Well, I can hardly believe it’s December already (so many presents to finish!), but ’tis the season for Christmas trees and ornaments. Luckily for you all, I have found the perfect way to geek up your home for the holidays! These would make great gifts for fellow nerds, or keep them for yourself! First up, … Continue reading Have a Merry Geeky Christmas
Hannah081986, a poster over at Craftster, recently uploaded some pictures of the Sally doll from “The Nightmare Before Christmas” that she recently made. “Sally is complete. Jack finally has a partner. She was fun to make. She stands about 18 inches tall. Her dress is made from felt pieces, and she is hand painted. What … Continue reading Handmade Sally From “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
Geek-a-Bites author Nikki is a freelance illustrator from Austin, Texas. She gladly combines her love for pastry and pop culture. On her blog, you can find photographs of mouthwatering cookies, cake balls and fondant figures inspired by games, series and childhood classics. Although I’d love to show every scrumptious craft she has created, I’m just … Continue reading Nightmare Before Christmas Cake Balls
With Christmas just days away, my brain is still in decorate mode. And believe me, if we didn’t already have a pretty star for the top of our tree, I would be madly scrambling to whip this Death Star Tree Topper together for our celebration. Meg at Offbeat Home has graciously provided a tutorial for … Continue reading Come to the Dark Side, O Christmas Tree
Twas knitting before Christmas, when all through the castle Not a creature was stirring, not even a thestral. The stockings were hung in the Great Hall with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there. The professors were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of butterbeers danced in their heads. And … Continue reading Twas Knitting Before Christmas
There’s nothing more christmassy than the TARDIS (or at least, not in my house, where the Daleks wear Santa hats and the Dr Who Christmas special is the cornerstone of the day). And with not much more than some felt and a hot glue gun you can make your own TARDIS for your tree… not included … Continue reading Tutorial Tuesday: TARDIS Christmas Ornament