I know how this bit goes...

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It has begun... although to be fair it started in July, but I am having difficulty getting back into the swing of blogging.  Either way, we are going to pretend that it started here and now... my 2019 Cosplay Halloween greatness!!!



I am not blind without my glasses.  However, I enjoy activities a lot more when I can see what's going on, thus my first hurdle.



I found the perfect pair of glasses on sale for the perfect price of $5!!  Now, I know I can't have prescription lens put into a cheap frame like this, but I still want to see.



I found a pair of glasses I never wore, luckily they were wire frames, and popped the lens out.  Next, I glued the lens to the inside of the plastic heart frames, another stroke of luck they were wide enough!  Let the glue cure overnight and presto I have a pair of glasses I can see through!



For the final touch, I added red gemstones!



Now they are worthy enough to be part of an Elton John themed cosplay.

From here I have to make the suit (it's going to be a dress), the horns, the wings and figures out shoes/jewelry.

It's going to be a wild ride!


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