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Outfit inspiration : www.flickr.com/photos/3am/50109517428/in/dateposted/
Credits :
Hair : Dura - U105
Horns : {aii} - + Pearlescent Devil Horns (High Poly) +
Ears : [CerberusXing] Withered Bezerker Ears + Insomnia Angel Tattoo Applier
Eyepatch : -00- Mujo-Eyepatch L_White
Lip Piercing : ~LittleFish~ Ezili Lip Ring Set
Nose Chain : RAPTUS - Shura-Set-Black-chainhook
Collar : Ghoul - Aki Leash - Leather Black
Top & Pants : ::GB:: Katahaori + koshikimono
Arm Strap : L'Emporio&PL - Ares
Claws : L'Emporio - Damned Claws & Rings
Hand Bandages : L'Emporio&PL - ::*Luctator*
Katana : [The Forge] Rogue Katana, Black
Wings : {egosumaii} - + Archangelum Alis + Red Add-on Ribbon
Tail : {egosumaii} - + Daemonium Tail (bento/b.o.m.) +
Face Details :
Eyes : -SuicidalUnborn!- Darcey Eyes
Face Tatt : {aii} - + Mazoku's Blush
Kintsukuroi Face Tattoo Red (Mod) + {aii}
[DeadBoy.ink] Veins of Drekivac
Beard : AM. - Blaise facial hair V3
Blood : THIS IS WRONG Sin tattoo - red
Chin tatt (Does cover the entire body, neck and no neck ver included) : -Endless Pain Tattoos- Tyrael White
NoseBleed : TF - Neseblod - Alternate - Non-Smeared (BoM)
Body (Hands and toes) :{aii} - + Dark Touch Fingers & Toes Tattoo +
Now I am starting to get into the holiday spirit. I can't put these on the tree this year since they are glass and the kittens don't completely respect "No" in reference to the tree....but I had to take these out and look at them. Have a wonderful Friday (and if you have time, hit L on your keyboard for more Glimmer).
Mini 35 (Mk.VI) (1994) Engine 1275cc S4 OHV Tr. Production 1400
Registration NumberM 510 UME (London NE)
MINI SET
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The Mini 35 is a Special Edition based on the Mark VI Mini (1990-96), for the Mark VI the engine mounting points were moved forward in order to take the 1275cc engine, and includes the HIF carb version, plus the single point fuel injection car which was introduced in 1991. An internal bonnet release was fitted from 1992
The Mini 35 was released in June 1994 to celebrate the 35th anniversary since the introduction of the Mini. Based on the Mini Sprite and powered by a 1275cc engine with a 1.75 inch SU carburettor, chrome grille, lock set and door handles with auxiliary driving lamps, electric adjustable head lamps and Webasto sun roof. The interior is described as Blue and Pink, Jamboree fabric, the export option is all leather, perforated leather inserts, with coloured piping matching the exterior. Full walnut wood dash and door capppings. The car has opening rear windows and a R652 stereo. Available in Pearlescent Nevada Red, Metalic Aroza Blue, Diamond White or British Racing Green.
Production 1400 with 1000 RHD and 400 LHD with a cost of £ 5,695
Diolch am 77,398,610 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.
Thanks for 77,398,610 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated.
Shot 15.09.2019 at Hanbury Car Show, Droitwich, Worcestershire 143-981
Planets are dangerous places. I’ve seen enough to know that. Never really wanted to STAY on one, but that’s another story.
Back in Stardate 5307.55, my crew and I landed on one of the largest asteroids in the known galaxies, the big gas giants hanging out the viewing fields of the ship. It was a rock big enough to have the best sports/war arenas, the best entertainment and gaming centers for natural encounters- NOT virtual! and the best bars. Yeah, places you could grab a cocktail, see some faces. When you’ve been on the outer rim as long as we had, it was more than deserved.
I’d like to say we could blend in with any group on any world, but that would be a lie. We were a small crew, more like a band of pirates, really, sailing on solar winds. And small is a relative term. There were about 2700 of us, in our dapper spray-on rainbow stripes. About as camo as braille to the sightless.
I’m tall, 3.3528 meters, probably why I am the captain, and you can read up on that- tall characters tend to have better positions of power. Not my idea, but it works. And it’s nice, for scoping out a world you’ve never been on. Especially the bar scenes.
We had stopped off at Sazerac Cosmic Bar- I saw a vid on it one time, as a reference to some little known place way back in time on Earth somewhere. It seemed to come up to standards; the crew was impressed. Me, too.
