!

11) Where is Zuko's mommy? ;-;
I think she's been watching him this whole time O.O; Somewhere in the Earth kingdom! FOR ZUKOOOOOOOO~!!!
OH WAIT
NO
WHAT IF SHE'S ALSO THE MOTHER OF THAT GIRL ZUKO WENT ON A DATE WITH O 3O;;;


Your questions----
1. If you weren't on the current life and career path that you are on right now, what would you be doing?
2. What is your favorite book?
3. Would you rather be constantly too hot or constantly too cold?
4. What is your guilty pleasure?
5. What got you into the whole convention scene?
6. If you received a million dollars tomorrow, what would you do with it?
7. Props or poses?
8. Are you eco-friendly? Eco-crazy? Eco-not-care-y?
9. What is one of your all-time favorite things to do?
10. If you could change one thing about reality, what would it be?
11. How to you explain conventions or cosplay to people who don't know about it?


If you have already done this on your own deviantart, please feel free to post your answers as a comment to mine!   Also, I don't remember people's dA names very well or often or at all, so I'm going to write your first name and then comment on your dA xD

Lauren, Corey, Alexa, Emily, Shawny, Ger, Steph, Rini, Lizzy, Kitty...or if you just want to do it, I'd love to read your answers! :'D



Ask and you shall receive....

1. What I learned when I took a look at your DA page.
2. With what color I remember you.
3. What is the first memory of you.
4. With which animal I remember you.
5. Something I'm going to ask you.
6. Which of your creations is my favorite.
7. My nickname for you.
8. The thing I like about your art.
9. that I challenge you to put this in your journal.

Challenged by

Hi all!
I won't subject you to the whole sob story. Let me know if you are really interested. Basically, Boyfriend is going through immense financial problems, compounded by the fact that he just got in a car accident and the deductible is way more than he can afford. I am also dealing with some tight finances, since my crappy living situation has turned into I am moving in less than a month! XD

TL;DR> We need money. I'm going to sell some stuff to help us out and put us on the right path to getting everything worked out. SO I appreciate your purchase!

If you see something you like and it is sold, or you would like a custom bag design, please don't hesitate to ask! I love making bags and purses.

Everything comes from a smoke-free home. Shipping is an additional flat fee of $5.00 per item. If you live in the DMV, we can meet up somewhere in DC instead!

1. Dr. Stiles costume, $20
This is just the shirt for the costume. Fits women's size Small, probably XS for dudes. SUPER soft fabric, machine washable. Hand patterned and made by yours truly! It has five snaps to hold it closed: two on the collar and three along the side. Even if you don't plan to cosplay Dr. Stiles, it is SO soft and comfy and cuddly! It measures 24 inches long and 18 inches across the front under the arms and at the hips. (Sorry it's a little weird looking on the dress form--dress form has boobies, but I was binding when I wore it and it looked just fine!)
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i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm…

2. Harley Quinn Bag, $50
As seen on my Etsy account, www.etsy.com/shop/hanpancos , I am selling a bag I designed with Harley Quinn in mind! The outside is a black and red vinyl, easily cleaned with a damp cloth or sponge. The lining is a beautiful wine taffeta, and it even has a little pocket inside! You get it a bit cheaper if you buy it through me here rather than Etsy.
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i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm…

3. Soft Gray Shoulder Bag, $40
As seen on my Etsy account, here is the super soft, luxurious gray shoulder bag. It has a magnetic snap closure. Lined with awesome teal satin and features a cute little pocket on the lining. Five dollars off if you buy it from me here.
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i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm…

4. Pink and Black Clutch, $30
Also featured on my Etsy, this sassy little clutch features a convenient inner pocket, wrist strap and magnetic closure. Five dollars off if you buy it from me from here.
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i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm…

5. Brown Suede Hippie Bag, $40
Another from Etsy! Super soft, brown suede bag with a cute gold tassel on the flap! It is lined with an amazing gold silk and fits an astonishing amount of stuff. Great for the on-the-go girl! Five dollars off if you buy it from me from here.
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i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm…
i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm…

6. Dark brown long wig, $20
Gorgeous wig by Motown Tress, color #4
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i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm…

7. Pair of silver buckles, $7
One pair of large, heavy, silver buckles. I used them on my Garnet costume.
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i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm…


I am unsure about these: would anyone be interested in a My Little Pony inspired apron, like this one? i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm… It would probably be around $35.


Or a custom painted light switch plate or outlet plate, sort of like this one? i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm… A simple design would be around $10, with more complex designs around $20.

Also contemplating doing a Harley Quinn sweatshirt. It would be $60. It's a unisex sized, fleece sweatshirt in Harley's black and red design. It zips up the front and has a fitted, elastic waistband. Pockets too! I usually wear mine over my costume when it's chilly out and you can't even tell! Alternatively, I could put a hood on it, and add the antennae (which would be ~$5 more). It would take around 2-3 weeks to make. i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm…
i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm…


Please let me know!!! <3

Thanks a million billion for your help. <3

Han is the proud new owner of a Wacom Bamboo Pen <3 You will see moar arts

This is a journal of 18 features of Deviants who comment on here..... 17 spots open, and if you would like to be featured please comment on the journal. I will select three deviations from your gallery to be displayed. There has to be a catch right? The catch is that if you comment, you need to do this feature thingy, but feature me as well. Get some, give some right?

1.
Mainly cosplay but some interesting photography as well.
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2.
Started out as traditional/digital art, and has in the past year expanded to include cosplay and photography. My bestie I didn't pick any of her normal art, so go check it out cuz it's awesome too~
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3.
Traditional art and really amazing photography
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4.
Started out I think for film reasons, but has picked up photography as well and most of his dA is that.
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5.
Traditional art and photomanips
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6.
An AMAZINGLY talented traditional artist, with some really great cosplays.
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I need to get good shots for Moon and Harley Quinn that are character based or even just mug-shot style (in the good sense of the word ). If someone really wants to shoot with Garnet too, I'd be willing to do that, but I definitely do need shots for the other two costumes. Y'know, rather than just shots on the convention floors, which really don't showcase the costume very well and too often have weird things in the background. I need better shots for portfolios and such. If you've any interest in TFCD/P/whatever, please let me know.