So, there are a lot of creative people in my family, and some of them take their creativity in unusual and, frankly, awesome directions. The Cashore Marionettes, for example (my dad’s cousin ^_^). I highly recommend you watch their promo videos.

Also, something my sister, codename: Apocalyptica the Flimflammer, does in her free time, which she’s given me permission to share with you. Are you ready for this? The first one is inspired by a character from Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wind in the Door. Meet Proginoskes (and click on any photo to enbiggify):

Here’s what happens when she buys new sheets:

Recognize this Russian landmark?

This one’s called Glad Bears:

This one’s called Creature from a Dream:

This one’s called Comb:

And here’s a beetle:

*is so freaking proud*

These pictures are the property of my sister. Please do not gank them.

And that’s all. :o)