Makin' stuff

Looks like I am going to be vending/art-ing at a few festivals this summer so I am trying to craft like crazy. Here are some things that I made recently! They will be available... soon

skeleton hand pendant with clock parts, chain and some do-dads

New things in the FC shop

more photos past the jump

Packs include 5 stickers, 5 different art cards, and a random tiny handmade patch. Free shipping!

Hello! I finally got my sewing desk all set up so I tried it out by making this little pouch. I'm going to make a whole bunch more because I like it.
I also have these little packs of goodies available in the shop now! They're only $5 so if you buy one you can feel good knowing you bought me a meal or bottle of ink. And you can give the cards you don't like to your friends!
check em out www.fragilecastle.bigcartel.com 

New digs and bracelets

  I recently moved and am gettin all settled in my awesome new place, I'm super excited to have new work spaces and my own room with doors and walls and all that stuff we take for granted.
I'm still getting organized but here are some sneaky peeks of my room, which is in the attic of a big old house and is pink with stripes because I'm an adult and I painted it. 

And also because I was given the paint

these new scrap leather bracelets will be for sale in the shop soon!

 More pictures in there

Things I made recently

 I haven't been making as much stuff lately as I would have liked to, but here are some things I made for presents/prototypes last month out of scrap leather.

MORRREEE ->

Photos by Nina Pak

Keep reading for more photos~

Here are some photos from a shoot I did recently with photographer Nina Pak and stylist/designer/superhero Dani Barnes! Nina did an amazing job on the photos and our hair, and she fed us delicious vegan food the entire time.
 Dani and I did each others makeup and I am wearing my own chainmail/studded bustier and jewelry that I made along with some of Dani's designs. I was given the chainmail part attached to a bustier that I took apart and reconstructed with a belt and a bra. AND THEN I COVERED IT IN LEATHER AND SPIKES
To see the rest of the photos check out Nina's Facebook page

Backpack

Hello there!
Recently I made myself a little backpack so I could go on small adventures and carry my stuff around while I am dancing in the forest.
 I couldn't find one I liked that I could afford or obtain, and I figured I could sew a fancy rectangle. It turned out better than expected!
 Here are some pictures.

It's made of canvas and recycled leather.

The House Book

Not only is this art to share but it is legitimate storytime. Probably one of the weirdest coincidences I have experienced centers around this awesome burned-down house by my place in East Van/Mt. Pleasant and a 'book' I made about it.
 When I first moved here the house was kind of sketch but it was really lovely and decrepit and I liked it, I walked by it every day and tried to imagine who lived there. One night there was a fire and after that it was seemingly abandoned, with tarps eventually placed over the roof. Graffiti and local character soon overtook the house and I loved it even more, people put paintings of eyes in a mouth in the windows and the house was almost its own entity. The face got stolen or removed but it was replaced a few times before whoever it was eventually gave up. I imagine that is was probably not too safe to explore the upper floor after it had been decaying and burned-out for over a year.

The Hand Book

 One of the things I'm doing at art school is bookbinding. I love books. I love them. I like to read 'em, make them, illustrate them, and collect beautiful old books, especially late 1800's natural Science books.

 For my final project last fall semester I made these four books. My instructor didn't appreciate my creative approach to making a book for my first project so I just tried to focus on making really nice books for this one. I made illustrations and took photographs of the hands of artists and creative people I knew, along with their age, name, and what they did. I got an okay grade and most of the books turned out nicely, 2 are good enough to sell if anyone is interested.
 My favourite part was using the hot foil stamp letterpress, an archaic contraption that is exactly what is sounds like and was used for the cover lettering. The only thing I didn't do myself was the digital printing. 

Keep reading for more images and some of the book content!

Crowns and more

 Recently I added a few crown designs to the shop with several different options. These ones are the most reasonably priced, but if you would like something custom or more elaborate I'm taking commissions again. Please message me with the contact form on my store and provide a description of what you're looking for and reference images if possible so I can give you an estimate. They usually range from $30-90 CAD but it really just depends on what you want, I love elaborate custom creations.

I'm working on making different types of hats right now but haven't quite perfected my processes yet... I'll keep you updated of course!

I tried to scrounge together as many pictures of crowns I have made (all sold, sorry) to give you an idea of what kinds of things are possible. I can usually find the little bits and pieces I need to make original designs and replicas. Here are most of the crowns I have made so far, most of them are commissions and some were made to sell at Deadly Couture. 

white vinyl

custom painted leather and rose w/ velvet bow