Showing posts with label DIY. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DIY. Show all posts

Friday, June 21, 2013

The countdown to SDCC is on!

And the stressing out starts as well

I went on a little trip to the lake last week and had little internet connection. As soon as that magical little wi-fi symbol popped up on my phone, I tapped right into the mighty internet. I wish I would have had a warning that the world was moving so fast while I was out soaking up the sun. 

First thing I checked was my email...and what do I see, but the fact that the re-sale for the badges was going on! Act quickly, send in your info and you MIGHT get to go! That whole event was over and done long before I read the email. It's alright because I have a volunteer spot just waiting for me, right? right? In box, please show me ANY kind of email that gives me some info about volunteering -no- well then, that sucks. I've been TOLD more than once that there is a spot for me and to expect some email with info this month. However, I'm starting to get real nervous that I might not get to go. I CAN'T STAND being in the dark and waiting. - I am NOT Batman. 

Then I check out twitter...BIG MISTAKE... talk about overwhelming amounts of info. I see so many updates, tips, exclusives  how to get into this party or that event, that my eyes are starting to cross. As a first timer, how am I supposed to know which event is worth leaving the Con for? I've discovered that SDCC will not post an event schedule until about 2 weeks before. I am sooooo worried that if I get ticket to something that my favorite show will be scheduled for a panel at the same time. If I wait until the schedule comes out, I might not be able to get tickets anymore! The planner in me is ready to jump off a bridge! 

Have no fear, Twitter will help me out ( and tumbler too). Thank the sky above that there are so many people willing to share all the info about SDCC ( even if it overwhelms me)! I feel like I should be tapped into twitter 24/7 because the info regarding Comic Con is coming so hard and fast, I might just miss something important. I really hope to meet up with a few of the most helpful nerds on twitter like: the nerdy girlie and Crazy 4 Comic Con. These two have been so nice and supportive of any question or comment I have. THANKS!


So now I'm slowly starting plan A for the Con. I will have a plan B, C and probably D if I need too, but first things first.
Things I REALLY WANT to be a part of:

Doctor Who  

(I've been nerding out over this show for years and SO EXCITED to finally be around others who love it as much as me)

Supernatural 

( Sam and Dean...need I say more) 

How I Met Your Mother 

( I just learned that they will be there and I CANNOT miss a chance to be in the same room as NPH) 

Hunger Games and the Hobbit 
If I get to meet Orlando Bloom, I might pee myself

( Big fan of both these movies)

Continuum  

( I just started watching this series and I'm hooked. It's a Canadian show and I'm not sure if it will be at the Con, but I really hope it is) 

Sherlock

I know this is probably not going to be there, but a girl can dream! 



What am I missing? 

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Looking good for SDCC

So many outfits, so little time!

Now that I'm OFFICIALLY GOING TO COMIC CON, I'm going to need something to wear. The first thing people have asked me when I tell them that I'm going is "Are you going to dress up?" While it WOULD be fun to dress up, I don't think I could handle staying in costume all day. So no, I'm not. But that doesn't mean I can"t wear some fun clothes inspired by my favorite shows!
I have been building my collection of nerdy tees, but I want something more for the Con. I  started my search on ESTY and holy cow talk about options! I cannot even handle how many awesome things that are out there. I've found everything from an adorable Doctor Who Skirt to some scary Star Trek Pasties ( which I will not be wearing). 

With ESTY as my inspiration, I've decided to go home made! Well, I'm going to have a friend make them in HER home. I think I'd like to make up a few skirts and add some appliques to a shirt/tank top to match. 

Next step was to go search out my fabric. I went to several places to try and find that perfect print and stumbled onto Spoonflower. I found so many awesome fabric choices that I really had to restrain myself when placing my order.

I love the flower! 
Little Darth Vader polka dots! 
Tardis Print!


I settled on a Tardis print, a Darth Vader print and a Storm Trooper print. I CAN'T WAIT to see these all made up! 

I might just order some custom painted shoes to match each dress, or maybe I will get crafty and DIY them. 


I am wondering if I should order some accessories online or if I will see lots of cute things at SDCC? Maybe I will get a few hair bows and maybe a bracelet first, then see what I can snag when I get there.