As an outworlder and virtual space hermit- along with the 2699 others I live with- I had never seen so many different beings in one place. Aisles and rows and levels of beings everywhere! Skins, scales, feathers, fur. Deep purple, pale pearlescent, fiery orange, and dark green, hues of blues, red to die for. Spotted and geometric, and eyes of every shade and count. Smooth, rough, clothed and nude- I guess. Flippers, hands, tentacles, feet . . . Can’t say I didn’t appreciate the fellow with the 10 eyes at the table who kept sending over the fizzy pink snow drink! But I’m not an alien alien. Read that as people person, okay? He was cute, obviously had the credits to buy anything, but just not my type.
It’s boring to be alone in a big crowd, and I began to think of going back to the ship early, then there he was, with some odd old fashioned gadget in his hands, holding it like a weapon. My reaction time is pretty good, and I pinned him to the wall before he could smile.
But then he DID smile, and said, “Hey! I really like your pink hair! Kinda stands out here. I’m friendly, see? Friendly? You know friendly?”
I laughed and let him slide to the floor the last two feet instead of dropping him.
“Yeah, I know friendly. What IS that thing you are carrying around?! I thought you were trying to kill me!”
“Oh! I DID mean to shoot you, but no danger- It’s a camera! Old world stuff; found it at a flea market on one of the trade planets! It is so cool- captures images, scenes! I came over to ask if I could take your portrait!” His smile and accent were hypnotic.
I’ve heard a lot of lines; this all sounded bogus. Especially the line about the pink hair. There’s one on every planet ready to con you.
“What will it cost me?” I asked.
“To take your photo, or NOT to take your photo?!” He laughed.
I could see his point. That’s how I met Justin.
“Star Wars Cantina”:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6PDcBhODqo
*****
In case you're wondering, this was taken for the Jules Photo Challenge Group.
A short run (six!) of quote books about Love & Compassion for Valentine's Day, 2009.
Description:
Sewn binding, red card cover, pearlescent fly sheet, white card pages w. black & red printing, black ribbon closure (weaved around book).
Pearlescent patina on wet sand with subtle hues and tones of sand, sea, and sky, lava reefs, reflections, surf, beach and ocean as seen on Stephens Bay. To the right, a Nazca booby has started its dive for a fish. On the horizon are Kicker Rock (Roca León Dormido) and two distant ships (the closer being the National Geographic Endeavour). Stephens Bay (Bahia Stephens), San Cristobal Island (Isla San Cristóbal)(Chatham Island), Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, 31 January 2015
2015-01-31 GGP06353 Pearlescent Peace.jpg
As a child of the nineties, Ghostbusters was almost as ubiquitous as LEGO. I would don my Proton Pack for venturing into the basement... sometimes. I can guarantee that this creepy dude certainly contributed to the panging fear in the back of my mind. While the first movie was fun and freaky, Vigo- the Scourge of Carpathia, the Sorrow of Moldovia - was downright unsettling. Here he sits in his painting, his disembodied head hovering above the River of Slime - feeding off of the hatred and anger of New York City. The scene is compete with slime encasing the art museum, slime blower units, Dana, Oscar, and Janosz Poha covered in happy-slime, awaiting to awaken jubilant and free of Vigo's grasp.
May we all have a New Years Eve as uplifting and freeing of the evil, fear, and hatred that has plagued us in this troubling year.
Built for the LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Contest
P.S. If you watch the movie, come back to chat about the continuity errors I had to solve while building this scene. Mostly with parts-on-hand, as usual, but it was all inspired a couple weeks ago by an early Solstice gift of the small Disney Princess Carriage with 2 of the pearlescent trans pink silk elements. After a nearly-not-arriving-in-time Bricklink rabbit-hole, we have arrived. Enjoy, and happy holidays - especially New Year!
Beautiful 458 Italia in a pearlescent Maserati white (Bianco Fuji: tri-layered). This belongs to the Naza family (all three brothers have F458 Italias - G1M10, G1M18, G1M23; pearl white, white, black respectively).
Beautiful (optional) Carbon Fiber skirts as well. Rims are also spot on. Hands down the best looking Italia I've seen so far.
In terms of exciting freight trains on the RhB it doesn't really get a lot better than this!
While the Ge4/4i's dating from 1947 are regularly rostered to working freight trains on the network, a continuing shortage of traction following the withdrawal of the Ge6/6ii's has led to several occasions recently where the heritage 'Crocodiles' dating from 1921 (though these working preserved locomotives were actually commissioned in 1929) have also been booked to the freight turns.
The 'Croc's' are generally reserved for working heritage trains, including the daily Davos - Filisur train during the summer months, so finding that 415 was rostered to the early Ilanz freight turn was an unexpected bonus.
415 was laid up for much of 2021 for maintenance following an overhaul which has also seen it painted into a special pearlescent livery to mark 100 years of the class. Fortunately the light here has not highlighted the purple or blue shades of this livery too severely!
