A slight break from dragon puppets at the moment. I decided I wanted to have a Werewolf costume for horror cons later this year, so here I am creating one. This weekend I got a good chunk of work done on the head. Lots more to do, but he is getting quite photogenic. #werewolf #horrorcosplay #cosplay

Finally completed my latest dragon! Meet Kisho, the juvenile dragon! His head base is another pattern I acquired from @keepdrawingcharlie.bsky.social , and turned out pretty decently! #Dragonpuppet #DragonBiteStudios

Look at this juvenile Northern Slimy Salamander! A definite plus of living in East Tennessee -- the Salamander capital of the world!

Look at this Dahlia. It's the first for this season in my Goth Garden.

Did y'all ever have those days where you feel just wrong and down-- and you know that there is a reason, but no idea what it is? No? Just me? Well, that tracks.

Got a new tattoooooo! A lovely little Tennessee Cavee Salamander. The first of several (many) species to cover my leg. 😁🦎

This is my Christmas right here. And I love it!

Took out Kaminari for a clean up before Comicon tomorrow. Ragnar decided he needed dragon cuddles. #dragonpuppet #DragonbiteStudios

When your Dragon is in his crate, ready to attend his first event... #KyanitetheBlue #Dragonpuppet #Crafty #DragonbiteStudios

After much work and some creative disagreements, a new dragon has joined my stable-- this is Kyanite the Blue-- he had many ideas on how his hands feet and fins should/shouldn't look; luckily we worked it out. #dragonpuppet #DragonbiteStudios #Puppet #shoulderdragon #Crafty

Nearly 12:30, and the fireworks are still going. I love me some good explosions, but this is a tad bit late in my opinion.

Dragon puppet progress: for now, still in larval worm stage. Will start growing limbs tomorrow. #dragonpuppet

When you just try to get a nice picture of your cat.... Thanks Grimm.

New dragon received his colors.

Very early sneak preview of my latest dragon puppet-- this one is non- blinking and on the smaller side. He is the prototype for possible puppet sales in the future. #dragonpuppet #crafty #DragonbiteStudios

Currently obsessed with this Latte Petunia plant and its skull planter in my Goth Garden . #gothgarden

A second Voodoo Lilly bloom! A different variety than my other one, but still so cool!

Best day ever in my Goth Garden! One of the Voodoo Lillies has bloomed! 🖤💜

Am I the only one who has a serious depressive episode on my birthday every damn year? I swear it is like that-- and I don't have bad birthdays, it's just for that one day (give or take before and after a bit too), I am down in a hole with no real hope of getting out. Ugh.

Kaminari and I (and the husband) took a trip to opening day of the Georgia Renaissance Festival-- perfect weather at an all around beautiful (though very crowded) venue.

Today at work: "I shouldn't help unload these bags of dry food from the van, it will hurt me " Proceeds to unload a few 30-50lb bags.... In ridiculously, almost unbearable back and neck pain this evening.... I should listen to myself. 😩

Grimm is a handsome devil of a cat.

If only I could sleep like Stripey Baby. (Husband named her, btw) Not one single F given.

My favorite new plant in my Goth Garden this year (so far...) the Persian Lilly (Fritallaria persica)!

Me and Kaminari hanging out at Con Nooga...judging by interest, I really will have to start selling dragon puppets...he is quite popular.

Stripey Baby, Grimm, and Ragnar demonstrate the proper way to enjoy a sun puddle.

So what happens when my new dragon puppet head base is a bit too pointy? I branch off into making a Gryphon puppet! Very early in the build, so it has Toucan vibes so far....🤣

So...husband is sick-- most likely common cold. Of course, my anxiety of "getting sick" has led to me dealing with panic attacks, and anxiety hot flashes all day. He will be fine, I will be fine, but why oh why does my stupid brain have to screw with me like this?!?! 😩

My two latest cross-stitch projects. ❤️

New bed, who dis?

Witchy friends-- I want to start something. I want to start a Coven of Craftiness. Nothing too insane, just a group of us who can get together virtually (or in person, if possible) and make nifty crafts-- especially of the witchy variety! Any interest? #witchsky

I found a cute little purple Axolotl amigurumi at the craft fair today. He is mine now.

Who can you talk to when there is no one willing to listen?

This is one of my cats, Royke. She was a feral Spay/tip/release that was at my zoo cause she was too aggressive to adopt. She has lived in my house for three years now and is purring while sitting next to me in the bed in this pic. She always has this glare, but it's truly just her face. ❤️

I hear that Twin Peaks is now showing on Pluto-- I've never seen it but am curious. Perhaps I will spend my Monday watching it.

Due to my youth in sunny CA, I still get pretty giddy when we get snow; however, I truly dislike having to shovel and scrape it off of my steep driveway. It also made my goth garden look really white.....

Got a filling removed and fitted with a temp. crown today...supposed to get the permanent crown and another one done in two weeks. My mouth is sore as hell and this crap cost me over $600 (after insurance!) I think I'll wait on the second crown. 😮‍💨

While working in my garden today, I was visited by a massive fluffy creamsicle. He was very nice, and he loves belly rubs. He is not my creamsicle--I have no idea who has the privilege of his ownership.

Chronic pain, uncertainty for the future, stagnant job issues, and the ever ongoing lack of money. I'm having a night, y'all. The only bright light is cuddling the cats.

Grimm wishes everyone a happy and fun 2025, filled with good luck, good health and prosperity! Ok, he actually just wants more treats for himself for 2025. I truly hope all the good things above happen for you, and I'll take care of the cat treats for Grimm....

Stuffy head and sinuses. Mullein Tea is the best, that is all.😌

He is finally complete! This is Kaminari, the Arctic Dragon puppet; he has blinking eyes and his head is formed upon a Luck Dragon head pattern from @keepdrawingcharlie.bsky.social I have to say this is my favorite of the dragons I have made!

Nothing like the feeling when you finish your latest crafty project and you have its debut ready to go! Latest dragon puppet is done and will get to meet people at tomorrow's zoo lantern event. This makes my ❤️ happy.

I am not a fan of sewing paws. That is all.

I finished all of my holiday decorating today, culminating in setting up the Godmother Tree. This tree is named as such due to the inheritance of antique ornaments from my late Godmother who was more family than some of my true family. Her spirit will always be honored by me.

Today the black floofy cat known as Grimm was helping me with the fur for the dragon.

Working on "furring" the latest dragon puppet. Ragnar is helping. 🤨

Working on this handsome guy--fated to be an Arctic Dragon. This was the first time I used the head pattern from @keepdrawingcharlie.bsky.social -- very easy to use, and I love the results! Can't wait to show him off once he gets his fur!

A proper introduction. I create dragon puppets, like this one, Ares; we then go to medieval faires and have fun. Or at least it's what we do when we are not working, or cooking, or gardening.... No wonder I am tired!

Just wanted to share my new favorite sticker. Always been a fan of Medusa.