I get a little thrill when I see crafty projects that repurpose/upcycle a useful something into a geekier version of a useful something. Case in point: Cation Design’s Totoro variation on an existing “Snugabunny” bouncer. I mean, really, if a manufacturer can make up something called a Snugabunny, it equally stands to reason it could … Continue reading My Bouncy Neighbor Totoro for Geek Babies
I have seen comic book art applied to a variety of mediums, from shoes to coasters to flasks. And today I bring you a musical medium – a comic book decoupaged guitar from Crafty Geeks. What a cool way to revamp a thrift store (or as the Crafty Geeks termed it, a “boot sale”) find! … Continue reading Comic Book Craft: A Marvel-ous Guitar
What’s a better thing to do with your old bed sheets than to upcycle them into lovely cushions covers? These Pokémon cushions are made by Alien Couture, an UK-based website and Etsy store. Of course, the shop doesn’t limit itself to just Pokémon. What about a gigantic Rainbow Dash or some retro Super Mario? They … Continue reading Pokémon Cushions
So you’ve got your R2-D2 bra all made, but you’re still needing to make something else Star Wars related…what to make, what to make? If you’re feeling like a simple craft and you’ve got a few things to upcycle, then the Boba Fett lamp might be right up your alley. Major League Mods has posted a … Continue reading Star Wars Boba Fett Lamp
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term Upcycyling, it’s when you take an item that is no longer of use like an old holey sweater or a broken wooden pallet and you craft it into something shiny and new. You can turn an old sweater into leg warmers or a cat bed. … Continue reading Steampunked Upcycling!
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 … Continue reading Reader Submission: Vocaloid Magnet Cosplay