A hardcover, photographic book of Steampunk-Victorian outfits with advanced costuming techniques, historical references and details.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Early Bird Rewards!
11 months ago
– Thu, Jun 08, 2023 at 05:35:10 AM
Hello lovely backers!
We are ONE week in, we're at 43% funded, we have special offerings that have been updated to "Our Story" and Add-on pages, and I'm announcing....
An early bird reward!
If you back at ANY physical level in the first half of the campaign, you'll receive a set of standard16mmdice to go with your playing cards!
That means if you've already backed, you'll be receiving a set of 5 six-sided dice with your cards! If you HAVEN'T backed yet, you have until next Wednesday, the 14th, at 6pm CST to nab this extra!
If you're looking for a more purely educational card game- maybe to keep the kids busy while you play "Antique de la Mode", check out Map Go Map, a card game that helps you learn all 50 states!
And as always, a shout out or share on social media really helps independent artists like myself!
Let's get this thing funded!!
Until then,
Laura 💛🔥💛
Exciting news already!
11 months ago
– Fri, Jun 02, 2023 at 08:11:03 AM
Hello my lovely and amazing backers!
I'm coming to you with big news on my newest project, "Antique de la Mode: Playing Cards with a Tailored Twist"!
Firstly, the silly video I made for the campaign...
Yesterday (June first) I was on the "Radio Retrofuture" podcast, a favorite of mine, to celebrate the launch of the campaign...and we're a THIRD funded, just ONE day in! You can check that podcast out here!
In the news again!
We've also been featured in "The Steampunk Explorer's" latest edition ! See it here!
AND we're scheduled to be on the June 13th episode of the Texas Steampunk Connection, who have hosted me for conversations about campaigns, steampunk, theses and life in general, a few times in the past! They're live on Tuesday evenings, and you can get a sneak peek here!
But the BIGGEST NEWS right now are exciting add-ons, courtesy of The Association of Ishtar!
TWO e-books are offered as add-ons to this campaign, to enrich your steampunk reading pleasure! The Association of Ishtar Book 1: The Wrench in the Machine, and 321's Notebook.
The Association of Ishtar Book 1: The Wrench in the Machine and 321's Notebook E-books
The Wrench in the Machine: In 1875, Inspector Ol’Barrow of Dover’s borough police is still coming to terms with the advent of radio dramas when confronted by a murder mystery. During their investigation, he and his colleague Bigsby come eye to eye with an assassin with otherworldly origins. Spurred on by his sense of duty, and a desire to redeem himself, Inspector Ol’Barrow collaborates with a clandestine organization called the Association of Ishtar.
321's Notebook is an anthology that expands upon some of the subjects brought up in The Wrench in the Machine. The stories are files from the world of Atlas, some of which are included in the novel. However, this full-colored bundle is how the stories are supposed to be read.
You can add one or both E-books in the add-on screen after backing the campaign!
I'll also be letting you know about some early-bird specials coming up for backers who pledge in the first half of the campaign!
Until then, 💛🔥💛
Laura
First look at what's new-
11 months ago
– Tue, May 23, 2023 at 12:13:58 PM
Hello awesome backers!
I haven't forgotten you, I've been busy creating! My newest project hits that perfect sweet spot of aesthetic, educational, and a little silly (if you read my book, you know *just* what I mean!).
I found a whole slew of obscure, silly or kinda naughty-sounding fashion terms, and put them on these standard-size poker cards.... along with ORIGINAL art by Wisconsin artist Katie French!
It's launching May 31, but as previous backers, you'll have an opportunity to back early, on May 30th, for the SUPER SECRET launch! Shhh, don't tell anyone! But DO tell everyone about these silly and informative cards! The face cards will also feature fantastic photos of my designs!
Click the image above or HERE to follow the campaign. You can also nab another book, or my stealthily produced greeting cards or memory game! (🤯What?? I knooow!)
PS-More to come this year, including a lovely 2024 calendar, and book #2... "The Halloween Collection: Costume and Cosplay Techniques"! Stay tuned!
Until then,
Laura 💛🔥💛
Make 100 last week, and a SNEAK PEEK!
about 1 year ago
– Mon, Feb 13, 2023 at 12:38:18 PM
Hello my lovely backers!
Well, this is the last week of the Make 100 campaign, so if you would like a calendar (running Feb 1 through Jan 31 2024), get one here! We are VERY close to funded- only 4 more backers needed!!
Coming up this year... I'll be digging deeper into the edu-tainment arena, looking to make beautiful, interesting and also informational/useful products! Including:
* Victorian Collection Playing Cards- featuring old-fashioned and sometimes hilarious fashion terms and definitions on every card!
* Victorian Collection Memory Game- With beautiful gowns on every vibrantly colored card!
* Cogs Aplenty: A Steampunk Murder Mystery Game- Yes! It's just about ready for the printer!
* The HALLOWEEN Collection: Costume and Cosplay Techniques- That's right, my SECOND book, featuring grogeous character-based costumes and, as requested, chapters on menswear/suiting!
* Victorian Collection 2024 Calendar- with awesome facts about women designers and feminist fashion advancements in the Victorian era!
Again, if you back this campaign, besides the calendar you will receive a super-fancy glossy bookmark, and a special 16-month At-A-Glance calendar as a "thank you"! 🥰
I'll next post to let you know when the campaign for the playing cards will launch!
Until then,
Laura 💛🔥💛
The Great Calendar Unboxing!! And an oops...
about 1 year ago
– Fri, Feb 03, 2023 at 09:30:55 AM
Hello lovely backers!
A quick update for you- the Victorian Collection calendars have arrived, as well as the bonus gift for the first 50 backers, and I made a video of the grand unboxing! There's everything a good video needs.. suspense, surprises, an adorable feline and even an injury! 😅
One other update, you may recall in my KS campaign for the book I had offered one-hour consultations as a reward tier, and they were surprisingly well-received...in fact, I've had a couple people ask about them, so I decided to add a reward tier with the consultation in the Make 100!
It's more than halfway backed, and I'll be checking back in the last two weeks- as usual any mention or share to friends, or on social media, is awesome!!
