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Pokeball Duct Tape Flower

Pauly — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:07 +0000

When I saw this, I did a double take. I was browsing through Etsy when I saw this Pokeball Duct Tape Flower by DuctTapeRose. I have always been a fan of Duct Tape creations, from my own clumsy attempts at making duct tape wallets to other peoples much better attempts.

If you have the same love of Duct Tape as me, I know you are amazed at the level of detail here, but you haven’t seen anything yet. Visit DuctTapeRose on Etsy to see some duct tape creations that will absolutely blow your mind.

I think I’m in love.

Check out the Pokeball Flower!

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Tutorial Tuesday: Typhlosion Hat

geekysweetheart — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:00:05 +0000

Halloween may be over but there are some costume ideas that you might be tempted to wear all year round.

A full blown pokemon costume might be hard to pull off when you’re rocking down your local high street, but a Typhlosion Hat will make you the envy of every gym master from Pallett Town to Veridian City.

Hop over to ClearKid‘s deviantart for the tutorial!

London Comic Con – Trek, Wars and Groups

geekysweetheart — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:59:23 +0000

Because I’m in no way unbiased I’m going to show you my little group first:

This is, of course, Husb0t and baby unit being cute. Unfortunately there’s nothing handmade about these costumes :-( I’m just not that hardcore…

But check out this adorable andorian we found:

She was so surprised when we asked to take her photo, but painting yourself blue takes effort and commitment!… not to mention how difficult it must be to make antennae!

But if Trek isn’t your thing, what about Wars?

These guys were all posing in the same area, and it wasnt quite clear if they were there as part of a Star Wars Costuming organisation, or whether they’d just been stranded next to the cool starwars-y props and backdrop by snap-happy con-goers. But whatever the case they were all COMPLETELY into their characters. and yea, that backdrop did look great, but it plays havoc with the old camera. Sorry about the glare. bad blogger, bad! I particularly like Greedo, the husb0t has that mask… he went through a phase of putting it on at random times during the day to scare the bejesus out of me… traumatic!

Prepare to have your mind BLOWN:

Anyone who can make (and wear!) those headpieces deserve some serious respect. Wonderfully accurate (and heavy looking) costumes! well done ladies!

Which brings me to some of my favourite groups of costumes.

These guys weren’t together but I feel they bridge the gap between excellent costume execution, and cardboard-based-humour:

If you’re not having yourself a little ‘lol’ right now you need to watch/read Death Note, RIGHT NOW!

Hey! you and your old college buddies still got your morph suits? Costuming idea one – Black Mages!

Costuming idea two – PIKMIN!!

Costuming dilemma solved … you’re welcome.

There were people I photographed who I haven’t featured… and many more people who I didn’t photograph in the first place. I wish I could put you all on here, but there is only so much space. You can see the whole album here.

Reader Submission: Vocaloid Magnet Cosplay

geekysweetheart — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:00:14 +0000

I’m going to admit right now that I’m not cool enough to be aware of Vocaloid, and if you are similarly clueless I suggest you go educate yourself.

Sherry from miccostumes.com upcycled an old wedding dress to make a Vocaloid Magnet costume.

If you’re sat there behind your computer monitor going “OMG Squueeeeee =^.^= <3 <3 <3 Vocaloid!!!! <3″ then you’re in luck, as Sherry has shared a how-to here.

Totoro Mushroom Earrings

Pauly — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 07:00:40 +0000

How better to wrap up Totoro week here on Geekcrafts than with these adorable Totoro Mushroom Earrings. Now you can wear your Totoro pride everywhere you go, and every week can be Totoro week.

Mulanjade from Etsy hand crafts these cute little earrings from polymer clay, and you have to admit that they are fantastic.

Check out the earrings!

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Totoro week is over, but it isn’t over in our hearts. Check out more awesome Totoro stuff on Geekcrafts!

Totoro Pillow Cover

Pauly — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:00:11 +0000

Totoro week is in full swing here on Geekcrafts, and in honor of that I need a nap. If only I had something cute and Totoroish to lay my head against.

Wait! rehashimoto on Etsy has made just such a thing! This Totoro pillow cover is the perfect thing to lay your head against. You could close your eyes and imagine that you are laying on Totoro’s soft fur coat as you drift off into sleep.

Seriously though. Check it out!

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Totoro week is almost over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some awesome Totoro on Geekcrafts!

Crochet Cat Bus

Pauly — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:00:07 +0000

It’s Totoro week on Geekcrafts! (No, it really isn’t) What better way to get around all week than in your very own Cat Bus! It should be noted that the bus is crocheted and fairly small, so it would help if you are also fairly small and don’t actually feel the need to go anywhere.

Etsian AmiAmigos has plenty of Totoro crafts for the Totoro lover in your house, but who could resist this awesome Cat Bus? I know I couldn’t.

See for yourself how totally awesome this cat bus is!

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Celebrate Totoro week on Geekcrafts! (It’s not Totoro week…but it should be.)

Amigurumi Fuzzy Soot Sprites

Pauly — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:00:31 +0000

This week, as far as I am concerned, is Totoro week on Geekcrafts. (Please note that it is not in fact Totoro week on Geekcrafts, but we can let that slide.) These amigurumi Fuzzy Soot Sprites are adorable. You probably have a few soot sprites lurking around your house right now, and what better way to let them know they are welcome than to give them some friends to socialize with.

Now, thanks to Niki P of NikisKnerdyKnitting on Etsy, you can do just that.

Take a look at the Sprites!

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It’s Totoro week on Geekcrafts! (No, it isn’t.) Check out more awesome Totoro stuff!

Totoro Cameo Ring

Pauly — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 17:00:46 +0000

Sometimes even a manly man like me lets out a squeal of glee upon discovering some awesome trinket. This was one of those times. I was introduced to the brilliance that is Totoro fairly late in life, as in earlier this year, but that doesn’t take away from the appeal.

This small cameo ring was made by Etsian munieca. It’s so cute it hurts.

Check out the Ring!

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NERV Pendant

Pauly — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:00:27 +0000

For the uninitiated, NERV is a fictional organization from the Anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. It was one of my favorite anime’s growing up, right alongside Ninja Scroll and Macross Plus. Then an obsessed friend took all the fun out of it.

Still, when I saw this NERV pendant by LatentArcadia on Etsy, it brought back some good memories of a simpler time in my life. When I could spend an entire day watching anime without the worry of bills, kids, and work.

Go check out this awesome pendant!

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