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Sophie (she/her/ella)
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Makes crowns, paints catrinas, and hopes to do even more!
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Today's #ArtAdventCalendar features a headpiece with a detachable halo. I have yet to use this in a photoshoot, but I hope it'll get an opportunity soon!

#art #artpost #snow #snowflake #headpiece #crown #wintervibes #snowqueen
A wig stand is set up before a dark room, lighting up the wig and headpiece on it. The headpiece has 5 white rays coming out of it with white branches between the rays; they are all covered in sparkling and clear rhinestones. White fluff sits along the hairline, looking like snow. A white halo covered in clear gemstones and pearls arches over it.
December 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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I loved making this crown, I love wearing it, and I love seeing it in photos. I also loved painting a Catrina that matched the beautiful embroidery on this Ayuujk shirt.

👑, 💀, 🌟: Me

📸: Robbi Shed

👗:  Määtsä' Tlahuitoltepec

#ArtAdventCalendar #Catrina #Mexicana #DiadeMuertos
Sophie stands in front of a solid red background looking up, wearing a gold halo filigree headpiece with pearls and red rhinestones. There is a halo of red and orange marigolds above her dark hair in 2 braids. She is wearing gold filigree earrings, a white shirt with red and black flower Mixtec embroidery, a purple and yellow fabric belt, and a blue skirt. Her face is in a Catrina with patterns that match the shirt embroidery. One hand is down at her side; the other is gently frames her crown.
December 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Today my #ArtAdventCalendar post features a #headpiece that is currently very unique in my selection. I made this inspired by #ArtNouveau and #Jugendstil  #jewelry and #headpieces and hope to make more in 2026!

#artpost #art #crown #silver #fantasy #craft
A wig on stand is facing the side, showing the profile of a delicate silver headpiece. There are heavy dark silver filigree pieces serving as the base of the structure, one is a headband made up of squares, and another that is a circle that sits over the ear that has a mandala-like pattern on it with many small silver bells hanging. Thin silver chains with black, blue, and silver beads make up the back and front decorations, framing the hair and the face. A wig is on a stand is facing the wall, showing the back of a delicate silver headpiece. 3 delicate chains adorn the back of the head. The top chain has 2 triangle filigree pieces on either side of a set of black and blue beads; these sit on the crown of the head. The second chain is made up of a repeating pattern of silver, blue, and black beads. The last chain dangles around the back of the neck, a long silver chains interrupted by single silver beads and groups of blue and black beads. The camera is angled down onto the top of the delicate silver headpiece. There are heavy dark silver filigree pieces serving as the base of the structure, shaped like squares and act like a headband. The center square has a filigree flower on it with a rhinestone in its center. It's also possible to see the top hair chain that sits on the crown on the head. It has two triangle filigree pieces on either side of a set of black and blue beads.
December 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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#ArtAdventCalendar today features a photoshoot done with a friend for another project I'm working on. I made the crown, did the styling, took the photo, and did her makeup with assistance from Rose.

👑,💀,📸: Me & Rose
🌟: Zoha A.

#artpost #art #blacklace #flowercrown #photoshoot
Zoha stands in front of a brick wall covered in green vines. She has dark brown skin and black hair; her gaze is downcast and somber. She is wearing a bright flower crown made of pink and red roses and yellow marigolds along with black lace on her hair and as a choker. She is also wearing a black shirt, gold earrings, and burgundy and white bangles. Her face is painted in a white lace Catrina inspired by mehndi designs.
December 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Today's #ArtAdventCalendar features a lavender crown in a lavender field~

👑,🌟: Me
📸: Rose

#art #artpost #photography #flowercrown #crown #lavender #flowerfield
Sophie is sitting in a green field of several types of purple lavender. She is facing away from the camera and towards small pine trees. She is wearing a flower crown made of lavender and tied with a dark purple bow. She is wearing a loose white flowing top, a dark green fabric belt, and a sage green skirt. Her long brown hair is half-up in an inverted half-ponytail.
December 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Today's #ArtAdventCalendar features a crown I left back in Texas. I have been considering bringing it back up with me to Canada. We'll see!

👑,🌟: Me
📸: David R.

#art #artpost #pink #smokephotography
Sophie is standing in the woods in front of a large, billowing pink smoke. A small black bird rests on her fingers; her other hand is offering it something. She is wearing a purple and white flower crown with sharp, long green leaves; a black choker; a white short-sleeved shirt; and a black pinafore with thin straps. She has pale skin, long dark brown hair, and is wearing dark pink eyeshadow and black lipstick.
December 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Today's #ArtAdventCalendar features a pair of earrings I made for a friend, and honestly the first pair of earrings I ever made. I hope to make more soon :)

#art #artpost #jewelry #earrings #blackandgold
A pair of earrings sit on black felt. The earrings are gold hook earrings. The main body looks similar to an open, upside-down fan. A gold chain dangles from one end to the other end, horizontally. There is also a vertical chain dangling from the fan, with a pearl in the middle and a shiny black teardrop bead at the bottom.
December 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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#ArtAdventCalendar Day 5~ Featuring a flower crown I made, a wig I styled, and a makeup look I did on myself.