415 is pictured here in the Rhine Gorge approaching the station at Trin with a lengthy narrow gauge train of bogie wood wagons and containerised water from Ilanz to Landquart.
My trip report from France and Switzerland is availabe now on my blog here.
Done in Ai, Finalized in Photoshop and Photoscape X
In the sacred glades beyond the Veil of Color, where time flows like light through crystal, lives Seraphina, high enchantress of the Prism Court. Her presence is a living aurora — skin kissed by lavender moonlight, hair painted in the full spectrum of dawn, and eyes like twin galaxies locked in bloom.
She wears a diadem of living emeralds, each stone pulsing with the essence of ancient spells. Her wings shimmer with pearlescent hues, catching even unseen light — a fusion of opal, stardust, and dream-thread. When she moves, the air sings. When she speaks, reality listens.
Clad in garments woven from enchanted light and echoing magic itself, Seraphina is more than a pixie — she is a myth carved in color, a guardian of balance, and the last keeper of chromatic truth. Her aura bends time. Her touch heals or shatters.
To see her is to remember beauty beyond mortality.
Studio 26 assignment - textures and layers
One of the glitter macro shots layered with 'icterine sparkle'.
Free to use, if you use this texture, it would be nice if you would credit me with a link back to this texture...
I would love to see your work, I would appreciate it if you would leave a link or an image of your work here as a comment.
I had a “Surprise B*tch! Moment” on this one I’m telling you. I am a huge fan of the Color Infusion dolls but I don’t know if the timing is right for this capsule collection to be revealed this early. I just feel like there’s so much going on at once already. I actually was hoping for Color Infusion to be released outside of the convention, and here it is! I don’t know why I’m not jumping for joy. Maybe because there's so much to take in already. But since they will be shipped in June then I guess their timing will be just right as soon as the dolly drought hits us by then. This collection seems like an extension of the Perfect Pose Studio Collection from the 2014 Gloss Convention Color Infusion Style Lab, in fact they look like dolls that were considered for Style Lab but due to the already massive selection of dolls they just didn’t make the cut I’m assuming.
I think this version of Nyasha Lauder is better than the 2013 version. I do like the face design, however I’m cringing by the sight of her blue eyeshadows. I want neutrals, I want earth tones, golds, metallics… That’s what I want. I’m just hoping the yellow eyelids will be gold on the production doll. I love her hair. This was the hairstyle I was hoping for Janay but she got her usual soft curls. I did love the black version of Nyasha’s outfit from the Convention and since it was one of my favorites, I think it’s forgivable that we get to see a color and material variation. She would have been perfect if she didn’t have those eyeshadows. Like, seriously. I’m cringing. Hopefully she’s more stunning in hand compared to her promo pics. (Ooh! I just read the description and it says "one piece jumpsuit", then in that case I wished they could have changed the silhouette of the pants and slimmed it down instead of the bell bottoms just to make it different from the black two piece Night Fever jumpsuit from convention, d'you know wha I mean?)
I only like Jacqueline O’Rion (who I’m predicting is Laka’s sister) because of her dress. Thank you Integrity for giving us a black hooded dress similar to the OOAK Femme Rouge Erin! It's very Lady Gaga in Versace. I think if it was a floor length dress it would have been more stunning. I love the Synergy sculpt for Jacqueline but I’m not a fan of her face design which was similar to Darby Kenner’s and Fabiana Diaz’s. Face designs that I think were inspired from the vintage doll Darci from Kenner. I lean towards a more edgy make-up like 2013 Tilda Brisby with her smokey eyes. So I’m hoping to see Jacqueline with a different, more contemporary face design in the future.
I hate to say it but Zara Wade is the most put-together in this collection. I really don’t want to love her because I feel I don’t need a tanned Zara. Like nope, I don’t need her. But her face design is perfection! I love her pearlescent eyeshadows, I love the texture of her dress, her belt, her accessories. She looks really good.
So I, um, pre-ordered all three. Yikes! I have so many Color Infusion dolls already but there’s always room for fashions so whichever doll I don’t like I’m just going to sell nude. I only have room for the fiercest so if they’re not fierce enough they get booted off the dolly island.
This VW Golf Cabriolet from Belgium, was travelling along the M20 motorway. A very interesting example here, given that firstly Golf MkIV Cabriolets are far from common in the UK these days, plus they're also based on the older Mk3 Chassis. This one was also finished in a pearlescent purple colour, very distinctive.
M20, Kent, United Kingdom
"Camogli Sunset 2011"
8" x 10" pastel painting on colorfix paper
The fine white grains are reflected light from pearlescent soft pastels; they "sparkle" in person.
From my dock, the pearlescent light of the moon drowned out most of the stars in its vicinity and lite up a flock of clouds that was passing by while shining on the water like diamonds. That's how I can best describe this scene that I painted from a memory at the lake this last weekend. It was really enchanting.
