Chicago Comic Con 2011 – DIY edition

As you may have read in my previous post, I recently attended the Wizard World Comic Con in Chicago.  While many in attendance were in full-scale cosplay mode (costume-play), some stood out to me because of the crafty–DIY nature of their projects. I loved this crocheted ode to Dr. Who‘s Tardis. My model very sportingly … Continue reading Chicago Comic Con 2011 – DIY edition

Chicago Comic Con 2011 – Review (with cosplay!)

For their birthdays, many women might ask for a day at the spa, or a shopping spree, or at least a fancy dinner. While I can have my girly-girl moments, I really wanted some time when I could bond with my family, and make some lasting memories, before my first-born heads off to college next … Continue reading Chicago Comic Con 2011 – Review (with cosplay!)

Geek-Friendly Air Plants

When it comes to plants, I have a total black thumb. Okay, maybe it’s more greyish than pitch black, but still. Any plant that isn’t a succulent or a spider plant has a very short life expectancy in my household. That’s why I’m excited about these adorable little air plants. They’re super easy to take … Continue reading Geek-Friendly Air Plants

World of Geekcraft

Today is an exciting day at Geek Crafts! Our own Susan Beal, who blogs here every Wednesday, has a new book being released this week. The fittingly titled  World of Geekcraft is making its debut appearances for the Official Blog Tour both here at Geek Crafts and over at  Craft! In addition to doing an … Continue reading World of Geekcraft

Geeky Pumpkins

I’m sure I’ll be posting a lot more geeky pumpkins in the next week, but here’s four I found today on Craftster: Mario and Luigi from Super Mario Brothers by Balatong Ralph Wiggum from The Simpsons by craftADDchick Sailor Moon by llia Zombie Kids by Germanica’s husband Mario and Luigi from Super Mario Brothers Ralph … Continue reading Geeky Pumpkins