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  • Cardcaptor Sakura Cosplay: Progress

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    Cardcaptor Sakura is one of my favorite characters ever, so its about time I cosplayed her. It took me awhile to…

  • Lydia from Skyrim: Gallery

    Lydia from Skyrim: Gallery

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    A photoshoot with Dim Horizon Studio was part of my prize for winning Best in Show Journeyman at AWA 2012. Here…

  • Skyrim Female Ancient Nord Helmet!

    Skyrim Female Ancient Nord Helmet!

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    I got the BEST Xmas present EVER from the BEST boyfriend EVER!!! I got the Female Ancient Nord Helmet raw cast…

  • Magical Girl Nyan Cat Costume: Progress

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    Magical Girl Nyan Cat is my super secret original costume! I made it in 5 days!!! *O* I’d been thinking about…

  • Momocon 2013 Experience

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    So I just went to Momocon 2013 (Mar 8-10) and had an amazing time. It was the smallest con I’ve been…

  • Magical Girl Nyan Cat: Gallery

    Magical Girl Nyan Cat: Gallery

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    So this was my super secret original costume! These are some pics taken at Momocon. There was a rainbow train in…

  • Sailor V Cosplay: Gallery

    Sailor V Cosplay: Gallery

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    Sailor V final pics! These were taken on one of the lower rooftop areas at the Hilton (Momocon host hotel.) Progress…

  • Katy Perry Peppermint Dress: Gallery

    Katy Perry Peppermint Dress: Gallery

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    In February of 2013 I went to the Hair of the Dragon party and got tons of great pics of my…

  • My first Momocon is coming up!

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    On March 8 I’ll be attending my first Momocon ever. I’m really freaking excited. I’ve been preparing for this con for…

  • Cosplay Makeup

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    I’ve decided to add a new section to my blog, which is makeup! Before I go any further, I have to…

About Me


Lydia Barnes

Costume maker and designer, seamstress, knitter, prop maker, and general crafter who loves to cosplay at every opportunity!.