De mon quai, la lumière de la lune couvrait la plupart des étoiles qui se trouvaient à proximité et liait une nuée de nuages qui passaient et brillaient sur l'eau comme des diamants. C'est ainsi que je peux décrire au mieux cette scène que j'ai peinturé à partir d'un souvenir au bord du lac cette dernière fin de semaine. C'était vraiment enchantant.
Malibu Glam Misaki. LOOOOVE that the feet come off now. These shoes were so easy to get on. These shoes are so lovely too, with the pearlescent nude color. The jewelry is great too, there is a Versace Medusa head on the earrings and ring! I didn't use the ring, I never do, but REALLY neat detail. So IRL, I wear big rings. It's funny I don't bother with my dolls.
The wig is by me, the bracelets from Serenity Vanessa, who is SUCH a stunning doll BTW, and barrettes from Like No Other Nadja.
Week 8 in 52 Weeks for Dogs A beautiful bright and sunny day out in the forest and a simple portrait of Tasku taken with shallow dof against a plain grassy background and with a light texture added.
Studio 26 assignment - textures and layers
The texture added is 'pearlescent', soft light 80%. Some of the texture removed from Tasku using a mask and soft black brush.
I asked the bloke sitting in his deck chair next to this 3D work of art how much he wanted for it...well it was up for sale. "£45k but I'll take £42k for it" he calmly replied!
His 1948 Cadillac 62 Series Custom 2 Door Hardtop was one of only two in the country, (UK). It was immaculate inside and out. The pearlescent paint job had a creamy glow to it which I hope I've captured in this shot. The front was covered in acres of gorgeous, bulbous, chrome. I must admit I was tempted to put hand in pocket and stump up the asking price but I only had 20 quid...oh well. Loads of Wiki info here if you're into specifics en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_Series_62
5 exp handheld hdr +2 to -2 with pp in acr, photoshop. photomatix, topaz clarity & de-noise.
Shot using a Nikon D700 and 16-35 f4 at 18mm, ISO 400, f10. Exp's 1/250 to 1/5000 sec.
🎧✨ The Refuge Productions Presents ✨🎧
"Dreamstream"
🌙 Date: Saturday September 14, 2024
✨ Time: 6 PM – Midnight SLT
📍 Venue: Transcendent Realm
🎶 Music: A sonic journey through dream pop, shoegazing, and surreal electronica. Let yourself be enveloped by ethereal sounds, hypnotic beats, and otherworldly atmospheres as live DJs take you through a dreamlike voyage of sound.
NOTE: To fully immerse yourself in the event, please ensure you're using a PBR-enabled viewer, as the venue features PBR-enabled objects, environment and terrain. This will enhance your experience and allow you to appreciate the detailed visual effects. Thank you!
DJ Performances:
6-7:30 PM - Sabbian
7:30-9 PM - Creme
9-10:30 PM - Shiny
10:30 PM-Midnight - H
Dresscode: Dreamy in Black or White
Poster By: Cate Infinity
This event was inspired by a dream...
The soft hum of dream pop gently fades in, as if the sound itself is pulling her from the shadows of sleep. She opens her eyes to a world bathed in sunset—the sky is a hazy lavender and reddish orange, with stars flickering softly like forgotten memories. The air feels thick, like velvet, and everything around her glows with a surreal, pearlescent light. This is The Transcendent Realm—the dream world she has created to escape the harshness of life. In the distance, a tall man approaches, his figure gleaming like a beacon. His outfit is almost otherworldly, sleek and futuristic, all in white. His face, translucent and glowing, radiates warmth, but his eyes are deep, almost unknowable. The dreamstream hums with the sound of ethereal shoegazing as he moves closer, as if the music is an extension of the dream itself. "Welcome," he says, his voice a mix of soothing tones, like notes drifting through fog. He extends a hand, and she takes it without hesitation. His touch feels light, almost weightless, but it grounds her in this dream world in a way she can't explain. They walk together, and he leads her through the Transcendent Realm, where the impossible feels ordinary. Juniper trees with beautiful leaves sway in rhythm to the surreal electronica soundtrack that surrounds them, their colors look painted. The sky above seems to stretch endlessly, as if the horizon has no end. It's beautiful, and yet, there’s an underlying familiarity in it. She pauses as they pass a small grove of trees, and a wave of curiosity washes over her. The man notices her hesitation. "What is it?" he asks, his glowing face turning toward hers."This place..." she murmurs. "It reminds me of my childhood. I used to be so curious about everything around me." In her mind, fleeting images of her younger self exploring the woods near her home flash by—innocent, unburdened by the weight of reality. He smiles gently, but his gaze remains enigmatic. "Curiosity has a way of bringing us back to ourselves." They continue walking, the music around them evolving—soft, dreamlike, and tinged with melancholy, as though the notes are holding memories she’s forgotten. But then, without warning, the peaceful soundtrack is shattered by a sudden, blinding flash of light. Lightning, crackling with raw energy, strikes a massive stone structure in the distance. The sound reverberates through the air, sharp and overwhelming. Her heart pounds in her chest as she stares at the smoldering rock, the force of it so vivid it feels real. Too real. Before she can process it, the world begins to blur, the dream dissolving around her like smoke in the wind. She gasps, sitting up abruptly in her bed, her pulse racing. The Transcendent Realm is gone. Days pass, and she can’t shake the image of the man, his glowing face, his enigmatic smile. He seemed so real, more than just a figment of her imagination. Who was he? Was he a stranger from her waking world or a part of her own subconscious that had taken form in the dream? She finds herself longing to return to the Transcendent Realm, to the beauty of the place, and to the mystery of the man who showed her a world beyond the ordinary. Every night, she lies awake, hoping that sleep will take her back there. Back to him. But each time, she wakes up to reality. The music of the dream lingers in her mind, haunting her, pulling her back toward a world she can’t quite reach. She knows one thing for certain—whatever the Transcendent Realm is, it’s not just a dream. It’s a part of her now, forever etched in the space between dreams and reality.
