Vancouver Steampunk Mini-Convention

This past weekend was VSteam's Mini-Convention, and what a fun shindig it was!

The festivities were held at the lovely Barclay Manor, and the wonderful weather meant that guests were able to take over the surrounding lawns and gardens as well - much to the amusement and bewilderment of passersby!

Musical guest Lucy Conquered Man entertains the crowd in lovely summer weather

Lucy Conquered Man sings about Love & Robots

Once more, Al and I donned our Steampunk outfits and ventured into the fray...

Chillin' to Lucy Conquered Man

Photo by Jamie Shutterbug Coles

Stilt-walking is a great way to meet new people!

  Hello down there!

Now I need to think of an icebreaker of my own... Any suggestions for a shy lil' geek like me? O_o

Just a shy girl in her Steampunk world...
Original photo by Jamie Shutterbug Coles; Photoshop tomfoolery by me

Next Steamy Post: A Geek Girl's Best Friends: Steampunk Jewellery & Sidearms

Steampunk!

Hello, oh much-neglected blog!
I have plenty of projects to share, and since I'm currently in a bit of a work lull, let's see if I can get caught up...

I've had Steampunk on the brain these days... such a fun genre to play with! I love the aesthetic, the history, and of course the quirky humour behind it all.

 

"You've been discovered!"

 
My lovely & crafty friend Al pointed me towards a local Steampunk group (VSteam), and we threw together some costumes out of treasures from our closets, loans from friends, thrift store finds, and fun handmade accessories. We made our debut at the VSteam Lords & Ladies Masquerade Ball back in May, and are now thoroughly hooked!

Currently we're working on finishing our more permanent outfits, but today's post features our costumes for the Masquerade Ball.

Steampunk!

 

"Intrepid Explorer"

 

"Raven lights the way to the Masquerade Ball"

"A little bird told me..."

¡Me encanta México!

 Vendedoras

Playa Norte, Isla Mujeres

Why hello there!

I've just returned from a lovely honeymoon in Mexico (Isla Mujeres, to be exact), where I took many photos of many things- surprise, surprise! ;)

You can browse the complete set over here on Flickr, if you like. There's still a few more photos to be added, but they should be posted soon. In the mean time, here are a few of my favourites.
Enjoy!

Caribbean Scene

Tortugranja Turtle

Preening Time

Rock-climbing Lizard

How I Spent My Saturday Afternoon

This probably won't make sense to more than about 8 people, but what the heck!

Hey look- I made a music video!

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Episode II: A New Turkey

Not long ago, in the city where we all live...

It is August, and a young man has taken it upon himself to order a TURKEY. Not just any turkey: a free-range, organic turkey from APOLLO POULTRY...

It is December, and a young woman has a vision: knit a turkey and wear it as a HAT. Will her audacious dream come to pass?

We join our heroes on Bowen Island, to witness the collision of these events. It may just be the BEST CHRISTMAS EVER...


Original song composed by Sean Sullivan, 2010
Photos by L. Sayer, 2009: http://www.flickr.com/photos/riss/

Prague Castle At Night

 
Taken July 19, 2009

A TARDIS to Call Your Own

 (More photos on Flickr)

A birthday gift created for a lovely Doctor Who fan.

Note: TARDIS replica not bigger on the inside.