My backpack is finished. (pics to come soon). On my third attempt I managed to find a way to make the backpack not only look presentable but aged and worn, and it's sturdy, too. I hot glued the entire darn thing together (The second attempt busted the tension on my sewing machine and it has yet to be fixed) and then added a suede leather trim around the entire thing. I have a brass grommet and brass rings holding the whole thing together, as well as a brass clasp.

I decided that since all of the findings and such on my backpack are brass that I should find a way to integrate it into the costume. And I figured, for a princess she has such bare hands.


That's right people. I'M A JEWELRY DESIGNER NOW.

I got all of my materials from FusionBeads.com, where all US customers get free shipping (and it only took like 6 days from my order date to get to my house -- 4 for the shipment process) and cheap prices. The materials I am using for charms and chain and wire is all brass, and the beads in different colors, sizes, and styles, but all in the shapes of leaves. I also have some purple glass beads and plan on getting some pearls, maybe.

The ring is the only thing that is completed so far, and it leaves a green ring around my finger when I wear it thanks to the nickel-free brass it's made of. I know how to fix that, but it's just ... doing it.



I'm also making a bracelet for my friend (c.com user GreatestGospel) for her refurbished Aeris costume. I got to work on it but hit a snag and need more materials. Siiiigh.