See you soon, where we can all escape and dream for a while.
XOXO
Cate Infinity
Founder and Creative Brain of The Refuge Productions
Tunes: Dreamy Music
Iris is a Coffee skin tone Busty Nnaji with a brass ring piercings laced in blue ribbon on her back. She comes with a OOAK hard cap mohawk wig by PattaArt, and a set of blue lace lingerie and jewellery handmade by emiliacouture. Her eyeshadow is pearlescent purple and lips glossy blueberry.
Iris is a Coffee skin tone Busty Nnaji with a brass ring piercings laced in blue ribbon on her back. She comes with a OOAK hard cap mohawk wig by PattaArt, and a set of blue lace lingerie and jewellery handmade by emiliacouture. Her eyeshadow is pearlescent purple and lips glossy blueberry.
As Dusk Falls Eugenia is based on Julia Leroy’s winning entry from the 2014 Integrity Toys Design Competition from last year’s Gloss Convention. I have been looking forward to seeing the preview of this doll and it’s finally here! I fell in love the moment I saw her and there are instances that it doesn’t happen as I’m very hard to please if y’all know by now.:) While Julia used Elusive Creature Natalia for her entry, per her request to Integrity Toys, she wanted Eugenia used for the production version instead which I don’t have a problem whatsoever as Eugenia is a favorite of mine. Julia’s original design had gold mesh inserts to give a color block effect on the dress but the production version was done in all black which I’m not really mad about. It’s what makes the dress exceptional. It’s what separates this dress from other black dresses. While the colors have been changed I think that it still stayed true to her aesthetic and that ‘Culte De Paris’ look is still prominent on the doll. For me, the neckline and the sleeves is what makes this dress an instant hit! Seeing the same sleeveless silhouette and plunging necklines every year makes this early 60s style new and refreshing again. However, I would love to see color block fashions for FR in the future because it’s something they don’t do often. Something athletic inspired and something more contemporary. I really love her accessories especially her shoes with the chain straps, I also love that they used the leaf motif from Wouldn’t It Be Loverly Eden’s dress for the belt. While I don’t mind the clutch purse, I would love to see them design a box clutch style similar to what Julia designed for her entry but for that to happen they have to design new hardware parts that they can use multiple times and not just for one doll.
As Dusk Falls shares the same face design as World On A String and High Profile Eugenia. This version is like an amalgamation of those two dolls. I was not a fan of both dolls due to the face design and the color palette but I somehow love it on As Dusk Falls. I think she’s captivating. I like that they’ve given her a ponytail in the same way as Fashion Explorer Vanessa instead of the updo based from Julia’s winning entry because this just makes her more versatile when it comes to restyling and with that it just give us an assurance that the doll will be most likely fully rooted. As Dusk Falls’ color palette is actually something that I wanted for Bittersweet Eugenia, so this is kind of a dream come true for me. I love Eugenia as a red head and in every shade, but I was thinking that we have so many dolls with red lips that they could have given her nude pearlescent lips reminiscent of Metal Maven Vanessa or A Touch of Frost Eugenia… or maybe they can reserve that for a future version of Eugenia with the Fine Jewel face design. Now that screams perfection! For next year I really hope that the designers create a face design specifically for the winning entry and not take from a face design they used previously. I don’t mind them reusing eyebrows and lip masks, but the details of the eyes are the most important and they need to be constantly redesigned that way they don’t become so repetitive and tiresome.
