Leaping Lizard Cosplay

07/07/2025

Ever looked at a $1,200 cosplay wig commission and thought: “That’s ridiculous!” 👀 It’s not. This blog explains why, with real cost breakdowns, commission etiquette, and quick tips for learning wig styling on your own.

🔗 Read here: https://leapinglizardcosplay.com/?p=6921

Let’s keep cosplay kind, and stop dunking on the artists keeping the con floor fabulous.
✨ Be kind. Be smart. Be a gecko who lifts others up.

Article inspired by recent post.

🔊Intro: Let’s Talk About Wigs, Worth, and Why We’re Yelling… Aloha Geckos! For our first-timers, I’m Liz! A long-time cosplayer, chaos goblin, and the lizard behind Leaping Lizard Cosplay. Wh…

07/03/2025

Aloha Geckos, it’s with a heavy heart that I have to share with you today that, Luna crossed the Rainbow Bridge today. 🐾🌈💔

For those who don’t know, Rayna lost her senior kitty Iris in May, and this newest goodbye, with the vet bills, feels overwhelming.

To the 12 amazing people who’ve already donated, thank you. Your kindness is making a real difference. If you can spare even a dollar, or even just a share, we’d be forever grateful. Honestly friends, I wouldn’t ask if it wasn’t needed, but over $10,000 was spent trying to save Luna, and we were still met with this unfortunate outcome.

I don’t know if people are seeing this, but if so, please feel free to comment. We’d love to hear your stories about a past loved pet that changed your life.

👉 GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-luna-purring-shes-not-done-fighting-yet?attribution_id=sl:a53a275f-b150-475c-8902-0e0042b05f91

06/30/2025

🎭 Feeling burned out from social media? Or just not sure how to start posting your content again?

You're not alone — and you're not behind.
This guide is for anyone who’s stalled out, ghosted their account, or felt like the algorithm ate their confidence.

✅ How to restart your content journey
✅ Cosplay content ideas for beginners or returners
✅ Mental health-friendly social media strategies
✅ Real talk about numbers, burnout, and self-worth

Whether you're building a brand or just trying to fall in love with cosplay again, this post is your permission slip to start fresh — without the pressure. 💚

✨ Read the full guide: https://leapinglizardcosplay.com/2025/05/19/%f0%9f%94%84-the-social-media-reset-button-for-new-and-burned-out-creators-%f0%9f%98%ae%f0%9f%92%a8/

🔖 Save this for your next content block
📢 Share with a friend who needs a creative reset!

Whether you're building a brand or just trying to fall in love with cosplay again, this post is your permission slip to start fresh, without the pressure. 💚

🎭 Feeling burned out from social media? Or just not sure how to start posting your cosplay again? You’re not alone — and you’re not behind. This guide is for anyone who’s stalled out, g…

06/26/2025

💔 Update on Luna 💔
Rayna ( ) got the biopsy results back, and it’s devastating—Luna has been diagnosed with aggressive high-cell lymphoma. With treatment, she may have 6–9 months left. She’s being considered for additional care, but the vet bills are already over $5,500 and rising.

We’re asking for help to ease the financial burden so Rayna can focus on making Luna’s final months as comfortable and loved as possible.

If you can donate or share, it means the world. 🐾💜
https://gofund.me/894236e3

06/21/2025

This article is a look at a recent cosplay guest controversy & what it teaches us about mistakes, influence, and community care. It’s not about drama, it’s about growth. Whether you’re a guest, content creator, or just love cons, there’s something here for all of us.

This post dives into a recent cosplay guest controversy and what it shows us about growing pains, big platforms, and community care. It’s not about canceling anyone, it’s about learning. When you’v…

06/18/2025

Hi geckos,

I’m helping my best friend, Soulless Ray Cosplay, with medical bills for her sweet 16-year-old kitty, Luna, who is currently fighting cancer.

Luna has been by Rayna’s side through everything, and now she needs our help. Her vet bills have already passed $5,500, with more expected as she undergoes further treatment, hospitalization, and gets a feeding tube placed.

The good news? Her doctors truly believe she still has a strong chance. Luna’s still fighting—and the only thing standing in her way is cost.

If you’re able to donate or even share the link, it would mean the world. Every bit of support helps Luna get the care she needs to stay healthy and keep purring. 😺💜

👉 https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-luna-purring-shes-not-done-fighting-yet

Thank you so much for reading and for any love or help you can send Luna’s way. 🙏😺💜

Liz here, helping my dear friend Rayna and her sweet kitty, Luna. Ra… Liz Elizabeth needs your support for Keep Luna Purring: She’s Not Done Fighting Yet

06/12/2025

✨ New Post: Why I Almost Quit Content Creation ✨

Being a content creator is fun—until it’s not. Let’s talk about trauma dumping, parasocial relationships, and the emotional labor creators face behind the scenes. This one’s personal. I’ve been on the receiving end of heavy trauma disclosures mid-stream, and it nearly broke me. I’m not a therapist. I’m a survivor. And I’m sharing my story to set boundaries with compassion—and remind others they’re not alone.

💜 Read the full piece to learn:
• What trauma dumping is
• Why it happens (with empathy) • How to protect your peace (as a creator or viewer)
• Where to find support when you’re struggling

🦎 Let’s make our spaces safer—for everyone.

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http://leapinglizardcosplay.com/2025/06/12/when-trauma-comes-through-the-screen-parasocial-bonds-content-creators-emotional-overload-/

✨ New Post: Why I Almost Quit Content Creation ✨ Being a content creator is fun—until it’s not. Let’s talk about trauma dumping, parasocial relationships, and the emotional labor creators face behi…

06/12/2025

Learn the fabric fundamentals with Leaping Lizard Cosplay! From fibers vs. threads to woven vs. knit, this beginner-friendly guide breaks down fabric types, buying tips, and sewing machine basics—so you can build better cosplays without the guesswork. 🧵🦎✨

Aloha Geckos! 🦎 Where to start when talking about fabrics? Well, they’re kind of essential for making your own cosplays. 😄 A Little Background 🦎💚 Hi there! I’m Liz, a cosplayer known as Leaping Liz…

05/29/2025

Cosplay isn’t just wigs and glue guns—it’s sometimes heartbreak.
In nearly 20 years of navigating this community, I’ve experienced deep joy and disappointment. This piece is part reflection, part love letter, and part promise—to keep showing up with honesty, heart, and hope for something better. 🦎

Cosplay isn’t just wigs and glue guns—it’s sometimes heartbreak. In nearly 20 years of navigating this community, I’ve experienced deep joy and disappointment. This piece is part reflection, part l…

05/18/2025

JFC… SORRY GECKOS! I was updating and converting my website over to a new one… And auto post friggen went wild. Ugh….

The Scam Alert blog post is my newest.

05/18/2025

Aloha Geckos! I'm back! 💚🦎

Aloha Geckos! I’m back! 💚🦎Because apparently, the grift never sleeps… 🛏️ There’s a new scam slithering into inboxes—and it’s dressed to impress. 🐍 This one isn’t your usual “Hello Dear …