This year, don’t just let your geek flag fly. Hand embroider that geek flag with your favorite quote or character. If you enjoy the Dresden Files, you’ll love this free hand embroidery pattern designed by Jennifer from Sew Hooked. Check out her blog and Craftsy store for more original pattern designs. I’m totally Sher-locked myself, … Continue reading Geek Out With Free Hand Embroidery Patterns and Tutorials
Julie from Gleeful Things has put together a roundup 7 halloween themed tutorials, including 2 different ways to sew together a bat and super cute/creepy crochet candy corn cyclops’ (alliteration ftw!)… enjoy! Go Julie’s Halloween Round up Tutorials on Geekcrafts Halloween on Geekcrafts
If you’re into the classic, Victorian, and vintage style Halloween decorations, then you’re going to love this tutorial from DIY Home Sweet Home where you can make your own Halloween themed cloche using the simplest of materials. The tutorial only covers making the cloche itself, so filling it will be up to you and your imagination. … Continue reading Go Old School With This Halloween DIY
We’ve all seen those spooktacular photos where the subject is somehow levitating. If you’ve wondered on how you can achieve the effect, then this tutorial from Jodie and Jen on Eighteen25.com will give you some great tips. You’ll need a tripod for the best results, and you’ll need to know how to use Photoshop as well (the … Continue reading A Spooky Photo Tutorial For You to Try
Here’s a tutorial for creating a Halloween decoration that’s really different and unique! Better yet, the materials are super cheap. The skeleton is from the Dollar Tree (and comes in a pack of 4!), and the butterfly wings are from a craft store. The only other materials you need are things you probably already have: … Continue reading Make Your Own Halloween Skeleton Fairies
Decorating for Halloween doesn’t have to break the bank! Try this cool, cheap, and simple tutorial from the Crafty Lumberjacks and make your house or apartment extra spooky with yarn spiderwebs. I think with some tweaking you could even do this on your porch (maybe try some black tie line and tacks or nails?). In any … Continue reading Make Your House Extra Spooky With This Tutorial