I think this version of Eugenia is perfection and I’m possibly getting two. Congrats to Julia Leroy for this amazing doll!
SYNNERGY.TAVIS//Autumn in the City Backdrop
SYNNERGY.TAVIS//Hazel [Holdable]
Includes fall charmed Iphone, fall stars coffee & charmed bag
3 colors to choose from
:: pm :: Molly Pants
Includes regular and PBR version
Fitted:
LaraX
Legacy
Reborn
Color HUD for both versions
💜 Faga. Passionate
💜 FaeTal - Charlotte - LeLutka Human & Elf Female
💜 Blueberry - Shyla Knotted Top
💜 -KC- GRETA HEELS
💜 [Celesticat] Pearlescent Nails - Nude
💜 [Celesticat] Enemy Eyeshadow
💜 [Celesticat] Craving HD Lips - Pk 1
I always build my digital models with IRL buildability as a first priority. This means that the model has to be structuraly sound and that the parts have to exist. While the structure is difficult to assess fully, I normally check the parts that I am not sure of with Bricklink for color options.
For some reason, I never bothered to do that for the baby bows and I was very suprised to find that they did not come in pearlescent gold. It turns out, most of the gold parts in the hulkbuster did not exist.
I reviewed all of the parts and I found a very simple and straightforward solution: switch the gold parts to yellow orange just like the Iron Man brickheadz set itself. I think the final (and now buildable) model actually fits even better into the brickheadz caricature style.
I promise, no more hulkbuster uploads! New models will come soon.
Poem.
Cruises from here.
Views to the Nevis Range
twenty miles distant.
Spring daffodils speckle the banks.
Mountain slopes.
A pearlescent string of sumptuous silver lochs
mark Harry Potter’s route to the fictional Hogwart’s School.
Loch Shiel stands in as the secret “Black Lake.”
Pine forests.
Glenfinnan Monument marks the spot where
the Jacobite Standard was raised in 1745.
Holiday lodges.
Quaint railway halt.
Glens to remote and wild Knoydart.
Sweeping, meandering loch
with the Glenfinnan peaks to the north
and flat, boggy Claish Moss, at its southern end, near Moidart.
On the glorious “Road to the Isles.”
So much lavish and varied scenery to savour.
We are blessed indeed!
Poem.
Cruises from here.
Views to the Nevis Range
twenty miles distant.
Spring daffodils speckle the banks.
Mountain slopes.
A pearlescent string of sumptuous silver lochs
mark Harry Potter’s route to the fictional Hogwart’s School.
Loch Shiel stands in as the secret “Black Lake.”
Pine forests.
Glenfinnan Monument marks the spot where
the Jacobite Standard was raised in 1745.
Holiday lodges.
Quaint railway halt.
Glens to remote and wild Knoydart.
Sweeping, meandering loch
with the Glenfinnan peaks to the north
and flat, boggy Claish Moss, at its southern end, near Moidart.
On the glorious “Road to the Isles.”
So much lavish and varied scenery to savour.
We are blessed indeed!
FInding new shots is becoming ever more challenging. I need to start explorer the internal part of the island more.
The light when I took this was really quite strange. There was a milky pearlescent quality to the surface.
This little place is well maintained, but there never appears to be anyone there. I assume that it's a tiny little holiday place for some lucky people.
From the very awesome Hannah Waldron (same Illustrator behind the book 'Rain Day'), she now has these screen printed cards!
8 different owl designs to choose from, screenprinted in 3 colours and using a pearlescent yellow ink and hand stamped with a letter template on the reverse, each mini letter comes with a mini hand stamped envelope.
Packaged in a gatefold cellophane envelope.
Now nesting at the little dröm store, hee!
The Shadownlands Collection is based on science fiction stories by Dyan Bender.
The second character in the collection is Fyre, whose secret name is Ardala. She is the adopted daughter of a wealthy Healer and direct descendant of the last ruler of what is often called the Great City.
She is a Highborn, a race the developed from Human close intermarriage of the ruling families. Thru centuries of narrowed bloodlines a race of physically beautiful and mentally gifted people consolidated power. Marked physically by extremely pale pearlescent skin and blazing red hair with oddly metallic quality. Highborn are marked by a drive to acquire power and are gifted with something other races call Charisma.
Ardala is young, she has gained her full height but is still not filled out completely. She has been able to pass as a boy for years. Her eyes are blue, the warm blue of shallow seas, and bright with curiosity and good humor. Although wealthy now for many years she and her mother moved often and she has learned to easily adapt to new locations...she enjoys learning about new people, customs and cultures. She is gentle, and her gentle nature shows in her expression. She completely lacks the imperious and commanding nature that typically marks Highborn, but she is just starting to understand that she has personal power, she is starting to learn that she can command the attention of others.
