I used to make cosplay. I'd go to cons and such, and of course, never get pictures of myself! Booo.
I don't know if it's the RPGs I played when I was younger, but having a little stand selling your wares just seemed so...relaxing? I did Artist Alleys, and fun it was! Shortly after anime cons , I discovered furry cons and My Little Pony (shout out to PnC for bringing me into this nutsanity)!! Suiting is fun, but holy geez it gets hot, and needing glasses, it gets steamy...not in a good way!
All throughout forever, the crafty/sewing bug keeps buzzing around my head and threatening to sting me in the eyeball. I wanted to make stuff that was still nerdy, fun, cool, but didn't melt you, or need to conform to a body shape. I started making bags, and accessories, but then I was introduced to plush-making!
Ahhhh, actually reflecting on this now, it's been a bit of a creative journey for me. Heh. I'm happy to continue exploring and coming up with new, and unique things for you to add your collection of nerdery!
It's a win-win!