As an early Father’s Day gift this year, I took my dad to an author Q&A session with Jim Butcher, author of The Dresden Files series of books about Chicago’s first (and only) wizard private investigator. I prepared for the session by listening to a couple of the books (they’re narrated by James Marsters, who … Continue reading Dresden Craft: Shield Bracelet
In honor of the recent release of “How to Train Your Dragon 2” in theatres, I thought it would be fun to share this Astrid cosplay, by Canadian cosplayer Ms_Ventress. That skirt is pretty hard core with the strips of thick leather, plus skulls and spikes, which she created from Crayola Model Magic, then spray painted and … Continue reading How to Train Your Dragon Cosplay: Astrid
For this post, I’d like to suggest that the site be temporarily renamed, “Geek Arts,” because this girl went green with her art and prom, and has way surpassed any of us! 18-year-old Julia Reidhead, from Mesa, Arizona, knew that she wanted something special to wear to prom. She decided she would design her own … Continue reading This High Schooler Turned Her Prom Dress Into a Work of Art
In honor of the “Maleficent” movie premiere this past weekend, I wanted to share an amazing project by Dan “the Monster Man” Reeder: Maleficent Dragon Trophy. It was a custom commission project which he sold for $2000. Dan used paper mache to recreate the head of the Maleficent dragon head, and mounted it like a … Continue reading Home Decor: Maleficent Dragon Trophy
Cut off one head and another two shall take its place. Now if I could do this with mitts I would have a whole lot of mitts. Raverly user megaptra has designed and released a free pattern for Hydra mittens. Color work mittens for the evil organization that just never dies. Hail Hydra Mitts on … Continue reading Hail Hydra Mitts
February is nearly over but I’m still cold. So I have been looking at all warm weather things, and pondering making thrummed everything. And looking at stranded items. These mittens came up and until the end of today they are on sale for 40% off the pattern. I will be trying my hand at colorwork … Continue reading Here Be Dragon…Mitts