Sara 💜🔥 Self-made Cosplay

I’m incredibly proud to share that I’ve been selected as one of the first-ever BlizzCon Ambassadors! The inaugural Blizzcon Ambassador program is an employee-led program representing both the Blizzard & Blizzcon community as well as different disciplines across the company. Through this program, we have been bridging the voices of our Blizzard community and teams into absorbing valuable feedback for the development of Blizzcon 2026. BlizzCon in particular has a special place in my heart. I’ve attended every year since 2008 and you all have become a part of my family. Over time, that passion grew into becoming part of the Blizzcon cosplay community starting in 2014, where we loved sharing work-in-progress builds together, participated in the costume contest (now called “Community Night”), competing in BlizzCon Workout Group fitness contests, and bringing players together through World of Warcraft realm meetups. My years have always been heavily centered around Blizzcon - from my daily fitness and health routine, to my daily goals for various projects! Today, I’m incredibly happy to help represent our same community from a different angle, and I’ve been collaborating with some amazing teams behind the scenes into creating a great BlizzCon 2026 for this year! I’m VERY excited for what we have to present to you all this year, and we especially welcome you too if this is your first Blizzcon! Last photo credit, Blizzcon 2016: @yorkinabox #blizzcon #blizzardcosplay #blizzconcosplay #blizzard #blizzardentertainment

Looking at all three of the cosplays I made over this year, and here they all made it safely back from my trip to Germany! It was insane packing all of these to fit in my bags flying back but they are all ok👍 I'll keep these up here for inspiration while I plan my next set of projects. I didn't think I would make all three of these this year, but I did. It's great to look back at these and reflect upon how much time, love, and effort went into making these pieces. This year, I took a new approach of just taking my time and not really stressing much on making these cosplays and I am satisfied with my accomplishments :) My next con will be Blizzcon, so I will see you guys there☺️ . . #gamescom2019 #connichi2019 #connichi #gamescom #teamzhuquemercy #teamsindorei #cosplay #cosplayer #evafoam #sewing #overwatchcosplay #diablowizardcosplay #blizzardcosplay #blizzard #blizzcon #blizzconcosplay #Diablo3 #diablocosplay #cosplaycrafts #excelblades #plaidcrafts #diy

What's up! I'm welcoming many my new family of followers here and bringing the rest of you all some hype!! I realize some of you have seen some of my latest cosplay WIP but here's to putting a face behind the one person that runs @cestlasara ! I've been cosplaying since I was 13 in 2002😱 I work in tech during the 9-5 day and I'm based out of Southern California, so yes I say "duuuuuuude" a lot 🤪 You can call me Sara and in-game too if you somehow find me there! I'm slowly working on some super exciting 2021 projects that haven't been announced just yet but will be SOON ™😂 . . Enjoy some free patterns, cosplay write-ups, printing instructions, and tutorials on my website, and stay safe! Thank you to my awesome community for always uplifting each other and providing me resources and feedback etc., so I can give back to you all as well😁 I also sell handmade masks if you need some comfy 3-layer 100% cotton masks with various prints!! Check out my link in BIO👆 . . . #intro #irl #cosplay #zhuquemercy #zhuquemercycosplay #gamescomcosplay #gamescom #hype #inandoutofcosplay

Not sure what to submit for the upcoming BlizzCon Community Night Cosplay Contest or Exhibition? Here are some ideas to help get you started ✨ Cosplay, Art, Short Film, and Talent submissions close in TWO DAYS on May 15 @ 11:59 PM (US Pacific Time)! If you’ve been hesitating, this is your sign 💙 We can’t wait to see you and your work! #cosplay #BlizzCon #BlizzConCosplay #Blizzard #BlizzConCommunityNight

We all start somewhere 🤗💜 I got my start in cosplay before I started high school! Red wizard 📸 @vonkoenigsmarck Blood Elf Heritage 📸 @dont_fade_away_photography_cos Zhuque Mercy v2 📸 @reflektierte_wahrheit #throwback #cosplayglowup #whoareyoutryingtoimpress #cosplay #growth

We as the upcoming @blizzard BlizzCon 2026 Community Night Cosplay Contest judges- @sameertikkamasala , @tiffanygordoncosplay , @kamuicosplay , @cinderys_art are incredibly excited to see your entries and phenomenal cosplays this year! @darindepaulofficial with his enthrusiasm, energy, and charisma returns as our host and will be highlighting all of your amazing work up on stage! As a reminder, the deadline to submit your entry for Community Night Cosplay Contest and Exhibition (non-competition walk-on stage) is on May 15! This comes full circle for me as I am now on the other side of the BlizzCon Community Night - Cosplay Contest stage from my years as a previous contestant from the BlizzCon 2015-2019 years! I was a Top 25 Finalist in 2018 and 2019 with my Zhuque Mercy, and Diablo Red Wizard. 2026 me today is filling the heart of my 2002 self when I started cosplay before starting high school. I feel all the warmth knowing that I am with you all and together as my cosplay family at BlizzCon again 💙 Let’s celebrate together and have a GREAT time!! #BlizzCon #blizzardentertainment #blizzardcosplay #blizzcon2026