She wears her silk finery, wide pants of teal silk that were left a bit short in the ankles in her last growth spurt; silk slippers encrusted with brass sequins; a silk chiffon vest draping over her young shoulders with fine brass chains; a bra heavily embellished with tiger eye gems, brass and gold, forming hawk motives that symbolize and foreshadow her soaring potential. Her hips, neck and intricately braided hair are adorned with gold chains.
The doll is a Andro Inamorata Nnaji in Milk skintone.
This is a commissioned bespoken OOAK doll and not for sale.
Magnificent little pin toppers for my DQS9 partner. Aren't they adorable? My sis (the older one) made these for me to give. She looked at my quilt and then recreated the house and birds in miniature! The pearlescent finish on the toppers doesn't pick up too well in the photos, but they're gorgeous. (So talented. Glad I'm related and can work out trades.) To give an idea of the tiny nature of these--the pincushion is around 4 inches and those are regular glass head pins measuring 1.5 inches long.
Cant claim to be in two places at once, this one is by the wife, under my instructions and camera, I hasten to add. Vibrant colours, think she's done a fantastic job.
All polymer clay inro in pearlescent stamped and painted finish, faux lapis, with swirl netsuke; approximately 2" X 31/2" black interior, freshwater pearl drop.
The Turbo Titan III looked like nothing that anyone had ever seen. The futuristic cab incorporated a massive, panoramic windshield, while two gaping nacelles on each side of the cab helped feed air into the turbine engine. Adding to the futuristic look were gullwing-style windows, pop-out headlamps and turn signals, and a plush interior, sans a steering “wheel.” As strange as it looks, instead of a conventional wheel, the driver steered the Titan III with one of two large dials mounted in front of him.
The Turbo Titan’s chassis was rather conventional, except for its powertrain. GM employed their new-at-the-time GT-309 turbine engine, and connected it to a six-speed Allison automatic transmission. While GM touted the engine produced 280 horsepower, its true selling point was the unbelievable low-end, freight-moving torque. When the engine’s output shaft approached stall speed, (the point at which a turbine engine produces the most torque), it could produce as much as 875 lb-ft of torque.
Although engineers actually drove the truck from coast to coast several times, the truck itself was little more than a promotional vehicle. Ultimately, it was scrapped when GM no longer felt that turbine power was feasible. At one time, they promised to offer a gas turbine engine in a few commercial vehicles between 1971 and 1973, but the turbine’s propensity to gulp fuel and rising oil prices, forced GM to scrap the idea altogether.
The Turbo Titan III utilized a fiberglass and steel combination for cab construction, and was painted in a Pearlescent White. The styling theme extended to cover the chassis, which was completely concealed by molded-fiberglass panels. There were doors mounted on both sides of the truck, just ahead of the rear wheels that allowed access to dual batteries and the turbine engine when the cab was electrically tilted. The headlight pods mounted on each side of the truck were retractable, and were mounted within functional air intakes.
Inside, space-age seats with full headrests were mounted on each side of a center console, and a production-line sourced automatic shifter handle was mounted in the console. Long trips can be boring without some music, so a four-speaker FM radio and a two-way telephone was installed.
Dolls in photo (from left to right):
-2006 Genie Magic Yasmin
-2003 Funk 'N' Glow Jade
-2005 Live in Concert Cloe
-2007 Star Singerz Cloe
My favorite pair of earrings from this collage is probably the one on Genie Magic Yasmin. They are just so classy, and totally capture her genie aesthetic. Since her outfit has aqua blue on it, I thought I'd try to match crystals to her shirt. I was lucky enough to have matching aqua crystals in different sizes, which I stacked from largest to smallest. Additionally, I placed gold beads between each of the crystals, to break up the color palette. Not to mention, gold compliments the genie theme and Yasmin's bindi (plus, the hardware on these earrings is also gold). It may be really hard to tell in this photo, but cupping around each of the largest crystals, at the base of the earrings, is a metal lotus flower. I got these lotus flower charms in a small baggie in the dollar section at Wal-Mart. They are made to cup around beads. I was completely enamored by them from the get go, and I was eager to use them on Miss Yasmin. They remind me so much of Princess Jasmine and the Aladdin movies!
Funk 'N' Glow Jade definitely deserved funky earrings. Her outfit has so many playful colors. But what I love the most about 2003 Funk 'N' Glow Jade has to be the peachy orange color of her makeup and clothing. I HAD to find beads that matched this same orange color. Fortunately for me, I had some unique peach glittery stars, as well as light orange crystals. I wanted Miss Jade's earrings to be extra large and pronounced, which is why I additionally incorporated bulky, silver cubes. These cubes match the metallic vibe of Jade's two outfits, and add an extra level of playfulness. I really adore how these earrings compliment Jade's best feature--her awesome makeup!