#art #makeuplook #flowercrown #peach #spring
Sophie is beaming at the camera, with her hand cupping her cheek. She has curly short brown hair, green eyes, and pale skin. She has on peachy makeup with freckles and rosy cheeks. On her head is a flower crown with large peach roses, bright green leaves, and peach and green berries.
December 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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#ArtAdventCalendar Day 4! I made the crown and jewelry belt, dyed the dress, and did my makeup. I am also the model in this photo~

👑,🌟,💀: me
📸: Andrea Hunter Photography

#ArtAdventCalendar #photography #headpieces #MaquillajeArtístico #Catrina #Spring #Magnolias #Persephone #MexicanAmerican #art
Sophie sits in front of a blossoming magnolia tree in a graveyard, leaning back and supporting herself with one arm, hand at her chin, appraising. She has pale skin, green eyes, and long dark wavy brown hair. She is wearing a headpiece of golden leaves, and spikes and magnolia flowers. Half of her face is in pink, gold and black Catrina makeup . She is wearing a large black choker in the shape of leaves, a dusty pink dress with off-the-shoulder straps, and a delicate gold chain and filigree belt
December 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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#ArtAdventCalendar day 3 features another headpiece I made, as well as a costume I technically made, too :p

👻 , 👑: me
📸: Rose

#artpost #ghost #flowercrown #art #sheetghost #photography #autumnvibes #autumnleaves #forest #autumnforest #fallleaves #orangeleaves
A sheet ghost wearing a bright orange wreath stands in front of a log cabin on a sunny, autumn day. Golden light peeks through some of the ghost. All around the ghost are trees in various shades of green, yellow, and orange, and the ground is covered in orange leaves.
December 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Do people care about #ootd on this account? I will try a few posts and see what happens.

This was actually worn in October, but I would re-wear this goth pirate look again now, too
Sophie is posing in front of a full-length mirror. She has her brown hair up in a clip and has pale skin. She is wearing Iridescent purple-teal eyeshadow and a face mask. She has on a black skull and crossbones lace choker, a silk black loose shirt with floofy sleeves, fitted skinny green trousers, black booties, and a ghost purse. She is wearing many silver rings and a long dragon bone necklace. Sophie is posing in front of a full-length mirror. She has her brown hair up in a clip and has pale skin. She is wearing Iridescent purple-teal eyeshadow and a face mask. She has on a black skull and crossbones lace choker, an open dark grey wool coat that goes past her knees, a silk black loose shirt with floofy sleeves, fitted skinny green trousers, black booties, and a ghost purse. She is wearing many silver rings and a long dragon bone necklace.
December 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Day 2 of #ArtAdventCalendar ! I made this hair comb last week and sold it over the weekend. Hurray, my first sale! I will miss you, hair comb 🥲 but I hope you are worn lots!!

#artpost #art #hairdecoration #haircomb #hairjewelry #wintervibes
A silver wig is on a wig stand. The hair is half pulled back to show off a hair comb. The hair comb features a glittery white flower with glittery silver stamen. On either side of the flower are cool-toned, spiky green leaves. Two silver chains of different lengths loop down from the flower. On either side of the silver loops are asymmetrical lengths of silver chain with cool green oval beads at their ends, the same color as the leaves. A silver wig is on a wig stand. The hair is half pulled back to show off a hair comb. The hair comb features a glittery white flower with glittery silver stamen. On either side of the flower are cool-toned, spiky green leaves. Two silver chains of different lengths loop down from the flower. On either side of the silver loops are asymmetrical lengths of silver chain with cool green oval beads at their ends, the same color as the leaves.
December 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Savings so good it's got me doing bad Sailor J impressions

(This is in CAD for reference)
December 2, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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#ArtAdventCalendar starts today! I'm starting with a photo I took featuring a headpiece I made~

 📸, 👑: me
🌟: Rose

#artpost #sunflowers #flowercrown #art #cottagecore #hobbitvibes #photography #summervibes
Rose is squatting down in a sunflower field, smiling at a sunflower beside her. She is wearing many layers, including a white peasant top, a beige bodice, a rusty orange apron, a checkered overskirt, and a dark green skirt. They have a large sunflower crown on their curly red hair. She has on hobbit ears and their pale skin is rosy. They have a basket full of sunflowers in their hand, and the sun is beaming brightly behind her through the trees. The whole vibe is very Hobbit-cottagecore.
December 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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First time selling at a craft fair!! I shared a table, and what I had to sell were little gold butterfly clips and 3 combs I made. I sold the comb you see on the wig! My first sale :)