Community Night just got even more legendary. 🎤✨ Darin De Paul returns to host Community Night at BlizzCon 2026, joined by a world-class cosplay judging panel—@tiffanygordoncosplay , @sameertikkamasala , @kamuicosplay , @cinderys_art and @cestlasara . From iconic creators to award-winning artists, these judges will celebrate the best in creativity, craftsmanship, and passion—and help crown the next Community Night champions!👑 Don’t miss your shot! Submissions for all Community Night contests close May 15 (PT). Link in bio for more details.

Who’s excited for Midnight and housing with the latest @warcraft @blizzard expansion? Can’t wait to see what’s next … what more red and gold blood elf themes are we gonna see soon?! ❤️💛 . Blood Elf Heritage Armor from @blizzard @warcraft . Official concept art by @natachanielsenart . Photo by @dont_fade_away_photography_cos . #bloodelf #bloodelfcosplay #worldofwarcraft #worldofwarcraftcosplay #wowcosplay #blizzard #blizzconcosplay #blizzcon #belfcosplay #sindorei #sindoreicosplay #bloodelfheritage #cosplay #bloodelfheritagearmor #sewing #evafoam #bulletjournal #bujo

Working on my Hanfu Zhuque Mercy by @gladzykei :) These wing elements were inspired by @faebelina ‘s Atlanta Reign Mercy fan original design! I made one pair of Faebelina’s ATL reign wings back in 2019! Foam: 4mm & 6mm EVA-70 from @tntcosplaysupply Tools used: Hobby knives from @excelblades / @excelblades.co . . #zhuquemercycosplay #zhuquemercy #lunarnewyear #hanfu #hanfucosplay #overwatchcosplay #cosplayconceptart #gladzykei #cestlasara #gladzykeidesign #mercycosplay

Life update: Yup! I'm still here, I haven't been around on social media much but I did want to say that one of the coolest things that happened this year was that I finally got my dream job after 10 years of chasing dreams since I graduated from university! I now updated my profile to reflect this and what I do there. This also means that I can no longer enter in any contest anymore that is sponsored by Blizzard as of now! I will always be proud to show off these pins commemorating every year I have been to Blizzcon and entered in the costume contest and had so many amazing memories with you all. I haven't been able to show much progress lately on projects as I have also moved and had to take care of some irl stuff. I am proud to be a voice of our community and I am wholly committed to making positive differences through both my work and life outside of my daily responsibilities. 💙 . . Left photo raw by @reflektierte_wahrheit . . #blizzlife #blizzardcosplay #blizzard #blizzardentertainment @lifeatblizzard

Happy Lunar New Year!! I didn't celebrate this holiday growing up but I learned so much about it after researching the inspirations that went behind designing the original concept art behind the Diablo Wizard and Zhuque Mercy skin. Ever since I adopted the token #redngold as my absolute favorite color scheme into my projects, this holiday meant so much more to me ❤️💛 Here are some raw photos that @reflektierte_wahrheit took of my cosplays I made when I went to visit beloved Germany that year!! Simply some of my favorite memories 😊 I hope everyone is doing well these days, I also look forward to the upcoming #blizzcononline next weekend! . . #yearoftheox #lunarnewyear #diabloredwizard #wizardcosplay #mercycosplay #overwatchcosplay #chinesenewyear #zhuquemercy #zhuquemercycosplay #blizzardcosplay

[Project sponsored by @worblana ] I finished my @warcraft Sprite Darter wings! A tutorial on this will be available soon :) It's made primarily of Worbla's Black Art and face shields bought from a local chain store! Interesting how we can use worbla in mixed media applications :) This was also a great project where you can easily recycle your own worbla scraps so there is no waste! Wings design inspired by @aphrikelle 's interpretation of WoW sprite darter wings Vector printable pattern by me @cestlasara Paints are sponsored by @plaidfx and airbrushed on, which is great for translucent effects! Blades to cut intricate details are sponsored by @excelblades.co @excelblades Inner foam base for harness from @tntcosplaysupply . . #cosplay #diy #wings #warcraftcosplay #spritedarter #worldofwarcraftcosplay #warcraft #worbla #cosplaysupplies #worblana #worblasblackart