Live in Concert Cloe was a tricky gal to design earrings for. It's not that I didn't have ideas for her earrings, on the contrary I had too many ideas! I actually had several different designs planned, but the ones I ended up choosing were my favorite (not to mention the biggest...because why not). Cloe is currently missing most of her outfit, but I am lucky enough to have her cool original pants. I love how her pants are a light, teal blue color. But more than that, I adore her space themed aesthetic. So I wanted to merge the two together--that way when I did eventually find her original shirt and shoes, these handmade earrings would still suit her. Obviously, I chose pale blue/teal beads that matched the color of her pants fairly well. I liked their pearlescent tone, which fits the hue of the pants nicely. Then I chose metal beads which to me look like flying saucers. Maybe it's a stretch to some people, but in the context of Cloe, they totally seem like space ships to me! And then I spotted the oversized checkered beads in my bead kit. I knew I absolutely HAD to incorporate these into Cloe's pair of earrings somehow. First off, the metallic silver color on them fit the space them. And secondly, they are checkered, just like Cloe's bizarre, yet awesome lips. To top off her pair, I added a few small accent black beads, to pick up on the black on her outfit and on the checkered charms.
For Star Singerz Cloe, I wanted to keep things a little more toned down. Since her hair whooshes back nicely, it means that whatever earrings she wears will be very visible. This meant that smaller, less bulky earrings would still be very apparent on display. I wanted to stick with a silver, black, and pink theme, to coordinate with Cloe's original ensemble. That's why I chose silver pipe beads, pink crystals, and decorative black balls. My favorite part about these earrings are the black, decorative balls. The design on them really compliments Cloe's outfit, and makes these simple earrings stand out that much more!
I was inspired by Sally's Just for You card. I liked the idea of using a single stripe across the card as the main focal image. I love how it turned out! Looks like lace!
The ink is pearlescent and shimmers and shines in real life! Thanks for looking! :-)
The Shadownlands Collection is based on science fiction stories by Dyan Bender.
The second character in the collection is Fyre, whose secret name is Ardala. She is the adopted daughter of a wealthy Healer and direct descendant of the last ruler of what is often called the Great City.
She is a Highborn, a race the developed from Human close intermarriage of the ruling families. Thru centuries of narrowed bloodlines a race of physically beautiful and mentally gifted people consolidated power. Marked physically by extremely pale pearlescent skin and blazing red hair with oddly metallic quality. Highborn are marked by a drive to acquire power and are gifted with something other races call Charisma.
Ardala is young, she has gained her full height but is still not filled out completely. She has been able to pass as a boy for years. Her eyes are blue, the warm blue of shallow seas, and bright with curiosity and good humor. Although wealthy now for many years she and her mother moved often and she has learned to easily adapt to new locations...she enjoys learning about new people, customs and cultures. She is gentle, and her gentle nature shows in her expression. She completely lacks the imperious and commanding nature that typically marks Highborn, but she is just starting to understand that she has personal power, she is starting to learn that she can command the attention of others.
She wears her silk finery, wide pants of teal silk that were left a bit short in the ankles in her last growth spurt; silk slippers encrusted with brass sequins; a silk chiffon vest draping over her young shoulders with fine brass chains; a bra heavily embellished with tiger eye gems, brass and gold, forming hawk motives that symbolize and foreshadow her soaring potential. Her hips, neck and intricately braided hair are adorned with gold chains.
The doll is a Andro Inamorata Nnaji in Milk skintone.
This is a commissioned bespoken OOAK doll and not for sale.
Inspiration from Jennifer McGuire's Thinking Inking classes.
Made this card on gold pearlescent cardstock. Inked up the Heart flourish with spiced marmalade and tea dye distress inks, spritzed with water and stamped directly onto the cardstock. Stamped the heart winged butterfly on watercolour paper in tea dye and embossed with tea dye distress powder. (It really looks and feels like sand paper!) Took some ink from the ink pads, mixed with water and watercoloured the wings of the butterfly. Sentiment from CL184.
Thinking of letting this little critter go. Currently still a feeler, may change my mind about sale.
Will come with CoA, leather bag, extra closed eye head, and eye beads. Front legs are wired and thumbs are removed. Pearlescent white.
Am looking for 665SGD.
Part of: "an apple a day keeps the doctor away - An ENSO (Japanese: circle, Japanisch: Kreis) a day .... " Aktion Kreis Tagebuch A circle diary - Start of the 365-days Project: 1. September // flickr Adventkalender 2: Käthi Bhend "Das Geheimnis der Eule" (NordSüd Verlag Zürich. vom Kuppitsch beim Narrenturm)
DMC-G2 - P1870019 - 2014-12-03