I recently decided to do a blog article about my costumes, since I haven't done that, yet.

I love making costumes, for various reasons, like: I'm going to a renaissance festival, and I need something awesome to wear, or, I'm going to a festival, or I just get an idea, and have to make it :o) I do that, sometimes! I like to mix and match pieces, too. I make movies with some friends, so I make costumes for those, as well. I have a pair of boots, originally made for one of my movie costumes, but they work fantastic for switching around and using with some of my other costumes.

One of my first renaissance type outfits. I wanted to be a woodsman archer, so I decided to try my best to copy Kiera Knightley's costume in the Princess of Thieves. It turned out pretty good, for my costume making skill at the time :o)

So, my first ever renaissance faire, I was soo... excited! I wanted to make a new costume, not just use something I already had. I didn't have very long, though. By the time I got my fabric, I only had one day to sew it up in! This is what I came up with:

Then, we go to a fall festival every year. We have some cousins who love to host it, and everyone dresses up. So, I came up with this creation. I had a long time to work on this one, thankfully. All the detail work took so long! But it was worth it, I love it! It's my Elven costume, with the pointy ears and everything.

The detail on the vest bodice is the heraldry symbol of the house of Gil-galad. I worked it in gold cording, carefully wrapped, twisted and sewn down. This is still my very favorite of all my costumes, I love it.

This is what I used for this years Renaissance Faires, as well. I also use it when I set up my booth at markets, etc... as part of my theme.

I made one to sell, not too long ago. A lady bought it for her niece, in preparation for a Renaissance faire they where planning to attend. It turned out very pretty, I thought.

I make lost of costumes, these are just my favorite examples. I make and sell some costumes, when I have time, or a request. I have a custom slot open right now, in my etsy shop, for a custom personalized costume. I’m looking forward to making it, when someone is interested.

I hope you’ve enjoyed looking at my costumes! I felt like sharing :o)

Peace,

~*Nieriel*~

Today is a Japanese Holiday, called Tanabata (Star Festival).
It's a lovely one to celebrate.  You create several strips of paper, with wishes, prayers, goals, etc.. on them, hang them on a piece of bamboo (of course, a stick would work here!), and hang it in your own personal  'Sacred Tree'.  These can be as elaborate or as simple as you like.  The goal is just to make your wish!

Here's mine:

Wanna join me?

Mara mesta!

Like Ian of Calach said:

 "A group of Etsyans who do stuff based on Fantasy got together and formed our own group. We are invading faespace in the nicest way and hope that you all visit our Etsy shops and see what we do."

We're just having fun :o)

Faespace is so neat.  I look forward to meeting people on here.  And I'm so glad that some of you guys from FAETEAM have made it on here, too!

Belain na le!

Peace,

I am a fantasy inspired artist and artisan.  I love to create, and I am inspired by things that are important to me.

Here in my space you'll find Unique Elven Jewelry, Creative Costumes, Clothing, Accessories, handcrafted Waldorf Dolls, as well as anything else that I am inspired to make or share.
These creations are meant to bring beauty wherever they are worn or used.

So welcome to my space! I hope that you enjoy the journey.

~*Nieriel*~

All of my items pictured here are, or have been, available in my online shop. My Favorite home right now is Etsy.com.  You can find me there!