Mels – Geek Crafts

Zombie Flats

zombieflats

Using just markers, gel pens, nail polish, and a couple other items, troberts8 created these awesome zombie flats. I think they’re adorable in a creepy sort of way, and they’re practical too (I think they just might confuse oncoming zombies into thinking you’re already dead). While I don’t have the artistic ability to make them, I’m certain there are those of you out there who would be entirely able to paint zombie toes on shoes. If you’re interest in making a pair, check out the instructions here.

Harry Potter House Points Necklace

Whether you’re Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin, these necklaces will help you show off your house pride as you display all the points you have acquired during the year. Ingulit created a tutorial for making your very own house points necklace on Instructables (you can find the tutorial here). It looks relatively easy, and the result is super nifty. You can make yourself a single necklace or go for the whole set. (I say, go for the whole set!)

Avengers Amigurumi

Last week, I decided to crochet my way through the Avengers. By combining two different Cthulhu patterns and nixing the tentacles, I managed to get the look I wanted. I made Black Widow, The Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, and Hawkeye. Hawkeye was the most difficult to recreate since, in the film, he wears mostly black which makes him a bit more difficult to place than, say, Captain America. Still, I added a little bow to give a heavy hint as to his identity. The Hulk’s my personal favorite. I just love his angry eyebrows.

Lightsaber Crochet Hook

Crocheting is already awesome, but you know what would make it even better? Adding lightsabers. Channel the force as you make scarves, dolls, and whatever else you like to create while wielding a lightsaber crochet hook. They’re very nifty and might just help keep your hand from excess cramping. Cherelle made these super fun, hook grips out of polymer clay. The tutorial for the grip can be found here, or, if you don’t want to make one yourself, you can buy it at her Etsy shop.

Yeti Amigurumi Pattern

Hot, summer days are nearly upon us, but that doesn’t mean we have to solely embrace swimsuits and suntan lotion. We can hold onto that last little bit of winter. . .by making a cuddly, cute yeti friend.

I wrote this pattern because I saw plenty of adorable yeti patterns online and yet not a single one of them represented what I like most in my amigurumi: little, bitty bodies and very large heads. Here’s a yeti pattern that embraces both of those things, and I think it’s pretty cute for such a ferocious beastie.

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Firefly Amigurumi: Kaylee Frye Doll

KitLaurie’s Kaylee (found here) is just too cute in her fancy gown and crooked smile. She looks all ready to head out to a swanky shindig in her outfit–that comes complete with gloves and a yummy strawberry. Kaylee was made using a pattern found here. Or if you’re not a crocheter, don’t despair. KitLaurie takes commissions over on Tumblr.