This spunky little mash-up cosplayer, Stormie, has been making the internet rounds lately. As a member of the Rebel Legion, I couldn’t really pass her up! Her father made her a Jedi Elsa Rey costume, and a friend made her staff, to wear to the Wizard World Con in Des Moines, IA. And the friend … Continue reading Jedi Elsa Rey At Wizard World Comic Con
Because the Snape Potter Puppet Pal just wasn’t enough to satisfy my craving for magical fleece, I found another project for you: “Wizard” Plushie Pals by SaintAngel on Etsy. They remind me of soft Weeble Wobbles! Apparently SaintAngel is concerned about a call from the Ministry of Magic, Office of Copywriting Enchantments, because her plushies are … Continue reading Wizard Plushie Pals
Pirates versus ninjas? Please. We all know the real literary smack-down is between vampires and wizards. Whether you’re on team fangs or team fireballs, you can find cards and bookmarks to give to friends on the opposite side of the debate on Erin’s Hesed Books and Gifts Etsy store. Buy “My vampire…” card on Etsy Buy … Continue reading Wizards vs. Vampires Cards
These Harry Potter encyclopaedia-style pages by Picolo-kun on deviantart are absolutely stunning. I would love to have them adorning my walls, or a real wizarding encyclopaedia full of these beautiful illustrations. They really are magical! Find more Harry Potter related Geek Crafts here.
At the cons I have attended, I see a ton of creative cosplay (people dressed up in costumes representing characters from books, movies, TV, manga, etc.). I can pretty safely guarantee I’ll see a variety of fandoms represented – almost always Star Trek, Star Wars, and Doctor Who. I always enjoy seeing other characters, however, … Continue reading Scott Pilgrim craft: Ramona Flowers hammer
As an early Father’s Day gift this year, I took my dad to an author Q&A session with Jim Butcher, author of The Dresden Files series of books about Chicago’s first (and only) wizard private investigator. I prepared for the session by listening to a couple of the books (they’re narrated by James Marsters, who … Continue reading Dresden Craft: Shield Bracelet