PS if you're in Canada and interested in anything on the table hit me up and I'll get you in contact #art #market
The corner of a table is covered with baskets and a small Christmas tree. The baskets are full of crocheted baubles, fingerless gloves, and dragon scale gloves. The tree has baubles, hair combs, crocheted holly, and a gold butterfly clip on top. There is a wig stand with a white wig to the left of the table displaying a white, green, and silver hair comb. There is a colorful outdoor tree with Mickey-esque baubles in front of the table and a white light up wreath hanging off the front of the table. The table also has a stacked wooden display with more dragon scale gloves, crocheted holly, and gold butterfly clips. A table is filled with baskets and displays featuring ornaments and other seasonal gifts. There are colorful tea towels that button to oven handles, jewelry and ornaments made from recycled denim, knit cat toys, soft snowmen ornaments, glass ornaments, wooden bee ornaments, and candy bags for sale. There are a basket of angel ornaments made our of recycled denim, a basket of door-hanging bell ornaments, and a basket of denim keychains, all arranged on a table.
November 29, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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I may not have the money for a softball, but I do have a softbox (sort of)

#photography #DIY #artprogress
A hand is holding up a silver clamp light wrapped up in cinefoil with a white tissue paper taped to the end of it A hand is holding up a silver clamp light wrapped up in cinefoil with a white tissue paper taped to the end of it. The main light is off and you can see how the softbox spreads the bulb light
November 29, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Life is just barely not falling apart, but it's nice that I can finally work at the craft table just like we dreamed about in earlier this year #crafting
A dark wooden table has a sewing machine in it. Surrounding it are craft materials like combs, plants, bows, pliers, hot glue, and a Styrofoam head with a crown on it. There is also a fox mug
November 27, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Working on my website!! Today, I am editing photos, i.e., eliminating all these stray hairs everywhere

#photoediting #amworking
A screenshot of a photo opened in photo editing sofware. The photo is zoomed into a corner of a wig head wearing a black bob. Half of the stray hairs have been photoshopped away on the left side of the photo
November 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Finally photos of our ofrenda!! It's the nicest one we've made so far :) #DíadeMuertos
November 5, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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Tried 2-part epoxy glue

Pros
- very drop-proof
- didn't stick to the plastic wrap used to keep it from sticking to the clamp, unlike E6000

Cons
- need to use a clamp and wait for it to dry, same as E6000
- smells awful, like E6000
- spread beyond the filigree and can't be removed, unlike E6000
November 4, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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I didn't take as many photos as usual, but here was my Catrina for Día de Muertos this year :) More pics were taken and are incoming, I hope!

#DayoftheDead #DíadelosMuertos #artpost #art #Mexicana
November 3, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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I want all of my pieces to be drop-proof, so I'm testing methods for attaching filigree to bamboo sticks. Doesn't appear to be common, and for good reason: gluing on round things is hard.

Hot glue was no good; 2 drops and it fell apart. Trying to avoid E6000 by trying wire

#art #artprogress
A hand is holding a gold-painted bamboo sticks that has brass filigree tied to it in thin gold wire
October 24, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Progress continues!!

#headpiece #art progress #díademuertos
A hand is holding up a Styrofoam head. On the head is a headband that has a gold skull on the center and several bamboo sticks radiating from a cardboard base A hand is holding up the same headpiece as before. Now the cardboard is painted black and the rays are painted gold
October 23, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Finally making a headpiece after 9 months of being away from it 😭
A Styrofoam head has an incomplete headpiece on it. So far, a gold skull and cardboard have been attached A drill is going through the gold skull in the center of a headpiece. The skull is being held in place with a hand
October 22, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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¡Feliz Día de la Independencia! ¡Viva México! 🇲🇽

#Catrina #Mexicana #Mexico #artpost
Sophie is standing in front of a white wall, beaming at the camera. She has pale skin and long brown hair made up in two braids/plaits with red ribbon incorporated into them. She is wearing a flower crown made of red and pink roses and yellow marigolds. She is wearing gold filigree earrings, a white Mexican short-sleeved top with colorful embroidery along the neckline, a red fabric belt, and a yellow skirt. She has a Catrina (Mexican decorative skull makeup) painted on her face. Her forehead has a pink dahlia painted on it, representing Mexico's national flower. Her eye sockets, nose hollow, and spaces by her cheekbones are painted a maroon and gold. Her brows have stylized eagle feathers on them and the bottom of her eye sockets have cacti along their bottom to represent the national emblem. On her chin there is a shiny green rhinestone, and there are black swirls painted on her chin and cheeks.
September 16, 2025 at 10:57 AM